Suzuki VL800 C T 2009 Owner's manual

VL800/C/ T

OWNER’S MANUAL

This owner’s manual contains
important safety information.
Please read it carefully.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product com­ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING

FUEL, OIL AND COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

BREAK-IN AND INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

RIDING TIPS

ACCESSORY USE AND MOTORCYCLE LOADING

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

STORAGE PROCEDURE AND MOTORCYCLE CLEANING

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

CONSUMER INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

10

THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED ............................................................. 1-2

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND

WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE ..................................................................... 1-3

IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT, DO SOMETHING! ........................................... 1-3

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE .......................................... 1-4

KNOW YOUR LIMITS .......................................................................................... 1-4

BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS ON BAD WEATHER DAYS ........................ 1-5

PRACTICE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC ................................................................... 1-5

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING .......................................................................... 1-5

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING ......................................................................... 1-5

CARRYING A PASSENGER ............................................................................... 1-6

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION’S
“RIDING TIPS AND PRACTICE GUIDE” HANDBOOK

(FOR OWNERS IN USA) ..................................................................................... 1-6

BE STREET SMART ........................................................................................... 1-6

CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................... 1-6

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1-1

THE SPORT OF
MOTORCYCLING

Your motorcycle and this owner’s
manual have been designed by
people like you who enjoy motor­cycling. People become motorcy­clists for many reasons. For
starters, street riding is fun and
invigorating. But no matter why
you became a motorcyclist, or
how experienced you are, you will
eventually face some challenging
situations.

In preparing for these challenges,
you will be fine-tuning your coordi­nation, concentration, and atti­tude. Learning the skills and
strategies associated with motor­cycling is the basis for safely par­ticipating in this sport. Many
motorcyclists find that as they
become better riders, they also
get more enjoyment from the free­dom unique to motorcycling.

MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE
AVOI DED

The most common type of motor­cycle accident in the U.S. occurs
when a car traveling toward a
motorcycle turns left in front of the
motorcycle. Is that because other
drivers are out to get motorcy­clists? No. Other drivers simply
don’t always notice motorcyclists.
Ride defensively. Wise motorcy­clists use a strategy of assuming
they are invisible to other drivers,
even in broad daylight. Pay care­ful attention to other motorists,
especially at intersections,
because they may not be paying
attention to you. Select a lane
position that gives you the best
view of others, and other motor­ists the best view of you. Wear
bright, reflective clothing. Put
reflective strips on your helmet.

Please remember:

1-2

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A
HELMET - BUY A HELMET, AND
WEAR IT EVERY TIME YOU RIDE

Most accidents occur within a few
miles of home, and almost half
occur at speeds of less than 30
mph. So even if you’re just going
on a quick errand, be prepared­strap on your helmet before you
take off.

Helmets do not reduce essential
vision or hearing. Generally, hel­mets do not cause or intensify
injury if you crash. Helmets simply
help your skull protect your intelli­gence, your memory, your per­sonality, and your life.

IF A COLLISION IS IMMINENT,
DO SOMETHING!

Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven’t learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emer­gency, resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other cases. Your rear brake
can only provide about 30% of
your motorcycle’s potential stop­ping power. The front and rear
brakes can and should be used
together to maximize braking
effectiveness.

Your eyesight is equally valuable.
Wearing suitable eye protection
can help keep your vision
unblurred by the wind and save
your eyes from airborne hazards
like bugs, dirt, or pebbles kicked
up by tires.

Experienced motorcyclists learn
to “cover” the front brake lever by
lightly resting a couple of fingers
over the lever when riding in traffic
and near intersections to give
their reaction time a head start.

