Table of contentsLocation of important labels........... 1-1Safety information............................ 2-1Description ....................................... 3-1Left view ......................................... 3-1Right view....................................... 3-2Controls and instruments ............... 3-3Instrument and control functions... 4-1Main switch .................................... 4-1Handlebar switches........................ 4-1Speed limiter .................................. 4-2Shift pedal ...................................... 4-3Brake lever...................................... 4-3Brake pedal .................................... 4-4Fuel tank cap.................................. 4-4Fuel................................................. 4-5Fuel tank breather hose.................. 4-7Fuel cock ........................................ 4-8Starter (choke) lever ...................... 4-9Seat ................................................ 4-9Sidestand ..................................... 4-10Starting circuit cut-off system ...... 4-10For your safety – pre-operationchecks............................................... 5-1Operation and important ridingpoints ................................................ 6-1Starting and warming up a coldengine ......................................... 6-1Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2Shifting ........................................... 6-2Engine break-in .............................. 6-3Parking ........................................... 6-4Periodic maintenance andadjustment........................................ 7-1Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ............. 7-3General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 7-4Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6Engine oil ........................................ 7-7Cleaning the air filter element......... 7-9Cleaning the spark arrester...........7-10Adjusting the carburetor ...............7-11Adjusting the engine idlingspeed .........................................7-12Checking the throttle grip freeplay ............................................7-13Valve clearance .............................7-13Tires ..............................................7-14Spoke wheels................................7-15Adjusting the clutch free play........7-16Adjusting the brake lever freeplay ............................................7-17Adjusting the brake pedal freeplay ............................................7-18Checking the shift pedal ...............7-19Checking the front and rear brakeshoes .........................................7-19Drive chain slack ...........................7-20Cleaning and lubricating the drivechain ..........................................7-21Checking and lubricating thecables ........................................7-22Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ...............7-22Checking and lubricating thebrake lever .................................7-23Checking and lubricating thebrake pedal ................................7-23Checking and lubricating thesidestand ...................................7-24Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-24Checking the front fork .................7-25Checking the steering ...................7-25Checking the wheel bearings........7-26Battery...........................................7-26Replacing the fuse ........................7-28Supporting the motorcycle ...........7-29Front wheel ...................................7-29Rear wheel ....................................7-31Troubleshooting ............................7-33Troubleshooting chart ...................7-34Motorcycle care and storage ..........8-1Matte color caution .........................8-1Care.................................................8-1Storage............................................8-4