Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment
Checking clutch function
( 136).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 140).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)
OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 78).
Adjusting compression-stage
damping for front wheel
( 82).
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
( 82).
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
( 83).
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
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Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 79).
Adjusting spring preload for
front wheel ( 80).
Adjust the suspension damping
with DDC ( 85).
Checking engine oil level
( 126).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 128).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 129).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 130).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 131).
Check coolant level ( 132).
Lubricating chain ( 137).
Checking chain tension
( 138).
Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 95)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 96)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 97)
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)
OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 97)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
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