TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
9 PREPARING FOR USE................................................... 83
9.1 Advice on first use ............................................. 83
9.2 Running in the engine ........................................ 84
9.3 Loading the vehicle............................................ 85
10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 87
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures when
preparing for use................................................ 87
10.2 Starting............................................................. 88
10.3 Starting off........................................................ 89
10.4 Shifting, riding .................................................. 89
10.5 Applying the brakes............................................ 93
10.6 Stopping, parking............................................... 95
10.7 Transport .......................................................... 97
10.8 Refueling .......................................................... 98
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................. 100
11.1 Additional information...................................... 100
11.2 Required work ................................................. 100
11.3 Recommended work ......................................... 102
12 SUSPENSION SETTING............................................... 104
12.1 "Damping" (Option: With EDS) .......................... 104
12.2 "Load" (Option: With EDS) ................................ 104
12.3 Fork/shock absorber ......................................... 105
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............................... 106
13.1 Raising the vehicle with the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 106
13.2 Removing the vehicle from the center stand
(Option: Center stand) ...................................... 106
13.3 Removing the passenger seat ............................ 107
13.4 Mounting the passenger seat............................. 108
13.5 Removing the driver's seat ................................ 108
13.6 Mounting the driver's seat................................. 109
13.7 Checking for chain dirt ..................................... 109
13.8 Cleaning the chain ........................................... 110
13.9 Checking the chain tension ............................... 111
13.10 Adjusting the chain tension............................... 112
13.11 Checking the chain, rear sprocket and engine
sprocket.......................................................... 114
13.12 Checking/correcting the fluid level of the
hydraulic clutch............................................... 117
13.13 Checking the steering head bearing play............. 118
13.14 Removing the bottom triple clamp cover............. 120
13.15 Installing the bottom triple clamp cover ............. 121
13.16 Removing the front side cover ........................... 122
13.17 Installing the front side cover ............................ 123
13.18 Removing the mask spoiler ............................ 124
13.19 Installing the mask spoiler ............................ 127
13.20 Removing the front fender ................................ 129
13.21 Installing the front fender ................................. 130
13.22 Removing the tank cover................................... 130
13.23 Installing the tank cover ................................... 132
13.24 Removing the wind shield ................................. 133
13.25 Installing the wind shield.................................. 134
13.26 Removing the engine guard............................... 134
13.27 Installing the engine guard ............................... 135
14 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................... 136
14.1 ABS/antilock brake system................................ 136
14.2 Checking the brake discs .................................. 138
14.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front
brake .............................................................. 139
14.4 Adding front brake fluid ................................ 140