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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Handlebar switches  ......................3-14
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-15
Brake lever  ...................................3-16
Brake pedal  ..................................3-16
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and  overflow hose  ............................3-19
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable  ....................3-21
Rear view mirrors  .........................3-22
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber  assembly ...................................3-24
Luggage strap holders  ..................3-27 EXUP system  ............................... 3-27
Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for  the emission control system  ....... 6-3
General maintenance and  lubrication chart  .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings  and panels  .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs  ............. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element  ........................... 6-19
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-19 Checking the throttle grip free 
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free  play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free 
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and  rear brake pads  ........................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating  the drive chain  .......................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating  the cables  ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating 
the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-30
Checking and lubricating  the brake and shift pedals  ........ 6-30
Checking and lubricating  the brake and clutch levers  ...... 6-31
Checking and lubricating 
the sidestand  ............................ 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm  pivots ........................................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering  .................. 6-33U1JSE1E0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, June 6, 2012  10:05 AM