Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
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
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel .................................................3-7
Catalytic converters ........................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ..................................3-8
Carrier .............................................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-9
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-10
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
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the shift pedal .............. 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 6-19
Checking the front brake fluid
level .......................................... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-23
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-23
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery ......................................... 6-27
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