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 ride
motorcycle:
● Fuel level-Fill fuel tank when necessary.
2 P. 47
● Throttle-Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
2 P. 88
● Engine oil level-Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks. 2 P. 75
● Coolant level-Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks. 2 P. 79
● Drive chain-Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
2 P. 61,
85
● Brakes-Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
2 P. 81
● Lights and horn-Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
● Engine stop switch-Check for proper
function. 2 P. 39
● Clutch-Check clutch fluid level. 2 P. 83
● Side stand ignition cut-off system-Check
for proper function. 2 P. 84
● Wheels and tyres-Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary. 2 P. 64
Pre-ride Inspection
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