Suzuki GSX R 1300 Hayabusa 1999-2007 Owner's manual

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

SUZUKI

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99011-24F53-01A

GSX1300R

OWNER'S MANUAL

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mo­torcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or
otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual
contains important safety information and instructions which
should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.

IMPORTANT

BREAK-IN
INFORMATION FOR YOUR
MOTORCYCLE

The first
most important in the life of
torcycle. Proper break-in operation
during this time will help ensure maxi­mum life and performance from your
new motorcycle. Suzuki parts are
manufactured of high quality materi-

als, and machined parts are finished
to close tolerances. Proper break-in
operation allows the machined sur­faces to polish each other and mate
smoothly.

Motorcycle reliability and performance
depend on special care and restraint
exercised during the break-in period.
It is especially important that you avoid
operating the engine in a manner
which could expose the engine parts
to excessive heat.

Please refer to the BREAK-IN (RUN­NING-IN) section for specific break-in
recommendations.

(RUNNING-IN)

1600

km (1

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miles) are the

your

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WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its
instructions carefully. To emphasize
special information the words WARN­ING, CAUTION and NOTE carry spe­cial meanings and should be carefully
reviewed.

A WARNING

The personal safety of the rider may
be involved. Disregarding this infor­mation could result in injury to the
rider.

A CAUTION

These instructions point out spe­cial service procedures or precau­tions that must be followed to avoid
damaging the machine.

NOTE: This provides special informa­tion to make maintenance easier or
important instructions clearer.

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FOREWORD

Motorcycling is one of the most exhila­rating sports and to ensure your riding

enjoyment, you should become thor­oughly familiar with the information
presented in this Owner's Manual be­fore riding the motorcycle.

The proper care and maintenance that
your motorcycle requires is outlined in
this manual. By following these instruc­tions explicitly you will ensure a long
trouble free operating life for your mo-

torcycle.

has experienced technicians that are
trained to provide your machine with
the best possible service with the right
tools and equipment.

All information, illustrations, photo­graphs and specifications contained
in this manual are based on the latest

product information available at the
time of publication. Due to improve­ments or other changes, there may be
some discrepancies in this manual.

Suzuki reserves the right to make
changes at any time.

Please note that this manual applies
to all specifications or all respective
destinations and explains all equip­ment. Therefore, your model may have
different standard features than shown
in this manual.

SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

Your authorized Suzuki dealer

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COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR

CORPORATION 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER
INFORMATION 3
LOCATION OF PARTS 8
CONTROLS

KEY 11

IGNITION SWITCH 11

INSTRUMENT PANEL 13
LEFT HANDLEBAR 18
CHOKE LEVER 19
RIGHT HANDLEBAR 20

FUEL

GEARSHIFT LEVER 23
REAR BRAKE PEDAL 23
SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS 24
SIDE STAND 26
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT 27

FUEL, ENGINE OIL
AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATION 31
BREAK-IN
INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING 35
RIDING TIPS 37

STARTING THE ENGINE 37
STARTING OFF 38
USING THE TRANSMISSION 38
RIDING ON HILLS 39
STOPPING AND PARKING 40

INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE 41

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 41
TOOLS 43
STEERING DAMPER
MAINTENANCE 43
FAIRING REMOVAL 44
LUBRICATION POINTS 45
BATTERY 46
AIR CLEANER 47

SPARKPLUGS
FUEL

ENGINE OIL 53
IDLE SPEED 56
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY 57
CLUTCH 58

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TANK

CAP 22

(RUNNING-IN)

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LINE 52

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COOLANT
DRIVE CHAIN
BRAKES
TIRES
SIDE STAND/IGNITION
INTERLOCK SWITCH
FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
LIGHT BULB
FUSES

TROUBLESHOOTING
MOTORCYCLE CLEANING...
STORAGE PROCEDURE
SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT.

