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4
EAU01114
4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSOwners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s 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.
EAU00340
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-25 ~ 6-28
Rear brake6-25 ~ 6-28
Clutch• Check operation condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-25
Throttle grip and housing• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-21, 6-30
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.6-10 ~ 6-13
Coolant reservoir tank• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.6-13 ~ 6-16
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.6-28 ~ 6-29
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.6-21 ~ 6-24
6-37 ~ 6-40
Control cable• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-30
Brake pedal shaft• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-30
Brake and clutch lever
pivots• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-31
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
6
10
*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
• Clean and lubricate. Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
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
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ 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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-29
6
EAU01251
Drive chain slack adjustment1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain
adjusting bolts in direction
a. To
loosen the chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolts in direction
b and push
the wheel forward. Turn each ad-
justing bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle
alignment. There are marks on
each side of the swingarm. Use
these marks to align the rear
wheel.
EC000096
CAUTION:@ Too little chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts.
Keep the slack within the specified
limits. @3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nuts. Then tighten the axle nut to
the specified torque.
EAU03006
Drive chain lubricationThe chain consists of many parts which
work with each other. If the chain is not
maintained properly, it will wear out
quickly. Therefore, the chain must be
serviced regularly. This service is es-
pecially necessary when riding in dusty
areas. This motorcycle is equipped
with a sealed type chain. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washers, and sol-
vents can damage the drive chain, so
do not use these for cleaning it. Use
only kerosene to clean the drive chain.
Wipe it dry, and thoroughly lubricate it
with SAE 30 ~ 50W motor oil. Do not
use any other lubricants on the drive
chain. They may contain solvents that
could damage the sealed chain.
EC000097
CAUTION:@ Be sure to oil the chain after wash-
ing the motorcycle or riding in the
rain. @
1. Axle nut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-5
7a. 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.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ 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 sidestand/
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 outlet with a
plastic bag 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 0°C or more than 30°C).
For more information, see “Battery
storage” in the chapter “PERIOD-
IC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm
2; 2.50 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
Rear 290 kPa; 2.90 kg/cm2; 2.90 bar
High speed riding
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr o n t
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical
Ignition system C.D.I.
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 320 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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