Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda Rebel 250 2016 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 tire, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits. P. 46
2
● Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
P. 44, 67
2
Check the following items if you are carrying
a passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
P. 113
2
●
Cargo is secured properly.
●
Suspension spring preload is adjusted to
suit load. P. 77
2
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding. P. 74
2
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Refuel when needed.
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
P. 20
2
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks. P. 54
2
●
Brake fluid level is
Front: above the LOWER level mark.
P. 59
2
●
Side stand functions properly.
P. 12, 26
2
P. 66
2
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