OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5
Starting the engine ............................................................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................................................... 5-4
Shifting ............................................................................................... 5-4
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) .............................. 5-5
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................................................... 5-5
Engine break-in .................................................................................. 5-5
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-6
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
EAU02941
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.CF-25ENOTE:@ When shifting two gears down from 4th
to 2nd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h. @
EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
l
Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
l
Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l
Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
l
Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
EAU01128
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,600 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th23
36
50
60
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INDEX
SShifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Sidestand .............................................. 3-15
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-16
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-25
Spark plug inspection .............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) knob .............................. 3-12
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-7
Steering inspection ................................ 6-26
Steering lock.......................................... 3-12
Storage.................................................... 7-4TThrottle cable free play inspection ......... 6-14
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil .................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-32
Turn indicator light ................................... 3-2
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ........................................ 6-31
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-6VValve clearance adjustment................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................. 6-17
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