OPERATION
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
For your safety, it is very important to take a
few moments before each ride to walk
around your motorcycle and check its
condition. If you detect any problem, be
sure you take care of it, or have it corrected
by your dealer.
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle
or failing to correct a problem before
riding can cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection
before every ride and correct any
problems.
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• Engine oil level—add engine oil if
required (page 22). Check for leaks.
• Fuel level—fill fuel tank when necessary
(page 19). Check for leaks.
• Brakes—check operation;
make sure there is no brake fluid leakage
(page 14, 16) and adjust freeplay if
necessary (page 15).
• Tyres—check condition and pressure
(pages 23—26).
• Spokes and rim locks—check and tighten
if necessary (page 73).
• Drive chain—check condition and slack
(page 67). Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
• Chain slider, guide slider and roller—
check for wear (page 68).
• Throttle—check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
Adjust freeplay if necessary (pages 64—
65).
• Indicators—check for normal operation
of the indicators (page 12).