Tire Inspection; Steering Handle Front Shock Absorbers Inspection - Sym AK12W Series Manual

TIRE INSPECTION

Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
If a tire's ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
Foreign materials
(nails or small
stones)
CAUTION:
Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss
control of the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).

STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION

Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key removed.
Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock absorbers for noises due to bends.
Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with wrenches for tightness.
Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear to check if it is loosen, has too much
resistance and pulls to one side.
Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by the brake cables.
Take your motorcycle to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer for a check or adjustment if
any abnormal conditions are found.
Crack and
Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side walls
damage
for crack or damage.
Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
Check the "tread wear indicator" condition to see if
tread groove depth is insufficient.
A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and
should be replaced immediately.
Tread wear
indicator
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