TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever .....................................3-9
Shift pedal .......................................3-9
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-11
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-12
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Fuel cock ......................................3-13
Starter (choke) lever .....................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-15Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................ 3-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-11Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play ................... 6-16
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-16
Rear brake light switch
adjustment ................................ 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-18
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-20
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
CAUTION:
ECA10260
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand theshock of forced shifting.
EAU32810
Recommended shift points (for
Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
NOTE:When shifting down two gears at a
time, reduce the speed accordingly
[e.g., down to 35 km/h (22 mi/h) whenshifting from 4th to 2nd gear].
EAU16800
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 23 km/h (14 mi/h)
2nd → 3rd: 36 km/h (22 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-20
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake pedal position, adjusting............. 6-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting .......................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play ............................ 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-21
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-20EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2Engine stop switch .................................. 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-19
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-14
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever ............................. 3-14
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-15TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
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