Operation; Pre-Ride Inspection - Honda CRF230F 2017 Owner's Manual

CRF230F

OPERATION

Pre-ride Inspection

For your safety, it is very important to take a few
moments before each ride to walk around your
motorcycle and check its condition. If you detect
any problem, be sure you take care of it, or have it
corrected by your Honda dealer.
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Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing
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to correct a problem before riding can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection before every
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ride and correct any problems.
1. Engine oil level – add engine oil if required (page
24). Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level – fill fuel tank when necessary (page
22). Check for leaks.
3. Brakes – check operation;
front: make sure there is no brake fluid leakage.
and adjust free play if necessary (page 17).
rear: adjust freeplay if necessary (page 18).
4. Tyres – check condition and pressure (pages 25
to 27).
5. Spokes and rim locks – check and tighten if
necessary (page 61).
6. Drive chain – check condition and slack (page
57). Adjust and lubricate if necessary.
7. Chain guide slider and slipper – check slider wear
(page 58).
8. Throttle – check for smooth opening and full
closing in all steering positions. Adjust free play
if necessary (page 55).
9. Clutch – check operation, and adjust if necessary
(pages 20 and 21).
10. Lights – check that headlight function properly.
11. Spark plug and high tension terminal – check for
looseness.
12. Engine stop button – check for proper function
(page 29).
13. Nuts, bolts, fasteners – check the front wheel to
see that the axle nut and axle holder nuts are
tightened securely. Check security of all other
nuts, bolts, and fasteners.
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