Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CTX1300 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 motorcycle:
●
Fuel level − Fill fuel tank when necessary.
P. 63
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● Throttle − Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
P. 110
2
● Engine oil level − Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
● Coolant level − Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks.
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P. 98
2
P. 102
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Brakes − Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear. P. 104, 105
2
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Lights and horn − Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
●
Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
●
Clutch − Check clutch fluid level.
●
Side stand ignition cut-off system − Check
for proper function.
●
Wheels and tyres − Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
P. 107
2
P. 108
2
P. 81
2
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