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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing the panel ....................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-6
Engine oil ............................................................. 6-7
Final gear oil ........................................................ 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-13
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ................................................................... 6-13
Spoke wheels .................................................... 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-16
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-20Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-22
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-23
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-24
Battery ............................................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb .................................... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-31
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-33
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6
EAU00855
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb or the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the lens by removing the
screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
EC000108
CAUTION:@ Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break. @
EAU01579
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Screw (× 3)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W × 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W × 4
Meter lighting 14 V, 1.4 W × 2
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer and immobilizer
system fuse (backup fuse) 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
Ignitor unit fuse 5 A
Turn signal light, taillight,
auxiliary light and hazard fuse 10 A
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INDEX
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-15
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-31TThrottle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ......................... 3-4
Turn signal or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 6-31
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-7VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking...................... 6-24
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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