On Road Pre-Ride Checklist
CARRY OUT EVERY 1,000KM OR 3 MONTHS
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MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND READY TO RIDE (DAY BEFORE)
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START AND IDLE YOUR BIKE FOR 2 MINUTES, TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 30 SECONDS.
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CHECK OIL & COOLANT LEVELS UP RIGHT (REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL)
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CHECK TYRE PRESSURES. 32FR/35RR ON SMALL LAMS – 36FR/38RR ON SPORTS BIKES – 35FR/42RR ON CRUISERS OR WITH A PILLION.
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CHECK ALL LIGHTS AND SIGNALS
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MAKE SURE THE DRIVE CHAIN IS CLEAN, LUBED AND AT THE CORRECT ADJUSTMENT (20-30MM SLACK) *FOR BELTS AND DIFF DRIVE REFER TO MANUAL
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ENSURE THERE IS CLUTCH AND THROTTLE SLACK (2-4MM)
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ENSURE THE BRAKES ARE FIRM. YOU CAN ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE PAD MATERIAL (MIN 1MM)
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CHECK YOUR ITEMS ARE SECURE - MIRRORS, BAR ENDS, FENDERS, SIGNALS.
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DO A WALK AROUND CHECK. LOOK FOR OIL LEAKS, NAILS IN TYRES, NOISES, ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, ETC
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ENESURE YOU HAVE A FRESH TANK OF FUEL.
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WEAR ALL YOUR PROTECTIVE GEAR, RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!
KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR SERVICING - AS A RULE OF THUMB A SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 5/6,000KM