User Guide

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/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ..................................3-12
Shift pedal ....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ..............................................3-14
Catalytic converters ......................3-15
Seats ............................................3-15
Helmet holders .............................3-16
Adjusting the front fork .................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-19
Luggage strap holders ..................3-21
EXUP system ...............................3-21
Sidestand .....................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-22
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-12
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-13
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Checking and replacing the air
filter element ............................. 6-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-21
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-21
Valve clearance ........................... 6-22
Tires ............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels ..................................6-24
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-25
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-26
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-28
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-28
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .........................................6-30
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-31
Checking and lubricating the shift
pedal ......................................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-33
Checking the steering .................. 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-34
Battery .......................................... 6-34
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-36
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