MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-5
7a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs and place the spark
plugs on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking. @
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 21 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Type ´ quantity BS36 ´ 4
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Manufacturer/Type NGK / DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO / X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.750
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.235
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.857
2nd 2.000
3rd 1.571
4th 1.2925th 1.115
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25° 30¢
Trail 100 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 120/70ZR17 (58W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57F
Dunlop / D207F
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 180/55ZR17 (73W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57R
Dunlop / D207
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Maximum load* 207 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
INDEX
SSeat....................................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-15
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-4
Starter (choke) “ ” .............................. 3-11
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-6
Steering inspection ................................ 6-23
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-12TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication .......... 6-21
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-12
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-32
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-27
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-5
VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-12
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-23
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
