TIRE INSPECTION
• Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
• If a tire’s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
• Tires pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
• Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side
walls for crack or damage.
Foreign
materials (nails
or small stones)
Crack and
dama
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• Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
• Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see
if tread groove depth is insufficient.
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10. Inspection and maintenance before riding
• A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and
should be replaced immediately.
Tread wear
indicato
CAUTION:
• Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control of
the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).
STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
• Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key
removed.
• Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
• Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock
absorbers for noises due to bends.
• Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with wrenches
for tightness.
• Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear to
check if it is loosen, has too much resistance and pulls to one side.
• Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tight by the brake
cables.
• Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised Dealer
for a check or adjustment if any abnormal conditions are found.