Torque:

30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)

the fuel tank cap and check for any
• Close
leaks.

Engine Oil (4-stroke)
Engine Oil Level Inspection
NOTE

○This vehicle’s engine is filled with 10W-40 oil

from the factory. DO NOT DRAIN and refill
the crankcase before use. Check oil level and
drain bolt tightness.

• Remove the lower fairing bolts and collars.

A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
B. Gasket
the projection of the right lower fairing
• Insert
into the grommet.

28 PREPARATION

the engine and run it for several minutes
• Start
at idle speed. Stop the engine, then wait sev-

•

eral minutes until the oil settles.
With the motorcycle held level, check the engine oil level through the oil level inspection
window. The oil level should come up between the upper and lower level lines next to
the oil level inspection window.

A. Projection
B. Grommet
C. Right Lower Fairing
the lower fairing bolt (upper) with the
• Tighten
collars to specified torque.
Torque:

4.4 N·m (0.45 kgf·m, 39 in·lb)

the lower fairing bolts (lower) with the
• Tighten
collars to specified torque.
Torque:

8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf·m, 78 in·lb)

A. Oil Level Inspection Window
B. Oil Filler Cap
C. Upper Level Line
D. Lower Level Line
oil level is too high, remove the excess
• Ifoilthethrough
the oil filler opening, using a sy-

•
•

ringe or some other suitable device.
If the oil level is too low, add oil to reach the
correct level. Use the same type and brand
of oil that is already in the engine.
When replacing the cap, be sure the O-ring is
in place, and tighten the cap in finger tight.

Recommended Engine Oil
A. Lower Fairing Bolt (Upper) and Collar
B. Lower Fairing Bolts (Lower) and Collars
the vehicle on level ground.
• Park
Before
the engine, check that the en• gine hasstarting
oil.
the motorcycle held level, check that the
• With
engine has oil through the oil level inspection
window in the lower right side of the engine.

NOTICE
If the engine is run without oil, it will be
severely damaged.

Type:

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with
JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
Capacity: 2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
[when filter is not removed]
2.2 L (2.3 US qt)
[when filter is removed]

NOTE

○Do not add any chemical additive to the oil.
Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully
formulated and provide adequate lubrication
for both the engine and the clutch.

Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity
may need to be changed to accommodate
atmospheric conditions in your riding area.

PREPARATION 29

WARNING
Operation with incorrectly routed, improperly adjusted or damaged cables
could result in an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the cables are routed
correctly, properly adjusted and are not
damaged in any way.

Throttle Grip Free Play Adjustment

Throttle Grip and Cable

the locknuts at the upper end of the
• Loosen
throttle cables.
the decelerator cable adjuster until there
• Turn
is no play when the throttle grip is completely

Throttle Grip Free Play Inspection

•
•

Throttle Grip Free Play:

•

the throttle grip free play. If the free
• Inspect
play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables.
2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)

closed.
Tighten the locknut.
Turn the accelerator cable adjuster until 2 
3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.) of throttle grip play is
obtained.
Tighten the locknut.

that the throttle grip moves smoothly
• Check
from full open to close, and the throttle closes
quickly and completely in all steering positions by the return spring. If the throttle grip
does not return properly, check the throttle cable routing, grip free play, and for possible cable damage. Then lubricate the throttle cables.

A. Locknuts
B. Decelerator Cable Adjuster
C. Accelerator Cable Adjuster

Rear Brake Light Switch
Rear Brake Light Switch Adjustment
A. Throttle Grip
B. 2  3 mm (0.08  0.12 in.)

• Remove the bolts and collars.

the engine at idle speed, and turn the
• Run
handlebars all the way to the right and left to
ensure that the idle speed does not change.
If the idle speed increases, check the throttle
grip free play.

A. Bolts and Collars

30 PREPARATION

the right side cover outward to clear the
• Pull
projections, andremove the right side cover.

A. Projections
B. Right Side Cover

•

To adjust the rear brake light switch, move the
switch up or down by turning the adjusting nut.

A. Projections
B. Grommets
C. Right Side Cover

• Tighten the bolts with the collars.
Idle Speed Adjustment

the engine, and warm it up thoroughly.
• Start
Adjust
idle speed to 1 250  1 350 r/min
• (rpm) bytheturning
the idle adjusting screw.
Idle Speed: 1 250  1 350 r/min (rpm)

A.
B.
C.
D.

Rear Brake Light Switch
Adjusting Nut
Lights sooner
Lights later

NOTICE
To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be sure that
the switch body does not turn during adjustment.
the projections of the right side cover
• Insert
into the grommets.

A. Idle Adjusting Screw
and close the throttle a few times
• Open
to make sure that the idle speed does not

•

change.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebars to
each side. If handlebars movement changes
the idle speed, check the throttle cable routing
and free play.

WARNING
Operation with incorrectly routed or
damaged throttle cable could result in
an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the
throttle cable is routed correctly, properly adjusted and is not damaged in any
way.
for any exhaust leaks and correct if
• Check
necessary.

PREPARATION 31

move the headlight beam leftward, turn
• To
the left adjuster clockwise and turn the right

Headlight Aim
The headlight beam is adjustable both horizontally and vertically. Headlight aim must be
correctly adjusted for safe riding as well as oncoming drivers. In most areas it is illegal to ride
with improperly adjusted headlights.

NOTE

○The left and right adjusters on the headlight

can move the direction of the headlight beam
to up, down, left and right by turning each
adjuster itself as the below table.

