
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
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-13
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-15
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converter ........................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-21
Storage compartments .................3-23
Accessory box ..............................3-24Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-24
Handlebar position ....................... 3-25
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-25
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-26
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-26
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-28
Locks for the optional sidecases
and travel trunk ......................... 3-29
Sidestand ..................................... 3-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-30
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-32
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2Removing and installing panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25U3P6E0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:46 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Push the rider seat lock lever, lo-
cated under the back of the rider
seat, to the left as shown, and then
pull the seat off.To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.2. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
The rider seat height can be ad-
justed to change the riding posi-tion. (See page 3-21.)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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3
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Adjusting the rider seat height The rider seat height can be adjusted to
one of two positions to suit the rider’s
preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To change the rider seat height to
the high position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-19.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the lower position as shown.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “H” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.1. Low position
2. High position
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat holder cover
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“H” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
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3-22
36. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
To change the rider seat height to
the low position
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-19.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Move the rider seat holder cover to
the upper position.
4. Install the rider seat height position
adjuster so that the “L” mark is
aligned with the match mark.5. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown.6. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
7. Install the passenger seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
1.“H” position slot
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2.“L” mark
3. Match mark
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
3. Rider seat holder cover
1.“L” position slot
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3
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.
2. Remove the key.
CAUTION:
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39610
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight adjusting knobs are used
to raise or lower the height of the head-
light beams. It may be necessary to ad-
just the headlight beams to increase
visibility and help prevent blinding on-
coming drivers when carrying more or
less load than usual. Obey local laws
and regulations when adjusting the
headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
1. Accessory box
2. Accessory box button
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3100 mm (122.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
291.0 kg (642 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
1298.0 cm³ (79.20 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 66.2 mm (3.11 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
10.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt) (3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt) (3.52 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Shaft drive gear oil
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
25.0 L (6.61 US gal) (5.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal) (1.21 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Manufacturer:
NIPPON INJECTORModel/quantity:
INP-151/4
Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/U24ESR-N
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
75/48 (1.563)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
35/37 × 21/27 × 33/9 (2.698)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
43/17 (2.529)
2nd:
39/22 (1.773)
3rd:
31/23 (1.348)
4th:
28/26 (1.077)
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-32
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-25DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-26
Front fork, checking...............................6-26
Front turn signal light............................. 6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-14
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-24
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-30
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-33
Locks for optional sidecases and
travel trunk .......................................... 3-29
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-21
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-26
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-26
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-28
Sidestand .............................................. 3-30
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
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