Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is minimal, and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable ride.
If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance and Adjustment chapter or see your dealer for the action required to return the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.
| WARNING Failure to perform these checks before operation may result in serious damage or an accident. Always perform daily checks before operation. |
DANGER
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas.
Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death.
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area.
Fuel ............................. Adequate supply in tank, no leaks.
Engine oil .................... Oil level between level lines.
Tires ............................ Air pressure (when cold):
Install the air valve cap.
Drive chain .................. Slack 25 ∼ 35 mm (1.0 ∼ 1.4 in.).
Lubricate when chain is dry.
Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly tightened or fastened.
Steering ...................... Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock.
No binding of control cables.
Electronic Steering Damper Unit: No oil leakage.
Brakes ........................ Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04 in.) left.
No brake fluid leakage.
Throttle ....................... Throttle grip play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.).
Clutch ......................... Clutch lever play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.).
Clutch lever operates smoothly.
Coolant ....................... No coolant leakage.
Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold).
Electrical equipment ... All lights (Headlight, Tail/Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights, Warning/Indicator Lights) and horn work.
Engine stop switch ...... Stops engine.
Side stand ................... Return to its fully up position by spring tension.
Return spring not weak or not damaged.
Safe riding technique
Additional Considerations for High Speed OperationNozzle Assy Assembly
Before assembling, blow away dirt or dust from the delivery
pipes [A] by applying compressed air [B].
Replace the O-rings [A] of the joint pipe [B] with new ones.
Apply engine oil to the new O-rings, and insert it to the
delivery pipes [C]
Insert the joint pipe so that the step ...
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces;
any spilled fluid should be completely washed away
immediately.
Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket.
Before installing the brake pipe, check to see that there is
no damage on the threads of the brake pipe joi ...
Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
Measure the piston ring groove width.
Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width
Standard:
Top [A] 0.82 0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82 0.84 mm
(0.0323 0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
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