
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  ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-6
Multi-function display  ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-13
Handlebar switches  ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever  ...................................3-16
Brake pedal  ..................................3-16
ABS ..............................................3-17
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converter  ........................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-21
Storage compartments  .................3-23
Accessory box  ..............................3-24Adjusting the headlight beams  ..... 3-25
Handlebar position  ....................... 3-25
Opening and closing the 
cowlings .................................... 3-25
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-26
Adjusting the front fork  ................. 3-27
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-28
Grip warmer adjusting knob  ......... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-31
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-33
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  .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-5Checking the spark plugs  .............. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-10
Coolant ........................................ 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-13
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-15
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-18
Clutch lever  .................................. 6-19
Rear brake light switch  ................ 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-19
Checking the brake and clutch 
fluid levels ................................. 6-20
Changing the brake and clutch 
fluids ......................................... 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  .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-24U3P6E1E0.book  Page 1  Thursday, October 5, 2006  10:13 AM 

DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
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Controls and instruments1. Rear view mirror (page 3-26)
2. Clutch lever (page 3-15)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-13)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
5. Tachometer (page 3-6)
6. Speedometer (page 3-5)
7. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
8. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)9. Right handlebar switches (page 3-13)
10.Brake lever (page 3-16)
11.Throttle grip (page 6-15)
12.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
13.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-25)
14.Grip warmer adjusting knob (page 3-30)U3P6E1E0.book  Page 3  Thursday, October 5, 2006  10:13 AM 

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-26
3
2. Pull the cowling to the open posi-
tion, and then install the quick fas-
tener screws.
To close a cowling
1. Remove the quick fastener
screws.2. Push the cowling to the closed po-
sition, and then install the quick
fastener screws.
NOTE:Make sure that the cowling is properlyinstalled before riding.
EAU39671
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Open position
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Closed position
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels, 
checking ............................................. 6-20
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-21
Brake and clutch levers, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-25DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-10
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-19
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Front turn signal light............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-25
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-31
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
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 ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-24
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-26
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-28
Sidestand .............................................. 3-30
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
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