Requirement
Before every journey:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check tire tread depth
( 145).
Check secure hold of Topcase
and luggage.
Requirement
At every third refueling stop:
Adjusting the spring preload on
the rear wheel ( 114).
Checking the engine oil level
( 138).
Checking the front brake pad
thickness ( 139).
Checking the rear brake pad
thickness ( 140).
Checking brake fluid level of
the front wheel brake ( 141).
Checking brake fluid level in
rear wheel brake ( 142).
Checking the coolant level
( 143).
Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 120)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 121)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 121)
Apply the brake.
NOTICE
Vehicle cannot be started with
side stand extended. If side
stand is extended with engine
running, engine stops.
Press starter button 1.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. ( 182)
Pre-Ride-Check
After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster performs
a test of the instrument dials and
the warning and indicator lights
– the "Pre-Ride-Check". Starting
the engine before the test rou-
tine is completed will cancel the
remainder of the routine.
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Riding
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