Honda TRANSALP XL600-650V (1987-2002) [17/291] Daily pre ride checks

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0 16 Daily pre ride checks Note The daily pre ride checks outlined in the owner s manual covers those items which should be inspected on a daily basis Engine transmission oil level check Before you start Take the motorcycle on a short run to allow it to reach normal operating tem perature Caution Do not run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage or workshop The correct oil Modern high revving engines place great demands on their oil It is very important that the correct oil for your bike is used Always top up with a good quality oil of the specified type and viscosity and do not overfill the engine Oil type Oil viscosity S Stop the engine and support the motorcycle upright use the centrestand if it has one Allow it to stand undisturbed for a few minutes to allow the oil level to stabilise Make sure the motorcycle is on level ground API grade SE SF or SG SAE 10W40 If you are using the motorcycle constantly in extreme conditions of heat or cold other more suitable viscosity ranges may be used refer to the viscosity table to select the oil best suited to your conditions Bike care If you have to add oil frequently check whether you have any oil leaks from the engine joints seals and gaskets If not the engine could be burning oil in which case there will be white smoke coming out of the exhaust see Fault Finding Oil viscosity table select the oil best suited to your conditions 3 Insert the clean dipstick back into the engine allowing it to rest on the bottom thread of the cap do not screw it in 1 Unscrew the oil filler cap from the right hand side crankcase cover The dipstick is integral with the oil filler cap and is used to check the engine oil level 2 Using a clean rag or paper towel wipe off all the oil from the dipstick 4 Remove the dipstick and observe the level of the oil which should be some where in between the upper and lower level marks arrowed 5 If the level is below the lower mark top the engine up with the recommended grade and type of oil to bring the level up to the upper mark on the dipstick