Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CB650RA 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
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary
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P. 95
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Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
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full closing in all steering positions
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
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Check for leaks P. 122
2
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
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Check for leaks P. 124
2
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary
Brakes - Check operation;
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Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly
Engine stop switch - Check for proper
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function
Clutch - Check operation;
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Adjust freeplay if necessary
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
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for proper function
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary
P. 135
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P. 130
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P. 126, P. 127
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P. 83
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P. 132
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P. 129
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P. 115
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