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CONSUMER

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INFORMATION

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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION AND

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PRECAUTION SAFETY TIPS

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There are a great variety of accesso-

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ries available to Suzuki owners. Suzuki

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can not have direct control over the

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quality or suitability of accessories you

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may wish to purchase. The addition of

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unsuitable accessories can lead to

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unsafe operating conditions. It is not

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possible for Suzuki to test each acces­sory on the market or combinations
of all the available accessories; how­ever, your dealer can assist you in
selecting quality accessories and in­stalling them correctly.

Use extreme caution when selecting
and installing the accessories for your
Suzuki. We have developed some gen­eral guidelines which will aid you when
deciding whether, and how to equip
your motorcycle.

A WARNING

Improper accessories or modifica­tions can make your motorcycle
unsafe and can lead to an accident.

Never modify the motorcycle with
improper or poorly installed acces-

sories. Follow all instructions in
this owner's manual regarding ac­cessories and modifications.Use
genuine SUZUKI accessories or
equivalent designed and tested for
your motorcycle. Consult your
SUZUKI dealer if you have any
questions.

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Never exceed the G.V.W. (Gross
Vehicle Weight) of this motorcycle.
The

U.v.w.

is

tne combined weight
of the machine, accessories, pay­load and rider. When selecting your

accessories, keep in mind the

weight of the rider as well as the
weight of the accessories. The ad-

ditionaj

weight

may

not

riding condition but may also affect
the riding

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Anytime that additional weight or
aerodynamic affecting accessories
are installed, they should be
mounted as low

close to the motorcycle and as near
the center of gravity as is feasible.
The mounting brackets and other
attachment hardware should be
carefully checked to ensure that it
provides for a rigid, non-movable
mount. Weak mounts can allow the
shifting of the weight and create a
dangerous, unstable condition.

Inspect for proper ground clearance
and bank
mounted load could critically re­duce these two safety factors. Also
determine that the
interfere with the operation of the
suspension, steering or other con­trol operations.

of the accessories

only create an unsafe

stability!

kg (938

angle.

Ibs)

(42"psi)
(4gj)si)

as

possible, as

An improperly

"load"

does not

Accessories fitted to the handle­bars or the front fork area can cre­ate serious stability problems. This
extra weight will cause the motor­cycle to be less responsive to your
steering control. The weight may
also cause oscillations in the front

end and lead to instability problems.
Accessories added to the handle­bar or front fork should be as light
as possible and kept to a minimum.

The motorcycle may be affected by
a lifting condition or by an instabil­ity in cross winds or when being
passed or passing large vehicles.
Improperly mounted or poorly de­signed accessories can result in an
unsafe riding condition, therefore
caution should be used when se­lecting and installing all accesso­ries.

Certain accessories displace the
rider from his or her normal riding
position. This limits the freedom of
movement of the rider and may limit
his or her control ability.

Additional electrical accessories
may overload the existing electri­cal system. Severe overloads may
damage the wiring harness or cre­ate a dangerous situation due to the
loss of electrical power during the
operation of the motorcycle.

When carrying a load on the motor­cycle, mount it as low as possible and
as close as possible to the machine.
An improperly mounted load can cre­ate a high center of gravity which is
very hazardous and makes the mo-

torcycle difficult to handle. The size of
the "load" can also affect the aerody­namics and handling of the motor­cycle.

Balafice

right and left side of the motorcycle
and fasten it securely.

the load between the

A WARNING

Do not carry any objects in the
space behind the fairing. Objects
placed in this area can interfere
with steering and can cause loss
of control.

MODIFICATION

Modification of the motorcycle, or re­moval of original equipment may ren­der the vehicle unsafe or illegal.

The frame of this motorcycle is made
of an aluminium
make any modifications such as
ing or welding to the frame as it weak-

gnsthe
cantly.

could result in an unsafe vehicle op­erating condition and subsequent ac­cident. Suzuki will not be res- ponsible
in any way for personal injury or dam­age to the motorcycle caused by frame
modifications. Bolt on accessories that
do not modify the frame in any way
may be installed provided that the
GVW is not exceeded. For the GVW,

refer to the ACCESSORY INSTALLA­TION AND PRECAUTION SAFETY
TIPS section of this owner's manual.

