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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY..................1-1
DESCRIPTION....................................................2-1
Left view.............................................................2-1
Right view..........................................................2-2
Controls and Instruments...................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock...................................3-1
Indicator lights....................................................3-2
Speedometer unit..............................................3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................................3-3
Handlebar switches............................................3-3
Clutch lever........................................................3-5
Shift pedal..........................................................3-5
Brake lever.........................................................3-5
Brake pedal........................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-6
Fuel....................................................................3-7
Fuel cock............................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever..........................................3-8
Helmet holder.....................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies..........3-9
Sidestand.........................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list.....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine.............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine......................................5-2
Shifting...............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only).......................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption....................5-4
Engine break-in..................................................5-4
Parking...............................................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
OwnerÕs tool kit..................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.......6-2
Removing and installing panels.........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs...................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element..........................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element..........................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor...................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance..........................6-15
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DESCRIPTION
2
2-2
7.OwnerÕs tool kit(page 6-1)
8.Battery(page 6-31)
9.Air filter element(page 6-12)
10.Main switch/steering lock(page 3-1)
11.Brake pedal(page 3-6, 6-21)12.Oil filter element(page 6-9)
13.Shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-9)
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11
12 13
Right view
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
3-1
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1.Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2.Push the key in from the ÒOFFÓ
position, and then turn it to
ÒLOCKÓ while still pushing it.
3.Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
ÒOFFÓ while still pushing it.
OFFON
LOCKPPUSH
IGNITION
ON
OFF
LOCK
(Parking)
.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to ÒOFFÓ or ÒLOCKÓ.
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.
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to Ò
.Ó.
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cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
1.Push.
2.Turn.
ab
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
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Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side
of the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake
pedal.1.Brake pedal
1
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Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1.Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2.Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.a.Unlock.
1
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
EWA00032
wMake sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
3-9
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the
key as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, place it in
the original position, and then remove
the key.
EW000030
wNever ride with a helmet attached
to the helmet holder, since the hel-
met may hit objects, causing loss
of control and possibly an acci-
dent.1.Helmet holder
aOpen.
1
a
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wAlways adjust both shock
absorber assemblies equally, oth-
erwise poor handling and loss of
stability may result. Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction a. To
decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction b.NOTE:
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position indica-
tor on the shock absorber.
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Adjusting the shock
absorber assembliesEach shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload
adjusting ring.
EC000015
cCNever attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.1.Shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring
2.Position indicator
1
2
3
4
5
b
a
2
1
Setting
Minimum (soft)1
Standard2
Maximum (hard)5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
6-6
1
a
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Panel B
To remove the panel1.Slide the lock cover open, insert
the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.1.Lock cover
a.Unlock.
2.Pull the rear of the panel out,
and then slide the panel forward
to release it in the front.
To install the panel1.Secure the front of the panel,
and then push the rear of the
panel in.
2.Install the bolt.
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6
6-7
2.Pull the rear of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to
release it in the front.
To install the panel1.Secure the front of the panel,
and then push the rear of the
panel in with the key inserted in
the lock.
2.Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
1
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Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to
check. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
the spark plugs should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition
of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1.Remove the spark plug cap.1.Spark plug cap
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4
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free playThe clutch lever free play should
measure 5Ð10 mm as shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1.Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2.To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.1.Locknut (Clutch lever)
2.Adjusting bolt
c.Clutch lever free play
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b
a
c
3.If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as
described above, tighten the
locknut and skip the rest of the
procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
4.Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction ato
loosen the clutch cable.
5.Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase.
6.To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.1.Locknut (Crank case)
2.Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
2
1
a
b
7.Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
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