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
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional)  .............3-15
Handlebar switches  ......................3-16
Clutch lever ...................................3-17
Shift pedal .....................................3-18
Brake lever  ...................................3-18
Brake pedal  ..................................3-19
ABS ..............................................3-20
Traction control system  ................3-21
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-22
Fuel ...............................................3-23
Fuel tank breather/overflow  hose ..........................................3-24
Catalytic converter  ........................3-25
Rider seat  .....................................3-25
Adjusting the rider seat height  ......3-26
Windshield ....................................3-28 Adjusting the front fork  ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly ................................... 3-30
Carriers ........................................ 3-31
Luggage strap holders  ................. 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-33
Auxiliary DC jack  .......................... 3-35
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  ............. 6-3
General maintenance and  lubrication chart  .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing 
cowlings ...................................... 6-8
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  ........................... 6-16
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free  play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels  .............................. 6-20
Clutch lever  .................................. 6-20
Checking the brake lever free  play ........................................... 6-20
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake  pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch  fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the  cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable  ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the  brake and shift pedals  .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the  brake and clutch levers  ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 
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