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A WARNING

Modification to an aluminum alloy
frame, such as drilling or welding,
weakens the frame. This could re­sult in an unsafe operating condi­tion and may lead to an accident.

Never make any modifications to

the frame.

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SAFE RIDING
RECOMMENDATION FOR
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
Motorcycle riding is great fun and an

exciting sport. Motorcycle riding also

requires that some extra precautions

be taken to ensure the safety of the
rider and passenger. These precau­tions are:

WEAR A HELMET

Motorcycle

with a quality helmet. One of the most
serious injuries that can happen is a
head injury. ALWAYS wear a properly
approved helmet. You should also
wear suitable eye protection.

RIDING APPAREL

Loose, fancy clothing can be uncom­fortable and unsafe when riding your

motorcycle. Choose good quality mo­torcycle riding apparel when riding
your motorcycle.

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

Review thoroughly the instructions in
the "INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING"
section of this manual. Do not forget

to perform an entire safety inspection
to ensure the safety of the rider and

its passenger.

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH

THE MOTORCYCLE

Your riding skill and your mechanical
knowledge form the foundation for safe
riding practices. We suggest that you
practice riding your motorcycle in a
non-traffic situation until you are
oughly familiar with your machine and
its controls. Remember practice
makes perfect.

safety equipment starts

thor-

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Ride within the boundaries of your own
skill at all times. Knowing these limits
and staying within them will help you
to avoid accidents.

BE EXTRA SAFETY CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS

Riding on bad weather days, espe­cially wet ones, requires extra caution.
Braking distances double on a rainy
day. Stay off the painted surface
marks, manhole covers and greasy
appearing areas as they can be es­pecially slippery. Use extreme caution
at railway crossings and on metal grat­ings and bridges. Whenever in doubt

about road condition, slow down!

RIDE DEFENSIVELY

The most common type of motorcycle
accident occurs when a car traveling
towards a motorcycle turns round cor­ner in front of the motorcyclist. Ride
defensively. Wise motorcyclist uses a
strategy of assuming they are invis­ible to other drivers, even in broad
daylight. Wear bright, reflecting cloth­ing. Turn on the headlight and taillight

every time even on a bright, sunny day
to attract driver's attention. Do not ride
in another driver's blind spot.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

The frame and/or engine serial num­bers are used to register the motor­cycle. They are also used to assist
your dealer when ordering parts or
referring to special service informa­tion. The frame number ® is stamped
on the steering head tube. The engine
serial number
crankcase assembly.

Please write down the numbers in the
box provided below for your future ref­erence.

Frame number:

Engine number:

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LOCATION OF PARTS

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)Fuses

® Clutch lever

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© Choke lever
® Clutch fluid reservoir
® Tachometer
® Ignition switch

® Speedometer
® Front brake fluid reservoir
© Right handlebar switches
® Throttle grip
® Front brake lever

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Fuel tank cap

) Front suspension spring pre-load and rebound damping force adjuster
) Air cleaner
) Engine coolant reservoir
) Rear suspension compression damping force adjuster
) Battery
) Main fuse
) Helmet holders
) Tools
) Seat lock
) Front suspension compression damping force adjuster
) Side stand
) Gearshift lever
) Rear suspension rebound damping force adjuster
) Footrests
) Passenger footrests

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Rear brake fluid reservoir

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Throttle stop screw
D Spark plugs

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Rear brake light switch
D Rear brake pedal
) Engine oil filler cap
) Engine oil inspection window
) Engine oil drain plug
) Engine oil filter

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CONTROLS

KEY

This motorcycle comes equipped with
a main ignition key and a spare one.
Keep the spare key in a safe place.

The key number is stamped on a plate
provided with the keys. This number
is used when making replacement
keys. Please write your key number in
the box provided for your future refer­ence.

Key number:

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch has four positions:

"OFF" POSITION

All electrical circuits are cut off. The
engine will not start. The key can be
removed.

