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 and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-2
High beam indicator light ................3-2
Oil change indicator..........................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ..3-2
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Fuel and battery voltage
gauge.............................................3-4
Clock.................................................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-5
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Dimmer switch ..................................3-6
Turn signal switch ............................3-6
Horn switch .....................................3-6
Start switch ......................................3-6
Hazard switch ..................................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-7
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-9
Catalytic converter..........................3-10
Seat.................................................3-10
Storage compartment.....................3-11
Storage compartment.....................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-13
Sidestand........................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-14
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS
........................4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
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.................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-3
Removing and installing 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 .........................6-14
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play.......................................6-15
Valve clearance...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever
free play.......................................6-18
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ..................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid
level .............................................6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers..........................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork...................6-23
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb.............6-26
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