PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-3
Removing and installing the cowlings and 
panel .................................................................6-6
Checking the spark plug  ....................................6-12
Engine oil  ...........................................................6-14
Final transmission oil  .........................................6-18
Coolant ..............................................................6-19
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements  ........6-21
Air flow louver  ....................................................6-23
Adjusting the throttle cable free play  .................6-23
Adjusting the valve  clearance  ...........................6-23
Tires ...................................................................6-24
Cast wheels  .......................................................6-26
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever 
free play ..........................................................6-27
Checking the front and rear brake pads  ............6-28
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-29
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-30
Checking and lubricating the cables  ..................6-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip 
and cable  ........................................................6-31
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers  ........6-31Checking and lubricating the centerstand 
and sidestand  .................................................6-31
Checking the front fork  ......................................6-32
Checking the steering  ........................................6-33
Checking the wheel bearings  ............................6-33
Removing the battery cover ...............................6-34
Battery ...............................................................6-34
Replacing the fuses  ...........................................6-36
Replacing a headlight bulb  ................................6-37
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb  ..............6-39
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb  ...............6-40
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb .........................6-40
Replacing the license plate light bulb  ................6-41
Troubleshooting .................................................6-42
Troubleshooting charts  ......................................6-43
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INDEX
D
Display, multi-function  ............................3-5
E
Engine break-in  ......................................5-4
Engine oil ..............................................6-14
F
Final transmission oil  ............................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free play, 
adjusting ...........................................6-27
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....6-28
Front fork, checking  ..............................6-32
Fuel ......................................................3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing  .......5-4
Fuel gauge  .............................................3-5
Fuel tank cap  ........................................3-15
Fuses, replacing  ...................................6-36
H
Handlebar switches  ..............................3-10
Dimmer switch  ..................................3-10
Engine stop switch ............................3-11
Horn switch  .......................................3-10
Pass switch .......................................3-10
Start switch  .......................................3-11
Turn signal switch  .............................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing  ......................6-37I
Identification numbers  ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ................3-22
Indicator and warning lights ....................3-2
ABS warning light  ................................3-2
High beam indicator light  .....................3-3
Oil change indicator light  .....................3-3
Turn signal indicator lights  ...................3-2
K
Key identification number  .......................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing  ........6-41
M
Main switch/steering lock  .......................3-1
Model label  .............................................9-2
P
Parking ...................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart .....................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list  ..........................4-1
R
Rider seat  .............................................3-18
Rider seat, adjusting .............................3-18A
ABS ......................................................3-13
Acceleration and deceleration  ................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter 
elements, cleaning ............................6-21
Air flow louver  .......................................6-23
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .....................3-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-34
Battery cover removal  ..........................6-34
Brake fluid level, checking  ....................6-29
Brake fluid, changing  ............................6-30
Brake lever, front  ..................................3-11
Brake lever, rear  ...................................3-12
Brake levers, lubricating  .......................6-31
Braking ...................................................5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ..........6-30
Care ........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................3-17
Centerstand and sidestand, checking 
and lubricating  ..................................6-31
Conversion table  ....................................8-5
Coolant .................................................6-19
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and 
installing ..............................................6-6
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