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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
leakor loss of tyre pressure could have serious consequence Therefore’ it is very important that, in addition to a
thorough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEMPAGE CHECKS
Front brake
Rear brake
Clutch
Throttle grip and housing
Engine oil
Drive chain
Wheels and tyres
Control and meter cable
Brake and shift pedal shafts
Check tyre pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
Tighten spokes if necessary. Check operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary.
Check oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.
Check chain slack and condition.
Lubricate if necessary.
Adjust if necessary.
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary. Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary. Check operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary. Check operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.3-4, 6-22
3-4, 6-23
3-3-, 6-22
6-17, 6-29
6-11, 6-12
6-29
6-30 6-25, 6-26
6-18, 6-21
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4.2
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
IF WAITING AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL IS FOR LONG, SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE TO PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION
NOTE :Pre-operator checks should be made be made each time the Motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be
accomplished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. WARNINGIf any item in the Pre-Operation Check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the Motorcycle.
ITEMPAGE CHECKS
Brake and clutch lever pivots
Center and sidestand pivot
Chassis fasteners
Fuel Tank
Lights, signals and switches
Battery
Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary.
Check for proper operation. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened
Tighten if necessary.
Check fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.6-30
6-30
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3-5, 3.6
3-2, 6-37
6-33, 6-35 Check for smooth operation.
Lubricate if necessary.
Check fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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