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7.6 Setting the clock.................................................... 38
7.7 Setting the service display..................................... 39
7.8 Speed, time, and DST distance 1 .......................... 40
7.9 Speed, time, and DST2 distance 2 ........................ 41
7.10 AVG average speed, ART operating hours, and
ODO total distance covered .................................. 42
8 PREPARING FOR USE....................................................... 43
8.1 Advice on first use ................................................. 43
8.2 Running in the engine ............................................ 44
8.3 Loading the vehicle................................................ 45
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 47
9.1 Performing checks and vehicle care when
preparing for use.................................................... 47
9.2 Starting .................................................................. 48
9.3 Starting off ............................................................. 50
9.4 Shifting, riding........................................................ 50
9.5 Applying the brakes ............................................... 53
9.6 Stopping, parking .................................................. 55
9.7 Transport................................................................ 56
9.8 Refueling................................................................ 57
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................... 60
10.1 Additional information............................................ 60
10.2 Required work........................................................ 60
10.3 Recommended work.............................................. 63
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS...................................................... 64
11.1 Fork/shock absorber.............................................. 64
11.2 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork.... 64
11.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork........... 65
11.4 Compression damping of the shock absorber ...... 66
11.5 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber............................................ 66
11.6 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping
of the shock absorber............................................ 67
11.7 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock
absorber................................................................. 68
11.8 Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag................ 69
11.9 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber ..... 70
11.10 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber..... 71
11.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock
absorber ............................................................. 72
11.12 Adjusting the riding sag ..................................... 74
11.13 Handlebar position................................................. 75
11.14 Adjusting the handlebar position ....................... 75
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS .................................. 77
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand................. 77
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand......... 77
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs ............................................ 78
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs................ 79
12.5 Removing the fork protector.................................. 80
12.6 Installing the fork protector.................................... 80
12.7 Checking the play of the steering head bearing .... 81
12.8 Adjusting the steering head bearing play .......... 82
12.9 Removing the seat ................................................. 83
12.10 Mounting the seat .................................................. 83
12.11 Take off the side cover .......................................... 84
12.12 Mounting the side cover ........................................ 84
12.13 Removing the front fender ..................................... 85