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 OperationRear Fender Front Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following.
Run the harness, cables and leads correctly (see Cable,
Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
When installing the clamp [A] on the rear fender front [B],
install it so that the clamp positions at near the ...
Compression Damping Force Adjuster and Rebound
Damping Force Adjuster Adjustment
The compression damping force adjuster
and the rebound damping force
adjuster are located on top of each front
fork leg.
Turn the adjuster clockwise with a
screwdriver to increase damping
force.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not force to t ...
Key Registration
Case 1: When the ignition key has been lost or additional
spare ignition key is required.
Prepare a new spare ignition key.
Cut the key in accordance with the shape of the current
ignition key.
Remove the rear seat (see Rear Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the immobilizer/K ...