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Safety information ............................1-1

Description........................................ 2-1

• Laterals view........................................ 2-2

• Controls and instruments................2-3

Instrument and control

functions............................................ 3-1

• Key.......................................................... 3-1

• Main switch/steering lock...............3-1

• Multi-function meter unit and

Indicator lights and

warning lights.....................................3-3

• Handlebar switches.......................... 3-7

• Clutch lever ..........................................3-9

• Shift pedal.............................................3-9

Brake lever.............................................3-9

Brake pedal .......................................3-10

• ABS........................................................3-10

• Fuel tank cap..................................... 3-12

• Fuel....................................................... 3-12

• Catalytic converter .........................3-14

• Seat...................................................... 3-14

• Adjusting the headlight

beams ................................................ 3-15

• Adjusting the shock

absorber assembly.........................3-15

• Adjusting the front fork................ 3-16

• Sidestand .......................................... 3-17

• Ignition circuit cut-o

system................................................ 3-17

For your safety –

pre-operation checks ....................... 4-1

Operation and important

riding points.......................................5-1

• Starting the engine........................... 5-1

• Shifting.................................................. 5-2

• Tips for reducing fuel

consumption.......................................5-2

• Engine break-in...................................5-3

• Parking.................................................. 5-3

Periodic maintenance and

adjustment..........................................6-1

• Owner’s tool kit...................................6-2

• General maintenance and

lubrication chart................................ 6-3

• Checking the spark plugs............... 6-9

• Canister............................................... 6-10

• Engine oil and oil

lter cartridge ...................................6-10

• Coolant................................................6-13

• Air lter element.............................. 6-15

• Checking the engine

idling speed...................................... 6-15

• Checking the throttle

grip free play......................................6-16

• Valve clearance................................ 6-16

• Tires ..................................................... 6-16

• Adjusting the clutch

lever free play ...................................6-18

• Checking the brake

lever free play .................................. 6-19

• Brake light switches........................ 6-19

• Checking the front and

rear brake pads................................ 6-20

• Checking the brake

uid level ...........................................6-20

• Changing the brake uid.............. 6-21

• Drive chain slack.............................. 6-22

• Cleaning and lubricating

the drive chain.................................. 6-23

• Checking and lubricating

the cables........................................... 6-24

• Checking and lubricating

the throttle grip and cable........... 6-24

• Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals.................. 6-24

• Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers..................6-25

• Checking and lubricating the

sidestand........................................... 6-26

• Checking the front fork................. 6-26

• Checking the steering................... 6-27

• Checking the wheel bearings..... 6-28

• Battery ................................................ 6-28

• Replacing the fuses........................ 6-30

• Brake/tail light and the

turn signal light .............................. 6-31

• Auxiliary lights................................. 6-31

• Troubleshooting.............................. 6-31

• Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-33

Displacement	500 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 liters
Rear Brake	Single disc
Seat Height	750 mm
Curb Weight	217 kg
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder
Max Power	47.6 hp @ 8, 500 rpm
Max Torque	45 Nm @ 6, 000 rpm
Front Suspension	Upside-down forks
Front Brake	Double Discs
Wheelbase	1600 mm
Fuel System	EFI
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with monoshock

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