
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
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-6
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-14
ABS ..............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Catalytic converters ......................3-17
Seat ..............................................3-18
Adjusting the seat height ..............3-18
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Accessory box ..............................3-21
Adjusting the headlight beams .....3-22
Handlebar position ........................3-22
Opening and closing
the cowlings .............................. 3-22
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-23
Adjusting the front fork .................3-24
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-25
Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-27
Sidestand ..................................... 3-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-28
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-30
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 ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Final gear oil ................................ 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-21
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-26
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-26
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