- We recommend that you always wear an approved helmet when you ride
your motorcycle.
- For optimum safety and reliability you have to keep your motorcycle in
good repair with a rigorous maintenance schedule.
- Gasoline is inflammable, fill the fuel tank when the engine is not running.
- Exhaust gases are toxic, do not run the engine in a closed space.
- Always park the motorcycle on a flat hard surface. Do not park the motor-
cycle on a soft surface or on a slope. Check the stability before leaving your
motorcycle.
- You should inspect the following items daily, before you ride your motorcycle.
- Tires
- Engine oil
- Fuel
- secondary drive chain
- Steering
- Brakes
- Throttle control
- Clutch
- Sidestand
- Electrical system
- Fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws)
If during this inspection you find a defect, refer to the Maintenance
and Adjustment chapter maintenance and adjustment, or contact
S A F E T Y
: Check for wear and pressure
: Level. (see the maintenance and adjustment
chapter)
: Make sure there are no leaks
: Tightness. (see the maintenance and adjust-
mentchapter)
: Make sure that it turns freely
: Check for proper operation, make sure that
there is plenty of brake fluid and that the pads
are serviceable.
(see the maintenance and adjustment chapter)
: Check for proper operation, the throttle
should turn freely and not stick. (see the main-
tenance and adjustment chapter)
: Check for proper operation. (see the mainte-
nance and adjustment chapter)
: Check the operation of the safety switch, the
engine should not start when the sidestand is
down and should run when it is up
: Check the operation of the horn, the lights
and the starting system.
: Inspect all bolts, nuts and screws, make sure
they are properly tightened.
your authorized SHERCO dealer
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