2022 Kawasaki KX450 Daily Pre-Ride Checks Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KX450 Daily Pre-Ride Checks

Daily Pre-Ride Checks

• Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is minimal, and the habitual performance of these checks will help ensure a safe, reliable ride.
• If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the appropriate section and take the action required to return the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.

WARNING

Failure to perform these checks before the operation may result in serious damage or an accident. Always to perform daily checks before operation.

DANGER

Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death. DO NOT run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area.

Engine

• Engine Oil:
  • No leakage
  • Level correct
• Coolant:
  • No leakage
  • Level correct (engine cold)
• Radiator Cap: Properly installed
• Spark Plug: Correctly torqued
• Cylinder Head Cover: Correctly torqued
• Clutch:
  • Functions properly
  • Lever play correctly
  • No fluid leakage
• Air Cleaner:
  • Clean
  • Apply oil to the air cleaner element
• Muffler:
  • Properly installed
  • No damage
• Engine Sprocket:
  • Properly installed
  • No wear or damage

Frame

• Tires
  • Overall condition good
  • No wear or damage
  • Pressure correct
  • Air valve cap installed
• Spokes: No looseness
• Drive Chain:
  • Overall condition good
  • Chain slack correct
  • Oil if necessary
• Front and Rear Brakes:
  • Function properly
  • Lever and pedal play correct
  • No fluid leakage
• Throttle:
  • Functions properly
  • Throttle grip returns smoothly
• Steering:
  • Smooth but not loose from lock to lock
  • No binding due to control cables
• Front Fork:
  • Functions properly
  • No oil leakage
• Rear Shock Absorber:
  • Functions properly
  • No oil leakage
• Fuel Tank:
  • Mounted securely
  • No fuel leakage
• Rear Sprocket: No wear or damage
• Battery: Well charged
• Engine Stop Button: Functions properly
• Launch Control Mode Button: Functions properly
• Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Properly tightened