Maintenance - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
A well-maintained motorcycle is essential
for safe, economical and trouble-free riding.
It will also help reduce air pollution.
Because this motorcycle is capable of
being ridden over rough off-road terrain
as well as on pavement , careful pre-ride
inspections and good maintenance are
especially important.
To help you properly care for your
motorcycle, the following pages include
a Maintenance Schedule and a
Maintenance Record for regularly
scheduled maintenance.
These instructions are based on the
assumption that the motorcycle will be
used exclusively for its designed purpose.
S ustained high speed operation or
operation in unusually wet or dusty
c onditions will require more frequent
service than specified in the Maintenance
Schedule. Consult your Honda dealer for
recommendations applicable to your
individual needs and use.
If your motorcycle overturns or becomes
involved in a crash, be sure your Honda
dealer inspects all major parts, even if you
are able to make some repairs.
A WARNING
Improperly maintaining this
motorcycle or failing to correct a
problem before you ride can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed .
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner's manual.
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