Final inspection and function check Handing over the motorcycle • Clutch • Check gear shift action. • Handbrake and foot brake • Check lights and signalling equipment: – Front and rear parking lights – Instrument lighting – Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher – Brake light (operate brake at front and rear) – Turn signals left/right – Hazard warning flashers – Horn – Telltale and warning lights – Instruments • Where necessary, check function of optional ex- tras: – ABS: perform starting test. When a speed of 5 km/h (app. 3 mile/h) is reached, both ABS warning lights must go out. • If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
• Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Tech- nical Booklet. • See “Checking motorcycle for damage” if defects are found. This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus- tomer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the customer’s satisfaction and safety. • The following points must be demonstrated and explained to the customer:
– documentation and stowage space – toolkit and stowage space – suspension preload adjustment to suit total weight – checking brake fluid/clutch operating fluid – provision for adjusting handlebar lever positions – how to adjust the mirrors – controls – instruments and telltale lights – optional equipment and accessories fitted – noise during the regular ABS self-diagnosis pro- cedure • The user must be given the following information:
– running-in recommendations and inspection in- tervals – safety check – the clutch fluid level rises gradually as the motor- cycle is ridden (clutch lining wear) – before checking the engine oil level, the engine must be switched off for at least 10 minutes and the motorcycle must be standing on a flat, level surface Final cleaning • Clean the motorcycle. L Note: Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The high steam or water pressure could damage seals, the hydraulic system or electrical components. 00.21