Owner`s manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-5
Handlebar switches ......................4-11
Clutch lever ...................................4-12
Shift pedal .....................................4-12
Brake lever ...................................4-12
Brake pedal ..................................4-13
Fuel tank cap ................................4-13
Fuel ...............................................4-14
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-15
Catalytic converters ......................4-16
Seats ............................................4-16
Helmet holding cable ....................4-18
Rear view mirrors .........................4-19
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-21
Luggage strap holders .................4-24
EXUP system ............................... 4-24
Sidestand ..................................... 4-25
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-25
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-13
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-14
Coolant ......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ........................... 7-20
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-21
Valve clearance ........................... 7-21
Tires ............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels ................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-28
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-32
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-32
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-33
Checking the front fork ................. 7-33
Checking the steering .................. 7-34
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