OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
Starting the engine ........................................................................... 5-1
Starting off ........................................................................................ 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration .......................................................... 5-2
Braking ............................................................................................. 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................................... 5-3
Engine break-in ................................................................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................................................................. 5-4
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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BrakingBraking1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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w8Avoid braking hard or sudden-
ly (especially when leaning
over to one side), otherwise
the scooter may skid or over-
turn.
8Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore,
slow down when approaching
such areas and cross them
with caution.
8Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more diffi-
cult.
8Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
difficult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption, tips for reducingFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
8Thoroughly warm up the engine.
8Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
8Avoid high engine speeds with
no load on the engine.
8Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cross-
ings).
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INDEX
F
Front and rear brake levers ................. 6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-26
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ..................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel gauge ............................................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................. 6-34
H
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-6
Dimmer switch .................................... 3-6
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-6
Pass switch ......................................... 3-6
Engine stop switch .............................. 3-7
Horn switch ......................................... 3-7
Light switch ......................................... 3-7
Turn signal switch ............................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-35
Helmet holder ...................................... 3-13
I
Identification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-15
Indicator lights ....................................... 3-2
Oil change indicator light .................... 3-2
High beam indicator light .................... 3-3
Turn signal indicator lights .................. 3-3
V-belt replacement indicator light ....... 3-3
K
Key identification number ...................... 9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Model label ............................................ 9-2
P
Parking .................................................. 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .................................................... 6-3
Pre-operation check list ......................... 4-1
R
Rider backrest, adjusting ..................... 3-12
S
Safe-riding points .................................. 1-2
Seat ..................................................... 3-11
Self-diagnosis device ............................ 3-5
Sidestand ............................................ 3-14
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-9
Specifications ........................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................. 3-3
Start switch ............................................ 3-7
Starting the engine ................................ 5-1
Steering, checking ............................... 6-31
Storage .................................................. 7-4
Storage compartments ........................ 3-14
T
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ....... 6-22
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ......................................... 6-29
Tires .................................................... 6-23
A
Acceleration and deceleration ............... 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning ................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...................... 3-6
B
Battery ................................................. 6-32
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-28
Brake lever, front ................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear .................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ...................... 6-29
Braking .................................................. 5-3
C
Carburetors, adjusting ......................... 6-21
Care ....................................................... 7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................. 6-29
Chain drive oil ...................................... 6-15
Clock ..................................................... 3-5
Conversion table ................................... 8-5
Coolant ................................................ 6-17
Coolant temperature gauge ................... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing .............................................. 6-6
E
Engine break-in ..................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ............................. 6-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......... 6-12
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