WARNING
Checking maintenance items when the
engine is running can be hazardous.
You could be severely injured if your
hands or clothing gets caught in moving
engine parts.
Shut the engine off when performing
maintenance checks, except when
checking the lamp, engine stop switch
and throttle.
WHAT TO
CHECK
Smoothness
●
Steering
No restriction of movement
●
No play or looseness
●
C o r r e c t p l a y i n t h e
●
throttle cable
Smooth operation and
●
Throttle
positive return of the
throttle grip to the closed
position
Correct lever play
●
Smooth and progressive
Clutch
●
action
Proper operation
●
Fluid level in the reservoir
●
to be above "LOWER" line
Correct pedal and lever
●
play
Brakes
No "sponginess"
●
No fluid leakage
●
Brake pads not to be worn
●
down to the limit line
Suspension
Smooth movement
E n o u g h f u e l f o r t h e
●
p l a n n e d d i s t a n c e o f
operation
Fuel hoses connected
●
Fuel
securely
No damage to fuel tank or
●
cap
Tank cap closed securely
●
CHECK FOR :
WHAT TO
CHECK
Gerashift
●
lever
●
●
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Drive
●
chain
●
Tires
●
●
●
Engine oil
●
Cooling
●
system
●
Operation of all lamps and
Lamp
indicators
Correct function
Horn
Rear-view
mirror &
No dust or damage
Reflector
Engine
Correct function
stop switch
Side stand /
lgnition
Proper operation
interlock
switch
●
●
General
condition
●
● The engine and muffler are too hot
right after engine stopped, please be
careful not to be burned.
● Don't inspect the engine indoor
where there is little or no ventilation
available. The exhaust gas is
extremely poisonous.
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CHECK FOR :
No damage lever
Smooth operation
Correct tension or slack
Adequate lubrication
No excessive wear or
damage
Correct pressure
Adequate tread depth
No cracks or cuts
Correct level and pollution
degree of engine oil
No engine oil leakage
Proper coolant lever
No coolant leakage
Bolts and nuts are tight
No rattle from any parts of
motorcycle with the engine
running
No visible evidence of
damage
CAUTION