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OPERATION
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
For your safety, it is very important to take a
few moments before each ride to walk around
your motorcycle and check its condition. If
you detect any problem, be sure you take care
of it, or have it corrected by your Honda
dealer.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or
failing to correct a problem before riding
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection
before every ride and correct any problems.
1. Engine oil level – add engine oil if required
(page 22). Check for leaks.
2. Fuel level – fill fuel tank when necessary
(page 18). Check for leaks.
3. Front and rear brakes – check operation;
make sure there is no brake fluid leakage.
Adjust free play if necessar y (pages
12 – 15).
4. Tyres – check condition and pressure
(pages 23 – 27).
5. Spokes and rim locks – check and tighten
if necessary (page 72).
6. Drive chain – check condition and slack
(page 66). Adjust and lubricate if necessary.
7. Chain slider – check slider wear (page 67).
8. Throttle – check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions. Adjust
free play if necessary (pages 63 – 64).
