Motorcycle User 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
D-mode (drive mode) ......................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator and warning lights ............4-3
Multi-function meter unit .................4-6
Handlebar switches ......................4-15
Clutch lever ...................................4-16
Shift pedal .....................................4-17
Brake lever ...................................4-17
Brake pedal ..................................4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................4-18
Fuel ...............................................4-19
Catalytic converter ........................4-20
Seats ............................................4-21
Helmet holder ...............................4-22
Storage compartment ...................4-23
Rider footrest position ...................4-23
Rear view mirrors .........................4-24
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-24
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-26
Luggage strap holders .................4-29
Sidestand ..................................... 4-29
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-30
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 .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-12
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-16
Air filter element ........................... 7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-19
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-20
Valve clearance ........................... 7-20
Tires ............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels ................................. 7-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-26
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-26
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-30
Checking the front fork ................. 7-31
Checking the steering .................. 7-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-32
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