Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda XR150 2018 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.
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P. 26
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. P. 53
2
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary.
Brakes - Check operation;
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Front: check brake fluid level and pads wear.
P. 56,
2
Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay, adjust
if necessary.
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly.
Clutch - Check operation;
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Adjust freeplay if necessary.
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary.
Before riding off-road check all of the preceding
plus the following:
P. 73
2
Make sure spokes are tight. Check the rims
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for any damage.
Be sure the fuel fill cap is securely fastened.
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P. 26
2
P. 64
2
Check for loose cables and other parts, and
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anything that appears abnormal.
Use a wrench to check the tightness of all
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accessible nuts, bolts and fasteners.
P. 57
2
P. 61, P. 58
2 2
P. 70
2
P. 69
2
P. 43
2
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