Periodic Checks - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Fundamentals

Periodic Checks

You should also perform other periodic
maintenance checks at least once a month
Tires and wheels
Fluid levels
Lights
Controls
Drive chain
Fuses
Nuts & bolts
Crankcase breather
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regardless of how often you ride, or more often
if you ride frequently.
Also, check the odometer reading against the
Maintenance Schedule and perform all
maintenance that is due.
Check the air pressure (
damage ( P. 103), and check the wheels for damage.
2
Check the engine oil level (
and brake fluid level (
2
Check that the headlight, position lights, brake light, taillight, license
plate light and turn signals are working properly.
Check the freeplay of the clutch lever (CRF1000A/A II only) (
throttle grip ( P. 138), front brake lever (
2
and parking brake (CRF1000D/D II only) (
Check the slack ( P. 129), adjust the slack (
2
( P. 101) as needed.
2
Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Check the major nuts and bolts, and tighten as needed.
Service the crankcase breather more frequently if your motorcycle is
ridden in the rain or often at full throttle. Service the breather if you
can see deposits in the transparent section of the drain tube
P. 103), examine tread for wear and
2
P. 117), engine coolant level (
2
P. 125).
P. 141), rear brake pedal
2
P. 127 ) operate properly.
2
P. 130), and lubricate
2
P. 89
2
P. 123),
2
P. 135 ),
2
P. 139.
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