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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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:
13.5 L
Reserve:
2.5 L
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. Steering lock
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Steering 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 coun-
terclockwise. Then, push the key in
while turning the handlebars slightly to
the left and turn the key 1/8 turn clock-
wise.
Check that the steering is locked, re-
move 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.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication................. 6-2
Spark plugs ........................................................ 6-5
Engine oil............................................................ 6-7
Final gear oil ....................................................... 6-9
Air filter ............................................................. 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ...................................... 6-12
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-13
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-13
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-14
Tires ................................................................. 6-14
Wheels ............................................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-17
Front brake lever free play adjustment ............. 6-17
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-18
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-19Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................... 6-20
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-21
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ....................... 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-22
Sidestand lubrication......................................... 6-23
Rear suspension lubrication.............................. 6-23
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-23
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-24
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-24
Battery............................................................... 6-25
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement .............................. 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement ........ 6-29
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-30
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the left side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient oil to the speci-
fied level.
1. Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil and oil filter element
replacement
1. Warm up the engine for a few min-
utes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
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INDEX
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Air filter .................................................6-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ........6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..........6-22
Brake fluid replacement ........................6-21
Brake light switch adjustment ...............6-19
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ..........6-21
Carburetor adjustment ..........................6-12
Care ........................................................7-1
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ................................6-19
Clutch lever ............................................3-3
Clutch lever free play adjustment .........6-17
Controls/Instruments ..............................2-3
D
Dimmer switch ........................................3-2
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-5
Engine oil ................................................6-7
Engine stop switch .................................3-3
F
Final gear oil ...........................................6-9
Front brake lever ....................................3-4
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................ 6-17
Front fork inspection ............................ 6-23
Fuel ........................................................ 3-5
Fuel reserve switch ................................ 3-3
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-5
Fuse replacement ................................ 6-27
G
Give safety the right of way ................... 1-1
H
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-2
Dimmer switch ................................. 3-2
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-3
Fuel reserve switch .......................... 3-3
Horn switch ...................................... 3-2
Lights switch .................................... 3-3
Pass switch ...................................... 3-2
Start switch ...................................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-2
Headlight bulb replacement ................. 6-27
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................ 3-2
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Identification number records ................ 9-1
Idle speed adjustment ......................... 6-13
Indicator lights ....................................... 3-1
High beam indicator light ................. 3-1
Neutral indicator light ....................... 3-1
Turn indicator light ............................ 3-1
Inspecting the brake fluid level ............ 6-20
K
Key identification number ...................... 9-1
L
Left view ................................................. 2-1
Lights switch .......................................... 3-3
M
Main switch ............................................ 3-1
Model label ............................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-1
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Pass switch ............................................ 3-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ......................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ................................... 3-4
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ......................................... 6-18
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-9
Rear suspension lubrication ................ 6-23
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .......................... 5-4
Right view .............................................. 2-2
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INDEX
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Seats ..................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal .............................................. 3-4
Shifting ................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................... 3-9
Sidestand lubrication ........................... 6-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................. 3-10
Spark plugs ............................................ 6-5
Specifications ........................................ 8-1
Speedometer ......................................... 3-2
Start switch ............................................ 3-3
Starter (choke) Ò Ó .............................. 3-6
Starting a warm engine .......................... 5-3
Starting the engine ................................ 5-1
Steering inspection .............................. 6-24
Steering lock .......................................... 3-6
Storage .................................................. 7-4
T
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ....... 6-22
Throttle cable free play inspection ....... 6-13
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ........ 5-5
Tires ..................................................... 6-14
Tool kit ................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-30
Turn indicator light ................................. 3-1
Turn signal and taillight bulb
replacement ...................................... 6-29
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-2
V
Valve clearance adjustment ................. 6-14
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
W
Wheel bearings .................................... 6-24
Wheels ................................................. 6-16