Maintenance Fundamentals
Periodic Checks
You should also perform other periodic
maintenance checks at least once a month
regardless of how often you ride, or more
often if you ride frequently.
Also, check the odometer reading against
the Maintenance Schedule and perform all
maintenance that is due.
158
Tires and wheels
Fluid levels
Lights
P. 154
2
Controls
Fuses
Nuts & bolts
Check the air pressure (
P. 164), examine tread for wear and
2
damage (
P. 164), and check the wheels for damage.
2
Check the engine oil level (
P. 171), engine coolant level (
2
172), clutch fluid level (
GL1800/B
(
P. 173) and brake fluid level (
2
Check that the headlight, brake lights, taillights, turn signals and
license plate light are working properly.
Check the freeplay of the throttle grip (
clutch lever (
) (
P. 180), front brake lever (
GL1800/B
2
rear brake pedal, and parking brake (
operate properly.
Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Check the major nuts and bolts, and tighten as needed.
P.
2
) (
P. 178), final drive oil level
2
P. 174).
2
P. 179). Check the
2
P. 180),
2
) (
P. 176)
GL1800BD/D/DA
2