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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
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ..................................3-12
Shift pedal ....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ..............................................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seats ............................................3-15
Helmet holders .............................3-16
Adjusting the front fork .................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-19
Luggage strap holders ..................3-21
EXUP system ...............................3-21
Sidestand .....................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-22
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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-12
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-13
Coolant ........................................ 6-16
Replacing the air filter element .... 6-19
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-21
Valve clearance ........................... 6-21
Tires ............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels ................................. 6-24
Accessories and
replacement parts .....................6-24
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play ....................................6-25
Adjusting the rear brake
light switch ................................6-26
Checking the front and
rear brake pads .........................6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-27
Changing the brake fluid ..............6-28
Drive chain slack ..........................6-28
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain ..........................6-29
Checking and lubricating
the cables .................................6-30
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable .........6-30
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers .......6-31
Checking and lubricating
the shift pedal ...........................6-31
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................6-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-32
Checking the front fork .................6-32
Checking the steering ..................6-33
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-34
Battery ..........................................6-34
Replacing the fuses ......................6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ...........6-37
Tail/brake light ..............................6-40
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