INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
EAU00185
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. @
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17 L
Reserve:
4.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”Off position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”Normal position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Final gear oil
Type SAE80API “GL-4” Hypoid Gear
Oil
Quantity 0.2 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Type ´ quantity BSR37 ´ 2
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer 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 1.660
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.875
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio
1st 2.353
2nd 1.667
3rd 1.286
4th 1.032
5th 0.853
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 33°
Trail 136 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tube
Size 110/90-18 61S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / L309
Dunlop / K555F
Rear
Type Tube
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / G546
Dunlop / K555
Maximum load* 201 kg (except for G, A, SF)
200 kg (for G, A, SF)
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