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 and warning lights ............4-1
Multi-function meter unit .................4-2
Handlebar switches ........................4-5
Clutch lever .....................................4-7
Shift pedal .......................................4-7
Brake lever .....................................4-8
Brake pedal ....................................4-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-8
Fuel .................................................4-9
Catalytic converters ......................4-10
Steering lock .................................4-11
Rider seat .....................................4-12
Helmet holder ...............................4-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-13
EXUP system ...............................4-15
Sidestand ......................................4-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........4-16
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-18
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
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 .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-8
Canister (for California only) .......... 7-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 7-9
Transfer case oil ........................... 7-13
Air filter element ........................... 7-13
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-13
Valve clearance ............................ 7-14
Tires ............................................. 7-14
Cast wheels .................................. 7-16
Clutch lever .................................. 7-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-16
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-17
fluid levels ................................. 7-17
fluids ......................................... 7-19
Drive belt slack ............................ 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-20
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-20
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-20
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-21
sidestand .................................. 7-22
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-22
Checking the front fork ................. 7-22
Checking the steering .................. 7-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-23
Battery ......................................... 7-24
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-26
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-27
Tail/brake light ............................. 7-28
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 7-28
Replacing a license plate light
bulb ........................................... 7-29
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