Honda 2003 ST1300lA Owner's Manual page 45

Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?
Check these items after you get on the motorcycle:
Throttle Rotate the throttle to check it moves smoothly without binding.
Brakes Pull the brake lever and press on the brake pedal to check that
they operate normally.
Turn the ignition on and check for normal operation of the
Indicators
indicators (page 16
Check the fuel level and other gauges (page 15).
Gauges
If you are carrying a passenger or cargo, also check the following:
l o a dLimits Make sure you do not exceed the load limits (page 44
Check that all cargo is secure.
Cargo
Adjustments Adjust the rear suspension (page 1 16
If you haven't ridden the motorcycle in over a week, you should also check
other items, such as the oil level and other fluids. See Periodic Maintenance
(page 73
Periodic maintenance should also be done at least once a month, no
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matter how often you ride.
Remember, be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your Honda
dealer correct it before you ride.
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Before Riding
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