Before each ride, it's important to inspect
your motorcycle and make sure 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.
Improperly maintaining this
motorcycle or failing to correct a
problem before riding can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride
inspection before every ride and
correct any problems.
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?
Pre-ride Inspection
Check the following items before you get
on the motorcycle:
Tires
&
Wheels
Chain
Look at the tires. If a tire
appears low, use an air pressure
gauge to check its pressure. Also
look for signs of excessive wear
(page
142
) or damage to the
tires and wheels.
Check the condition of the chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as
needed (page
149
).
Before Riding
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