Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda CB500F 2016 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 tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits. P. 55
2
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
P. 128
2
●
Cargo is secured properly.
●
Suspension is adjusted to suit load.
87
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the fuel level and refuel when needed.
P. 13, 36
2
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
P. 32
2
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower level
marks.
2
P. 52
2
●
Brake fluid level is
Front: above the LWR mark.
Rear: between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks.
2
●
Engine coolant level is between the UPPER
and LOWER level marks.
●
Side stand functions properly.
P. 82
2
P. 64
2
P. 71
P. 69
2
2
P. 86,
2
P. 71
P. 74
45