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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/Steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-2
Oil level / coolant temperature indicator light
circuit check ........................................................ 3-5
Fuel indicator light circuit check ............................ 3-6
Digital speedometer .............................................. 3-7
Tachometer ........................................................... 3-8
Diagnosis device................................................... 3-9
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ......................................................... 3-11
Shift pedal ........................................................... 3-11
Front brake lever ................................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal ................................................ 3-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-12Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-13
Fuel .................................................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-14
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................... 3-15
Seats .................................................................. 3-15
Helmet holder..................................................... 3-17
Storage compartment ........................................ 3-17
Front fork adjustment ......................................... 3-17
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................... 3-19
Recommended combinations of the front fork
and the rear shock absorber settings ............... 3-22
Luggage strap holders ....................................... 3-23
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-24
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EAU02973
Starter (choke) “ ”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).
ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If af-
terburning occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
EAU01890
SeatsRider seat
To removeLift up the rear corners of the seat as
shown and remove the bolts.
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Bolt (´ 2)
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To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder and install the
bolts.Passenger seat
To remove
Insert the key into the seat lock and
turn it counterclockwise. While holding
the key in that position, lift up the front
of the seat and pull it forward.To install
Insert the projection on the rear of the
seat into the seat holder and push
down on the front of the seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Open
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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INDEX
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 6-3
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-12
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-19
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-31
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-40
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-39
Recommended combinations of the
front fork and the rear shock
absorber settings................................. 3-22
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeats ..................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-24
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-31
Spark plug inspection .............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) “ ”.............................. 3-15
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering inspection ................................ 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-37
TTachometer............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-36
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.......... 6-30
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-21
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-4
Tires...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-41
Turn indicator light................................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-21
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-33
Wheels .................................................. 6-24
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