Maintenance Fundamentals - Honda Motorcycle User 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 tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you ride
motorcycle:
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Fuel level − Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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● Throttle − Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
● Engine oil level − Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
● Coolant level − Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks.
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Drive chain − Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
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Brakes − Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
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Lights and horn − Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
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Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
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Clutch − Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
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Side stand ignition cut-off system − Check
for proper function.
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Wheels and tyres − Check condition, air
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pressure and adjust if necessary.
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