Checking And Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork - Benelli TRK 502 2017 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Checking and lubricating the side-
stand
The operation of the sidestand should be
checked before each ride, and the pivots and
metal-to-metal contact surfaces should be lu-
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bricated if necessary.
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The switch built into the side stand is part of
the ignition circuit cut-out system that cuts
out the ignition in certain situations.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle with the side stand
lowered, or if it cannot be lifted correctly
(or if it will not stay up), otherwise the side
stand might not touch ground and distract
the rider with the resulting possibility of
losing control of the bike.
The cut-out ignition circuit has been de-
signed to ensure the rider raises the side
stand before putting the motorcycle in mo-
vement. Therefore, we ask that you check
this system regularly, as described below,
and have it repaired by a Benelli dealer if it
does not operate correctly.
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Checking the front fork

The condition and operation of the front fork
must be checked as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches, damage
and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a lat surface and keep
it upright.
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it falling over.
2. While applying the front brake, push down
hard on the handlebars several times to check
if the front fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.