Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda Wave Alpha 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
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary
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P. 28
2
Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
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full closing in all steering positions
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
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Check for leaks P. 54
2
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary
Brakes - Check operation;
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Front: check brake fluid level and pads wear
P. 56,
2
Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay, adjust
if necessary
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary
P. 65
2
P. 64
2
P. 57
2
P. 58, P. 61
2 2
P. 44
2
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