
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
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-12
Handlebar switches  ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever  ...................................3-15
Brake pedal  ..................................3-15
ABS (for ABS models)  ..................3-15
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather/overflow 
hose ..........................................3-18
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Storage compartment  ...................3-21
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ...................................3-24
Luggage strap holders  ..................3-25EXUP system  ............................... 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-27
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
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 and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs  ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free 
play ........................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch  ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the 
drive chain  ................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the 
centerstand and sidestand  ....... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering  .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery ......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses  ..................... 6-30
Replacing a headlight bulb  .......... 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light 
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, checking 
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-21TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
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