OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5
Starting a cold engine ....................................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ..................................................................... 5-3
Shifting ............................................................................................... 5-3
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) .............................. 5-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................................... 5-4
Engine break-in .................................................................................. 5-4
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table
below.CF-26ENOTE:@ When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
(e.g., down to 35 km/h when shifting
from 5th to 3rd gear). @
EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:l
Thoroughly warm up the engine.
l
Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
l
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
l
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
Shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th
5th®6th20
30
40
50
60
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-8BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-25
Brake lever............................................. 3-11
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-24
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-24
Brake pedal............................................ 3-11
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-30
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-23CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-29
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-17
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-22
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-12
Changing .......................................... 6-13
Checking .......................................... 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light............3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-9
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27
Adjusting .......................................... 6-27
Checking .......................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-9
EXUP system ........................................ 3-22FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-16
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-35
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-23
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2
KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-9
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-22MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-14
Passenger seat .................................. 3-14
Rider seat .........................................3-14
Self-diagnosis devices .............................3-7
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ..............................................3-10
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-18
Sidestand ...............................................3-23
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