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SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
Daily safety checks
Warning
: Failure to perform these checks before you ride
may result in serious motorcycle damage or an accident,
potentially causing serious injury or death.
Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required
to perform these checks is minimal and will help to maintain a safe
and reliable ride.
If you find any irregularities during these checks, refer to Maintenance
and adjustment or contact the Maeving Workshop Team to return
your motorcycle to a safe operating condition. For further information,
see Contacts on page 6.
Battery
Make sure that the battery is fully charged before your journey. For
further information, see Charging the battery on page 32.
Wheels and tyres
Check both tyres for condition and tread depth, paying particular
attention to any possible damage, i.e., cuts, splits, or objects in the tyre
tread that could penetrate the tyre body and cause a puncture. When
the tyres are cold, check the pressures are correct and as specified.
For further information, see Tyres on page 53.
Warning
: Never ride your motorcycle with very low pressures,
as this could seriously affect the handling and stability of
your motorcycle when in use and result in loss of control,
potentially causing serious injury.
Nuts, bolts and fasteners
Visually check that steering and suspension components, axles and
controls are properly tightened or fastened. Inspect all areas for loose
and/or damaged fixings.
Steering action
Check for a smooth (but not loose) action from lock to lock; no binding
of any of the control cables or hoses. For further information, see
Steering and wheel bearings on page 49.
Brakes
Pull the brake levers individually and check for the correct resistance.
Investigate if lever travel is excessive before meeting resistance or if
either brake lever feels spongy in operation. For further information,
see Braking system on page 45.
Brake pads
Confirm the brake pads have more than 1.5mm of friction material
remaining. For further information, see Brake pad and brake disc
wear inspection on page 46.
Brake fluid levels
Check for signs of brake fluid leakage and confirm the brake fluid
levels are between the maximum and minimum marks on both
reservoirs. For further information, see Brake fluid level inspection
and adjustment on page 48.
Front forks
Check for smooth action and no leaks from the seals. For further
information, see Front fork inspection on page 52.
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