Owner's Manual

4-1
EAU01114
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid
leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.
EAU00340
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
9 Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9 Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
3-6, 6-21 ~ 6-25
Rear brake
9 Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9 Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
Clutch
9 Check operation, condition and free play.
3-5, 6-21
9 Adjust if necessary.
9 Check for smooth operation.
Throttle grip and housing 9 Lubricate. 6-17, 6-27
9 Adjust throttle cable free play if necessary.
Engine oil
9 Check oil level.
3-9
9 Fill with oil if necessary.
Transmission oil
9 Check oil level.
6-11 ~ 6-12
9 Fill with oil if necessary.
Coolant
9 Check coolant level.
6-12
9 Fill with coolant if necessary.
Drive chain
9 Check chain slack and condition.
6-26 ~ 6-27
9 Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires
9 Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
6-18 ~ 6-20
9 Tighten spokes if necessary.
Control and meter cable
9 Check for smooth operation.
6-27
9 Lubricate if necessary.
3MB-9-E7 12/27/00 2:52 PM Page 29