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 get on
your motorcycle:
Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
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full closing in all steering positions.
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if
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necessary. Check for leaks.
Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
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adjust and lubricate if necessary.
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Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check shoes wear and
freeplay, adjust if necessary.
Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
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