TABLE OF CONTENTS
..................1-1
..................................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 ................................3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever .....................................3-4
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ..................................3-9
Carrier ...........................................3-10
Luggage strap holders ..................3-10
Sidestand ......................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-11
............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND
IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
.......... 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
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
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
free play .................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels .................................. 6-16
free play .................................... 6-16
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 6-17
free play .................................... 6-18
light switch ................................ 6-18
and rear brake shoes ............... 6-19
fluid level .................................. 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 6-22
the cables ................................. 6-23
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-23
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-24
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-24
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
pivots ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
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