1-3

Emergency stopping and swerv­ing are techniques that you
should practice and master before
you find yourself in an emergency
situation. The best place to prac­tice such techniques is in a con­trolled environment such as the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s
(MSF) rider training courses. The
MSF’s Motorcycle Rider Courses
(fundamental techniques) and
Experienced Rider Courses
(advanced strategies) present
hands-on instruction of the basic
principles of motorcycling and a
variety of accident avoidance
maneuvers. Even a seasoned
motorcyclist can improve his or
her riding skills, and pick up a few
new skills, through these courses.
Some insurance companies even
offer discounts to course gradu­ates.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS REQUIRE
SPECIAL CARE

Of course, there are some times
when full-force braking is not the
correct technique. When the road
surface is wet, loose, or rough,
you should brake with care. When
you’re leaned over in a corner,
avoid braking. Straighten up
before braking. Better yet, slow
down before entering a corner.

In these situations, the traction
available between your tires and
the road surface is limited. Over­braking when traction is limited
will cause your tires to skid, possi­bly resulting in loss of directional
control or causing you and your
motorcycle to fall over.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.

A major cause of accidents involv­ing only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low cornering
speed.

Even on straight roads, ride at a
speed that is appropriate for the
traffic, visibility and road condi­tions, your motorcycle, and your
experience.

1-4

Riding a motorcycle safely
requires that your mental and
physical skills are fully part of the
experience. You should not
attempt to operate a motor vehi­cle, especially one with two
wheels, if you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol or other
drugs. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and
even some prescription and over­the-counter drugs can cause
drowsiness, loss of coordination,
loss of balance, and especially
the loss of good judgment. If you
are tired or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs, PLEASE
DO NOT RIDE your motorcycle.

PRACTICE AWAY FROM
TRAFFIC

Your riding skill and your mechan­ical knowledge form the founda­tion for safe riding practices. We
suggest that you practice riding
your motorcycle in a nontraffic sit­uation until you are thoroughly
familiar with your machine and its
controls. Again, consider taking
one of the MSF’s Rider Courses.
Even experts will be pleased with
the caliber of the information pre­sented in these courses. As the
MSF says: “The more you know,
the better it gets!”

INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING

BE EXTRA SAFETY-CONSCIOUS
ON BAD WEATHER DAYS

Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, man­hole covers, and greasy appear­ing areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra cau­tion at railway crossings and on
metal gratings and bridges. When
it starts to rain, any oil or grease
on the road rises to the surface of
the water. Pull over and wait a few
minutes until this oil film is
washed away before riding.
Whenever in doubt about road
conditions, slow down!

Review the instructions in the
INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
section of this manual. Perform an
entire pre-ride inspection before
you head out on the road. Spend­ing a few minutes preparing your
machine for a ride can help pre­vent accidents due to mechanical
failure or costly, inconvenient
breakdowns far from home.

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

The accessories you use with
your motorcycle and the manner
in which you load your gear onto
the bike might create hazards.
Aerodynamics, handling, balance,
and cornering clearance can suf­fer, and the suspension and tires
can be overloaded. Read the
ACCESSORY USE AND
MOTORCYCLE LOADING sec­tion.

1-5

CARRYING A PASSENGER

Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and sus­pension; please refer to the Tire
Pressure and Loading section
and the Suspension section for
more details.

A passenger needs the same pro­tection that you do, including a
helmet and proper clothing. The
passenger should not wear long
shoe laces or loose pants that
could get caught in the wheel or
the chain. Passengers must be
tall enough that their feet reach
the footrests.

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
FOUNDATION’S “RIDING TIPS
AND PRACTICE GUIDE”
HANDBOOK (FOR OWNERS IN
USA)

This special handbook, supplied
with your owner’s manual, con­tains a variety of safety tips, help­ful hints, and practice exercises.
This manual can increase your
riding enjoyment and safety. You
should read it thoroughly.

BE STREET SMART

Always heed speed limits, local
laws, and the basic rules of the
road. Set a good example for oth­ers by demonstrating a courteous
attitude and a responsible riding
style.

CONCLUSION

Traffic, road and weather condi­tions vary. Other motorist’s
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle’s condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.

