OPERATION
PRE.RIDE INSPECTION
*
If the Pre-ride Inspection
is not
performed,
severe
personal
injury
or vehicle
damage
may result.
Inspect
your
motorcycle
every day before
you
ride it. The items listed here will only
take a few minutes
to inspect, and in the
long run
they can save time, expense, and
possibly your
life.
1. Engine
oil
level-add
engine oil if
required
(page
23).
Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level-f ill f uel tank when
necessary
(page
19).
Check for leaks.
3.
Front
and
rear
brakes-check oper-
ation: make sure there is no brake fluid
leakase
(pages
13-16).
4. Tyres-check
condition
and
pressure
(pase
24).
5. Drive chain-check
condition
and slack
(page
60
).
Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
6.Throttle-check for smooth opening
and full closing in all steering
positions.
7, Lights and horn-check that headlight,
tail/brake light,
turn signals,
indicators
and horn function
properly.
8.Engine
stop switch-check for
proper
function
(page
28).
9. Side stand ignition cut-off system-
check for
proper
function
(page
66).
Correct any discrepancy before
you
ride.
Contact
your
authorized Honda dealer
for
assistance if
you
cannot correct the
problem.
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