TABLE OF CONTENTS
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7.19.24 Distance ..................................... 38
7.19.25 Fuel Cons.................................... 38
7.19.26 Language .................................... 39
7.19.27 Service ....................................... 39
7.19.28 Extra Functions ........................... 39
8 ERGONOMICS ............................................ 40
8.1 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 40
8.2 Adjusting the windshield .................. 41
8.3 Adjusting the basic position of the
hand brake lever .............................. 41
8.4 Adjusting the basic position of the
clutch lever ..................................... 42
8.5 Adjusting foot brake lever stub .......... 42
8.6 Adjusting the basic position of the
foot brake lever ............................ 42
8.7 Adjusting the shift lever.................... 43
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 45
9.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 45
9.2 Running in the engine ...................... 46
9.3 Loading the vehicle .......................... 46
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 47
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 47
10.2 Starting........................................... 47
10.3 Starting off...................................... 48
10.4 Quickshifter + (optional)................... 49
10.5 Shifting, riding ................................ 49
10.6 Applying the brakes.......................... 52
10.7 Stopping, parking............................. 53
10.8 Transport ........................................ 53
10.9 Refueling ........................................ 54
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 56
11.1 Additional information...................... 56
11.2 Required work ................................. 56
11.3 Recommended work ......................... 57
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 58
12.1 Fork/shock absorber
(EU/JP/UK/AR/CO) ........................... 58
12.2 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork (EU/JP/UK/AR/CO)............ 58
12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (EU/JP/UK/AR/CO) ............... 58
12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................. 59
12.5 Adjusting the rebound
damping of the shock absorber
(EU/JP/UK/AR/CO) ........................... 60
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 61
13.1 Raising the motorcycle with rear
lifting gear ...................................... 61
13.2 Removing the rear of the motorcycle
from the lifting gear ......................... 61
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the front
lifting gear ...................................... 61
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear ...................................... 62
13.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 62
13.6 Removing the passenger seat ............ 63
13.7 Mounting the passenger seat............. 63
13.8 Removing the front rider's seat.......... 64
13.9 Mounting the front rider's seat........... 64
13.10 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation................................... 64
13.11 Cleaning the chain ........................... 65
13.12 Checking the chain tension............... 65
13.13 Adjusting the chain tension............... 66
13.14 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
and engine sprocket ......................... 67
13.15 Removing motor guard...................... 68
13.16 Installing the motor guard................. 69
13.17 Removing the engine guard retaining
bracket ........................................... 69
13.18 Installing the engine guard retaining
bracket ........................................... 70
13.19 Removing front fender ...................... 70
13.20 Installing the front fender ................. 71
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................... 72
14.1 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ......... 72
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................. 73
14.3 Checking the front brake fluid level ... 73
14.4 Adding the front brake fluid ........... 74
14.5 Checking the front brake linings ........ 75
14.6 Checking the free travel of foot brake
lever ............................................... 76
14.7 Adjusting the free travel of the foot
brake lever ................................... 76
14.8 Checking the rear brake fluid level..... 77
14.9 Adding rear brake fluid ................. 78
14.10 Checking the rear brake linings ......... 79
15 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................... 80
15.1 Removing the front wheel .............. 80
15.2 Installing the front wheel .............. 80
15.3 Removing the rear wheel ............... 81
15.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 82
15.5 Checking the rear hub damping
rubber pieces ............................... 84
15.6 Checking the tire condition ............... 84
15.7 Checking tire pressure...................... 85
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 87
16.1 Removing the 12-V battery ............ 87
16.2 Installing the 12-V battery ............. 87