TABLE OF CONTENTS
.............................................1-1
..................2-1
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
Main switch .....................................4-1
Indicator lights ................................4-1
Speedometer unit ...........................4-2
Handlebar switches ........................4-2
Clutch lever .....................................4-3
Shift pedal .......................................4-4
Brake lever .....................................4-4
Brake pedal ....................................4-4
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-5
Fuel .................................................4-5
Fuel cock ........................................4-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................4-8
Steering lock ...................................4-8
Rider seat .......................................4-9
Helmet holder .................................4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................4-10
Sidestand ......................................4-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........4-11
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
panel ........................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 7-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-14
Carburetor .................................... 7-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ............................ 7-17
Tires ............................................. 7-17
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-19
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-20
Adjusting the brake pedal height
and free play ............................. 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-22
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-26
cables ....................................... 7-26
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-27
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-28
sidestand .................................. 7-28
pivots ........................................ 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering .................. 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-30
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