Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- DESCRIPTION
- INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
- Main switch/steering lock
- Indicator and warning lights
- Speedometer unit
- Self-diagnosis device
- Handlebar switches
- Clutch lever
- Shift pedal
- Brake lever
- Brake pedal
- Fuel tank cap
- Fuel
- Catalytic converters
- Fuel cock
- Starter (choke) knob
- Seats
- Helmet holder
- Storage compartment
- Adjusting the shock absorber assembly
- Luggage strap holders
- Sidestand
- Ignition circuit cut-off system
- FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
- OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
- Owner’s tool kit
- Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
- General maintenance and lubrication chart
- Removing and installing panels
- Checking the spark plugs
- Canister (for California only)
- Engine oil and oil filter element
- Final gear oil
- Cleaning the air filter element
- Carburetors
- Checking the engine idling speed
- Checking the throttle cable free play
- Valve clearance
- Tires
- Spoke wheels
- Adjusting the clutch lever free play
- Adjusting the brake lever free play
- Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play
- Brake light switches
- Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Changing the brake fluid
- Checking and lubricating the cables
- Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable
- Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals
- Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers
- Checking and lubricating the sidestand
- Lubricating the swingarm pivots
- Checking the front fork
- Checking the steering
- Checking the wheel bearings
- Battery
- Replacing the fuses
- Replacing the headlight bulb
- Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb
- Supporting the motorcycle
- Front wheel
- Rear wheel
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting chart
- MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- CONSUMER INFORMATION
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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