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ROAD SAFETY TIPS....................................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 2-1
Left view ........................................................ 2-1
Right view ...................................................... 2-2
Controls/Instruments................................... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.................................................... 3-1
Main switch cum steering lock ..................... 3-1
Speedometer................................................ 3-2
Fuel gauge .................................................... 3-2
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-2
Handlebar switches ..................................... 3-3
Clutch lever ................................................... 3-3
Shift pedal ..................................................... 3-4
Front brake lever ........................................... 3-4
Rear brake pedal .......................................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ................................................ 3-5
Fuel............................................................... 3-5
Fuel cock ....................................................... 3-6
Starter Lever .................................................. 3-7
Kick starter .................................................... 3-7
Seat............................................................... 3-8Storage compartment .................................. 3-9
Rear shock absorber adjustment ............... 3-9
Handle Seat, Lifting Handle, stay Lock .......3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........................... 4-1
Pre-operation check list ............................... 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS............................................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................................ 5-2
Shifting.......................................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............. 5-3
Running-in.................................................... 5-3
Parking.......................................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ............................................................ 6-1
Tool kit ........................................................... 6-1
Preventive maintenance schedule .............. 6-3
Panel removal and installation .................... 6-5
Spark plug inspection .................................. 6-7
Engine OIl ..................................................... 6-8
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1. Panel APanel removal and installa-
tionThe panels illustrated need to be
removed to perform some of the
maintenance described in this
manual. Refer to this section each
time a panel has to be removed or
reinstalled.
2. Panel BPERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-51. Lug
2. Panel A
3. Lug
Removal of Panel AUnlock the panel.
Pull the lug 1 towards you to remove
it from the fuel tank.
Slide the panel A towards the Front
of the motorcycle for removing the
lug 3 to free the panel.
2
3 1
2
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-6 1. Lug
2. Lug
Removal of Panel BLoosen screw completely and follow
the same procedure as for
removing panel A.
1. Lug
2. LugInstallation of Panel ASlide the panel towards the Rear of
the motorcycle for inserting the lug
2 in the slot given in the frame.
Insert and push the lug 1 in the
fuel tank ensuring proper seating.
After proper seating of the panel A,
lock it.
1. Lug.
2. LugInstallation of Panel BFollow the same procedure as given
for installation of panel A and tighten
the screw for locking.
2 1
1 2
1
2
1