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1. Tachometer
2. Red zone (except for CH, A)
3. Red zone (for CH, A)
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Tachometer
This model is equipped with an electric
tachometer so the rider can monitor the
engine speed and keep it within the
ideal power range.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 9,500 r/min and above
(except for CH, A)
8,500 r/min and above
(for CH, A)
1. Tachometer
2. Red zone (except for CH, A)
3. Red zone (for CH, A)1. Pass switch ÒPASSÓ
2. Dimmer switch
3. Hazard switch Ò Ó
4. Turn signal switch
5. Horn switch Ò Ó
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch ÒPASSÓ
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò Ó for the high
beam and to Ò Ó for the low beam.
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Hazard switch Ò Ó
The hazard switch should be turned on
under emergency or hazardous condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash si-
multaneously when this switch is
turned on with the main switch in the
ÒONÓ or ÒPÓ position.
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CAUTION:
The battery can discharge from ex-
tended use, making it difficult to op-
erate the starter.
NOTE:
Turn on the hazard switch to warn oth-
er drivers if your motorcycle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to Ò Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to Ò Ó. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch Ò Ó
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to Ò Ó to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to Ò Ó to stop the engine.
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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.
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Start switch Ò Ó
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:
See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
1. Clutch lever
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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1. Shift pedal
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
1. Front brake lever
2. Position adjusting nut
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
position adjuster. To activate the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar.
1. Position adjusting nut
2. Proper position
To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the adjusting nut while pulling the
lever forward. Make sure the mark Ò Ó
on the adjusting nut is aligned with the
mark Ò Ó on the lever.
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1. Rear brake pedal
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Rear 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.
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17.0 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)
This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:
lCheck hose connection.
lCheck hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
lMake sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
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1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as illustrated.
ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors when the en-
gine is running. Set the fuel cock to this
position when starting the engine and
for riding.
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒRESÓ
RES
This stands for ÒreserveÓ. If you are
running out of fuel while riding with the
fuel cock in the ÒONÓ position, quickly
turn the lever to this position. Other-
wise the engine may die and will have
to be primed (see ÒPRIÓ below). After
turning the lever to ÒRESÓ, fill the tank
at the first opportunity and be sure to
set the fuel cock back to ÒONÓ!
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒPRIÓ
PRI
This stands for ÒprimeÓ. If the engine
has been allowed to run out of fuel, turn
the lever to the ÒPRIÓ position to send
fuel directly to the carburetors. This will
make starting easier. However, be sure
to turn the lever to the ÒONÓ position (or
ÒRESÓ if you have not refuelled yet) af-
ter the engine has started.
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1. Starter (choke) Ò Ó
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Starter (choke) Ò Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Open
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Seat
To remove
Insert the key in the lock and turn it
counterclockwise.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, then push
down on the seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted.
