Maintenance Fundamentals

Pre-ride Inspection

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 get on your vehicle:

Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary

Throttle - Check for smooth opening and full closing in all steering positions

Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary. Check for leaks

Coolant level - Add coolant if required. Check for leaks

Drive chain - Check condition and slack, adjust and lubricate if necessary

Brakes - Check operation;

Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and pads wear ,

Lights and horn - Check that lights, indicators and horn function properly

Engine stop switch - Check for proper function

Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check for proper function

Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air pressure and adjust if necessary

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