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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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CONTENTS
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EAA50000
DESCRIPTION
6
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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Fuel gauge Instrument panel
11
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1. Speedometer 2. Odometer
3. Fuel gauge
Description Function
Speedometer
OdometerShows riding speed.
Shows accumulat-
ed mileage.
Shows the fuel level
in the fuel tank.
Remaining fuel is
about 1.0 L at “E”
position.
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EAB90101Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. Press down on the brake
pedal to apply the rear brake.EAC01300*Fuel tank cap
To add fuel, open the seat. Then remove
the fuel tank cap by turning it counterclock-
wise.
(See page 18 to open the seat.)
15
q
1. Rear brake pedal
q
1. Fuel tank cap
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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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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this motorcycle, check the following points:
Item Routine Page
Fuel9Check fuel level/top up as required. 22Engine oil9Check oil level/add oil as required. 23, 42–44Front brake9Check operation and lever free play. Adjust if necessary.
9Check fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT3 or 51–52, 54–57
DOT4 brake fluid if necessary.Rear brake9Check operation and pedal free play. Adjust if necessary. 53, 55Throttle grip/Housing9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate/Adjust if necessary. —Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition. Adjust if necessary. 58–61Wheels/Tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness. 24–25Control/Meter cable9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. —Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Brake lever pivot9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Center and sidestand pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 62Fittings/fasteners9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
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9Tighten/Adjust, if necessary.Lights and signals9Check for proper operation. —Switches9Check for proper operation. —Battery9Check fluid level, fill with distilled water if necessary. 64–66
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EAE80300EAE80000
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank.EUU61000wDo not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid spilling
fuel on the hot engine. Do not fill the fuel
tank above the bottom of the filler tube as
shown in the illustration or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and ex-
pands.EUU39302cCAlways wipe off spilled fuel immediately
with a dry and clean soft cloth. Fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
22
2
1
1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel: Regular gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
4.5 L
Reserve:
1.4 L
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* Valve(s)Check valve clearance. Adjust if necessary.2222Spark plug Check condition. Clean or replace if necessary.2222Air filterClean. Replace if necessary.22
* CarburetorCheck idle speed/starter operation.
2222
Adjust if necessary.
*
Fuel lineCheck fuel hose and vacuum pipe for cracks or
22damage. Replace if necessary.
Engine oilReplace (Warm engine before draining).22EVERY 2,000 km* Engine oil filterCheck/clean/replace if necessary.2222
Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
* Front brake(See NOTE on page 38)22
Replace brake pads if necessary.
* Rear brakeCheck operation and adjust brake pedal free play.
22Replace brake shoes if necessary.
Check rear arm assembly for looseness.
* Rear arm pivotCorrect if necessary. Moderately repack every216,000 km.***
* WheelsCheck balance/damage/runout/spoke tightness.
22Replace if necessary.
* Wheel bearingsCheck bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
22 2
Replace if damaged.
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM REMARKS
500 km 2,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
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