TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 4-1
Main switch ..................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Speed limiter .................................. 4-2
Shift pedal ......................................4-3
Brake lever ..................................... 4-3
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-4
Fuel ................................................ 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 4-8FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Engine oil ....................................... 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-12
Valve clearance ........................... 7-13
Tires ............................................. 7-13
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-15Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-17
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-17
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-18
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake lever .......................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 7-21
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-22
Checking the steering .................. 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-23
Battery .......................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-25
Front wheel .................................. 7-26
Rear wheel ................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-31
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Read the Owner’s manual.
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause
an explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when
the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-8BBattery .................................................. 7-23
Brake lever ............................................. 4-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 7-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-15
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-21
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-16
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-20
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 7-15DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-19
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-11
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 4-2FFront fork, checking .............................. 7-22
Fuel......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-25
HHandlebar switches ................................. 4-1IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1LLabels, location .......................................1-1MMain switch ............................................. 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 7-3
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-2
Matte color, caution .................................8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-1PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1SSafety information ...................................2-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 4-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 7-17
Sidestand ................................................ 4-8
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 7-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................7-6
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter ........................................... 4-2
Starter (choke) lever................................ 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 6-1
Starting circuit cut-off system .................. 4-8
Start switch.............................................. 4-2
Steering, checking.................................7-22
Storage....................................................8-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-25Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-21
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 7-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-20
Tires ...................................................... 7-13
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 7-31VValve clearance .................................... 7-13
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label (For Canada).............................. 10-2
Vehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 7-23
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-26
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-28
Wheels .................................................. 7-14
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