Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CB500XA Owner's 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 motorcycle:
Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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P. 53
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. 77
2
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
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Check for leaks. P. 81
2
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary.
Brakes - Check operation;
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Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
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indicators and horn function properly.
Engine stop switch - Check for proper
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function.
Clutch - Check operation;
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Adjust freeplay if necessary.
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
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for proper function.
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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P. 94
2
pressure and adjust if necessary.
P. 83, P. 84
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P. 46
2
P. 91
2
P. 86
2
P. 87
2
P. 69
2
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