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Rear turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb
lens by removing the screw.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the turn signal light bulb
lens by installing the screw.6. Install the tail/brake light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
ECA10680
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
EAUS1150
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the lens by removing the
screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Operation
Centrifugal automatic type
ChassisFrame type
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle
28 º
Trail
100 mm (3.94 in)
Front tireType
Tubeless
Size
120/70-15 M/C 56P or 56S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS23
Rear tireType
Tubeless
Size
140/70-14 M/C 68P or 68S
Manufacturer/model
Michelin / Gold Standard
Pirelli / GTS24
LoadingMaximum load
189 kg (417 lb)
Load is total weight of the equipement, dri-
ver, passenger and accessories
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front
190 kPa (27 psi) (1.9 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
220 kPa (31 psi) (2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Loading condition
90 kg (198 lb)–Maximum load
Front
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Front wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheelWheel type
Aluminium wheel
Rim size
14 x MT3.75
Front brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brakeType
Single disc brake
Operation
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front suspensionType
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
94 mm (3.70 in)
Rear suspensionType
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
83 mm (3.27 in)
Electrical systemIgnition system
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system
AC magneto
BatteryManufacturer/model
GS/GTX9 BS
Voltage, capacity
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantityHeadlight
12 V, 35.0 W / 35.0 W x 2
Auxiliary light
12 V, 5.0 W x 2
Tail/brake light
12 V, 21.0 W / 5.0 W x 2
Front turn signal light
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear turn signal light
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light
12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting
LED
Fuel level warning lamp
LED
High beam Indicator light
LED
Turn signal indicator light
LED x 2
Engine trouble warning light
LED
Immobilizer light
LED
FusesMain fuse
30 A
Headlight fuse
15 A
Signaling system fuse
15 A
Ignition fuse
5 A
Radiator fan fuse
10 A
ECU fuse
5 A
Backup fuse
5 A
Reserve fuse
5 A
Reserve fuse
10 AReserve fuse
15 A
Reserve fuse
30 A
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SPECIFICATIONS
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................................3-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .......6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7
BBattery......................................................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-17
Catalytic converter ...................................3-11
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....................6-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ........................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-17
Checking the front fork ............................6-20
Checking the spark plug ............................6-7
Checking the steering ..............................6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-22
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-4
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front brake lever ........................................3-9
Front storage compartment .....................3-12
Fuel ..........................................................3-10
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-10
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-8
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light ............................................3-3
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .....................................................6-20
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Multi-function display ................................3-5
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-9
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ...............................................6-6
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb ......................6-24
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .............6-27Replacing the fuses .................................6-23
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-26
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-25
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ..........................................................3-11
Sidestand .................................................3-13
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-12
TTips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-3
Tires .........................................................6-15
Troubleshooting .......................................6-27
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-28
VValve clearance ........................................6-15
INDEX
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