OPERATION
PRE.RIDE INSPECTION
EEz@
*
If the
Prc+i.le lhpe.tion is not
pq-
fomed,
sqious
danage ol on a..ideit
Insp€ct
your
motorcycle every day before
you
start the
engine.
The items
lited hde
will
only
take
a few mi.utes, and in the
long flrn they can
save time,
expense and
1.
Ensine oil l€vel add ensine
oil
if
required
(pagB
25). Check
fo. leals.
2. Fuel level-fill
fuel tank when neces
sary
(page
24). check for leaks.
3. Front and
rear
braies-.check
operation;
nake sure thde
is no brake fluid
leakaee.
Adjust free
play
if nece$ary
(paees
55
58).
4. Ti.es-check
condition and
presure
(pas6s
5 6).
5. Driae chain
check condition and slack
(p
Ees
59 62r-
Adjust and lubricate
6. Thro.tle check
for
smooth openins
and closingin all steerins
positions.
7. Lights
and horn-check that headlisht,
iail/sioplight,
tum signsls, indicators
and horn function
properly.
8. Eneine
sto! switch
check for
proper
function
(paee
18).
Correct any discrepancy before
you
ride.
Contact
your
au.horized Honda dealer
for
assistance if
you
cannot colrect the