Operation Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance Fundamentals
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.
2 P. 38
● Throttle − Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
2 P. 78
● Engine oil level − Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks. 2 P. 61
● Coolant level − Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks. 2 P. 65
● Drive chain − Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
2 P. 71
● Brakes − Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
2 P. 67, 68
● Lights and horn − Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
● Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
● Clutch − Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
2 P. 75
● Side stand ignition cut-off system − Check
for proper function. 2 P. 70
● Wheels and tyres − Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary. 2 P. 53
Pre-ride Inspection
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