INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
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
Speedometer ....................................3-4
Fuel gauge ........................................3-4
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-8
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Front brake lever.............................3-10
Rear brake lever..............................3-10
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Catalytic converter..........................3-13
Seat.................................................3-13
Storage compartments ...................3-14Front storage compartment............3-15
Rear storage compartment.............3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-17
Sidestand ........................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-18
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-3
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel .......................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Engine oil ..........................................6-8
Final transmission oil ......................6-10
Coolant ...........................................6-11Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-14
Valve clearance ...............................6-14
Tires ................................................6-15
Cast wheels ....................................6-17
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-18
Changing the brake fluid ................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-20
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-21
Checking the front fork ...................6-21
Checking the steering.....................6-22
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-23
Battery ............................................6-23
Replacing the fuses ........................6-24
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-25
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ............6-27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Left view
DESCRIPTION
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1. Headlight (page 6-25)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. V-belt case air filter cover (page 6-12)
5. Rear storage compartment (page 3-16)
6. Air filter case cover (page 6-12)7. Tail/brake light (page 6-27)
8. Spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-17)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
10. Centerstand (page 6-21)
11. Sidestand (page 6-21)
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
110203040
22 Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √• Change.√√√√
23 *V-belt • Replace. Every 20000 km
24 * Front and rear brake
switches • Check operation.
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25Moving parts and cables • Lubricate. √√√√ √
Throttle grip housing • Check operation and free play.
26 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 * Lights, signals and
• Check operation.
switches • Adjust headlight beam. √√ √ √√ √
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-5
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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DimensionsOverall length2210 mm (87.0 in)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 in)
Overall height 1380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase 1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance 112.7 mm (4.44 in)
Minimum turning radius 3650 mm (143.7 in)
WeightWith oil and fuel176 kg (388 lb)
EngineEngine typeLiquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement 249.7 cm
3(15.24 cu*in)
Bore x stroke 69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.71 x 2.63 in)
Compression ratio 10:01
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Oil type or gradeEngine oilSAE 10W30
Recommended engine oil grade API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantityPeriodic oil change1.2 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp qt)
Final transmission oilTypeYAMALUBE 4 (10W30) of SAE10W30
type SE motorolie
Quantity 0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp qt)
Cooling systemRadiator capacity (including all routes)0.34 L (0.36 US qt) (0.30 Imp qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark) 0.26 L (0.23 Imp qt, 0.28 US qt)
Air filterAir filter elementDry element
Recommended fuelRecommended fuelUnleaded fuel
Fuel tank capacity 12.5 L (3.30 US gal) (2.75 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount 2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal)
Fuel injectionManufacturerAISAN Type x quantity
EFI System x 1
Spark plug (s)Manufacturer/modelNGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap 0.8-0.9 mm (0.031-0.035 in)
ClutchClutch typeDry, automatic centrifugal
TransmissionPrimary reduction systemHelical gear
Primary reduction ratio 40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio 40/14 (2.857)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Centrifugal automatic type
ChassisFrame typeSteel tube underbone
Caster angle 28 º
Trail 100 mm (3.94 in)
Front tireTypeTubeless
SPECIFICATIONS
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-18
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-19
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-20
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-20
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-5
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18Front fork, checking .................................6-21
Fuel ..........................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-3
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-24
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-25
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-18
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .............3-4
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-3
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-28
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-4Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-17
Sidestand .................................................3-17
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Start switch ................................................3-9
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-22
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment (front) ...................3-15
Storage compartment (rear) .....................3-16
Storage compartments ............................3-14
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-20
Tires .........................................................6-15
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-29
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-30
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-27
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
VValve clearance ........................................6-14
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-23
Wheels .....................................................6-17
INDEX
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