
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
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights  ............3-2
Speedometer unit  ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches  ........................3-4
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-5
Brake lever  .....................................3-5
Brake pedal  ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap  ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Catalytic converters  ........................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assemblies ..................................3-8
Carrier .............................................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-9
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........3-10PRE-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  ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil  ....................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-10
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-16Checking the front brake lever free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the shift pedal  .............. 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch ....................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and 
rear brake shoes  ...................... 6-19
Checking the front brake fluid 
level .......................................... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive 
chain ......................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating 
the cables  ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the brake and clutch levers  ...... 6-23
Checking and lubricating 
the brake pedal ......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-24
Lubricating the swingarm 
pivots ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering  .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................. 3-5
Brake pads and shoes, checking.......... 6-19
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-6
Brake pedal, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier..................................................... 3-9
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-8
Centerstand and sidestand, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Clutch lever............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-12
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront brake lever free play, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing...................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-10
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-8MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and 
lubrication chart.....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-18SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-3
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-5
Shift pedal, checking............................. 6-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ... 3-8
Sidestand ................................................ 3-9
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTachometer............................................. 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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