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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter element ............................ 6-7
Final gear oil ........................................................ 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors .................................... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling speed ....................... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ................... 6-14
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires ................................................................... 6-15
Spoke wheels ..................................................... 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-18
Adjusting the brake lever free play ...................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ........................................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ................... 6-21
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ..................................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-22
Changing the brake fluid ..................................... 6-23Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable .................................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ..................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............. 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-26
Checking the front fork ....................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ........................................ 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ............................. 6-28
Battery ............................................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb .............................. 6-31
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the
tail/brake light bulb ........................................... 6-33
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-33
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-34
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-35
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-38
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11BBattery ................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-4
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-19
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking ........... 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-4
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting .............................................. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-3
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-18
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-2
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-3FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-27
Fuel ......................................................... 3-5
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel reserve switch.................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-5
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-2
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-2IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-10
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-1KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-3MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .......................................................3-7
Passenger seat...................................3-7
Rider seat ...........................................3-8
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-4
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting .....3-9
Sidestand ...............................................3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-25
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