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NOTE:_ The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked. _
EWA00032
WARNING
_ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding. _
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
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WARNING
_ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
l
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
_
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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. _
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
11 L
Reserve amount:
3.4 L
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Fuel cock This motorcycle is equipped with a
negative pressure fuel cock. The fuel
cock supplies fuel from the tank to the
carburetors while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the
illustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetor when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the
engine and riding.RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel re-
serve is made available. Quickly turn
the fuel cock lever to this position if you
run out of fuel while riding, otherwise
the engine may stall and will have to be
primed (see “PRI”). After turning the
fuel cock lever to “RES”, refuel as soon
as possible and be sure to turn the fuel
cock lever back to “ON”!PRI
This indicates prime. With the fuel cock
lever in this position, the engine can be
“primed”. Turn the fuel cock lever to
this position when the engine has been
allowed to run out of fuel. This sends
fuel directly to the carburetor, which will
make starting easier. After the engine
has started, be sure to turn the lever to
“ON” (or “RES” if you have not refueled
yet).1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “PRI”PRI: priming position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 11 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.4 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS26 ´ 1
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / CR6HSA or
DENSO / U20FSR-U
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.130
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.800
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 20/56
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left footGear ratio
1st 2.643
2nd 1.684
3rd 1.261
4th 1.000
5th 0.821
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Trail 135 mm
Tires
Fr o n t
Type Tube tire
Size 80/100-18 47P
Manufacturer/
modelCHENG SHIN / C-916
INOUE / MARBELLA NF27
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 130/90-15 M/C 66P
Manufacturer/
modelCHENG SHIN / C-915
INOUE / MARBELLA NR31
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