
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
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Rider seat .....................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-16
EXUP system ...............................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-19
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-21PRE-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 .......................... 6-2
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-6
Transfer case oil ............................. 6-9
Air filter element ............................. 6-9
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-10
Valve clearance ............................ 6-10
Tires ............................................. 6-10
Cast wheels .................................. 6-13
Clutch lever .................................. 6-13
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-14Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-15
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-16
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-19
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-24
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
License plate light ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
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DESCRIPTION
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2
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Left view1. Headlight (page 6-24)
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-15)
3. Seat lock (page 3-14)
4. Main fuse (page 6-23)
5. Battery (page 6-21)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
7. License plate light (page 6-28)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-27)9. Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase) (page 6-6)
10.Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase) (page 6-6)
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DESCRIPTION
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2
EAU10430
Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-11)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-10)
3. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-5)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-10)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-10)
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3
EAU10471
Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering.NOTE:Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-registering.
EAU36870
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even ifthe engine stalls.
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10680
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.1. Push.
2. Turn.
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3 To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU10941
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Neutral indicator light “”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light
3. High beam indicator light “”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “”
5. Left turn signal indicator light “”
6. Engine trouble warning light “”
7. Fuel level warning light “”
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3
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12421
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to themulti-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
a tachometer (which shows the en-
gine speed)
a fuel gauge
an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)
a clock
a self-diagnosis device
a brightness control mode
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” switches, except for setting
the brightness control mode.
For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SELECT”switch for at least two seconds.Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel gauge
3. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripme-
ter/clock
4. Tachometer
1.“SELECT” switch
2.“RESET” switch
1. Speedometer
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3When the key is turned to “ON”, the
speedometer needle will sweep once
across the speed range and then return
to zero in order to test the electrical cir-
cuit.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the ta-
chometer needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
CAUTION:
ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.Red zone: 5000 r/min and above
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
“E”, approximately 3.0 L (0.79 US gal)
(0.66 Imp.gal) remain in the fuel tank. If
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.When the key is turned to “ON”, the fuel
gauge needle will sweep once across
the fuel level range and then return to
the current amount in order to test the
electrical circuit.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
The fuel gauge does not indicate
the correct fuel level for the first 5km/h (3 mi/h) after refueling.
Odometer, tripmeter, and clock
modes
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1. Fuel gauge
1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripme-
ter/clock
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3 Push the “SELECT” switch to switch
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO”, the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” and the clock
mode in the following order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → Clock →
ODO
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 3-3), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode “F-TRIP” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, push the
“SELECT” switch to switch the display
between the various tripmeter, odome-
ter, and clock modes in the following or-
der:
F-TRIP → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → Clock
→ ODO → F-TRIP
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” switch, and then
push the “RESET” switch for at least
one second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset
itself automatically, and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” switch to
change the display to the clock
mode.
2. Push the “SELECT” and “RESET”
switches together for at least two
seconds.
3. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” switch to set the
hours.
4. Push the “SELECT” switch, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “RESET” switch to set
the minutes.
6. Push the “SELECT” switch and
then release it to start the clock.Self-diagnosis devices
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the odometer/tripme-
ter/clock display will indicate a two-digit
error code (e.g., 12, 13, 14).
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
If any of the immobilizer system circuits
are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
display will indicate a two-digit error
code (e.g., 51, 52, 53).
NOTE:If the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder in-
terference. If this error code appears,try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
1. Clock
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