the coolant level through the coolant
• Check
level gauge on the reserve tank located in
right middle fairing. The coolant level should
be between the F (Full) and L (Low) level
lines.

Front Brake
Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection

the front brake fluid reservoir held hori• With
zontal, check that the fluid level is above the
lower level line.

NOTE

○Check the level when the engine is cold (room
or atmospheric temperature).

A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Level Line
fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
• Ifthethelower
level line, check for fluid leaks in the
A. F (Full) Level Line
B. L (Low) Level Line
C. Reserve Tank
the amount of coolant is insufficient, add
• Ifcoolant
into the reserve tank.
Remove
the cap from the reserve tank and
• add coolant
through the filler opening to the F
(Full) level line.

•
•

front brake lines and fill the reservoir.
Loosen the screws to remove the front brake
fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line in the
front brake reservoir with DOT4 brake fluid.

PREPARATION 21

NOTE

○The fluid level must be checked several times,
during the bleeding operation and replenished
as necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs
completely out any time during bleeding, the
bleeding operation must be repeated from the
beginning since air will have entered the line.

a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve
• Attach
on each front brake caliper and run the other

•
A. Upper Level Line
the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
• Install
Tighten
the reservoir cap screws.
•
Torque:

1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)

•

WARNING
When working with the disc brake, observe the precautions listed below.
Never reuse old brake fluid.
Do not use fluid from a container that
has been left unsealed or that has been
open for a long time.
Do not mix two types and brands of
fluid for use in the brake. This lowers
the brake fluid boiling point and could
cause the brake to be ineffective. It
may also cause the rubber brake parts
to deteriorate.
Do not leave the reservoir cap off for
any length of time to avoid moisture
contamination of the fluid.
Do not change the fluid in the rain or
when a strong wind is blowing.
Brake fluid quickly damages painted
surfaces; any spilled fluid should be
completely wiped up immediately.
If any of the brake line fittings or the
bleed valve is opened at any time,
the AIR MUST BE BLED FROM THE
BRAKE LINE.

•
•

end of the hose into a container.
With the reservoir cap removed, slowly pump
the brake lever several times until no air bubbles can be seen rising up through the fluid
from the holes at the bottom of the reservoir. This bleeds the air from the brake master
cylinder end of the line.
Pump the brake lever a few times until it
becomes hard and then, holding the lever
squeezed, quickly open (turn counterclockwise) and close the bleed valve. Then release
the lever. Repeat this operation until no more
air can be seen coming out into the plastic
hose.

•

•
•
•
•

the brake lever several times.
• Operate
If
it
feels
• brake line.spongy, there might be air in the
necessary, bleed the air in the front brake
• Iflines.
check for fluid leakage around the fit• Also
tings.

Front Brake Line Air Bleeding

the screws to remove the reservoir
• Loosen
cap and diaphragm, and check that there is
plenty of fluid in the reservoir.

A. Hold the brake lever applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed valve.
C. Release the brake lever.
the previous step one more time for
• Repeat
the other front disc brake.
air bleeding is finished, check that the
• When
fluid level is between the upper and lower
level lines.
Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Tighten the reservoir cap screws.
Torque:
1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)

•
•

the bleed valve(s) to the specified
• Tighten
torque.
Torque:

5.5 N·m (0.56 kgf·m, 49 in·lb)

the brake forcefully for a few seconds,
• Apply
and check for fluid leakage around the fittings.

22 PREPARATION

Rear Brake
Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection

the rear brake fluid reservoir held hor• With
izontal, check that the fluid level is between
the upper and lower level lines.

A. Reservoir Cap

NOTICE

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line
C. Lower Level Line

•
•
•
•

If the fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the
brake line, and fill the reservoir.
Loosen the reservoir cap stopper bolt to remove the reservoir cap stopper.
Remove the rear brake reservoir bolt.
Take out the rear brake reservoir from rear
side.