•
•
•
•
•

adjuster counterclockwise same number until
the beam points straight ahead.
To move the headlight beam rightward, turn
the left adjuster counterclockwise and turn the
right adjuster clockwise same number until
the beam points straight ahead.
If not properly adjusted horizontally, the beam
will point to one side rather than straight
ahead.
To move the headlight beam upward, turn the
both adjusters clockwise same number.
To move the headlight beam downward, turn
the both adjusters counterclockwise same
number.
If adjusted too low, neither low nor high beam
will illuminate the road far enough ahead. If
adjusted too high, the high beam will fail to
illuminate the road close ahead, and the low
beam will blind oncoming drivers.

For US and Canada Models

NOTE

○On high beam, the brightest point should be

slightly below horizontal. The proper angle is
0.4 degrees below horizontal. This is a 50 mm
(2.0 in.) drop at 7.6 m (25 ft) measured from
the center of the headlight, with the motorcycle on its wheels and the rider seated.

A. Left Adjuster
B. Right Adjuster
C. Moving Direction of Headlight Beam
D. Up
E. Down
F. Left
G. Right

A.
B.
C.
D.

50 mm (2.0 in.)
Center of Brightest Spot
7.6 m (25 ft)
Height of Headlight Center

32 PREPARATION

For other than US and Canada Models

NOTE

○On high beam, the brightest point should be

slightly below horizontal with the motorcycle
on its wheels and the rider seated. Adjust
the headlight to the proper angle according to
local regulation.

Digital Meter
Check the Unit Setting: km/h, mph
Mph·km/h Display can alternate between
English and metric modes (mph and km/h)
on the digital meter. Make sure that mph or
km/h is correctly displayed according to local
regulations before sale.

NOTE

○Do not operate the vehicle with the digital me-

ter displaying the wrong unit (mph or km/h) of
the digital meter. Shift the mph·km/h display
on the digital meter as follows.

the ignition switch on.
• Turn
the upper meter button to select the
• Push
odometer.

A. Upper Meter Button
B. Lower Meter Button
C. Display Units
the lower meter button while pushing
• Push
the upper meter button to select the meter
display units. The display units can be shifted
in the following order.

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34 PREPARATION

Fastener Check

torque values listed are for assembly and preparation items only, see the appropriate Service
• The
Manual for a more comprehensive list. Check tightness of all fasteners that are in the table before
retail delivery. Also check to see that each cotter pin or circlip is in place.

PREPARATION 35

No.

Fastener

Steering
1 Handlebar holder bolt
Clutch
2 Clutch lever holder clamp bolt
Brake
3 Front master cylinder clamp bolt
4 Front caliper bleed valve
5 Front caliper mounting bolt
6 Rear caliper bleed valve
7 Rear caliper mounting bolt
Wheel
8 Front axle nut
Cotter Pin or Circlip
9 Front axle nut cotter pin
10 Front footpeg pin circlip (Left and Right)
11 Rear footpeg pin circlip (Left and Right)
12 Rear master cylinder push rod cotter pin
13 Rear axle nut cotter pin

N·m

Torque
kgf·m

ft·lb

25

2.5

18

8.8

0.90

78 in·lb

8.8
5.5
25
5.5
25

0.90
0.56
2.5
0.56
2.5

78 in·lb
49 in·lb
18
49 in·lb
18

98

10

72

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Remarks

36 PREPARATION

Standard Torque Table
This table relating tightening torque to thread
diameter, lists the basic torque for bolts and
nuts. Use this table for only the bolts and nuts
which do not require a specific torque value.
All of the values are for use with dry solvent
-cleaned threads.

General Fasteners
Threads
dia.
(mm)
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Torque
N·m

kgf·m

ft·lb

3.4  4.9
5.9  7.8
14  19
25  34
44  61
73  98
115  155
165  225
225  325

0.35  0.50
0.60  0.80
1.4  1.9
2.6  3.5
4.5  6.2
7.4  10.0
11.5  16.0
17.0  23.0
23.0  33.0

30  43 in·lb
52  69 in·lb
10.0  13.5
19.0  25
33  45
54  72
83  115
125  165
165  240

Test Ride the Motorcycle

• Complete the test ride checklist.

Control Cables:
Throttle cables must work without binding
in any steering position.
Steering:
Action is free from lock-to-lock.
Suspension:
Check operation front and rear.
Engine:
Electric starter works properly and engine
starts promptly. Good throttle response and
return.
Transmission and Clutch:
Smooth operation.
Brakes:
Adequate, smooth stopping power, No drag.
Digital Meter:
Check operation

Electrical System:
Headlight - check high and low beams.
Taillight - check operation.
Brake Light - check operation.
Turn Signal Lights - check operation.
Horn - check operation.
Instrument Lights and Indicator Lights Check operation.
Engine Stop Switch Works:
Starter Interlock Switch Works:
No Unusual Noises:
No Fuel, Oil, Brake Fluid, or Coolant
Leaks:
PREPARATION COMPLETE.

WARNING
New tires are slippery and may cause
loss of control and serious injury or
death. A break-in period of 160 km (100
miles) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid
sudden and maximum braking, acceleration, and hard cornering.

A & P Check List

• Complete the A & P Check List.

Part No.99931-1582-01

MODEL APPLICATION
Year
2017
2017
2017

Model
KLE300AH
KLE300BH
KLE300CH

Name
Versys-X 300 ABS
Versys-X 300
Versys-X 300 ABS