Suzuki RM-Z450 - Page 43

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WHAT TO CHECK
BEFORE
RIDE
BEFORE
PRACTICE
BEFORE
RACE
REMARKS
Spark plug –

• Heat range, fouled electrode,
tightness
• Loose spark plug cap
Air cleaner element

•Dust
• Lubrication
Air cleaner – –

• Damage
• Loose outlet tube
Engine oil
Oil level
Coolant
Coolant level
Cooling-system

• Radiator hose damage
• Engine coolant leak
Clutch

•Play
• Smooth operation
––
 Clutch plates wear and distortion
Throttle

•Play
• Smooth operation
Crankcase breather hose
Breather hose clogging and bend
Engine idle speed –
Revolution speed
Brake fluid –
Fluid level
Brakes

• Brake lever position
• Brake pedal height
• Operation
––
 Wear (pads)
Drive chain and engine
sprocket

• Slack, lubrication, wear
• Loose sprocket bolt
Drive chain guide, buffer
and rollers
–
Wear, damage
Sprockets – –
 Wear
Suspension –

• Smooth operation
• Front fork air pressure
Wheels

• Spoke tension
• Rim lock tightness or damage
Tires
Tire pressure
Steering
Smoothness, play
Cylinder head – –
 Combustion chamber carbon deposit
Piston and Cylinder – –

• Piston head carbon deposit
• Piston and cylinder wear
Fuel hose – –

• Damage
• Hose connection
Fuel tank – –
 Leakage