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 ...........................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-5
Fuel gauge ......................................3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever .....................................3-8
Shift pedal .......................................3-9
Brake lever .....................................3-9
Brake pedal ....................................3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Fuel cock ......................................3-11
Starter (choke) knob ......................3-12
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-13
Rider seat .....................................3-13
Helmet holders .............................3-14
Side cases and travel trunk ..........3-14
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
Locks for the optional side cases and
travel trunk ................................ 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-19
Auxiliary DC jack and terminals ... 3-21
AUDIO SYSTEM AND CB RADIO .... 4-1
Location of parts ............................. 4-1
Headsets (optional) ........................ 4-2
Control unit ..................................... 4-3
Making basic settings .....................4-4
Making mode settings .................... 4-6
Cassette deck operation ................ 4-9
Radio operation ............................ 4-11
Optional CD changer operation .... 4-15
CB radio operation .......................4-16
Auxiliary audio source
operation ................................... 4-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .........................................6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 7-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 7-11
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-12
Final gear oil ................................ 7-15
Coolant ........................................ 7-15
Cleaning the air filter elements .... 7-16
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 7-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-18
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 7-19
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Cast wheels ................................. 7-21
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 7-21
Clutch lever free play ................... 7-22
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 7-23
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