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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
Controls/Instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-10)
2. Audio system control unit (page 4-3)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
4. Rider headset jack (page 4-2)
5. Speedometer (page 3-5)6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-10)
8. Throttle grip (page 7-18)
9. Front brake lever (page 3-11)
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3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ...................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-3
Speedometer ........................................................ 3-5
Cruise control system ........................................... 3-7
Antitheft alarm (optional) ...................................... 3-8
Fuel gauge ............................................................ 3-9
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ......................................................... 3-10
Shift pedal ........................................................... 3-11
Front brake lever ................................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal ................................................ 3-11
Fuel tank cap ...................................................... 3-12Fuel .................................................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-13
Fuel cock ............................................................ 3-14
Starter (choke) knob .......................................... 3-15
Rider seat........................................................... 3-15
Helmet holders ................................................... 3-16
Saddlebags and travel trunk .............................. 3-17
Front fork adjustment ......................................... 3-19
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................... 3-21
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-22
Auxiliary DC jack and terminal ........................... 3-23
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3-1
3
EAU00027
3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU00029*
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
EAU00036
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
EAU01842
ACC (Accessory)
The audio system, auxiliary DC termi-
nal and jack can be used in this posi-
tion.
The key cannot be removed in this po-
sition. Do not use the accessory posi-
tion for an extended period of time as
the battery may discharge.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
EAU00040*
LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
1. ON
2. ACC (Accessory)
3. OFF
4. LOCK
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3-2
3
EW000016
WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @
On the right side of the headpipe, there
is also a place to lock the steering with
a padlock. Turn the handlebars to align
the holes in the two brackets and lock
the steering with a suitable padlock.
EAU01861
(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight, license light and auxil-
iary light come on but all other circuits
are off. The key can be removed in this
position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
1. Push
2. Turn
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3-5
3
EAU01775*
SpeedometerThis speedometer is equipped with:l
an odometer
l
two trip odometers
l
a fuel reserve trip meter
l
a clockOdometer and trip meter modes
Use the trip meters to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel.
Use the fuel reserve trip meter to see
the distance traveled from when the
fuel level dropped to the reserve level.
Selecting a mode
Push the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer mode “ODO”
and the trip odometer modes “TRIP 1”
and “TRIP 2” in the following order:
“ODO”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
If the fuel level indicator light comes on
(see page 3-4), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve trip meter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. Push the “SELECT”
button to change between the fuel re-
serve trip meter, trip odometers and
odometer modes in the following order:
“TRIP F”
® “TRIP 1”
® “TRIP 2”
®
“ODO”
® “TRIP F”Resetting a meter
To reset a trip odometer to 0.0, select it
by pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button. To reset the
fuel reserve trip meter, select it by
pushing the “SELECT” button and
push the “RESET” button. The display
will return to “TRIP 1”. If you do not re-
set the fuel reserve trip meter manual-
ly, it will automatically reset and return
to “TRIP 1” after refueling and traveling
5 km.NOTE:@ After resetting the fuel reserve trip
meter, the display always returns to the
“TRIP 1” mode, unless a different mode
had been previously selected; in that
case, the display automatically returns
to the prior mode. @
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter/clock
3. “RESET” button
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3 Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push the “SELECT” button for at
least two seconds.
To change the display back to the
odometer modes, push the “SELECT”
button.
To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.
NOTE:@ After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
main switch to “OFF”, otherwise the
clock will not be set. @
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3
EAU02917
Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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3
EAU01183
FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
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. @
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
EAU02955
Fuel tank breather hoseThis model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:l
Check the hose connection.
l
Check the hose for cracks or dam-
age and replace it if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked and clean it if neces-
sary.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
22.5 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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