Periodic Maintenance - Honda 2003 ST1300lA Owner's Manual

In addition to the regularly scheduled maintenance (page 74
inspection (page 4 1 consider performing the periodic checks on the following
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page at least once a month, even if you haven't ridden your motorcycle, or as
often as once a week if you ride frequently or for long distances. It's a good idea
to perform this maintenance any time you clean your motorcycle.
Check the odometer reading and perform any scheduled maintenance checks
that are needed (page 74
riding in severe conditions.
Tires Check the air pressure with a gauge and add air if needed
(page 124
Examine the tread for wear (page 125
Look closely for nails, embedded objects, cuts, and other
types of damage (page 125
you can inspect the entire surface.
Check the condition of the rims.
Fluids Check the levels of the engine oil (page 100),coolant
(page 105), brake fluid (page l20), clutch fluid (page1 l2),
and final drive oil (page 109). Add the correct fluid as
necessary, and investigate the cause of any low fluid
level.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, brake light, taillight, and turn
signals are working properly y.
Freeplay Check the freeplay of the brake lever (page 11 1 9
throttle grip (page 11 1 1)
Fuses Make sure you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Nuts & Bolts
Check the major fasteners and tighten as needed.

Periodic Maintenance

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