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Adjusting the throttle cable free play ............ 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ...................... 6-16
Tires ............................................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels ............................................... 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .............. 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .................................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ............ 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ....................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............................. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................................... 6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ........................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .................................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ................................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .............................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ....... 6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension ................... 6-30
Checking the front fork ................................. 6-30
Checking the steering .................................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....................... 6-31Battery .......................................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuse ....................................... 6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ........................ 6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ................. 6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ................ 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ........................... 6-37
Front wheel .................................................. 6-38
Rear wheel ................................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting ........................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting chart .................................. 6-43
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
9
*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 24,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points•Check operation.√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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8-3
SPECIFICATIONS
8
Maximum load* 180 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 1.50 bar)
Rear
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 1.50 bar)
90 kg load–Maximum
load*
Front
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 1.50 bar)
Rear
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2, 1.75 bar)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessoriesWheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 18 ×2.50
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 14M/C ×MT4.50Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right foot
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (Monocross
suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 150 mm
Rear 150 mm
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