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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycleÕs fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
lWarm up the engine before riding.
lTurn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
lShift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
lDo not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
lTurn 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.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,000 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
1,000 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.
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
3/4 throttle.
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CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil, oil filter
and final gear oil.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line¥ Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2 Spark plugs¥ Check condition.
¥ Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
3
*Fuel filter¥ Check condition.
¥ Replace if necessary.Ö
4
*Valves¥ Check valve clearance.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
5 Air filter¥ Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6
*Battery¥ Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
¥ Correct or recharge if necessary.
¥ Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.ÖÖ
7Clutch¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
8
*Front brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9
*Rear brake¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.ÖÖÖ
10
*Wheels¥ Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥ Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.ÖÖ
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
ÒGL-4Ó is a quality and additive rating.
Hypoid gear oils rated ÒGL-5Ó or ÒGL-6Ó
may also be used.
5. Install and tighten the filler bolt to
the specified torque.
6. After replacing the final gear oil, be
sure to check for oil leakage. Final gear case capacity:
0.19 L
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid
gear oil may be used for all
conditions.
Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
1. Fuel tank
2. Bolt (´ 3)
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Air filter
The air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-7
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
1. Screw
3. Lift the front of the fuel tank up-
ward and position it away from the
air filter. (Do not remove the fuel
tank.)
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lSupport the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
lDo not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard be-
cause the fuel hose connec-
tions may become loose
causing fuel leakage.
4. Remove the air filter case cover
screw.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Final gear oil
Type SAE 80 API ÒGL-4Ó hypoid gear
oil
Quantity 0.19 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Ty p eRegular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 13.5 L
Reserve amount 2.5 L
Carburetor
Type ´ quantity BDS34 ´ 2
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer Except for CH:
BPR6ES / NGK or
W20EPR-U / DENSO
For CH:
BPR7ES / NGK or
W22EPR-U / DENSO
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.944
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.071
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.167
5th 0.967
Chassis
Frame type Pressed backbone
Caster angle 31.5û
Tr a i l 1 2 5 m m
Tires
Front
Type With tube
Size 3.00-19 49S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / L303A
Dunlop / F14G
Rear
Type With tube
Size 140/90-15M/C 70S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G508
Dunlop / K425
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INDEX
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A
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
I
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