YAMAHA XVZ1300TF USER MANUAL [ENG]

XVZ1300TF

OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!

As the owner of a Royal Star™ VENTURE®, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast
experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high­quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.

Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of
your Royal Star™ VENTURE®. The owner’s manual does not only instruct you in

how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard
yourself and others from trouble and injury.

In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the
best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact
your Yamaha dealer.

The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!

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WARNING

CAUTION:

NOTE:

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

NOTE:

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain

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with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while

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this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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WARNING

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MOTORCYCLE.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

XVZ1300TF

OWNER’S MANUAL

© 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, November 2000

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

2 DESCRIPTION

3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

4 AUDIO SYSTEM

5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

6 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

8 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE

9 SPECIFICATIONS

10 CONSUMER INFORMATION

INDEX

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3

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ............................ ... ... ... .... ... ... . 1-1

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY

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Motorcycles are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best motorcycle does not ig­nore the laws of physics.

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Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your motor­cycle. Moreover, what is true for the motorcycle is also true for the rider: good performance depends on
being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the
question. Motorcycle riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental and physical best.
Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous risks.

Protective clothing is as essential for the motorcycle rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passen­gers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic mate­rials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective
wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits, in partic­ular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable. Riders who
lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is even more dan­gerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensively—avoiding all
dangers, including those caused by others.

Enjoy your ride!

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DESCRIPTION

Left view............................................................................................. 2-1

Right view...........................................................................................2-2

Controls and instruments ................................................................... 2-3

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DESCRIPTION

Left view

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1.Shift pedal (page 3-10)

2.Starter (choke) knob (page 3-14)

3.Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)

4.Fuel cock (page 3-13)

5.Battery (page 7-32)

6.Fuse box 2 (page 7-34)

7.Side case (page 3-17)

8.Helmet holder (page 3-15)

9.License light (page 7-37)

10.Tail/brake light (page 7-36)

11.Rear turn signal lights (page 7-36)

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Right view

DESCRIPTION

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12.Muffler

13.Owner’s tool kit (page 7-1)

14.Helmet holder (page 3-15)

15.Travel trunk (page 3-17)

16.Passenger seat

17.Shock absorber assembly air valve (page 3-20)

18.Rider seat (page 3-15)

19.Fuel tank (page 3-12)

20.Front fork air valve (page 3-19)

21.Headlight (page 7-35)

22.Front turn signal lights (page 7-36)

23.Fuse box 1 (page 7-33)

24.Brake pedal (page 3-11)

25.Engine oil level check window (page 7-12)

26.Rider footrest

27.Coolant reservoir (page 7-15)

28.Passenger footrest

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DESCRIPTION

Controls and instruments

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1.Clutch lever (page 3-10)

2.Audio system control unit (page 4-3)

3.Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)

4.Rider headset jack (page 4-2)

5.Speedometer unit (page 3-5)

6.Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)

7.Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)

8.Throttle grip (page 7-21)

9.Brake lever (page 3-11)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main switch/steering lock .....................................3-1

Indicator and warning lights ................................3-3

Speedometer unit ................................................3-5

Cruise control system...........................................3-6

Fuel gauge ...........................................................3-8

Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................................3-8

Handlebar switches .............................................3-9

Clutch lever ........................................................3-10

Shift pedal ..........................................................3-10

Brake lever .........................................................3-11

Brake pedal ........................................................3-11

Fuel tank cap .....................................................3-11

Fuel ................................... ............................. .... 3-12

Fuel tank breather hose .................................... 3-13

Fuel cock ........................................................... 3-13

Starter (choke) knob ......................................... 3-14

Locking the steering with a padlock ........ .... ... ... 3-14

Rider seat .......................................................... 3-15

Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15

Side cases and travel trunk ............................... 3-16

Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-19

Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-20

Sidestand .......................................................... 3-21

Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-22

Auxiliary DC jack and terminals ........... ... .... ... ... 3-24

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

ACC (Accessory)

The audio system and the auxiliary DC
jack and terminals can be used in this
position. Therefore, do not use the ac­cessory position for an extended period
of time, otherwise the battery may dis-

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1. ON

2. ACC (Accessory)

3. OFF

4. LOCK

5. (Parking)

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charge.
The key cannot be removed.

OFF

All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.

