Pre-Ride Inspection - Honda CRF230F Owner's Manual

O P E R A T I O N

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.
WARNING
!
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or
failing to 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 ride and correct any problems.
1. Engine oil level – add engine oil if required
(page 25). Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level – fill fuel tank when necessary
(page 21). Check for leaks.
3. Front and rear brakes – check operation;
make sure there is no brake fluid leakage.
Adjust free play if necessar y (pages
15 – 18).
4. Tyres – check condition and pressure
(pages 26 – 30).
5. Spokes and rim locks – check and tighten
if necessary (page 75).
6. Drive chain – check condition and slack
(page 69). Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
7. Chain slider – check slider wear (page 70).
8. Throttle – check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions. Adjust
free play if necessar y (pages 66 – 67).
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