A. Reservoir Cap Stopper Bolt
B. Reservoir Cap Stopper
C. Rear Brake Reservoir Bolt
the reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Remove
the reservoir to the upper level line with
• Fill
DOT4 brake fluid.
• Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.

Brake fluid quickly damages painted
plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should
be completely washed away immediately.

NOTE

○First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap

clockwise by hand until slight resistance is felt
indicating that the reservoir cap is seated on
the reservoir body, then tighten the reservoir
cap an additional 1/6 turn while holding the
brake fluid reservoir body.

up the front and rear ends of the seat to
• Pull
make sure they are securely locked.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Reservoir
Reservoir Cap
Clockwise
1/6 turn

the brake pedal several times.
• Operate
If
it
feels
• brake line.spongy, there might be air in the
• Ifline.necessary, bleed the air in the rear brake
check for fluid leakage around the fit• Also
tings.

PREPARATION 23

Rear Brake Line Air Bleeding

•

Remove the rear brake reservoir cap and diaphragm, and check that there is plenty of
fluid in the reservoir.

NOTE

○The fluid level must be checked several times,

during the bleeding operation and replenished
as necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs
completely out any time during bleeding, the
bleeding operation must be repeated from the
beginning since air will have entered the line.

a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve
• Attach
on the rear brake caliper and run the other

•

•

end of the hose into a container.
With the reservoir cap off, slowly pump the
brake pedal several times until no air bubbles can be seen rising up through the fluid
from the holes at the bottom of the reservoir.
This bleeds the air from the rear brake master
cylinder end of the line.
Pump the brake pedal a few times until it
becomes hard and then, holding the pedal
pushed down, quickly open (turn counterclockwise) and close the bleed valve. Then
release the pedal. Repeat this operation until
no more air can be seen coming up into the
plastic hose.

NOTE

○First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap

clockwise by hand until slight resistance is felt
indicating that the reservoir cap is seated on
the reservoir body, then tighten the reservoir
cap an additional 1/6 turn while holding the
brake fluid reservoir body.

the rear brake reservoir and bolt.
• Install
Install
the reservoir cap stopper and tighten
• the reservoir
cap stopper bolt.
the brake forcefully for a few seconds,
• Apply
and check for fluid leakage around the fittings.

Clutch Lever and Cable
Clutch Lever Free Play Inspection

that the clutch lever has the specified
• Check
amount of free play as shown.

Clutch Lever Free Play:
2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)

A. Adjuster
B. Locknut
C. Free Play: 2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)
the free play is incorrect, adjust the free
• Ifplay.
A. Hold the brake pedal applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed valve.
C. Release the brake pedal.
air bleeding is finished, check that the
• When
fluid level is between the upper and lower
level lines.
Tighten the bleed valve to the specified
torque.
Torque: 5.5 N·m (0.56 kgf·m, 49 in·lb)

•

• Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.

Clutch Lever Free Play Adjustment

the adjuster so that the clutch lever will
• Turn
have 2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.) of free play.
it cannot be done, use the adjuster at the
• Ifmiddle
of the clutch cable.
• Turn the adjuster until the free play is correct.

WARNING
Operation with incorrectly routed or improperly adjusted cables could result in
an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the
cables are routed correctly and properly
adjusted.

24 PREPARATION

A. 25  35 mm (1.0 1.4 in.)

A. Adjusting Nuts
B. Clutch Cable

chain is too tight or too loose, ad• Ifjusttheit drive
so that the chain slack will be within the

NOTE

○After the adjustment is made, start the engine

and check that the clutch does not slip and
that it releases properly.
○For minor corrections, use the adjuster at the
clutch lever.

Drive Chain
Drive Chain Slack and Wheel Alignment
Inspection

the motorcycle up on its side stand.
• Set
Make
sure that the drive chain has the speci• fied amount
of play, and that the left and right

standard value.

WARNING
A chain that breaks or jumps off the
sprockets could snag on the engine
sprocket or lock the rear wheel, severely
damaging the motorcycle and causing
it to go out of control. Inspect the chain
for damage and proper adjustment.

