
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 and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ..................................3-12
Shift pedal ....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ..............................................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seats ............................................3-15
Helmet holders .............................3-16
Adjusting the front fork .................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-19
Adjusting the seat height ..............3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-23
EXUP system ...............................3-23
Sidestand .....................................3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-24
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
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 panels ..... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Replacing the air filter element .... 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Forged wheels ............................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-24
Checking the 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 clutch levers ............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering .................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-38
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-39
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