Chapter 8 Inspection And Maintenance - Serpento FORZA 150 Manual De Usuario

Warning:
The faster the vehicle is driven, the longer the braking distance will be. Be sure to make correct estimation of the distance between you and the
vehicle or object in front of you for adequate braking performance.
An inexperienced driver always uses the rear brake only. This will cause premature wearing and too long a braking distance.
It is dangerous to use front brake or rear brake only. This may cause slipping and out of control. On wet highway or other dull road surface and
during turning, be extremely careful to apply the brake gently. Hard braking on rough or dull road surface is very dangerous.
The motorcycle shall be parked on stable and flat ground.
To park your motorcycle on a gentle slope by using the side stand, engage the first gear to prevent sliding off the side stand. Remember to shift
to neutral gear before starting the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF position to shutdown the engine.
Remove the key from ignition switch.
Lock the steering bar for safety.

Chapter 8 Inspection and Maintenance

The following table shows the interval of regular maintenance in travel distance or number of months. At the end of an interval, be sure to carry
out the specified inspection, lubrication and maintenance. If your motorcycle is used with heavy loads, such as high power driving in a dusty
environment, the maintenance shall be carried out more frequently. Your distributor can give your further guide. The parts of steering gear,
shock absorber, bearings and wheels are critical components, and require professional skills to repair. In the light of safety, it is advisable to the
inspection and maintenance done by your distributor or qualified maintenance staff.
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