OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
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Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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CAUTION:@ See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time. @
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ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
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CAUTION:@ l
Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and can
be damaged by shifting without
using the clutch.
@
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 20 L
Reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Ty p e ´ quantity BDSR38 ´ 4
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug
Manufacturer/type NGK / DR8EA or
DENSO / X24ESR-U
Gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Clutch type
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.659
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.706 (except for D, S, SF)
2.765 (for D, S, SF)
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.571
2nd 1.778
3rd 1.381
4th 1.1745th 1.037
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 24°
Tr a i l 9 7 m m
Tire
Front
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 120/70 ZR17
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / BT50F
Dunlop / D204FN
Michelin / MACADAM 90XM
Metzeler / MEZ1
Metzeler / MEZ2
Rear
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 180/55 ZR17
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / BT50R
Dunlop / D204M
Michelin / MACADAM 90XM
Metzeler / MEZ1
Metzeler / MEZ2
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