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 ...........................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-6
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-7
Seat ................................................3-7
Helmet holders ...............................3-8
Storage compartment .....................3-8
Sidestand ........................................3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up 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 ........................................... 5-5
General note .................................. 5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel ..................... 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-20
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 6-20
Checking the front brake
fluid level .................................. 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the brake lever .......... 6-25
Lubricating the brake pedal ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots ........................ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery ......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-30
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