4-6
Before riding the motorcycle, be sure to
check the following items. Never underesti-
mate the importance of these checks. Per-
form all of them before riding the machine.
WARNING
Checking maintenance items when the
engine is running can be hazardous. You
could be severely injured if your hands
or clothing get caught in moving engine
parts.
Shut the engine off when performing
maintenance checks, except when
checking the lights, engine stop switch,
and throttle.
WHAT TO CHECK CHECK FOR:
Steering • Smoothness
• No restriction of movement
• No play or looseness
Throttle
( 6-38)
• Correct play in the throttle cable
• Smooth operation and
positive return of the
throttle grip to the closed
position
Clutch
( 2-19, 6-42)
• Correct lever play
• Smooth and sure action of
clutch lever
Brakes
( 2-23, 2-29
6-49)
• Proper pedal and lever
operation
• Fluid level in the reservoir to be
above “LOWER” line
• No fluid leakage
• Brake pads not to be worn down
to the limit line
• Correct pedal and lever play
• No “sponginess”
Suspensions Smooth movement
Fuel
( 2-18)
Enough fuel for the planned
distance of operation
Fuel tank
( 2-26)
Tank cap locked securely
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