Circumstances beyond your con­trol could lead to an accident. You
need to prepare for the unex­pected by wearing a helmet and
other protective gear, and learn­ing emergency braking and
swerving techniques to minimize
the damage to you and your
machine.

The best way to learn basic riding
skills and evasive maneuvers or
refresh your own riding skills is to
take one of the courses offered by
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Your authorized Suzuki dealer
can help you locate the funda­mental or advanced riding skills
course nearest you, or owners in
the USA can call toll-free 1-800­446-9227.

Good riding on your new Suzuki!

1-6

FUEL, OIL AND COOLANT

RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL .................................................................................................................... 2-2

ENGINE OIL ......................................................................................................... 2-3

GEAR OIL ............................................................................................................ 2-4

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION ......................................................................... 2-5

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2-1

FUEL, OIL AND
COOLANT
RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL

Your motorcycle requires regular
unleaded gasoline with a mini­mum pump octane rating of 87
((R+M)/2 method). In some areas,
the only fuels that are available
are oxygenated fuels.

Oxygenated fuels which meet the
minimum octane requirement and
the requirements described below
may be used in your motorcycle
without jeopardizing the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
Emission Control System War­ranty.

NOTE: Oxygenated fuels are
fuels which contain oxygen-carry­ing additives such as MTBE or
alcohol.

Gasoline containing MTBE

Unleaded gasoline containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) may be used in your motor­cycle if the MTBE content is not
greater than 15%. This oxygen­ated fuel does not contain alco­hol.

Gasoline/Ethanol Blends

Blends of unleaded gasoline and
ethanol (grain alcohol), also
known as “GASOHOL”, may be
used in your vehicle if the ethanol
content is not greater than 10%.

Gasoline/Methanol Blends

Fuels containing 5% or less meth­anol (wood alcohol) may be suit­able for use in your motorcycle if
they contain co-solvents and cor­rosion inhibitors.

DO NOT USE fuels containing
more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system
damage or motorcycle perfor­mance problems resulting from
the use of such fuels are not the
responsibility of Suzuki and may
not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or the
Emission Control System War­ranty.

Fuel Pump Labeling

In some states, pumps that dis­pense oxygenated fuels are
required to be labeled for the type
and percentage of oxygenate, and
whether important additives are
present. Such labels may provide
enough information for you to
determine if a particular blend of
fuel meets the requirements listed
above. In other states, pumps
may not be clearly labeled as to
the content or type of oxygenate
and additives. If you are not sure
that the fuel you intend to use
meets these requirements, check
with the service station operator
or the fuel supplier.

2-2

NOTE:

• To help minimize air pollution,
Suzuki recommends that you
use oxygenated fuels.

• Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane rat­ings of at least 87 pump
octane ((R+M)/2 method).

• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability of your motorcycle
when you are using an oxy­genated fuel, or if engine ping­ing is experienced, substitute
another brand as there are dif­ferences between brands.

CAUTION

Spilled gasoline containing
alcohol can harm your motor­cycle. Alcohol can damage
painted surfaces.

Be careful not to spill any fuel
when filling the fuel tank. Wipe
spilled gasoline up immedi­ately.

ENGINE OIL

Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine’s performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of SUZUKI PERFOR­MANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equiva­lent engine oil. Use oil with an API
(American Petroleum Institute)
classification of SF/SG or SH/SJ,
or with a JASO classification of
MA.

SAE API JASO

10W-40 SF or SG –

10W-40 SH or SJ MA

API: American Petroleum Institute
JASO: Japanese Automobile
Standards Organization

SAE Engine Oil Viscosity

Suzuki recommends the use of
SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE
10W-40 engine oil is not available,
select an alternative according to
the following chart.

2-3

JASO T903

The JASO T903 standard is an
index to select engine oils for 4­stroke motorcycle and ATV
engines. Motorcycle and ATV
engines lubricate clutch and
transmission gears with engine
oil. JASO T903 specifies perfor­mance requirements for motorcy­cle and ATV clutches and
transmissions.

