TABLE OF CONTENTS
.............................................1-1
..................2-1
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
Main switch .....................................4-1
Indicator lights and
warning lights ..............................4-1
Multi-function meter unit .................4-2
Handlebar switches ........................4-5
Clutch lever .....................................4-7
Shift pedal .......................................4-7
Brake lever .....................................4-8
Brake pedal ....................................4-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-8
Fuel .................................................4-9
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-10
Catalytic converters ......................4-11
Steering lock .................................4-11
Rider seat .....................................4-12
Helmet holder ...............................4-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-14
EXUP system ............................... 4-15
Sidestand ..................................... 4-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-16
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-18
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
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-10
Transfer case oil ........................... 7-13
Air filter element ........................... 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-14
Valve clearance ............................ 7-14
Tires ............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels ................................. 7-16
Clutch lever .................................. 7-17
Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 7-17
Brake light switches ..................... 7-18
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-18
clutch fluid levels ...................... 7-19
fluids ......................................... 7-20
Drive belt slack ............................ 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-21
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-22
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-22
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-23
sidestand .................................. 7-23
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-24
Checking the front fork ................. 7-24
Checking the steering .................. 7-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-25
Battery ......................................... 7-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-28
Tail/brake light ............................. 7-29
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