20 PREPA
RATION
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Open the fuel tank cap, and check for debris
in the fuel tank.
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Fill the fuel tank with one gallon or four liters
of unleaded gasoline. Use gasoline with a
minimum antiknock index rating according to
the recommendation of your country. Refer to
the following table.
The antiknock index is an average of the Re-
search Octane Number (RON) and the Motor
Octane Number (MON), as shown in the table.
Octane Rating Method
Minimum
Rating
Research Octane Number (RON) 91
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Close the fuel tank cap. Check for any leaks.
Coolant
Coolant Level Inspection
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Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendic-
ular to the ground.
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Check the coolant level through the coolant
level gauge on the reserve tank located in-
side the right upper fairing. The coolant level
should be above the L (Low) level line.
NOTE
żCheck the level when the engine is cold (room
or atmospheric temperature).
A. L (Low) Level Line
B. Right Upper Fairing
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If the amount of coolant is insufficient, add
coolant into the reserve tank.
Coolant Filling
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Remove the right side cover (see the “Clutch
Lever and Cable” section on page 16 in the
Preparation chapter).
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Remove the left side cover in the same man-
ner as the right side cover.
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Remove the socket bolts (D = 6, L = 14) (4)
on both sides of the upper fairing.
A. Socket Bolts (D = 6, L = 14)
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Free the turn signal light lead from the clamp.
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Disconnect the city light lead connector, head
light lead connector and turn signal light lead
connector.
A. City Light Lead Connector
B. Head Light Lead Connector
C. Turn Signal Light Lead Connector
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Disconnect the connectors on the left side in
the same manner.
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Remove the quick rivets to take off the meter
cover.
A. Quick Rivets
B. Meter Cover
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Slide the dust cover and disconnect the meter
unit connector.
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Remove the flanged bolts (D = 6, L= 12) (3).