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Observe checklist
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Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
76
lar intervals.
Requirement
Before every journey:
Check operation of the brake
system.
z
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Checking clutch function
(
102).
Check tire tread depth
(
103).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
Requirement
At every third refueling stop:
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel (
64).
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
97).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
98).
Checking front brake fluid level
(
100).
Checking rear brake fluid level
(
101).
Starting
Starting engine
Switching on ignition (
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
(
77)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
95).
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold start and low tempera-
tures:
Pull clutch.
38).
78)
Press starter button 1.
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
NOTICE
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