"ON" POSITION
(Except for Canada and Australia)

The ignition circuit is completed and
the engine can now be started. The

key cannot be removed from the igni-

tion switch in this position.

"ON" POSITION
(For Canada and Australia)

The ignition circuit is completed and
the engine can now be started. The
headlight and taillight will automati­cally be turned on when the key is in
this position. The key cannot be re­moved from the ignition switch in this
position.

NOTE (For Canada and Australia):
Start the engine prompty after turning
the key to the "ON" position, or the
battery will lose power due to con­sumption by the headlight and taillight.

"LOCK" POSITION

To lock the steering, turn the handle­bar all the way to the left. Push down
and turn the key to the "LOCK" posi­tion and remove the key. All electrical
circuits are cut off.

"P"

(Parking) POSITION

(Except for Australia)

When parking the motorcycle, lock the
steering and turn the key to the "P"

position.The

and the
remain lit and the steering will be
locked. This position is for night time
roadside parking to increase visibility.

* Canadian model does not have

position light.

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key can now be removed

'position

light and taillight will

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A WARNING

Turning the ignition switch to the

"P"

(PARKING) or "LOCK" position
while the motorcycle is moving can
be hazardous. Moving the motor-

cycle while the steering is locked
can be hazardous. You could lose
your balance and fall, or you could
drop the motorcycle.

LEFT

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR

LIGHT

(D

When the left turn signals are oper­ated, the indicator light will flash at the
same time.

NOTE: If the turn signal light is not
operating properly due to bulb filament
or circuit failure, the indicator light flick­ers more quickly to notify the rider of
the existence of trouble.

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Stop the motorcycle and place it on
the side stand if equipped before
locking the steering. Never attempt

to move the motorcycle when the
steering is locked.

NOTE: The key hole can be covered
by turning the lid for anti-theft purpose.

Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" po-

sition and change the lid hole position

when leaving your motorcycle.

Align the lid hole position to the key
hole position when inserting the key.

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Fl, Coolant temprature, Low fuel and
Oil pressure indicator lights, LCD's
and meter needles work as follows to
confirm their function when the igni­tion switch is turned to the "ON" posi­tion.

• Fl, Coolant temprature, Low fuel
and Oil pressure indicator lights
come on for 2 seconds.

• All LCD segments display for 2 sec­onds.

• All meter needles move to the full
scale and return to the home posi-

tion.

FUEL METER ®

The fuel meter indicates amount of
gasoline remaining in the fuel tank.
The "E" mark indicates the fuel tank is
empty or nearly
cates the fuel tank is full.

LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT ®

The low fuel indicator light comes on
when the fuel in the fuel tank drops
below 3.5 liters (3.7/3.1
The indicator light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned on and goes
off when the fuel tank has enough fuel.

NOTE: Add fuel to the fuel tank at the
first opportunity to avoid running out
of fuel when the low fuel indicator light
comes on.

so.

The

"F"

mark indi-

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TACHOMETER ®

The tachometer indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minutes

(r/min).

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT

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The oil pressure indicator light comes
on when the engine oil pressure is
below the normal operating
indicator light comes on when the ig­nition switch is turned on and the en­gine is not running. As soon as the
engine starts, the indicator light should

go

off.

range.The

A CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the oil
pressure indicator light lit can dam­age the engine and transmission.

Whenever the oil pressure indica­tor lights up, indicating low oil pres­sure, stop the engine immediately.
Check the oil level and determine
if the proper amount of oil is in the

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out, have your authorized SUZUKI
dealer or qualified mechanic
troubleshoot your motorcycle.

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CLOCK/FUEL

INDICATOR (D

The indicator displays clock under
normal condition. The indicator
switches from the clock to the fuel in­jection system indicator if the fuel in-

jection system has any failure.

Clock mode

The clock indicates 12-hour mode.
Follow the procedure below to adjust
the clock.

1. Push the
blinks.

2. Pushing the button will advance
one minute at a time. Repeat push­ing the button until the display
reaches desired time.

