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.
Tires and wheels
Fluid levels
Lights
Controls
Drive chain
Fuses
Nuts & bolts
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Check the air pressure (
damage (
P.
55), and check the wheels for damage.
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Check the engine oil level (
and brake fluid level (
Check that the headlight, position light, brakelight, taillight, turn
signals and license plate light are working properly.
Check the freeplay of the clutch lever (
(
P.
78), check the front brake lever (
2
Check the slack (
P.
2
(
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53) as needed.
2
Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Check the major nuts and bolts, and tighten as needed.
Also, check the odometer reading against the
Maintenance Schedule and perform all
maintenance that is due.
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55), examine tread for wear and
2
P.
61), engine coolant level (
2
P.
67).
2
P.
75) and throttle grip
2
P.
79) and rear brake pedal.
2
71), adjust the slack (
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2
P.
65),
2
P.
72), and lubricate
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