Owner's Manual

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 unit .............................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-6
Shift pedal ......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-7
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel ................................................3-8
Rider seat .......................................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Adjusting the front fork .................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-11
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
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
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) .......... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Transfer case oil .......................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ...........................................6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ..............6-24
Drive belt slack .............................6-25
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
sidestand ..................................6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-29
Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-29
Checking the front fork .................6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings .......6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-34
Tail/brake light ..............................6-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-35
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