Brakes: The importance of the brakes, especially during high speed operation, cannot be overemphasized. Check to see that they are correctly adjusted and functioning properly.
Steering: Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to see that the handlebar turns freely but has no play.
Tires: High speed operation is hard on tires, and good tires are crucial for riding safety. Examine their overall condition, inflate them to the proper pressure, and check the wheel balance.
Fuel: Have sufficient fuel for the high fuel consumption during high speed operation.
Engine Oil: To avoid engine seizure and resulting loss of control, make sure that the oil level is at the upper level line.
Coolant: To avoid overheating, check that the coolant level is at the upper level line.
Electrical Equipment: Make sure that the headlight, tail/brake light, turn signals, horn, etc., all work properly.
Miscellaneous: Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight and that all safety related parts are in good condition.
| WARNING Handling characteristics of a motorcycle at high speeds may vary from those you are familiar with at legal highway speeds. Do not attempt high speed operation unless you have received sufficient training and have the required skills. |
Daily Checks
Maintenance and adjustmentWheel Rotation Sensor Rotor Inspection
Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Brake Disc Mounting Bolts [A]
Sensor Rotor [B]
Front Wheel [C]
Rear Wheel [D]
Visually inspect the wheel rotation sensor rotor.
If the rotor is deformed or damaged (chipped teeth [A]),
replace the ...
Water Pump Housing Disassembly
NOTICE
Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump
housing.
Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer
evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal
bottom [C].
Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C].
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Exhaust System Identification
Exhaust Pipe Mark Position [A]
Premuffler Chamber Mark Position [A]
Muffler Body Mark Position [A]
Premuffler Chamber [A] with Hole [B] for Oxygen Sensor [C]
Honeycomb Type Catalyst Position [A]
Specifications
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