Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CBR300R 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. 45
2
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
● Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
P. 43
2
Check the following items if you are carrying
a passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
P. 124
2
●
Cargo is secured properly.
36
●
Suspension spring preload is adjusted to
suit load. P. 81
2
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding. P. 78
2
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the fuel level and refuel when
needed. P. 13, 28
2
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
P. 24
2
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks. P. 60
2
●
Brake fluid level is
Front:above the LWR mark.
Rear:between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks. P. 67
2
●
Engine coolant level is between the UPPER
and LOWER level marks.
●
Side stand functions properly.
P. 67
2
P. 65
2
P. 70
2