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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 lights .................................3-2
Speedometer unit ............................3-2
Handlebar switches .........................3-3
Clutch lever ......................................3-4
Shift pedal ........................................3-4
Brake lever ......................................3-4
Brake pedal .....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-5
Fuel ..................................................3-6
Fuel cock .........................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob “
1
” .................3-8
Seat .................................................3-8
Helmet holder ..................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ......................................3-9
Sidestand .......................................3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-12
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 ...................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-2
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
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 ...........................6-5
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ......................6-9
Checking the spark plug ................6-10
Canister (for California only) .........6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element .....6-12
Cleaning the air filter element .......6-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ...........6-16
Adjusting the carburetor ................6-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ............................................6-18
Adjusting the valve clearance .......6-18
Tires ..............................................6-18
Spoke wheels ................................6-21
Accessories and replacement
parts ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play .............................. 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-25
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-27
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-27
Lubricating the drive chain ............ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-31
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-31
Checking the front fork .................. 6-31
Checking the steering ................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-33
Battery ........................................... 6-33