Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CMX500/A 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 tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
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limits. P. 59
2
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
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normally.
Check the condition of the drive chain.
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Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
48
USA model (Model not equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit)
Check the following items if you are carrying a
cargo:
Canada model and USA model equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
Combined weight is within load limits.
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P. 133
2
Cargo is secured properly.
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Suspension is adjusted to suit load.
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Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
Throttle action moves smoothly without
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binding.
P. 57
2
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
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Check the fuel level and refuel when
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needed.
Engine stop switch functions properly.
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P. 32
2
P. 88
2
P. 14, P. 38
2 2
P. 91
2