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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
YCC-S system ................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-7
Tachometer ....................................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-17
Hand shift lever .............................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-18
ABS ..............................................3-19
Fuel tank cap ................................3-20
Fuel ...............................................3-20
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-22
Catalytic converters ......................3-22
Seats ............................................3-23
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-24
Storage compartment ...................3-26Accessory box .............................. 3-27
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-27
Handlebar position ....................... 3-28
Opening and closing the
cowlings .................................... 3-28
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-29
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-29
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-31
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-36
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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 .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-21
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-22
Changing the brake and YCC-S
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
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Headlight bulb .............................. 6-31
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb or a tail/brake light bulb ..... 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-32
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-35
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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INDEX
Start switch ........................................... 3-16
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-26
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TTachometer ............................................ 3-7
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light or tail/brake light bulb,
replacing ............................................. 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-15VValve clearance .................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-28
Wheels.................................................. 6-20
Windshield position adjusting switch .... 3-15YYCC-S clutch ........................................ 6-21
YCC-S system ........................................ 3-1
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