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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ........................ 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-9
Checking the coolant level ................................. 6-12
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-13
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires ................................................................... 6-17
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-27Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-28
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-29
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-30
Battery ............................................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-34
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-35
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-36
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-38
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-41
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-21
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-8CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-27
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-16
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant level, checking .......................... 6-12
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-5
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................... 6-25
Adjusting .......................................... 6-25
Checking .......................................... 6-25
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6
EXUP system ........................................ 3-17FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-29
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-33
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-12
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-18
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-6
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-17
MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-7
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-28
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever ................................ 3-10
Starting a warm engine ............................5-3
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