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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-17
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-18
Fuel tank cap ................................3-19
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-21
Catalytic converter ........................3-21
Seats ............................................3-21
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-23
Storage compartment ...................3-25Accessory box .............................. 3-25
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-26
Handlebar position ....................... 3-26
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-27
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-28
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-31
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-32
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-34
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 .............. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Final gear oil ................................ 6-10
Coolant ........................................ 6-12
Air filter element ........................... 6-13
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-14
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ........................... 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluid levels .......... 6-19
Changing the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluids .................. 6-20
Checking 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
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
EAU13441
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat
and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projections on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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3
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 3-23.)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Rider seat lock lever
2. Rider seat
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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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
3-21.)
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-5
6
EAU18771
Removing and installing pan-
els The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the bolts and the quick fasten-
er, and then take the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts and the quick
fastener.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Remove the seats. (See page
3-21.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick
fastener screws, and then take the
panel off.
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
1. Panel C
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
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6 To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts and
the quick fastener screws.
2. Install the seats.
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Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the seats. (See page
3-21.)
2. Remove the bolt and the quick fas-
tener screws, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panel1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt and
the quick fastener screws.2. Install the seats.
1. Panel B
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
1. Panel C
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-18
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Accessory box ...................................... 3-25
Air filter element.................................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-34
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-21
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-19
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluids,
changing ............................................. 6-20
Brake lever ........................................... 3-18
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-21
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-27DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-15EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16Engine trouble/YCC-S indicators
and warning light ................................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-10
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-23
Front turn signal light............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-21
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-19
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-31HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-26
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-15
Hand shift control switch ....................... 3-16
Hand shift lever ..................................... 3-17
Hazard switch........................................ 3-16
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-26
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-28
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-32
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing......... 6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-7NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-15
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-18
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-23
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-28
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-23SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-21
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-7
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
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