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6
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-38
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EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
ECA00065
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screw, other-
wise the lens may break. @
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
1. Turn signal light bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 24 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 55 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 2 W ´ 3
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Coolant temperature
warning light 14 V, 1.4 W ´ 1
Fuel level warning light 12 V, 2 W ´ 1Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Hazard fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse 5 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
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INDEX
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-10
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................. 6-33
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-12
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-32TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-30
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-38
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-6
VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-33
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-39
Installing .......................................... 6-40
Removing ........................................ 6-39
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-41
Installing .......................................... 6-42
Removing ........................................ 6-41
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