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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/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer ..................................3-3
Tachometer ....................................3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-7
Shift pedal ......................................3-7
Brake lever .....................................3-8
Brake pedal ....................................3-8
ABS (for ABS models) ....................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel ..............................................3-10
Catalytic converter ........................3-11
Seats ............................................3-11
Storage compartment ...................3-12
Accessory box ..............................3-12
Adjusting the front fork .................3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-15
Locks for the optional side cases
and travel trunk ......................... 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
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 panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ...........................................6-18
Adjusting the valve clearance ......6-19
Tires .............................................6-19
Cast wheels ..................................6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts ..........................................6-22
Clutch lever free play ...................6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ..........................................6-23
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels .................................6-24
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .........................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-28
Checking the front fork .................6-28
Checking the steering ..................6-29
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-30
Battery ..........................................6-30
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