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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
DESCRIPTION ..................................................6
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................7
Identification numbers record ...................7
Key identification number .........................8
Frame serial number ..................................8
Engine serial number .................................8
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..................................9
Main switch .................................................9
Indicator lights ..........................................10
Instrument panel.......................................11
Handlebar switches ..................................12
Shift pedal .................................................14
Front brake lever .......................................14
Rear brake pedal .......................................15
Fuel tank cap .............................................15
Starter lever 1..........................................16
Kick starter .................................................16Steering lock..............................................17
Seat ............................................................18
Helmet holder ...........................................19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................20
Fuel .............................................................22
Engine oil ...................................................23
Tires ............................................................24
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................26
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................26
Starting a warm engine ...........................28
Shifting.......................................................29
To start out and accelerate.......................29
To decelerate .............................................31
Engine break-in .........................................32
Parking .......................................................34
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EAA30001
CONTENTS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR..............................................35
Tool kit ........................................................36
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ...........37
Front cowlings and panels removal/
installation .................................................39
Side cover removal/installation ..............41
Engine oil ...................................................42
Air filter ......................................................45
Throttle cable adjustment ........................47
Carburetor adjustment .............................48
Idle speed adjustment ..............................48
Spark plug inspection ..............................49
Front brake adjustment ............................51
Rear brake adjustment .............................53
Brake light switch adjustment .................54
Checking the front brake pads ................54
Checking the rear brake shoes ................55
Checking the brake fluid level .................55
Changing the brake fluid..........................57
Drive chain slack check ............................58Drive chain slack adjustment ..................59
Drive chain lubrication .............................61
Brake lever and pedal ...............................62
Center and sidestand ...............................62
Front fork inspection ................................63
Battery ........................................................64
Replenishing the battery fluid .................66
Fuse replacement .....................................67
Troubleshooting ........................................68
CLEANING AND STORAGE .........................69
Cleaning .....................................................69
Storage ......................................................69
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................71
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EAA50000
DESCRIPTION
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1. Tail/Brake light
2. Rear flasher light
3. Side cover
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Front flasher light
6. Rear brake pedal
7. Kick starter
8. Head light
9. Fuel tank
10. Helmet holder
11. Seat lock12. Shift pedal
13. Handlebar switch
14. Speedometer
15. Fuel gauge
16. Front brake lever
17. Throttle grip
18. Main switch/steering lock
19. Indicator light
20. Starter lever
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Position Function Key removal
EAB00000
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAB00100Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. Its operation is described
below.
9
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started.Cannot be removed.
Can be removed.
Can be removed. All electrical circuits are switched off.
The steering is locked and all
electrical circuits are switched off. OFF
LOCK
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EAB10000Indicator lights
10
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1. High beam indicator light
2. Turn signal indicator light
3. Gear position indicator light
4. Neutral indicator light
Description Function
High beam indica-
tor light “&”:
Turn signal indica-
tor light “ ”:
Gear position
indicator light
“1” “2” “3” “4”:
Neutral indicator
light “N”:Lights when the
headlight high
beam is used.
Flashes when the
turn switch is
“ON”.
Light when the
transmission is in
1st,2nd,3rd,4th(top)gear.
Lights when the
transmission is in
neutral.
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Position Function Handlebar switches
Dimmer switch
Turn signal switch
12
q
1. Dimmer switch
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2. Turn signal switch
Position Function
&(HI)
% (LO)Turns on the headlight high
beam.
Turns on the headlight low
beam.4
6
OFFTurns on the left flasher.
Turns on the right flasher.
Turns off the flasher.
Push the switch in after it has
returned to center position.
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Horn switch
Lights switch
Start switch
13
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3. Horn switch
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4. Lights switch
t
5. Start switch
Position Function
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(HORN)The horn sounds when push-
ing the switch.Position Function
STARTThe starter motor cranks the
engine when pushing the
switch.Position Function
ON
OFF
Headlight, taillight and meter lights
comes on when engine is running.
Headlight, taillight and meter lights
does not come on.
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EAC20100Starter lever 1
The starter lever is located on the left han-
dlebar. Starting a cold engine requires a
richer fuel mixture. In such a case, turn the
starter lever to the left. After the engine is
warm, turn the lever to its original position.EAC60700Kick starter
Rotate the kick starter away from the en-
gine. Push the starter down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, then kick
smoothly and forcefully to start the engine.
16
q
1. Starter lever
q
1. Kick starter
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