FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS5-35Front fork and rear shock ab-sorber assembly • Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 7-26Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.• Tighten if necessary. —Moving parts and cables• Check that the control cables move smoothly.• Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned orwhen the front forks travel up and down.• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.7-24, 7-24, 7-26, 7-25Exhaust system • Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks.• Check for leakage. —Engine stop switch • Check operation. 4-1Ignition system • Check that all leads and cables are properly connected. 7-8ITEM CHECKS PAGE
