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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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9 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION .....................................................2-1
Left view............................................................2-1
Right view .........................................................2-2
Controls/Instruments .......................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................................3-1
Main switch ......................................................3-1
Indicator lights..................................................3-1
Speedometer ....................................................3-2
Handlebar switches..........................................3-2
Clutch lever .......................................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................................3-4
Front brake lever ..............................................3-4
Rear brake pedal ..............................................3-5
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-5
Fuel ....................................................................3-6
Fuel cock ...........................................................3-7
Starter (choke) “1” .........................................3-8
Steering lock .....................................................3-8
Seat ...................................................................3-9
Helmet holder ...................................................3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment ..................3-10
Sidestand ........................................................3-10Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .....3-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................................4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................5-3
Shifting..............................................................5-4
Recommended shift point
(for Switzerland only) ......................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...............5-5
Engine break-in ................................................5-5
Parking ..............................................................5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ................................................................6-1
Tool kit ..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication............6-3
Panel removal and installation .......................6-6
Panel A ..............................................................6-6
Panel B ..............................................................6-7
Spark plugs .......................................................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................................6-9
Air filter ...........................................................6-12
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Steering lock (page 3-8)
3. Fuel cock (page 3-7)
4. Main switch (page 3-1)
5. Fuses (page 6-32)6. Helmet holder (page 3-9)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-10)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-4)
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Left view
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DESCRIPTION
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15. Clutch lever (page 3-4, 6-19)
16. Left handlebar switches (page 3-2)
17. Speedometer (page 3-2)
18. Right handlebar switches (page 3-3)
19. Front brake lever (page 3-4, 6-20)20. Throttle grip (page 6-16)
21. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5)
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Controls/Instruments
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EAU01087Speedometer
The speedometer shows riding
speed. This speedometer is
equipped with an odometer and
trip odometer. The trip odometer
can be reset to “0” with the reset
knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a
tank of fuel. This information will
enable you to plan fuel stops in the
future.
1. Odometer
2. Trip odometer
3. Reset knob
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EAU00118Handlebar switches
EAU00119Pass switch “&“
Press the switch to operate the
passing light.
EAU00121Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “&” for the
high beam and to “%” for the low
beam.
1. Pass switch “&”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “*”
NOTE:
(for German model equipped with
speed limiter only)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
speed limiter which prevents it
from exceeding a top speed of 80
km/h.
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EAU00162Rear 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.
EAU00167Fuel tank cap
To open
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 position.
1. Open
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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EAU01183Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown
in the illustration.
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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
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
EAU00185
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Always wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
EAU00191
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or high-
er octane grade.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
9.5 L
Reserve:
2.6 L
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NOTE:
The fuel cock operates on vacuum
from the engine when set at “ON”
or “RES”. If the line connecting the
cock to the carburetor intake mani-
fold is not connected or has a leak,
the cock will not function properly.
EAU00208Fuel cock
The negative pressure fuel cock
supplies fuel from the tank to the
carburetor while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has the following
three positions:
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows if the engine is running, but
stops if the engine is not running.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “ON”
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run
out of fuel while riding, move the
lever to “PRI”, start the engine,
then move the lever to “RES”. FILL
THE TANK AT THE FIRST OPPOR-
TUNITY. BE SURE TO MOVE THE
LEVER TO “ON” AFTER REFUEL-
ING.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “RES”
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ONRES
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9PRI
This indicates prime. With the lever
in this position, fuel flows whether
the engine is running or not. If the
fuel tank is completely empty, refill
the tank and move the lever to
“PRI” to prime the carburetor.
Move the lever to “ON” after start-
ing the engine.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “PRI”
EAU02976Starter (choke) “1”
Starting a cold engine requires a
richer air-fuel mixture. A separate
starter circuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Starter (choke) “1”
EAU02934Steering lock
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right and open the steering
lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise. Then, push the
key in while turning the handlebars
slightly to the left and turn the key
1/8 turn clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key and close the lock
cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it
1/8 turn counterclockwise so that it
moves out. Then, release and
remove the key.
1. Steering lock
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b1
PRI
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