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
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Handlebar switches ........................3-9
Clutch lever ..................................3-10
Shift pedal ....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ..............................................3-12
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Seats ............................................3-14
Helmet holders .............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-15
Adjusting the front fork .................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
Luggage strap holders ..................3-19
Sidestand .....................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20
............. 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
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ................................... 6-11
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Checking the air filter element ..... 6-18
Air intake duct .............................. 6-21
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-21
Tires ............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-24
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-25
free play .................................... 6-25
position ..................................... 6-26
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-27
brake pads ................................ 6-27
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-28
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-29
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-29
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-31
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-32
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-32
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-33
sidestand .................................. 6-33
Checking the front fork ................. 6-34
Checking the steering .................. 6-34
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-35
Battery .......................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-36
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-37
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