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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-5
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-5
Panels A and B ..................................................... 6-6
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-8
Cooling system ................................................... 6-10
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................... 6-13
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-16
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-16
Tires .................................................................... 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-19
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-22
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-23Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-23
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-24
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-24
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-25
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-26
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-26
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-27
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-27
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-28
Battery................................................................ 6-28
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-29
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-31
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-32
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-33
Engine overheating ............................................ 6-34
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INDEX
RRear brake pedal ..................................... 3-9
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 6-20
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-15
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-26
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeat....................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-8
Sidestand .............................................. 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-17
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-26
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) “ ”................................ 3-7
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering inspection ................................ 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-13TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-31
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-25
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-16
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-33
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-16
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-28
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