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 tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
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Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
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Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
USA model (Model not equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit)
Check the following items if you are carrying a
cargo:
Canada model and USA model equipped with Optional
Passenger Seat Kit
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
●
Cargo is secured properly.
●
Suspension is adjusted to suit load.
Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
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Throttle action moves smoothly without
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Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
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Check the fuel level and refuel when
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Engine stop switch functions properly.
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