TABLE OF CONTENTS
.............................................1-1
..................2-1
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-3
Controls and instruments.................3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-3
Handlebar switches ........................4-6
Clutch lever .....................................4-8
Shift pedal .......................................4-8
Brake lever .....................................4-8
Brake pedal ....................................4-9
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-9
Fuel ...............................................4-10
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-11
Catalytic converters ......................4-11
Locking the steering with
a padlock ...................................4-12
Rider seat .....................................4-12
Helmet holder ...............................4-13
Windshield
[XV17ATZ(C)/XV17ATSZ(C)] ....4-14
Saddlebags [XV17ATZ(C)] ........... 4-15
Sidecases [XV17ATSZ(C)] ........... 4-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-17
Sidestand ..................................... 4-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-19
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing panels ..... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-10
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-12
Transfer case oil ........................... 7-15
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-18
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires (For spoke wheel model) .... 7-19
Tires (For cast wheel models) ..... 7-20
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-22
Cast wheels ................................. 7-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-24
Brake light switches ..................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-27
Drive belt slack ............................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-28
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-28
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-29
the brake and clutch levers ...... 7-29
the sidestand ............................ 7-30
pivots ........................................ 7-30
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-31
Checking the front fork ................. 7-31
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