Energy Conserving

Suzuki does not recommend the
use of “ENERGY CONSERVING”
oils. Some engine oils which have
an API classification of SH or
higher have an “ENERGY CON­SERVING” indication in the API
classification doughnut mark.
These oils can affect engine life
and clutch performance.

There are two classes, MA and
MB. The oil container shows the
classification as follows.

1 Code number of oil sales company
2 Oil classification

E

N

E

I

P

A

10W-40

R

G

Y

E

S

SAE

C

V

R

I

C

E

S

J

G

N

I

V

R

E

S

N

O

E

S

I

P

A

SAE

10W-40

V

R

I

C

E

S

J

Not recommended Recommended

GEAR OIL

Use an SAE90 hypoid gear oil
which is rated GL-5 under the API
classification system. If you oper­ate the motorcycle where ambient
temperature is below 0°C (32°F),
use SAE80 hypoid gear oil.

2-4

ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION

Use engine coolant that is com­patible with an aluminum radiator,
mixed with distilled water at a
50:50 mixture ratio for engine
coolant solution. An engine cool­ant mixture other than 50:50 can
affect cooling efficiency or rust
inhibiting performance.

CAUTION

Spilled engine coolant can
damage painted surfaces.

Do not spill any fluid when fill­ing the radiator. Wipe spilled
engine coolant up immediately.

Engine Coolant

Engine coolant should be used at
all times in your motorcycle’s radi­ator, even if the temperature in
your area does not go down to the
freezing point. Engine coolant
acts as a rust inhibitor and water
pump lubricant as well as an anti­freeze solution.

 WARNING

Engine coolant is harmful or
fatal if swallowed or inhaled.

Do not drink antifreeze or cool­ant solution. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. Immedi­ately contact a poison control
center or a physician. Avoid
inhaling mist or hot vapors; if
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If
coolant gets in eyes, flush eyes
with water and seek medical
attention. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Solution can be
poisonous to animals. Keep
out of the reach of children and
animals.

Water for Mixing

Use distilled water only. Water
other than distilled water can cor­rode and clog the aluminum radia­tor.

Required amount of engine cool­ant/water solution capacity (total):
1500 ml (3.2 US pt)

Engine coolant

Wate r

750 ml

(1.6 US pt)

750 ml

(1.6 US pt)

2-5

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND

ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................................................................................... 3-2

KEY ...................................................................................................................... 3-5

IGNITION SWITCH ..............................................................................................3-5

INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................................................................... 3-7

LEFT HANDLEBAR ........................................................................................... 3-13

RIGHT HANDLEBAR ........................................................................................ 3-15

FUEL TANK CAP .............................................................................................. 3-17

GEARSHIFT LEVER .......................................................................................... 3-18

REAR BRAKE PEDAL ......................................................................................3-18

HELMET HOLDER ............................................................................................3-19

SIDE STAND ...................................................................................................... 3-19

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................3-20

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3-1

CONTROLS, EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1 Clutch lever
2 Left handlebar switches
3 Instrument panel
4 Front brake fluid reservoir
5 Right handlebar switches
6 Throttle grip
7 Front brake lever
8 Fuel tank cap

3-2

VL800

9 Spark plugs
0 Battery and main fuse
A To o l s
B Helmet holder
C Gearshift lever
D Footrests
E Engine coolant reservoir
F Side stand
G Fuses
H Passenger footrests

VL800C

VL800T

3-3

VL800

I Air cleaner
J Ignition switch
K Engine oil filler cap
L Engine oil inspection window
M Engine oil drain plug
N Engine oil filter
O Rear brake light switch
P Rear brake pedal

VL800C

VL800T

3-4

KEY

IGNITION SWITCH

Two keys come with this motorcy­cle. Keep the spare key in a safe
place. An identifying number is
stamped on the plate. Use this
number when making a replace­ment key.

Please write down your key num­ber in the box provided for your
future reference.

Key number:

The ignition switch has 4 posi­tions.

