TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................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 lights and warning light ....3-1
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-2
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converters ........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartments .................3-11
Windshield ....................................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-13
Carrier (if equipped).......................3-13
Luggage hook ...............................3-14
Sidestand ......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-15
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-14
Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-22
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-26
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-28
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
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