TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1Left view ..........................................2-1Right view ........................................2-2Controls and instruments.................2-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS .......................................3-1YCC-S system ................................3-1Immobilizer system .........................3-1Main switch/steering lock ................3-3Indicator and warning lights ............3-4Speedometer ..................................3-7Tachometer ....................................3-7Multi-function display ......................3-7Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14Handlebar switches ......................3-15Shift pedal .....................................3-17Hand shift lever .............................3-18Brake lever ...................................3-18Brake pedal ..................................3-18ABS ..............................................3-19Fuel tank cap ................................3-20Fuel ...............................................3-20Fuel tank breather/overflowhose ..........................................3-22Catalytic converters ......................3-22Seats ............................................3-23Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-24Storage compartment ...................3-26Accessory box .............................. 3-27Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-27Handlebar position ....................... 3-28Opening and closing thecowlings .................................... 3-28Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-29Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-29Adjusting the shock absorberassembly ................................... 3-31Grip warmer adjusting knob ......... 3-32Sidestand ..................................... 3-33Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-34Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-36FOR 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 .............................. 5-4Parking ........................................... 5-4PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ............. 6-2General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 6-3Removing and installing panels ..... 6-7Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11Final gear oil ................................ 6-14Coolant ........................................ 6-15Air filter element ........................... 6-17Checking the engine idlingspeed ........................................ 6-17Checking the throttle cable freeplay ........................................... 6-17Valve clearance ........................... 6-18Tires ............................................. 6-18Cast wheels ................................. 6-20YCC-S clutch ............................... 6-21Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21Checking the front and rearbrake pads ................................ 6-21Checking the brake and YCC-Sclutch fluid levels ...................... 6-22Changing the brake and YCC-Sclutch fluids ............................... 6-23Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 6-24Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ............... 6-24Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals .............. 6-24Checking and lubricating thebrake lever ................................ 6-25U2D2E3E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 26, 2008 3:51 PM