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.

Clutch - Check operation;

Adjust freeplay if necessary

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

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

Before riding off-road check all of the preceding plus the following:

Make sure spokes are tight. Check the rims for any damage.

Be sure the fuel fill cap is securely fastened.

Check for loose cables and other parts, and anything that appears abnormal.

Use a wrench to check the tightness of all accessible nuts, bolts and fasteners.

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