INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
3
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
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Starter (choke) leverStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke). Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
13.5 L
Reserve amount:
2.5 L1. Starter (choke) lever
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Final gear oil
Type Hypoid gear oil SAE 80
(API GL4) or multigrade hypoid
gear oil SAE 80W-90
Quantity 0.19 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Ty p e
Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 13.5 L
Fuel reserve amount 2.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS34 ´ 2
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / BPR6ES or
DENSO / W20EPR-U
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.944
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.071
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.167
5th 0.967
Chassis
Frame type Pressed backbone
Caster angle 31.5°
Trail 125 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tube tire
Size 3.00-19 49S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / L303A
Dunlop / F14G
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 140/90-15 M/C 70S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / G508
Dunlop / K425
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