OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a warm en gineFollow the same procedure as for
starting a cold engine with the excep-
tion that the starter (choke) is not re-
quired when the engine is warm.
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Shiftin gThis motorcycle has a 4-speed trans-
mission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. Shifting gears lets you control
the amount of engine power available
for starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o 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 d amage
the transmission.
Always release the throttle grip
b efore chan gin g g ears to avoi d
d ama gin g the en gine, transmis-
sion, an d d rive train, which are
not desi gne d to withstan d the
shock of shiftin g when the
throttle grip is open.
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To start out an d accelerate
1. Close the throttle.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. NOTICE: Always
close the throttle before shiftin g
g ears, otherwise damag e to the
en gine an d d rive train may re-
sult.
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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR6HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal
automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
3.722 (67/18)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.500 (35/14)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 4-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:3.166 (38/12)
2nd: 1.941 (33/17)
3rd:
1.380 (29/21)
4th: 1.095 (23/21)Chassis:Frame type:
Backbone
Caster angle: 26.00 ° Trail:
60 mm (2.4 in)
Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size: 2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Speed rating:
120 km/h (75 mph)Rear tire:Type:With tube
Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Speed rating: 120 km/h (75 mph)Loa din g:Maximum rider weight:
60.0 kg (132 lb)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 14x1.40
Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size:
12x1.60Front brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 115 mm (4.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110 mm (4.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system: AC magneto
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