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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch .....................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-1
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Clutch lever ....................................3-5
Shift pedal ......................................3-5
Brake lever .....................................3-5
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-6
Fuel ................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8
Steering lock ...................................3-8
Rider seat .......................................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Adjusting the front fork .................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-11
V-Boost .........................................3-13
Sidestand .....................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ..................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-13
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-18
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-19
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ...........................................6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ......6-19
Tires .............................................6-20
Cast wheels ..................................6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-22
Clutch lever free play ...................6-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ...........................................6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-24
Checking the front and
rear brake pads .........................6-24
Checking the brake and
clutch fluid levels .......................6-25
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids ...............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-28
Checking the front fork .................6-29
Checking the steering ..................6-29
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