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off any
deter gent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d usin g cloths or
spon ges which have b een in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel ( gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches an d li ghts), breather
hoses an d vents.
For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshiel d: Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or
sc r
atchin g. Some cleanin g
compoun ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d- shiel
d. Test the pro duct on a
small hi dden part of the win d-
shiel d to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shiel d is scratche d, use a quality
plastic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washing .
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
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2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then pla-
ce the spark plugs on the cylin-
der head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turning the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-16
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-27
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-23
Brake lever............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches ............................. 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
Brake/tail light....................................... 6-36CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-26 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-37
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-13SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-23
Sidestand.............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-13
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment........................... 3-22
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-17
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