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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this motorcycle, check the following points:
Item Routine Page
Fuel9Check fuel level/top up as required. 22Engine oil9Check oil level/add oil as required. 23, 42–44Front brake9Check operation and lever free play. Adjust if necessary.
9Check fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT3 or 51–52, 54–57
DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.Rear brake9Check operation and pedal free play. Adjust if necessary. 53, 55Throttle grip/Housing9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate/Adjust if necessary. —Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition. Adjust if necessary. 58–61Wheels/Tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness. 24–25Control/Meter cable9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. —Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Brake lever pivot9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Center and sidestand pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Fittings/fasteners9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
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9Tighten/Adjust, if necessary.Lights and signals9Check for proper operation. —Switches9Check for proper operation. —Battery9Check fluid level, fill with distilled water if necessary. 64–66
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*Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories.
EAE96700Tires
To ensure maximum performance, long
service, and safe operation, note the fol-
lowing:
1. Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.EUU67500wTire inflation pressure should be checked
and adjusted when the temperature of the
tire equals the ambient air temperature.
Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo, rider,
and passenger.
24 Cold tire pressure: Front Rear
Up to 90 kg load*
200 kPa 225 kPa
(Solo rider) (2.0 kgf/cm
2) (2.25 kgf/cm
2)
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*
200 kPa 225 kPa
(With passenger)
(2.0 kgf/cm
2) (2.25 kgf/cm
2)
Maximum load* 110 kg
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