TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1Left view ..........................................2-1Right view ........................................2-2Controls and instruments.................2-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS .......................................3-1Immobilizer system .........................3-1Main switch/steering lock ................3-2Indicator lights and warninglights ............................................3-4Cruise control system .....................3-6Multi-function meter unit .................3-9D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22Handlebar switches ......................3-23Clutch lever ...................................3-25Shift pedal .....................................3-25Brake lever ...................................3-26Brake pedal ..................................3-26ABS ..............................................3-26Traction control system ................3-27Fuel tank cap ................................3-29Fuel ...............................................3-30Fuel tank breather/overflowhose ..........................................3-31Catalytic converters ......................3-31Seats ............................................3-32Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-33Storage compartments .................3-35Accessory box .............................. 3-36Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-37Handlebar position ....................... 3-37Opening and closing the cowlingvents ......................................... 3-37Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-39Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-39Adjusting the shock absorberassembly ................................... 3-41Sidestand ..................................... 3-42Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-43Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-45FOR YOUR SAFETY –PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1OPERATION AND IMPORTANTRIDING POINTS................................. 5-1Starting the engine ......................... 5-1Shifting ........................................... 5-2Tips for reducing fuelconsumption ............................... 5-3Engine break-in .............................. 5-3Parking ........................................... 5-4PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ............. 6-3General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 6-4Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12Final gear oil ................................ 6-14Coolant ........................................ 6-16Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-17Checking the engine idlingspeed ........................................ 6-18Checking the throttle grip freeplay ........................................... 6-19Valve clearance ........................... 6-19Tires ............................................. 6-19Cast wheels ................................. 6-22Clutch lever .................................. 6-22Checking the brake lever freeplay ........................................... 6-23Brake light switches ..................... 6-23Checking the front and rear brakepads .......................................... 6-24Checking the brake and clutchfluid levels ................................. 6-24Changing the brake and clutchfluids ......................................... 6-26Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 6-26Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ............... 6-26Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals .............. 6-27U1MCE0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:59 PM