TIRE INSPECTION
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Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
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If a tire’s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
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Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
Tread wear
indicator
Crack and
damage
Foreign
materials (nails
or small stones)
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Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side walls for
crack or damage.
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Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
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Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see if
tread groove depth is insufficient.
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A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and should
be replaced immediately.
CAUTION:
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Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control of
the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).
STEERING HANDLE FRONTSHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
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Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition
switch key removed.
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Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
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Operate steering handle up and down, and check front
shock absorbers for noises due to bends.
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Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with
wrenches for tightness.
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Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front
& rear to check if it is loosen, has too much resistance
and pulls to one side.
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Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by
the brake cables.
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Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or
Franchised Dealer for a check or adjustment if any
abnormal conditions are found.
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10.Inspection and Maintenance before Riding
