PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.
3. Turn the drive chain adjusting
plate on each side of the swingarm
fully in direction (a).
4. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.
5. Remove the axle nut, and then pull
the wheel axle out.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
7. Remove the wheel.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle from the
left-hand side.
NOTE:
Make sure that the drive chain adjust-
ing plates are installed with thepunched sides facing to the outside
and that the slot in the brake shoe plate
fits over the retainer on the swingarm.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-21.)
3. Install the axle nut, and then lower
the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground.
4. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.5. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
6. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
WARNING
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After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65.1 ft·lbf)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your mo-
torcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and abrush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths orsponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
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SPECIFICATIONS
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4th:
25/27 (0.926)
5th:
23/29 (0.793)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
25.8 °
Trail:
93.0 mm (3.66 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
130/80-18M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-203
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
180/80-14M/C 78P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-204
Loading:
Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
2
)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x2.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT4.50
Front brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
150.0 mm (5.91 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
150.0 mm (5.91 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
C.D.I.
Charging system:
A.C. magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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SPECIFICATIONS
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89 Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W
×
1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W
×
2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 4.0 W
×
1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 3.4 W
×
1
Fuse:
Fuse:
20.0 A
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