“OFF” position

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

“ON” position

The ignition circuit is completed
and the engine can be started.
The headlight, front turn signal
light and taillight will automatically
turn on. The key cannot be
removed in this position.

NOTE: Start the engine promptly
after turning the key to the “ON”
position, or the battery will lose
power due to consumption by the
headlight and taillight.

“LOCK” position

All electrical circuits are off. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked. Turn the
steering all the way to the left and
push down the key and turn it to
the “LOCK” position.

3-5

“P” (PARKING) position

The taillight will come on to
increase visibility for temporary
road side parking at night. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked.

 WARNING

Turning the ignition switch to
the “P” (PARKING) or “LOCK”
position while the motorcycle
is moving can be hazardous.
Moving the motorcycle while
the steering is locked can be
hazardous. You could lose your
balance and fall, or you could
drop the motorcycle.

Stop the motorcycle and place
it on the side stand before lock­ing the steering. Never attempt
to move the motorcycle when
the steering is locked.

The key hole can be covered by
turning the lid.

3-6

INSTRUMENT PANEL

FI

EF

GEAR

AB

SPEEDOMETER 1

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

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
LIGHT “” 2

When the turn signals are being
operated either to the right or to
the left the indicator will flash at
the same time.

If a turn signal light is not operat­ing properly due to bulb filament
or circuit failure, the indicator light
flickers more frequently than nor­mal to notify the rider of the exist­ence of a failure.

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

3-7

FI

EF

GEAR

AB

OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
LIGHT “” 3

This indicator light comes on
when the engine oil pressure is
below the normal operating
range.

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 engine. If
the light still does not go out,
have your authorized SUZUKI
dealer or a qualified mechanic
troubleshoot your motorcycle.

NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT
“N” 4

The green light will come on when
the transmission is in neutral. The
light will go out when you shift into
any gear other than neutral.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR LIGHT “” 5

This indicator light comes on
when the coolant temperature
indicates more than 120°C
(248°F).

CAUTION

Running the engine with high
engine coolant temperature
can cause serious engine dam­age. If the engine coolant tem­perature indicates greater than
120°C (248°F) and the indicator
light comes on, stop the engine
to let it cool.

Do not run the engine until the
coolant temperature indicates
120°C (248°F) or below.

3-8

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INDICATOR “FI” 6

If the fuel injection system fails,
the red indicator light 6 comes on
and the display indicates “FI” at
the clock display in the following
two modes;

A. The display 7 indicates “FI”

intermittently, and the red indi­cator light 6 comes on and
remains lit.

CAUTION

Riding the motorcycle with the
display indicating a problem
with the fuel injection system
and with the indicator light lit
can damage the engine.

Whenever the red indicator
light is lit and the display indi­cates “FI”, have your autho­rized Suzuki dealer or a
qualified mechanic inspect the
fuel injection system as soon
as possible.

B. The display 7 indicates “FI”

continuously and the red indi­cator light 6 blinks while
cranking the engine.

The engine may continue to run in
mode A, but the engine will not
run in mode B.

NOTE:

• If the display indicates “FI”
intermittently and the red indi­cator light comes on and
remains lit, keep the engine
running and bring your motor­cycle to an authorized Suzuki
dealer. If the engine stalls, try
restarting the engine after
turning the ignition switch off
and on.

• If the display indicates “FI”
continuously and the red indi­cator light blinks, the engine
will not start.

3-9

FI

EF

GEAR

AB

When the display indicates
“CHEC”, check following items;

• Make sure that the engine stop

switch is in the “” position.

• Make sure that the transmis­sion is in neutral or the side
stand is fully up.

If the display still indicates
“CHEC” after checking the above
items, inspect the ignition fuse
and the connection of the lead
wire couplers.

COMBINATION SYSTEM
DISPLAY 7

The display has five functions,
clock, odometer, two trip meters
and gear position. When the igni­tion switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the display indicates the
test pattern shown below for two
seconds.

