CONTENTS
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .............................................................................................. 2
TAKE TIME TO LEARN AND PRACTICE.................................................................. 2
RIDE DEFENSIVELY ............................................................................................ 2
Safety Labels ...................................................................................................... 3
Components Locations ........................................................................................ 4
Indicators .......................................................................................................... 5
Controls ............................................................................................................. 6
Before Riding ..................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................................................ 9
Loading guidelines and load limits ...................................................................... 10
Starting procedures .......................................................................................... 11
Starting and Stopping the Engine, Shifting Gears ................................................. 12
Braking ............................................................................................................ 13
Parking ............................................................................................................ 13
Servicing your motorcycle .................................................................................. 14
Maintenance Safety .......................................................................................... 15
Maintenance Records ........................................................................................ 17
Tool kit and Owner’s manual storage .................................................................. 18
Fuel and Engine Oil ........................................................................................... 19
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 20
Air Cleaner ....................................................................................................... 22
Crankcase Breather and Throttle ........................................................................ 23
Throttle Inspection ........................................................................................... 24
Clutch System .................................................................................................. 25
Engine Idle Speed............................................................................................. 25
Spark Plug ....................................................................................................... 26
Suspension ...................................................................................................... 26
Brakes ............................................................................................................. 27
Other Inspections ............................................................................................. 27
Tires and Tube Repair ....................................................................................... 29
Drive Chain ...................................................................................................... 30
Lubrication ....................................................................................................... 32
Battery ............................................................................................................ 32
Appearance Care .............................................................................................. 34
Vehicle Identification ......................................................................................... 35
Specifications ................................................................................................... 36
Wire Diagram ................................................................................................... 37
HMC-Emission Control System Warranty Statement ............................................. 39
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