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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-9
Coolant .............................................................. 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-15
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-18
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-19
Tires ................................................................... 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-27
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-29Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-31
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-32
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-33
Battery ............................................................... 6-34
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-37
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-38
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-39
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-44
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-25
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-24
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-25
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-23CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-29
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-18
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-23
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-11
Changing .......................................... 6-13
Checking .......................................... 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light............3-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-5
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27
Adjusting .......................................... 6-27
Checking .......................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-32
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-5
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-36
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-18
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-6
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-17MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
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