TABLE OF CONTENTS
..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
..................................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
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Seat ................................................3-9
Helmet holder .................................3-9
Storage compartment ...................3-10
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-12
Luggage strap holders ..................3-14
Sidestand ..................................... 3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-15
............. 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 .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
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
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
cowlings ...................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Checking the air vent hose ........... 6-19
Air intake duct .............................. 6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
position ..................................... 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-25
brake pads ................................ 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-28
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-30
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-30
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-30
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-31
sidestand .................................. 6-31
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-31
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