GEAR

A B

3-10

To change the display, push the
button 8. The display changes in
the order below.

Clock

The clock has a 12-hour display.
Follow the procedure below to
adjust the clock.

GEAR

Odometer

GEAR

A

Trip meter A

GEAR

B

Trip meter B

 WARNING

Operating the display while
riding can be hazardous.
Removing a hand from the han­dlebars can reduce your ability
to control the motorcycle.

1. Push the buttons, 8 and 9,

simultaneously for 2 seconds
until the hour display blinks.

2. Adjust the hour display by

pushing the button 9.

NOTE: When the button 9 is held
in the display advances continu­ously.

3. Push the button 8 to highlight

the minute display.

4. Adjust the minute display by

pushing the button 9.

5. Push the button 8 to return to

the clock mode.

Odometer

The odometer registers the total
distance that the motorcycle has
been ridden. The odometer
ranges from 0 to 999999 miles.

Always keep both hands on the
handlebars during operation.

3-11

FI

EF

GEAR

AB

FUEL METER “” 0

The fuel meter indicates the
amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel meter displays
all 5 segments when the fuel tank
is full. The segment comes on
when the fuel level drops below

3.5 L (3.7 US qt). The segment
flicker when the fuel drops below

1.5 L (1.6 US qt).

Trip Meters

The two trip meters are resettable
odometers. They can register two
kinds of distances at the same
time. For instance, trip meter A
can register the trip distance and
trip meter B can register the dis­tance between fuel stops.

To reset a trip meter to zero, push
the button 9 for 2 seconds while
the display indicates the trip meter
A, or B, you want to reset.

NOTE: When the trip meter
exceeds 9999.9, the trip meter will
return to 0.0 and start counting
again.

Gear Position Indicator

The gear position indicator indi­cates gear position. This indica­tor displays “0” when the
transmission is in neutral.

NOTE: When the display indi­cates “CHEC”, the gear position
indicator does not indicate a num­ber but indicates “–”.

Fuel tank

Fuel gauge

Approximately

Flicker

1.5 L

Approximately

3.5 L

Full

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT
“” A

This blue indicator light will come
on when the headlight high beam
is turned on.

3-12

LEFT HANDLEBAR

Dimmer Switch 3
“” position

The headlight low beam and tail­light turn on.

“” position

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

Clutch Lever 1

The clutch lever is used for disen­gaging the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shift­ing transmission gears. Squeez­ing the lever disengages the
clutch.

Headlight Flasher Switch 2

Press the switch to flash the
headlight.

CAUTION

Holding the dimmer switch
between “
will light both “



” and “” position



” and “”
headlight beam. This operation
can damage the motorcycle.

Use the dimmer switch only at
“



” or “” position.

CAUTION

Sticking some tape or placing
objects in front of the headlight
can damage the headlight.

Do not stick any tapes to the
headlight. Do not place objects
in front of the headlight.

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Turn Signal Switch “” 4

Moving the switch to the “”
position will flash the left turn sig­nals. Moving the switch to the “”
position will flash the right turn
signals. The indicator light will
also flash intermittently. To cancel
turn signal operation, push the
switch in.

 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.

Horn Button “” 5

Press the button to sound the
horn.

Hazard Warning Switch “” 6

All four turn signal lights and indi­cators will flash simultaneously
when the switch is turned on with
the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“P” position. Use the hazard
warning lights to warn other traffic
during emergency parking or
when your vehicle could other­wise become a traffic hazard.

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.

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RIGHT HANDLEBAR

Front Brake Lever Adjustment

Engine Stop Switch 1
“” position

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

“” position

The ignition circuit is on and the
engine can run.

Front Brake Lever 2

Apply the front brake by squeez­ing the front brake lever toward
the grip. The brake light will come
on when the lever is squeezed.

The distance between the throttle
grip and the front brake lever is
adjustable to 5 positions. To
change the position, push the
brake lever forward and turn the
adjuster to the desired position.
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 3.

 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.

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