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

the cotter pin, and loosen the rear
• Remove
axle nut.
the left and right chain adjuster lock• Loosen
nuts.

notches are on the same marks or points on
the left and right of the swingarm.

WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in
abnormal tire wear and can cause an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the wheel
is properly aligned.
the rear wheel to find the position
• Rotate
where the chain is tightest, and measure
the maximum chain slack by pulling up and
pushing down the chain midway between the
engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket.

Drive Chain Slack:
25  35 mm (1.0 1.4 in.)

A. Rear Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Chain Adjuster Locknut
D. Chain Adjuster
the chain is too loose, turn in the left and
• Ifright
chain adjusters evenly.
If
the
chain is too tight, turn out the left and
• right chain
adjusters evenly.

PREPARATION 25

both chain adjusters evenly until the
• Turn
drive chain has the correct amount of slack.
To keep the chain and wheel properly aligned,
the notch on the left wheel alignment indicator should align with the same swingarm
mark that the right wheel alignment indicator
notch aligns with.

A. Cotter Pin
B. Turning Clockwise

• Bend the cotter pin over the nut.
A. Marks
B. Notch
C. Wheel Alignment Indicator
D. Chain Adjuster
E. Chain Adjuster Locknut

NOTE

○Wheel alignment can also be checked using
the straightedge or string method.

both chain adjuster locknuts.
• Tighten
Tighten
• torque. the rear axle nut to the specified
Torque: 98 N·m (10 kgf·m, 72 ft·lb)
the wheel, measure the chain slack
• Rotate
again at the tightest position, and readjust if

•

necessary.
Install a new cotter pin.

NOTE

○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the

nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the
axle, tighten the nut clockwise up to the next
alignment.
○It should be within 30 degrees.
○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot
goes past the nearest hole.

A. Cotter Pin
B. Nut

WARNING
A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Tighten the axle nut to the proper torque
and be sure the cotter pin is installed
correctly.

• Check the rear brake effectiveness.

26 PREPARATION

Rear Shock Absorber

the projections of the left side cover into
• Insert
the grommets.

Spring Preload Adjustment

• Remove the bolts and collars.

A. Bolts and Collars
the right side cover outward to clear the
• Pull
projections, and remove the left side cover.

A. Projections
B. Grommets
C. Left Side Cover

• Tighten the bolts with the collars.
Tire Air Pressures

prevent flat-spotting during shipment, the
• To
tires are over-inflated before crating. Adjust
the pressures to the specified values in the
front and rear, and make sure to tighten the
caps securely.

Tire Air Pressure [when cold]:
Front:
Rear:

200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 32 psi)

A. Projections
B. Left Side Cover
the position of the spring preload ad• Check
juster on the rear shock absorber.

STD Spring Preload: No.3 position

A. Tire Air Pressure Gauge

A. Spring Preload Adjuster
B. Wrench
C. Handle

PREPARATION 27

Fuel
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious
burns. When filling the tank, turn the
ignition switch off. Do not smoke. Make
sure the area is well ventilated and free
from any source of flame or sparks; this
includes any appliance with a pilot light.
the fuel tank cap, and check for debris
• Open
in the fuel tank.
the fuel tank with one gallon or four liters
• Fill
of unleaded gasoline. Use a gasoline with a

A. Lower Fairing Bolts and Collars
the right lower fairing outward to clear the
• Pull
projection, and remove the right lower fairing.

minimum octane rating shown below.

For US and Canada Specifications
Fuel Type
Minimum
Octane
Rating

Unleaded Gasoline
Antiknock
(RON + MON)
Index
2
87

For Other than US and Canada Specifications
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating equal to or higher than that shown
in the table.
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline
Minimum
Research Octane Number (RON)
Octane
91
Rating

A. Projection
B. Right Lower Fairing

• Check the drain bolt tightness.