
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  ................................3-18
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters  ......................3-20
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 .................................... 3-26
Rear view mirrors  ......................... 3-27
Adjusting the front fork  ................. 3-27
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-29
Grip warmer adjusting knob  ......... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
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  ..... 6-7Checking the spark plugs  .............. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil  ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever  .................................. 6-21
Rear brake light switch  ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch 
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch 
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-26U3P6E2E0.book  Page 1  Friday, September 14, 2007  9:43 AM 

DESCRIPTION
2-3
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Controls and instruments1. Rear view mirror (page 3-27)
2. Clutch lever (page 3-15)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-13)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
5. Tachometer (page 3-6)
6. Speedometer (page 3-5)
7. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
8. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)9. Right handlebar switches (page 3-13)
10.Brake lever (page 3-16)
11.Throttle grip (page 6-17)
12.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
13.Headlight beam adjusting knob (page 3-25)
14.Grip warmer adjusting knob (page 3-30)U3P6E2E0.book  Page 3  Friday, September 14, 2007  9:43 AM 

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-27
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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.
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Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting knobs and compres-
sion damping force adjusting screws.
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
NOTE:Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of thefront fork cap bolt.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
6
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard):
1
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Accessory box ...................................... 3-24
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-33
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluid levels, 
checking ............................................. 6-22
Brake and clutch fluids, 
changing ............................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-20
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Clutch lever.................................. 3-15, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cowlings, opening and closing ............. 3-26DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Front turn signal light............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30GGrip warmer adjusting knob ..................3-30HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-25
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-25
Headlight bulb ....................................... 6-31
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 ......... 6-32
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 .............. 6-7
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 ......................... 6-21
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-26
Rear view mirrors.................................. 3-27
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
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