TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-28
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-30
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-32
Front wheel ................................... 6-33
Rear wheel ................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-38
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-18
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-18
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models),
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Cowling and panel,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-20EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFrame serial number .............................. 9-1
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-28GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-17
Sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models) ........ 3-10
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-30
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