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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  ................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart  ..... 6-3
Removing and installing the cowling 
and panels  .................................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug  .................................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element  ...................... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element  ........................ 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor  ................................. 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed ................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free play  .............. 6-16
Adjusting the valve clearance  ........................ 6-16
Tires ............................................................... 6-16
Spoke wheels  ................................................ 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play  ................ 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free play ................. 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position  ................. 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch  .............. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads  ........ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level  ........................ 6-23
Changing the brake fluid  ................................ 6-24
Drive chain slack  ............................................ 6-25
Lubricating the drive chain  ............................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables  .............. 6-27Checking and lubricating the throttle grip 
and cable  .................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
shift pedals .................................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
clutch levers  ................................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand  ......... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension  ..................... 6-29
Checking the front fork  ................................... 6-29
Checking the steering  .................................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings  ......................... 6-30
Battery ............................................................ 6-31
Replacing the fuse  ......................................... 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb  ......................... 6-33
Replacing a turn signal light bulb  ................... 6-35
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb  .................. 6-35
Supporting the motorcycle  ............................. 6-36
Front wheel   ................................................... 6-37
Rear wheel  ..................................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting ............................................. 6-41
Troubleshooting chart  .................................... 6-42
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INDEX
E
Engine break-in  ..................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed  ............................. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element  ........... 6-10
Engine, starting a warm ......................... 5-2
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking  ............................. 6-29
Front wheel........................................... 6-37
Installing ............................................ 6-37
Removing .......................................... 6-37
Fuel ....................................................... 3-6
Fuel cock  ............................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing  ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap  ......................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing  .................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches  ............................... 3-3
Light switch  ......................................... 3-3
Pass switch  ......................................... 3-3
Dimmer switch  .................................... 3-3
Turn signal switch  ............................... 3-3
Horn switch  ......................................... 3-3
Engine stop switch  .............................. 3-4
Start switch  ......................................... 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing  ..................... 6-33
Helmet holder  ...................................... 3-10
I
Identification numbers  ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ............... 3-12
Indicator lights  ....................................... 3-2
High beam indicator light  .................... 3-2
Neutral indicator light  .......................... 3-2
Turn signal indicator light  .................... 3-2
K
Key identification number  ...................... 9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock  ...................... 3-1
Model label  ............................................ 9-2
P
Parking .................................................. 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication 
chart .................................................... 6-3
Pre-operation check list  ......................... 4-1
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting ........ 6-22
Rear suspension, lubricating  ............... 6-29
Rear wheel ........................................... 6-39
Removing .......................................... 6-39
Install ................................................ 6-40
S
Seat ....................................................... 3-9
Shift pedal  ............................................. 3-5
Shift points (for Switzerland only)  .......... 5-3
Shifting .................................................. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-10
Sidestand ............................................ 3-11
A
Air filter element, cleaning  ................... 6-13
B
Battery ................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and 
lubricating ......................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and 
lubricating ......................................... 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking  ................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing  ........................... 6-24
Brake lever  ............................................ 3-5
Brake lever free play, adjusting  ........... 6-21
Brake pedal  ........................................... 3-5
Brake pedal position, adjusting  ........... 6-21
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Carburetor, adjusting  ........................... 6-14
Care ....................................................... 7-1
Clutch lever  ........................................... 3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting  .......... 6-20
Conversion table  ................................... 8-5
Cowling and panels, removing and 
installing .............................................. 6-6
D
Drive chain slack  ................................. 6-25
Checking ........................................... 6-25
Adjusting ........................................... 6-25
Drive chain, lubricating  ........................ 6-26
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