Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CTX700N 2014 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Fundamentals

Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits. P. 63
2
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
P. 141
2
●
Cargo is secured properly.
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the remaining fuel and refuel when
needed.
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
P. 28, 31
2
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks.
2
●
Brake fluid level is above the lower mark
(Front) and between the upper and lower
marks (Rear).
P. 88
2
●
Engine coolant level is between the upper
and lower marks.
●
(CTX700ND) Parking brake works properly.
P. 86
2
●
Side stand function properly.
P. 95
2
P. 42
2
P. 76
P. 84
2
P. 82
2
2
P. 87
53