Checking the spark plug ................................ 6-7
Transmission oil ............................................. 6-8
Coolant ......................................................... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element ..................... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............................... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling speed ................ 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ............ 6-17
Tires ............................................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .............. 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position ............... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ............ 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads ....... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............................. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................................... 6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ........................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ................................................... 6-28
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ................................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ....... 6-29Lubricating the rear suspension ................... 6-30
Checking the front fork ................................. 6-30
Checking the steering .................................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....................... 6-32
Battery .......................................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuse ....................................... 6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb ........................... 6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ................ 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ................. 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ........................... 6-37
Front wheel .................................................. 6-37
Rear wheel ................................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting ........................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ................................ 6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ........... 7-1
Care ............................................................... 7-1
Storage .......................................................... 7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 8-1
Conversion table ............................................ 8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............................9-1
Identification numbers .................................... 9-1
Key identification number ............................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number ......................... 9-1
Model label ..................................................... 9-2
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