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. 64
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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. 93
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Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
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Check for leaks
P. 95
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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
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
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for proper function
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary
P. 100
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P. 97,
P. 98
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P. 99
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