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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
3. Pull the ignitor unit panel out to the
right.4. Remove the mudguard by remov-
ing each quick fastener.5. To increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction
b.
NOTE:@
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
1. Ignitor unit panel
1. Quick fastener (× 2)
2. Mudguard
1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Special wrench
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
CE-21E
CE-07EEWA00012
WARNING
_ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 197 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 M/C × MT 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 4.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 113 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 305 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
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