3. Keeping the button pushed in will
advance ten minutes at a time.
Keep the button pushed until the
display reaches desired time. Fine­tune the time by pushing the but­ton repeatedly.

4. Wait 5 seconds and push the but-

ton to resume to time display.

INJECTION SYSTEM

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until the display

Fuel injection system indicator

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The fuel injection system indicator in­dicates

"Fl"

or

"CHEC"

jection system has any trouble. The Fl
indicator light (D will also come on if
the fuel injection system has failure.

No

Fuel

injection
system
indicator

1

Fl

2

Fl/Clock

alternately

3

CHEC

If the fuel injection system indica­tor displays "Fl" and Fl indicator
light blinks, the engine will not start
due to a serious fuel injection sys­tem failure. If the system has seri­ous failure while riding, the engine
may stop.
When the fuel injection system in­dicator displays "Fl" and clock al­ternately and Fl indicator light

comes on, the engine can be
started and a will keep running with
limited engine performance. This
shows that the fuel injection sys-

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Fl

indicator
light

Blinks

Lights

-

if the fuel in-

Engine

condition

Engine
does not
start.

Engine

can start.
Engine

does not
start.

tem has minor failure. Bring your
motorcycle to an
dealer or qualified mechanic to in­spect the motorcycle. Continuous
operation in this condition may se­riously damage the motorcycle.

3. When the fuel injection system in­dicator indicates "CHEC," the en­gine will not start. Make sure that
the engine stop switch is turned on
and the transmission is in neutral
position with the side stand fully up.

If the indicator still indicates

"CHEC," inspect the ignition fuse

next.

SPEEDOMETER

The speedometer indicates the road
speed in kilometers per hour and miles
per hour.

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
LIGHT ©

When the right turn signals are oper­ated, the indicator light will flash at the

same time.

NOTE: If the turn signal light is not op­erating properly due to bulb filament
or circuit failure, the indicator light flick­ers more quickly to notify the rider of
the existence of trouble.

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE METER

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The coolant temperature meter indi-

cates coolant temperature. When the
coolant temperature gets too much
high, the coolant temperature indi-

cator light ® comes on.

A CAUTION

Running the engine with high en­gine coolant temperature can
cause serious engine damage. If
the engine coolant temperature in­dicator light comes on, stop the
engine to let it cool.

Do not run the engine run until the
coolant temperature indicator goes

off.

NOTE: The needle points
engine stop switch is turned to the
"OFF" position with the ignition switch
in "ON" position.

NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT ®

The indicator light will come on when
the transmission is in neutral. The light

goes off when you shift into any gear
other than neutral.

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ODOMETER/TRIP

FUEL CONSUMPTION METER ®

The meter has three functions, odom-

eter, trip meter and fuel consumption
meter. The meter displays all seg-

ments for two seconds when the igni­tion switch is turned to the "ON" posi­tion to confirm meter function.

The meter shows
the odometer or trip meter malfunc­tions.

METER/

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when

TRIP12

1/100

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Odometer

TRIP1

TRIP1

TRIP1

TRIP1 Fuel consumption

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Push the button ® to change the
meter display. The meter display
changes from the odometer to trip
trip 1 fuel consumption, trip 2, trip 2
fuel consumption and then return to
the odometer.

Odometer

The odometer registers the total dis­tance

that

the motorcycle has been

ridden. The odometer ranges from 0

to 999999 miles.

Trip meter

The trip meter is a resettable odom­eter. It can be used for indicating the
distance traveled on short trips or be­tween fuel stops.The trip meter ranges
from 0.0 to 999.9.

To reset the trip meter to zero, push
the button ® for 2 seconds.

NOTE: When the trip meter exceeds

999.9, the trip meter will return to 0.0
and count again.

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Fuel consumption meter

(Except for U.K.)

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TRIP1

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"1/100

"km/I" mode

The fuel consumption meter displays
fuel consumption ratio of trip 1 and trip

2.

