Operation; Pre-Ride Inspection - Honda XRE300 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

Pre-ride Inspection

For your safety, it is very important to take a few
moments before each ride to walk around your
motorcycle and check its condition. If you detect
any problem, be sure you take care of it, or have it
corrected by your Honda dealer.
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Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing to
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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
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ride and correct any problems.
1. Engine oil level – add engine oil if required (page
60). Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level – fill fuel tank when necessary (page
27). Check for leaks.
3. Front and rear brakes – check operation; make sure
there is no brake fluid leakage (pages 24 – 25).
4. Tyres – check condition and pressure (pages 29 –
31).
5. Drive chain – check condition and slack (page
65). Adjust and lubricate if necessary.
6. Drive chain slider – check drive chain slider wear
(page 69).
7. Throttle – check for smooth opening and full
closing in all steering positions (page 65).
8. Clutch – check operation, and adjust if necessary
(pages 25 – 26).
9. Lights and horn – check that headlight, brake/tail
light, turn signals, indicators and horn function
properly.
10. Spark plug and high tension terminal – check
for looseness.
11. Engine stop switch – check for proper function
(page 35).
12. Side stand ignition cut-off system – check for
proper function (page 70).
13. Nuts, bolts, fasteners – check the front wheel to
see that the axle shaft and axle holder nuts are
tightened securely. Check security of all other nuts,
bolts, and fasteners.
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