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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.
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P. 53
2
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.
2
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary.
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P. 94
2
P. 80
P. 89
2
Brakes - Check operation;
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Front: check brake fluid level and pads wear.
P. 83,
P. 84
2
2
Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay, adjust
if necessary.
P. 87,
P. 85
2
2
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly.
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary.
P. 70
2