Operation; Pre-Ride Inspection; Starting The Engine - Honda CB125 Shine SP Owner's Manual

OPERATION

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

For your safety, it is very important to take
a few moments before each ride to walk
around your vehicle and check its condition.
If you detect any problem, be sure you
take care of it, or have it corrected by your
Honda dealer.
WARNING
!
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle
or failing to 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.
1. Engine oil level - add engine oil if
required (page 22). Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level - fill fuel tank when necessary
(page 20). Check for leaks.
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3. Front and Rear brakes - check operation;
Front: make sure there is no brake fluid
leakage (pages 13-15).
Rear: adjust free play if necessary
(pages 16-17).
Rear: make sure there is no brake
fluid leakage (pages 17). (in case of
CBS)
4. Tyres - check condition and pressure
(pages 23-25).
5. Drive chain - check condition and
slack (page 52). Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
6. Throttle - check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
7. Clutch - check operation, and adjust if
necessary (pages 18-19).
8. Lights and horn - check that turn signals,
indicators and horn function properly.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Always follow the proper starting procedure
described below.
This vehicle can be started with the
transmission in gear by disengaging the
clutch before operating the electric starter/
kickstarter.
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