PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
Tool kit..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart......6-3
Cowling removal and installation......................6-6
Cowling A..........................................................6-6
Cowling B..........................................................6-7
Cowling C.........................................................6-8
Panel removal and installation..........................6-8
Panel D.............................................................6-9
Panel E.............................................................6-9
Spark plug.......................................................6-10
Transmission oil..............................................6-11
Cooling system...............................................6-12
Changing the coolant......................................6-13
Air filter............................................................6-15
Carburetor adjustment....................................6-16
Idle speed adjustment.....................................6-17
Throttle cable free play adjustment.................6-17
Tires................................................................6-18
Wheels............................................................6-20
Clutch lever free play adjustment...................6-21
Front brake lever free play adjustment...........6-21
Rear brake pedal height adjustment...............6-22
Brake light switch adjustment.........................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads.........6-23Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................6-24
Brake fluid replacement..................................6-25
Drive chain slack check..................................6-25
Drive chain slack adjustment..........................6-26
Drive chain lubrication....................................6-26
Cable inspection and lubrication.....................6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication...................6-27
Autolube pump adjustment.............................6-28
Brake and shift pedal lubrication.....................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication...................6-28
Sidestand lubrication......................................6-29
Front fork inspection.......................................6-29
Steering inspection.........................................6-30
Wheel bearings...............................................6-30
Battery............................................................6-31
Fuse replacement...........................................6-33
Headlight bulb replacement............................6-33
Turn signal light bulb replacement..................6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement....................6-35
Supporting the motorcycle..............................6-36
Front wheel removal.......................................6-36
Front wheel installation...................................6-37
Rear wheel removal........................................6-38
Rear wheel installation....................................6-39
Troubleshooting..............................................6-39
Troubleshooting chart.....................................6-40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to Ò4Ó. Once
the switch is released it will return to
the center position. To cancel the sig-
nal, push the switch in after it has
returned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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2
1.Coolant temperature gauge
2.Red zone
EAU01652
Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. If the needle points to
the red zone or higher, stop your
motorcycle and let the engine cool.
(See page 6-13 for details.)
EC000002
cCWhen the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding.
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3
4
1.Lights switch
2.Dimmer switch
3.Turn signal switch
4.Horn switch Ò*Ó
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00134
Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò
'
Ó,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the light
switch to Ò:Ó, turns the headlight on
also.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.
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1.Screw (´2)
2.Lens
3.Bulb 1.Screw
2.Lens
3.Bulb
EAU01095
Turn signal light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screw and the lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
EAU01623*
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1.Remove the screws and the
lens.
2.Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3.Install a new bulb by pushing it
inward and turning it clockwise.
4.Install the lens and tighten the
screws.
EC000108
cCDo not over-tighten the screws as
the lens may break.
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