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
Multi-function meter unit .................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever ....................................3-9
Shift pedal ......................................3-9
Brake lever .....................................3-9
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ..............................................3-11
Catalytic converter ........................3-12
Rider seat .....................................3-12
Passenger backrest ......................3-13
Helmet holder ...............................3-14
Windshield ....................................3-15
Sidebags ......................................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-19
EXUP system ...............................3-20
Sidestand .....................................3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-21
Auxiliary DC connector ................ 3-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
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 .......................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) .......... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Transfer case oil .......................... 6-12
Air filter element............................ 6-13
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ........................... 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-16
Clutch lever .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels .................................6-18
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .........................................6-20
Drive belt slack .............................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............6-22
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-23
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-24
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery .......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-26
Replacing a headlight bulb ...........6-28
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
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