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 unit ...........................3-3
Tachometer unit ..............................3-4
Self-diagnosis devices ....................3-4
Fuel gauge ......................................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever .....................................3-6
Shift pedal .......................................3-7
Brake lever .....................................3-7
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-13
EXUP system ...............................3-15
Sidestand .....................................3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-16
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
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3
Shifting ...........................................5-3
Engine break-in ..............................5-4
Parking ...........................................5-5
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 ..........................6-5
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister (for California only) ........6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ......6-17
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-19
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-24
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-31
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
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