The fuel consumption meter ranges
from 0.1 to 50.0 km/I. The meter locks
at 50.0. The fuel consumption meter
indicates
indicates 0.0. Push the button ® for
3 seconds to change "km/I" mode to

"1/100

tion mode change does not affect tip
2 fuel consumption mode.

Fuel consumption meter (For U.K.)

The fuel consumption meter displays
fuel consumption ratio of trip 1 and trip

2.

from 0.1 to 50.0
at 50.0. The fuel consumption meter
indicates
indicates 0.0.

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT ®

The indicator light will come on when

the headlight high beam is turned on.

"—.-"

km" mode. Trip 1 fuel consump-

The fuel consumption meter ranges

"—.-"

when the trip meter

mile/I.The

when the trip meter

km" mode

meter locks

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TRIP2 Fuel consumption

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LEFT HANDLEBAR

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Except for Canada

For Canada

CLUTCH LEVER ®

The clutch lever is used for disengag­ing the drive to the rear wheel when

starting the engine or shifting the
transmission gear. Squeezing the le­ver disengages the clutch.

Clutch Lever Adjustment

The distance between the grip and the
clutch lever is adjustable among four
positions.To change the position, push
the clutch lever forward and turn the
adjuster to the desired position. When
changing the clutch lever position, al­ways be sure the adjuster stops in the
proper position; a projection of the
clutch lever holder should fit into the

depression of the adjuster. This mo­torcycle is delivered from the factory
with its adjuster set on position 2.

A WARNING

Adjusting the clutch lever position
while riding can be hazardous. Re­moving a hand from the handlebars
can reduce your ability to control
the motorcycle.

Always keep both hands on the
handlebars while riding.

DIMMER SWITCH ®

"K>"

position

The headlight low beam and taillight
turn on.

"ID"

position

The headlight high beam and taillight
turn on. The high beam indicator light
also turns on.

TURN SIGNAL LIGHT SWITCH

Moving the switch to the
will flash the left turn signals. Moving
the switch to the

the right turn signals. The indicator

light will also flash intermittently. To
cancel turn signal operation,
switch in.

"c=>"

"<=^"

position will flash

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position

push

the

A WARNING

Failure to use the turn signals, and

failure to turn off the turn signals

can be hazardous. Other drivers
may misjudge your course and this
may result in an accident.

Always use the turn signals when
you intend to change lanes or make
a turn. Be sure to turn off the turn

signals after completing the turn or

lane change.

HORN SWITCH

Press the switch to sound the horn.

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CHOKE LEVER

This motorcycle has a choke system
to provide easy starting when the en­gine is cold. When starting the cold
engine, turn the choke lever all the way
toward you. The choke system opens
the throttle valve slightly to raise idling

speed.

When the engine is warm, you do not

need to use the choke system for start-

ing.

NOTE: Refer to the RIDING TIPS sec­tion of this manual for the engine start­ing procedure.

HEADLIGHT FLASHER SWITCH

(Except for Canada)

Press the switch to light the headlight.

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Except for Canada and Australia

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For Canada and Australia
ENGINE STOP SWITCH

"IPf."

position
The ignition circuit is off. The engine
cannot start or run.

"O" position
The ignition circuit is on and the en­gine can run.

LIGHT SWITCH
(Except for Canada and Australia)

"-*&"

position

The headlight and taillight turn on.

"-;oo;-"

position

The position light and taillight turn on.

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ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

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This button is used for operating the
starter motor. With the ignition switch

in the "ON" position, the engine stop
switch in "O" and the transmission in
neutral, push the electric starter but­ton to operate the starter motor and
start the engine.

NOTE: This motorcycle is equipped

with interlock switches for the ignition
circuit and the starter circuit. The en­gine can only be started if:

• The transmission is in neutral and

the clutch is disengaged, or

• The transmission is in gear, the side

stand is fully up and the clutch is
disengaged.

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A CAUTION

To prevent electrical system dam­age, do not operate the starter mo­tor more than five seconds at a
time.

If the engine does not start after
several attempts, check the fuel
supply and ignition system. Refer

to

^TROUBLESHOOTING

in this manual.