Main switch/steering lock

The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.

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ON

All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.

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LOCK

The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re­moved.

To lock the steering

1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.

2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po­sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.

3. Remove the key.

To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.

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1. Push.

2. Turn.

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WARNING

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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor­cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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(Parking)

The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license light and auxiliary light are on,
but all other electrical systems are off.
The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.

CAUTION:

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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other­wise the battery may discharge.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

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Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal­function.

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Indicator and warning lights

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1. Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “ ”

The corresponding indicator light flash­es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.

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2. High beam indicator light “ ”

This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.

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3. Oil level warning light “ ”

This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol­lowing procedure.

1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.

2. Shift the transmission into the neu­tral position or pull the clutch lever.

3. Push the start switch. If the warn­ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri­cal circuit.

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4. Overdrive indicator light “O/D”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in overdrive (5th gear).

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5. Engine trouble warning light
“”

This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc­curs, have the Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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6. Fuel level warning light “ ”

This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately

3.5 L. When this occurs, turn the fuel
cock lever to the “RES” position and re­fuel as soon as possible.

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7. Cruise control indicator lights

See page 3-6 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.

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8. Neutral indicator light “ ”

This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.

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9. Coolant temperature warning
light “ ”

This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol­lowing procedure.

1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.

2. Shift the transmission into the neu­tral position or pull the clutch lever.

3. Push the start switch. If the warn­ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri­cal circuit.

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CAUTION:

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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

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1. Speedometer

2. Odometer/tripmeters/clock

3. “RESET” button

4. “SELECT” button

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Speedometer unit

The speedometer unit is equipped with
the following:

a digital speedometer (which

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shows riding speed)
an odometer (which shows the to-

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tal distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the

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distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which

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shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)
a clock

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Odometer and tripmeter modes

Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” in the following
order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → ODO

If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 3-4), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re­serve tripmeter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, pushing
the “SELECT” button switches the dis­play between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following order:
TRIP F → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → ODO

→

TRIP F

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To reset a tripmeter, select it by push­ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button. If you do not
reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manu­ally, it will reset itself automatically and
the display will return to “TRIP 1” after
refueling and traveling 5 km.

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After resetting the fuel reserve tripme­ter, the display will return to “TRIP 1”,
unless a different mode had been pre­viously selected; in that case, the dis­play automatically returns to the prior
mode.

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Clock mode

To change the display to the clock
mode, push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
To change the display back to the
odometer modes, push the “SELECT”
button.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

To set the clock:

1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.

2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.

3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.

4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.

5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.

NOTE:

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After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
key to “OFF”, otherwise the clock will
not be set.

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Cruise control system

This motorcycle is equipped with a
cruise control system designed to
maintain a set traveling speed.

Activating and setting the cruise
control system

The cruise control system can only be
activated when riding in 4th or 5th gear
at speeds between 50 km/h and
130 km/h.

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1. “CRUISE” switch

To activate and set the cruise control
system:

1. Push the “CRUISE” switch to the
left. The “ON” indicator light will
come on.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

set speed after the throttle grip is re­leased. However, if the speed is in­creased by more than 8 km/h, the
cruise control system will be deactivat­ed until the traveling speed is within
8 km/h of the set speed.

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1. Cruise control switch

2. “CANCEL” switch

2. Press the “SET/DEC” (set/decel­erate) side of the cruise control
switch to activate the cruise con­trol system. The “SET” indicator
light comes on.

3. Set the desired traveling speed as
follows. Press the “RES/ACC” (re­sume/accelerate) side of the
cruise control switch to increase
the set speed or the “SET/DEC”
side to decrease the speed.

1. “SET” indicator light

2. “RES” indicator light

3. “ON” indicator light

NOTE:

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Pressing the cruise control switch once
will change the speed in increments of

1.6 km/h. Holding the cruise control
switch down will increase or decrease
the speed continuously until the switch
is released.

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The traveling speed can be set to a
maximum of 130 km/h and a minimum
of 50 km/h.
When the cruise control system is acti­vated and the throttle grip is turned to
increase the speed by up to 8 km/h, the
cruise control system will return to the

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Deactivating the cruise control
system

Applying the front or rear brake or dis­engaging the clutch will automatically
deactivate the cruise control system.
Push the “CANCEL” switch to manually
deactivate cruise control.

