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General| Engine Type | V-twin, 4-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 805 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel System | Keihin CVK36 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 liters |
| Frame Type | Double cradle |
| Wheelbase | 1, 600 mm |
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Essential precautions and notes before performing maintenance or disassembly procedures.
Visual guides to identify different motorcycle models.
Detailed technical data and specifications for vehicle components.
Provides conversion factors for various units of measurement used in the manual.
Maintenance schedule based on mileage or time for US and Canada models.
Maintenance schedule based on mileage or time for models outside US/Canada.
Specifies tightening torques and the use of locking agents for fasteners.
Lists standard and service limit values for maintenance items.
Identifies specialized tools required for specific maintenance tasks.
Visual breakdown of fuel system components and their assembly.
Standard and service limit values for fuel system components.
Lists specialized tools for fuel system maintenance.
Covers carburetor inspection, adjustment, removal, assembly, and cleaning.
Details air cleaner element and housing removal, cleaning, and inspection.
Procedures for fuel tank removal, installation, inspection, and cleaning.
Visual breakdown of cooling system components and their assembly.
Standard and service limit values for cooling system components.
Lists specialized tools for cooling system maintenance.
Covers coolant inspection, draining, filling, and pressure testing procedures.
Details water pump impeller removal, installation, and mechanical seal replacement.
Procedures for radiator and fan removal, installation, and inspection.
Visual breakdown of engine top end components and their assembly.
Standard and service limit values for engine top end components.
Lists specialized tools for engine top end maintenance.
Covers removal, installation, inspection, and testing of the clean air system.
Procedures for cylinder head cover removal, installation, and assembly.
Details camshaft and chain removal, installation, and wear inspection.
Covers valve clearance adjustment, removal, installation, and guide inspection.
Procedures for cylinder and piston removal, installation, and wear inspection.
Illustrates clutch components and their assembly.
Standard and service limit values for clutch components.
Lists specialized tool for clutch maintenance.
Covers clutch lever and cable inspection, adjustment, removal, and lubrication.
Procedures for right engine cover removal, installation, and release shaft removal.
Details clutch removal, installation, and inspection of plates, springs, and warp.
Illustrates engine lubrication system components and their assembly.
Covers oil level inspection, oil and filter change, and oil screen cleaning.
Procedures for oil pressure relief valve removal, installation, and inspection.
Details oil pump removal, installation, and drive chain guide installation.
How to measure engine oil pressure using specialized tools and procedures.
Illustrates frame and engine mounting components for removal/installation.
Lists specialized tools required for engine removal and installation.
Step-by-step procedures for removing and installing the engine.
Illustrates crankshaft and transmission components and their assembly.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for crankshaft and transmission parts.
Lists specialized tools for crankshaft/transmission maintenance.
Procedures for splitting and assembling the crankcase halves.
Covers crankshaft and connecting rod removal, installation, and inspection.
Procedures for installing various bearings and oil seals in the crankcase.
Details transmission shaft and shift fork removal, installation, and inspection.
Illustrates wheel and tire components and their assembly.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for wheels and tires.
Lists specialized tools for wheel and tire maintenance.
Covers front and rear wheel removal, installation, and rim inspection.
Details tire pressure inspection, adjustment, and tire removal/installation.
Procedures for hub bearing removal, installation, inspection, and lubrication.
Illustrates final drive components and their assembly.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for drive chain and sprockets.
Lists specialized tools for final drive maintenance.
Covers drive chain slack, wear, lubrication, removal, and installation.
Details rear sprocket removal/installation and coupling bearing procedures.
Illustrates brake system components and their assembly.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for brake components.
Lists specialized tools for brake maintenance.
Covers caliper removal, installation, disassembly, and inspection of seals.
Procedures for brake pad removal, installation, and wear inspection.
Details master cylinder removal, installation, disassembly, and inspection.
Covers brake disc removal, installation, wear, and warp inspection.
Procedures for brake fluid level inspection, change, and bleeding the brake line.
Covers brake hose removal, installation, and inspection.
Procedures for brake pedal position, free play, removal, and installation.
Details brake panel disassembly, assembly, and drum wear inspection.
Illustrates suspension components and their assembly.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for front fork and rear shock absorber.
Lists specialized tools for suspension maintenance.
Covers front fork removal, installation, oil change, disassembly, and assembly.
Details spring preload adjustment and rear shock absorber removal/installation.
Procedures for swingarm removal, installation, bearing, and slider inspection.
Covers tie-rod and rocker arm removal, installation, and inspection.
Illustrates steering components and their assembly.
Lists specialized tools for steering system maintenance.
Covers steering inspection and adjustment procedures.
Details steering stem and bearing removal, installation, and lubrication.
Procedures for handlebar removal and installation.
Illustrates frame components and their assembly.
Procedures for seat removal and installation.
Covers removal and installation of left and right side covers.
Procedures for front and rear fender removal and installation.
Details battery case removal.
Procedures for down tube removal and installation.
Covers removal of storage box and tool kit container.
Illustrates electrical system components.
Provides standard and service limit specifications for electrical components.
Lists specialized tools for electrical system maintenance.
Important safety precautions for servicing electrical systems.
Covers wiring inspection and continuity checks.
Procedures for battery removal, electrolyte filling, initial charging, and inspection.
Details alternator cover, stator coil, rotor removal/installation, and inspection.
Covers pickup coil, ignition coil, spark plug inspection and testing.
Procedures for starter motor removal and installation.
Covers commutator cleaning, diameter measurement, and armature inspection.
Covers inspection of starter motor terminals.
Procedure for testing the starter relay.
Covers headlight adjustment, bulb replacement, and unit removal.
Procedure for replacing tail and brake light bulbs.
Procedure for replacing license plate light bulbs.
Procedure for replacing turn signal light bulbs.
Procedure for inspecting the turn signal relay.
Covers fan system circuit inspection and fan motor inspection.
Procedures for meter unit removal, installation, disassembly, and bulb replacement.
Covers inspection of brake light switch, side stand switch, and neutral switch.
Procedures for junction box fuse circuit and relay circuit inspection.
Lists common problems and their potential causes and remedies.
Diagrams and instructions for routing cables, wires, and hoses.
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