Operation; Pre-Ride Inspection - Honda 2001 VT750C3 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
PRE·RIDE INSPECTION
For your safety. il is very imponam 10 lake a
few momenlS before each ride 10 walk around
your 11lOl0000ycie and check ils conditton. If you
dctec1
any problem.
be
sure you take care of
it,
or have il corrected by your Honda dealer.
,"WARNING
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle
or failing 10 correct a problem before
riding can cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection
before every ride and correct any
problems.
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Check
the
following items before you get on
the mown;:ydc::
-TIres If a tire looks low. check the air
pressure with a gauge. Also look for signs of
excessive
'ol.'e:u'
(page: 3\ ) or damage
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the
tires. rim.'i. or spokes.
• Lcaks look for signs of leaking fluids
under
the
motorcycle:.
• Cubits, cu:. Check for loose cables and
other par1s. and anything thai appears
:lbnonnal.
• Llght'i Make sure the brake light. taillight
and other lights nre working properly.
Chl,:ck these items after you get on the
motorcycle:
• Throllie ROIate the throttle to cl'leck that
it moves smoothly without binding.
• Brakes Pull the br.1ke lever and pres. . . on
the br.lke pedal 10 cl'leck that they opcmtc
normally.