
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Location of important labels .............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 .................................3-2
Speedometer unit ............................3-2
Handlebar switches .........................3-3
Clutch lever ......................................3-4
Shift pedal ........................................3-4
Brake lever ......................................3-4
Brake pedal .....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-5
Fuel ..................................................3-6
Fuel cock .........................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob “
1
” .................3-8
Seat .................................................3-8
Helmet holder ..................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ......................................3-9
Sidestand .......................................3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-12
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
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-4
Removing and installing the cowling
and panels ................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plug .................. 6-9
Canister (for California only) ......... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-14
Cleaning the spark arrester ........... 6-15
Carburetor ..................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Spoke wheels ................................ 6-19
Accessories and replacement
parts ........................................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play .............................. 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-23
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ........................ 6-24
Checking the front brake fluid
level ........................................... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ......................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ........................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-30
Checking the front fork .................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-31
Summary of Contents for XT225V
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