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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
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. @
EAU00186
CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
l
(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
20 L
Reserve:
4.5 L
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-12
6
EW000067
WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. @
EC000080
CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use distilled
water if you can’t get soft water. @NOTE:@ The radiator fan operation is complete-
ly automatic. It is switched on or off ac-
cording to the coolant temperature in
the radiator. @
EAU01332
Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats.
2. Remove cowling B from each side.
(See page 6-5.)
3. Remove the bolts holding the fuel
tank.
4. Lift the fuel tank upward and posi-
tion it away from the air filter case.
(Do not remove the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WA R N I N G
@ l
Support the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
l
Do not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard because
the fuel hose connections may
become loose causing fuel
leakage.
@
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.23 L
1. Bolt (´ 2)
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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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