TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Owner's Manual page 89

TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF STORAGE FOR
REGULAR USE
1. Take the vehicle out of the garage and clean it
thoroughly.
2. Remount the battery after bench charging if
required.
3. Fill the engine cum transmission oil (TVS TRU4
FULLY SYNTHETIC - SAE 10W30 API-SL, JASO
MA2) and check the oil level using the gauge.
4. Lubricate the parts as instructed in the periodic
maintenance schedule.
5. Fill up fresh petrol in the fuel tank.
6. Check and inflate the tyres to the specified tyre
pressure.
7 . Check and correct the points mentioned in page
no. 53.
8. Turn the ignition switch to 'ON' position. Start the
engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes and
ride out.
Caution
Avoid using alkaline solution like detergent soaps for
washing. This may damage head lamp and other lamp
assemblies.
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RECOMMENDED TIPS WHEN TAKING A LONG
TRIP OF MORE THAN 500 KM
A) Please keep the following items for use in case of
emergency:
1. Complete tool kit / first aid kit
2. Recommended spark plug one number.
3. Turn signal lamp bulb one number.
4. Throttle and clutch cables one number each.
B) Precautions to be taken for the journey:
1. Ensure engine cum transmission oil and
brake oil level are up to the level.
2. Adequate fuel in fuel tank.
C) Check your motorcycle for the following:
1. Tightness of all bolts and nuts with correct
torque value.
2. Fitness of tyres / tyre pressure / tread depth.
3. All bulbs, indicators and horn function.
4. Balancing of wheel
5. Check for the proper functioning of ABS
(through ABS warning lamp)
6. Smooth functioning of all cables and their
free plays.
7 . Smoothness of steering operation.