Owner's Manual

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 lights and warning
lights ............................................4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-4
Handlebar switches ........................4-7
Clutch lever .....................................4-8
Shift pedal .......................................4-9
Brake lever .....................................4-9
Brake pedal ....................................4-9
Fuel tank cap ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-10
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-12
Catalytic converter ........................4-12
Rider seat .....................................4-13
Helmet holder ...............................4-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-14
Sidestand ......................................4-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-16
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 .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ............................ 7-16
Tires ............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels .................................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive belt slack ............................ 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-26
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-27
Checking the front fork ................. 7-27
Checking the steering .................. 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery ......................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-31
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 7-33
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