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EBU28940Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.
TIPIf knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brandof gasoline or higher octane grade.
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Fuel level
2. Filler tubeRecommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only with a re-
search octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
9.0 L (2.38 US gal, 1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp.gal)
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With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Turn the fuel cock lever to this
position when starting the engine and riding.RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock lever in
this position, the fuel reserve is made available.
Turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run
out of fuel while riding. When this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock
lever back to “ON”!
EBU18840Starter (choke) Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mix-
ture, which is supplied by the starter (choke).
Move the starter (choke) in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
ON
1
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
RES
1
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Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.35 L (1.43 US qt, 1.19 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
9.0 L (2.38 US gal, 1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
BSR29 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Operation:
Left hand operation
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
76/22 (3.455)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/14 (2.714)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/13 (2.846)
2nd:
33/18 (1.833)
3rd:
29/21 (1.381)
4th:
27/24 (1.125)
5th:
28/29 (0.966)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
6.0 °
Trail:
23.0 mm (0.91 in)
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