TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-5
Handlebar switches ........................4-8
Clutch lever .....................................4-9
Shift pedal .....................................4-10
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-11
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seats ............................................4-13
Adjusting the rider seat height ......4-15
Helmet holder ...............................4-17
Storage compartment ...................4-17
Handlebar position ........................4-18
Rear view mirrors .........................4-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-19
Sidestand ..................................... 4-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-20
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .........................6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-12
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-16
Replacing the air filter element .....7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-21
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-21
Valve clearance ........................... 7-21
Tires ............................................. 7-22
Cast wheels ................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-28
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-32
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-32
Checking the front fork ................. 7-32
Checking the steering .................. 7-33
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-33
Battery ......................................... 7-34
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-35
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