Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch .....................................3-1
Indicator lights ................................3-1
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Handlebar switches ........................3-2
Clutch lever ....................................3-3
Shift pedal ......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel ................................................3-5
Fuel cock ........................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-7
Steering lock ...................................3-8
Rider seat .......................................3-8
Helmet holder .................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ..................................3-9
Sidestand .....................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-17
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ...........................................6-18
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ...........................................6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play .............................6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-21
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ................ 6-21
Checking the front brake fluid
level ..........................................6-22
Changing the brake fluid ..............6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-23
Lubricating the drive chain ...........6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ..................................6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-27
Checking the front fork .................6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-29
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