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Monsoon Care
•
Take appropriate care in area of heavy
monsoon or high rainfall or high humidity. A
appropriate surface preventive coat to avoid
rusting on account of adverse atmospheric
conditions is recommended.
• Vehicle cleaning to be done with soft & clean
wet cloth to avoid scratches on painted parts.
• Clean & lubricate all the important parts as
detailed in a periodic maintenance chart.
• Do not apply direct water jet on painted,
electrical / electronic parts.
• Do not obstruct engine cooling by adding mud
splash protection sheet at the front.
If any irregularities are found during these
checks, refer to the Maintenance chapter & see
your dealer for the action required to return the
motorcycle to a safe operating condition.
Warning :
Failure to perform these checks
every day before you ride may result in serious
damage or severe accident.
• Enough
fuel level
for planned distance of
journey. No fuel leakage in fuel lines.
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•
Engine oil
level (bet upper - lower level mark)
•
Throttle cable
play of 3 - 4 mm. Smooth
operation & positive return to closed position,
•
Steering Lock
lever not fouling.
•
Brake Pedal
Play 15 to 20.
•
Wear lining Indicator
within usable range. No
brake dragging.
•
Drive Chain
slack of 25 to 30 mm adequately
lubricated.
• Function of all
lights & horn
•
Clutch lever
play - 2 to 3 mm
• Smooth
steering
movement
without
restriction
•
Both stands
return to their fully up position.
• Correct
inflation pressure
in both tyres
Adequate tyre tread depth- no cracks / cuts.
• Correct
rear viewing
span adjustment of
mirror.
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