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General Information
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks
(page 44).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (page 77).
Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (page 87).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel
damage, punctures etc. (page 98).
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check that
steering and suspension components, axles,
and all controls are properly tightened or
fastened. Inspect all areas for loose/damaged
fixings.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose from
lock to lock. No binding of any of the control
cables (page 94).
Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push the
brake pedal to check for correct resistance.
Investigate any lever/pedal where the travel is
excessive before meeting resistance, or if
either control feels spongy in operation
(page 91 ).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
the pads (page 92).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs
(page 92).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks from
fork seals (page 96).
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2 - 3 mm.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
idle position without sticking (page 83).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (page 86).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
engine is cold) (page 80).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and the
horn function correctly (page 37).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (page 56).
Stands: Returns to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (page 46).
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