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 unit ...........................3-7
Multi-function display ......................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-17
Handlebar switches ......................3-17
Clutch lever ...................................3-18
Shift pedal .....................................3-19
Brake lever ...................................3-19
Brake pedal ..................................3-20
ABS ..............................................3-20
Fuel tank cap ................................3-21
Fuel ...............................................3-22
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-24
Catalytic converters ......................3-24
Seats ............................................3-25
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-26
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-28
Luggage strap holders ..................3-30EXUP system ............................... 3-30
Sidestand ..................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-31
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 .............................. 5-3
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
Removing and installing
the cowling and panels ............... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Final gear oil ................................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-18Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Clutch lever .................................. 6-22
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-25
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 sidestand ............................ 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-28
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-10
3The following items can be set/adjusted
in this mode:
brightness
shift timing indicator light
clock
stopwatch
countdown clock
system status
maintenance counters
TIPTo return to the Normal mode, push
“SELECT” to scroll to“”, then push
“RESET”.Adjusting the brightnessThis function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the tachometer panel and
speedometer (“Meter panel”), the ta-
chometer needle (“Needle”), and the
multi-function display (“Display”) to suit
the outside lighting conditions.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Brightness”.2. Push “RESET”, then push “SE-
LECT” to scroll through the func-
tions and to highlight an item.
3. Push “RESET”; the brightness lev-
el segments for the selected item
starts flashing.
4. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
desired brightness level.
5. Push “RESET” to set the bright-
ness level.
6. Push “SELECT” to scroll to“”,
then push “RESET” to return to the
previous menu.Selecting the shift timing indicator light
settingsThis function allows you to choose
whether or not the shift timing indicator
light is activated and whether it flashes
or stays on when activated.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Shift
light”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Oper-
ation selection”.1. Shift timing indicator light
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