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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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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