PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-6
6
EAU38361
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-14.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up until
the engine oil has reached a nor-
mal temperature of 60 °C (140 °F),
let it continue to idle for ten sec-
onds, and then turn the engine off.
NOTE:To achieve the proper engine oil tem-
perature for an accurate oil level read-
ing, the engine must have first
completely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes tonormal operating temperature.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
NOTE:When adding oil, be careful not to over-
fill the engine oil tank; the oil level rises
faster starting from the half level portionon the dipstick.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
7. Install the rider seat.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Dipstick
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Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels Front brake
Rear brakeClutch
Insufficient brake or clutch fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake or clutch sys-
tems, possibly causing them to become
ineffective.
NOTE:The rear brake fluid reservoir is locatedunder the rider seat. (See page 3-14.)
Before riding, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks and replenish if necessary.
A low brake or clutch fluid level may in-
dicate brake or clutch system leakage
and/or worn brake pads. If the brake or
clutch levels are low, be sure to check
the brake or clutch systems for leakage
and the brake pads for wear.Observe these precautions:
When checking the brake and
clutch fluid levels, make sure that
the top of each reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking or clutch
performance.
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking or clutch per-
formance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake or clutch fluid reser-
voir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point
of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake and clutch flu-
id:
DOT 4 brake fluid
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6 To replace the high beam headlight
bulb1. Remove the headlight bulb holder
cover by turning it counterclock-
wise.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then unhook the headlight
bulb holder.
3. Remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
1. Screw
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder
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65. Connect the coupler, and then in-
stall the headlight bulb holder cov-
er by turning it clockwise.
To replace the low beam headlight bulb
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the defective
bulb by turning it counterclock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
2. Install the bulb by turning it clock-
wise.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2580 mm (101.6 in)
Overall width:
1100 mm (43.3 in)
Overall height:
1125 mm (44.3 in)
Seat height:
735 mm (28.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1715 mm (67.5 in)
Ground clearance:
155 mm (6.10 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3480 mm (137.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
346.0 kg (763 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, OHV
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement:
1854.0 cm³ (113.13 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
100.0 × 118.0 mm (3.94 × 4.65 in)
Compression ratio:
9.48 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry 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:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt) (3.61 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.90 L (5.18 US qt) (4.31 Imp.qt)Transfer gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.55 L (0.58 US qt) (0.48 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
17.0 L (4.49 US gal) (3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injector:Manufacturer:
NIPPON INJECTOR
Model/quantity:
INP-101/2Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/X24EPR-U9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
72/51 (1.412)
Secondary reduction system:
Belt drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
70/31 (2.258)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
38/16 (2.375)
2nd:
33/21 (1.571)
3rd:
29/25 (1.160)
4th:
26/28 (0.929)
5th:
24/30 (0.800)Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Caster angle:
30.90 °
Trail:
152.0 mm (5.98 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251FRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251Loading:Maximum load:
204 kg (450 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:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–204 kg (198–450 lb)Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
High-speed riding:
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
18M/C x MT4.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 51.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
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