PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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4
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-16, 6-18
Brake pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.6-25
Brake leverMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary.6-25
Centerstand, sidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-25
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.6-28 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9*WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
13 Drive chainCheck chain slack, alignment and condition.
Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain with engine oil.Every 500 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
14*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
15*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand, centerstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18*Shock absorber assem-
blyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
19*CarburetorCheck starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
20 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √
21 Engine oil filter elementReplace.√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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