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
your motorcycle:
●
Fuel level-Fill fuel tank when necessary.
P. 32
2
●
Throttle-Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
●
Engine oil level-Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks.
2
● Drive chain-Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
P. 74
2
P. 59
P. 67
2
●
Brakes-Check operation;
Front and Rear: Check brake fluid level and
pads wear. P. 63, 64
2
●
Lights and horn-Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
●
Engine stop switch-Check for proper
function. P. 28
2
● Clutch-Check clutch fluid level.
●
Side stand ignition cut-off system-Check
for proper function.
●
Wheels and tyres-Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
P. 65
2
P. 66
2
P. 48
2
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