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When the cruise control system is

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deactivated, the “RES” (resume)
indicator light will come on.
Traveling speed decreases as

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soon as the cruise control system
is deactivated; unless the throttle
grip is turned.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Push the “RES/ACC” side of the cruise
control switch to reactivate the system.
The traveling speed will return to the
previously set speed. The “RES” indi­cator light will flash during this time and
then go off. Once the cruise control
system is reactivated, the “SET” indica­tor light will come on.
Push the “CRUISE” switch to the right
to turn the cruise control system off
completely.

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WARNING

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If the cruise control system is defec­tive, the “SET” and “RES” indicator
lights will flash simultaneously. If
this occurs, turn the cruise control
system off and have a Yamaha deal­er check it.

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1. Fuel gauge

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Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg­ments of the fuel gauge disappear to­wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near “E”, refuel as soon as possi­ble.

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This fuel gauge is equipped with a self­diagnosis system. If the electrical cir­cuit is defective, first the display seg­ments and then either “E” or “F” will
flash. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.

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Anti-theft alarm (optional)

This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

3. Turn signal switch “ / ”

To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen­ter position. To cancel the turn signal

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lights, push the switch in after it has re­turned to the center position.

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Handlebar switches

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1. Pass switch “ ”

Press this switch to flash the headlight.

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2. Dimmer switch “ / ”

Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.

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4. Horn switch “ ”

Press this switch to sound the horn.

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5. Engine stop switch “ / ”

Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen­cy, such as when the motorcycle over­turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.

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6. Light switch “ / / ”

Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting, taillight
and license plate light. Set the switch to
“ ” to turn on the headlight also. Set
the switch to “ ” to turn off all the
lights.

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NOTE:

7. Cruise control switches

See page 3-6 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.

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8. Start switch “ ”

Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.

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CAUTION:

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See page 6-1 for starting instruc­tions prior to starting the engine.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal

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Clutch lever

The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle­bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-22
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)

Shift pedal

The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com­bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con­stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.

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Use your toes or heel to shift up and
your toes to shift down.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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1. Brake lever 1. Brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap lock cover

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Brake lever

The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-

Brake pedal

The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.

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bar grip.

2. Unlock.

Fuel tank cap

To remove the fuel tank cap

Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4
turn clockwise. The lock will be re­leased and the fuel tank cap can be
removed.

To install the fuel tank cap

1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “ ” mark
facing forward.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

CAUTION:

NOTE:

2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.

NOTE:

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The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.

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WARNING

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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.

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1. Fuel tank filler tube

2. Fuel level

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Fuel

Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.

WARNING

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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-

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erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot

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engine.

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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac­es or plastic parts.

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Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher

Fuel tank capacity:

Total amount:

22.5 L

Reserve amount:

3.5 L

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If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

ON: normal position

OFF: closed position

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1. Fuel tank breather hose

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Fuel tank breather hose

Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose

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connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose

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for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel

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tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.

Fuel cock

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter­ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex­plained as follows and shown in the il­lustrations.

OFF

With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en­gine is not running.

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ON

With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the
fuel cock lever to this position when
starting the engine and riding.

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RES: reserve position

RES

This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel re­serve is made available. Turn the fuel
cock lever to this position if you run out
of fuel while riding. When this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible and be sure
to turn the fuel cock lever back to “ON”!

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Starter (choke) knob “ ”

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Starter (choke) knob “ ”

Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction b to turn off
the starter (choke).

Locking the steering with a
padlock

In addition to the main switch/steering
lock, there are brackets on the right
side of the steering head pipe for lock­ing the steering with a padlock. To do
so, turn the handlebar until the holes in
the two brackets are aligned, and then
lock the steering with a suitable pad­lock.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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1. Nut (× 2) 1. Projection

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Rider seat

2. Seat holder

To install the rider seat

Insert the projection on the rear of the

To remove the rider seat

Remove the nuts, and then pull the rid­er seat up.

rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original
position, and then tighten the nuts.

NOTE:

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Make sure that the rider seat is proper­ly secured before riding.

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1. Helmet holder (right)

2. Unlock.

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Helmet holders

To open a helmet holder

Insert the key into the helmet holder
lock, and then turn it as shown.

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