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ®
The front brake is applied by squeez­ing the brake lever gently toward the

throttle grip. This motorcycle is

equipped with a disk brake system and

excessive pressure is not required to
slow the machine down properly. The
brake light will be lit when the lever is
squeezed inward.

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Front Brake Lever Adjustment

The distance between the throttle grip
and the front brake lever is adjustable
among six positions. To change the
position, push the brake lever forward
and turn the adjuster to the desired
position. When changing the brake
lever position, always be sure the ad­juster stops in the proper position; a
projection of the brake lever holder
should fit into the depression of the
adjuster. This motorcycle is delivered

from the factory with its adjuster set

on position 4.

A WARNING

Adjusting the front brake lever po­sition while riding can be hazard­ous. Removing a hand from the
handlebars can reduce your ability

to control the motorcycle.
Always keep both hands on the

handlebars while riding.

THROTTLE GRIP ®

Engine speed is controlled by the po­sition of the throttle
you to increase engine speed. Turn it
away from you to decrease the engine
speed.

grip.Twist

it toward

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position

The headlight and taillight turn off.

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FUEL

TANK

CAP

To open the fuel tank cap, insert the

ignition key into the lock and turn it
clockwise. With the key inserted, lift up
with the key and open the fuel tank
cap. To close the fuel tank cap, push
the cap down firmly with the key in the
cap lock.

® Fuel level

@

Filler neck

A WARNING

Overfilling the fuel tank can cause
the fuel to overflow when it ex­pands due to heat from the engine
or the sun. Spilled fuel can catch
on fire.

Never fill the fuel above the bottom

of the filler neck.

A WARNING

Fuel and
mable and toxic.You can be burned
or poisoned when refueling.

fuel

vapor are highly flam-

GEARSHIFT LEVER

This motorcycle has a 6-speed trans­mission which operates as shown. To
shift properly, pull the clutch lever and
close the throttle at the same time you
operate the gearshift lever. Lift the
gearshift lever to upshift and depress
the lever to downshift. Neutral is lo­cated between low and 2nd gear.
When neutral is desired, depress or

lift the lever halfway between low and
2nd gear.

NOTE: When the transmission is in
neutral the green indicator light on the
instrument panel will be lit. However,
even though the light is illuminated,
cautiously release the clutch lever
slowly to determine whether the trans-

mission is positively in neutral.

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

Depressing the rear brake pedal will

apply the rear disk brake. The brake

light will be illuminated when the rear
brake is operated.

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Stop

the engine

sparks and heat sources away.

• Refuel only outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.

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Do

not smoke.

• Wipe up spills immediately.

• Avoid breathing fuel vapor.

• Keep children and pets away.

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and

keep flames,

Reduce the motorcycle speed before
down-shifting. When down-shifting,
the engine speed should be increased

before the clutch is engaged. This will

prevent unnecessary wear on the

drive train components and the rear

tire.

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SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS

Front Seat

To remove the front seat.

Rear Seat

A WARNING

Failure to install the seat properly
could allow the seat to move and
cause loss of rider control.

Latch the seat securely in its proper
position.

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Remove the bolts © (right and left).

2. Raise the front end of the seat and
slide it forward.

To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers on
the frame and tighten the bolts se­curely.

A WARNING

Failure to
could allow the seat to move and
cause loss of rider control.

Fasten the seat securely in its
proper position.

install

the seat properly

The seat lock is located at the left side
of the seat tail cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key into
the lock and turn it clockwise.

Raise the rear end of the seat and
slide it backward.

Helmet Holders

There are helmet holders under the
rear seat. To use them, remove the
seat, hook your helmet to the helmet
holder and refit the seat.

A WARNING

Riding with a helmet fastened to the
helmet holder can interfere with
rider control.

Never carry a helmet fastened to
the helmet holder. Fix the helmet
securely atop the seat if you must
carry it.

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To reinstall the seat, slide the seat
hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firmly until the seat snaps

into the locked position.

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