TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS
............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
..................2-1
DESCRIPTION
..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................4-1
Handlebar switch ............................4-1
Clutch lever ....................................4-1
Shift pedal ......................................4-1
Brake lever .....................................4-2
Brake pedal ....................................4-2
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-3
Fuel ................................................4-3
Fuel tank breather hose .................4-5
Fuel cock ........................................4-5
Starter (choke) knob .......................4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-6
Seat ................................................4-7
Adjusting the front fork ...................4-7
Front fork bleeding .........................4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .....................................4-9
Removable sidestand ...................4-12
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up
a cold engine .............................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-8
Transmission oil ............................. 7-9
Coolant ........................................ 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-15
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-18
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-19
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-24
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ....... 7-24
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 7-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-26
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering .................. 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-27
Front wheel .................................. 7-28
Rear wheel ................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-31
Troubleshooting charts ................. 7-32
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE
.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
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