WARNINGIdentify and understand the specific features of your vehicle. Failure to understand how these features affect the vehicle’s operation can lead to an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. (00043b)
Before riding your motorcycle at any time, make a general inspection to verify that it is in safe riding condition.
WARNINGAvoid spills. Slowly open fuel filler cap. Do not fill above bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00028b)
WARNINGUse care when refueling. Pressurized air in fuel tank can force gasoline to escape through filler tube. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00029a)
WARNINGStop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel system. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00002a)
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel onto the motorcycle while refueling. Immediately wipe up fuel spills on your motorcycle. Fuel can cause damage to cosmetic surfaces. (00147b)
| 1. | Check the amount of fuel in the tank and add fuel if required. | |
| 2. | Adjust mirrors to proper riding positions. | |
| 3. | Check the oil level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking Oil Level. | |
| 4. | Check the coolant level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Coolant Level. | |
| 5. | Check the controls to be sure they are operating properly. Operate the front and rear brakes, throttle, clutch and shifter. | |
| 6. | Check steering for smoothness by turning the handlebars through the full operating range. | |
| WARNING Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced, undamaged, and have adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see a Harley-Davidson dealer for replacements. Riding with excessively worn, unbalanced, improperly inflated, overloaded or damaged tires can lead to tire failure and adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00014b) | ||
| 7. | Check tire condition, pressure, and motorcycle loading. Incorrect pressure and excessive loading can lead to tire or wheel failure and can adversely affect handling and stability. Refer to tire specifications on Specifications → Specifications → Specified Tires for correct inflation pressure. | |
| WARNING Be sure headlamp, tail and stop lamp and turn signals are operating properly before riding. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00478b) | ||
| 8. | Check all electrical equipment and switches including the stop lamp, turn signals and horn, for proper operation. | |
| 9. | Check for any fuel, oil or hydraulic fluid leaks. | |
| 10. | Check rear belt adjustment. | |
| 11. | Service your motorcycle as necessary. |