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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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
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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.
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 L
Reserve amount 2.6 L
Carburetor
Type/quantity BDS26/1
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Manufacturer / Type NGK / CR6HSA or
DENSO / U20FSR-U
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.400
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.615
Number of sprocket teeth
(Rear/Front) 47/13
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.643
2nd 1.684
3rd 1.261
4th 1.000
5th 0.821
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 32°
Trail 120 mm
Tire
Type With tube
Front
Size 3.00-18 47P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN / C-916
model
Rear
Size 130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/ CHENG SHIN / C-915
model
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