INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later
and expands.
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Always wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
5.7 L
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
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Filler tube
2.
Fuel level
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2
1.
Breather hose
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Fuel tank breather hose
This model is equipped with a fuel
tank breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather
hose connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather
hose for cracks or damage and
replace it if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not
blocked and clean it if necessary.
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