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:

  • High voltage battery charge - Check remaining charge for the high voltage battery, charge if necessary
  • Throttle - Check for smooth opening and full closing in all steering positions.
  • Coolant level - Add coolant if required. Check for leaks.
  • Drive belt - Check condition.
  • Brakes - Check operation;
  • Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and pads wear ,

  • Lights and horn - Check that lights, indicators and horn function properly.
  • Motor stop switch - Check for proper function.
  • Side stand motor drive cut-off system - Check for proper function.
  • Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air pressure and adjust if necessary.
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