OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17094
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5800
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged an d the oil filter car-
tri dge or element replace d.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min.
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-22
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack................................... 6-26EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18 Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-20
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-36
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-40MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3 Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .........................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-18
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-21
Sidestand ..............................................3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-9
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-12
Steering, checking ................................6-31
Storage ...................................................7-3
Storage compartment ...........................3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-41
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-30TTail/brake light bulb, replacing..............6-39
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-28
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-18
Tires ......................................................6-19
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