
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
Helmets ...........................................2-5
DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Left view .........................................3-1
Right view .......................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Keyhole cover .................................4-2
Indicator and warning lights ...........4-3
Speedometer ..................................4-3
Fuel gauge ......................................4-4
Digital coolant temperature
gauge/odometer ..........................4-4
Handlebar switches ........................4-5
Front brake lever ............................4-5
Rear brake lever .............................4-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-6
Fuel .................................................4-7
Catalytic converter ..........................4-8
Kickstarter .......................................4-9
Seat ................................................4-9
Helmet holders .............................4-10
Convenience hook ........................4-10
Storage compartment ...................4-11
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS ...................... 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 6-1
Starting off ...................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-5
General note .................................. 6-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-8
Engine oil and oil strainer ............... 7-9
Final transmission oil .................... 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 7-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-16
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 7-17
Valve clearance ........................... 7-17
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Wheels ......................................... 7-20
Checking the front brake lever
free play .................................... 7-20
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .................................... 7-21
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Checking the V-belt ..................... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-25
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering .................. 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Battery ......................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-29
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 7-30
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