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Right view7. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
8. Air filter element (page 6-13)
9. Battery (page 6-29)
10. Fuses (page 6-31)
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Controls and instruments1. Rear brake lever (page 3-4)
2. Starter choke lever (page 3-6)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3)
4. Speedometer unit (page 3-2)5. Fuel gauge (page 3-2)
6. Start switch (page 3-3)
7. Throttle grip (page 6-17)
8. Front brake lever (page 3-4)
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EAU00027
3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
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 meter lighting comes
on, 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.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EW000016
WARNING
_ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” 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 motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. _1. Push.
2. Turn.
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Indicator lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows riding speed. The
odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled.
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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
the red line, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:_
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
Turning the key to “OFF” cancel
the fuel gauge reading.
_
1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
1. Fuel gauge
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Handlebar switches
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Light switch “/”
Set the light switch to “” to turn on
the headlight and the taillight. Set this
switch to “” to turn them off.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “HORN”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “START”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:_ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. _
1. Light switch “/”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “HORN”
1. Start switch “START”
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Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-6 for
seat opening and closing proce-
dures.)
2. Turn the fuel tank cap counter-
clockwise and pull it off.
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
1. Fuel tank cap
a. Open.
b. Close.
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To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening and turn it clockwise
until the alignment marks on the
cap and tank are aligned.
2. Close the seat.
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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.
EW000130
WARNING
_
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
4.9 L
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Starter (choke) lever “” Starting 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).
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Kickstarter To start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully.
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Seat To open the seat
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.NOTE:_ Do not push inward when turning the
key. _3. Fold the seat up.
1. Starter (choke) lever “”
1. Kickstarter
1. Open.
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