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EAB90101Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. Press down on the brake
pedal to apply the rear brake.EAC01300*Fuel tank cap
To add fuel, open the seat. Then remove
the fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock-
wise.
(See page 20 to open the seat.)
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1Rear brake pedal1Fuel tank cap
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EAC30401Steering lock
The steering is locked when the main
switch is turned to “LOCK”. To lock the
steering, turn the handlebars all the way to
the left. With the key at “OFF”, push it into
the main switch and release it, turn it coun-
terclockwise to “LOCK”, and remove it. To
release the lock, turn the key to “OFF”.
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1Push2Release3Turn
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EAH85201Front brake adjustment
The front brake lever free play should be
adjusted to 8~12 mm at the brake lever
end. Adjustment is accomplished at the
front brake hub. To adjust, turn the adjuster
clockwise to reduce play or counterclock-
wise to increase play.
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a
A. Free play: 8~12 mm1Adjuster
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Rear brake adjustment
The rear brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20~30 mm at the brake pedal
end. Turn the adjuster on the brake rod
clockwise to reduce play or counterclock-
wise to increase play.EUU69800w1. The rear brake pedal adjustment must
be checked whenever the chain is ad-
justed or the rear wheel is removed
and then reinstalled.
2. Check the operation of the brake light
after adjusting the rear brake.
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A. Free play: 20~30 mm1Adjuster
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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the rear brake adjuster.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Loosen the sprocket shaft nut and the
axle nut.
4. To tighten the chain, turn the chain ad-
juster clockwise. To loosen the chain,
turn the adjuster counterclockwise and
push the wheel forward. Turn each ad-
juster exactly the same amount to main-
tain correct axle alignment. There are
marks on each side of the swingarm and
a match mark on each chain puller. Use
these marks to align the rear wheel.EUU33301cCToo little chain slack will overload the en-
gine and other vital parts. Keep the slack
within the specified limits.
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1Rear brake adjuster2Axle nut1Axle nut2Sprocket shaft nut
3Chain puller4Chain adjuster
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