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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Owners are personally responsible for their vehicleÕs condition. Your motorcycleÕs vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake¥ Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
¥ Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
6-17 ~ 6-21
Rear brake¥ Check operation, condition and free play.
¥ Adjust if necessary.
Clutch¥ Check operation, condition and free play.
¥ Adjust if necessary.6-17
Throttle grip and housing¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-13
Engine oil¥ Check oil level.
¥ Fill with oil if necessary.6-7 ~ 6-9
Final gear oil¥ Check vehicle for leakage. 6-9 ~ 6-10
Wheels and tires¥ Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
¥ Tighten spokes if necessary.6-14 ~ 6-16
Control and meter cables¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-21
Brake and shift pedal
shafts¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake and clutch lever
pivots¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
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6-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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11*Tires¥ Check tread depth and for damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.
¥ Check air pressure.
¥ Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
12
*Wheel bearings¥ Check bearing for looseness or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
13
*Swingarm¥ Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
¥ Correct if necessary.
¥ Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.ÖÖ
14
*Steering bearings¥ Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
15
*Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
¥ Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17
*Sidestand switch¥ Check operation.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
18
*Front fork¥ Check operation and for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
19
*Rear shock absorber
assemblies¥ Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
¥ Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.ÖÖ
20
*Carburetors¥ Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
21 Engine oil¥ Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
¥ Correct if necessary.
¥ Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ 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)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs and place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking
during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0ûC or more than 30ûC).
For more information, see ÒBattery
storageÓ in the chapter ÒPERIODIC
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIRSÓ.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load* 220 kg (except for CH, A)
218 kg (for CH, A)
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke
Size 19 ´ MT1.85
Rear
Type Spoke
Size 15M/C ´ MT3.00
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4 or DOT 3
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 150 mm
Rear 85 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 24 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GM12AZ-3A-2
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)