
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  .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-10
Handlebar switches  ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever  ...................................3-12
Brake pedal  ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter  ........................3-15
Rider seat  .....................................3-16
Helmet holder  ...............................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ...................................3-18
EXUP system  ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........3-20
Auxiliary DC connector  .................3-22FOR 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  .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for 
the emission control system  ....... 6-2
General maintenance and 
lubrication chart  .......................... 6-3
Checking the spark plugs  ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ..... 6-8
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-11
Air filter element  ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free 
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-14
Clutch lever  .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch ........................................ 6-15Checking the front and rear 
brake pads ................................ 6-15
Checking the brake and clutch 
fluid levels ................................. 6-16
Changing the brake and clutch 
fluids ......................................... 6-17
Drive belt slack  ............................ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the 
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the 
sidestand .................................. 6-20
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering  .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-22
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses  ..................... 6-24
Replacing a headlight bulb  .......... 6-25
Tail/brake light  ............................. 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light 
bulb ........................................... 6-27
License plate light  ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light 
bulb ........................................... 6-28
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-22
Brake and clutch fluid levels, 
checking ............................................. 6-16
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-18EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-8
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-21
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-24
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-15
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-21
Rider seat .............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-20
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-11
Steering, checking................................. 6-22
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-27
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and 
lubricating ........................................... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil.................................... 6-11
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
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