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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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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.
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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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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.)
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1. Rear brake pedal
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1. Fuel tank cap
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EAC30401Steering lock
The steering is locked when the main
switch is turned to “LOCK”. To lock the
steering, turn the handlebars all the way to
the left. With the key at “OFF”, push it into
the main switch and release it, turn it coun-
terclockwise to “LOCK”, and remove it. To
release the lock, turn the key to “OFF”.
17
12
3
1. Push 2. Release
3. Turn
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EAC42301Seat
To open the seat:
1. Insert the key in the lock and turn it as
shown.
2. Lift the end of the seat up to open.
To lock the seat:
1. Replace the seat in the original posi-
tion.
2. Slightly push the end of the seat down
to lock.EUU01700NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
18
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Front cowlings and panels removal/instal-
lation
To remove the front cowlings and panels.1. Remove the screws of the front cowl-
ings and panels.
2. Remove the main switch cover by
slightly turning it counterclockwise.
3. Take the panels off, and take the cowl-
ings off.
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1. Front panels 2. Front cowlings
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1. Screw (
×2) 2. Screw (×8)
3. Screw (×2) 4. Main switch cover
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To install the cowlings and panels.1. Place the cowlings in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
2. Place the panels in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
3. Install the main switch cover and
slightly turn it clockwise.
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1. Front cowlings 2. Screw (×2)
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1. Front panels 2. Front cowlings
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