A. Hold the brake lever applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed valve.
C. Release the brake lever.
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: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

•

the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
• Reinstall
Tighten
the
• ified torque.reservoir cap screws to the specTorque: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)
the brake forcefully for a few seconds,
• Apply
and check for fluid leakage around the fittings.

18 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. Hook
B. Right Side/Frame Cover
C. Projections

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

the rear brake fluid reservoir mount• Remove
ing bolt.
the reservoir off the frame.
• Take
• Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm.

fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
• Ifthethelower
level line, check for fluid leaks in the

•
•

brake line, and fill the reservoir.
Remove the seat (see Battery Service section
in the Preparation chapter).
Remove the right side/frame cover bolt and
screw.

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir Mounting
Bolt
B. Reservoir Cap
the reservoir to the upper level line with
• Fill
DOT4 brake fluid.

A. Bolt
B. Screw
the hook of the right side/frame cover
• Clear
outward.
the right side/frame cover outward to
• Pull
clear the projections.
A. Upper Level Line

PREPARATION 19

NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly damages painted
surfaces. Wipe up any spilled fluid immediately.

• Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
NOTE

○First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap

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

A. Right Side/Frame Cover
B. Damper
that the grommets are in place on the
• Check
frame, middle fairing and side seat cover.

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Reservoir Cap
C. Clockwise
D. 1/6 turn
the rear brake fluid reservoir and stop• Install
per.
the rear brake fluid reservoir mount• Tighten
ing bolt.
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.
that the damper is in place on the right
• Check
side/frame cover.

A. Grommets
B. Outside
the tab inside the middle fairing.
• Insert
Insert
the
projections into the grommets.
•

A.
B.
C.
D.

Tab
Middle Fairing
Projections
Grommets

the projections into the grommets.
• Insert
Insert
• cover. the hook into the slot of the side seat

20 PREPARATION

A.
B.
C.
D.

Projections
Grommets
Hook
Slot

A. Hold the brake pedal applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed valve.
C. Release the brake pedal.

Brake Line Air Bleeding

the rear brake fluid reservoir mount• Remove
ing bolt.
the reservoir off the frame.
• Take
Remove
the rear brake fluid 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 out into the
plastic hose.

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: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

•

• Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
NOTE

○First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap

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

the rear brake fluid reservoir and stop• Install
per.
the rear brake fluid reservoir mount• Tighten
ing 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.)

PREPARATION 21

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
A. Adjuster
B. Locknut
C. Free Play: 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.)
free play is incorrect, adjust the lever
• Iffreetheplay.

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 at the clutch lever, use the
• Ifadjusting
nuts on the lower end of the clutch

•
•

cable.
Slide the dust cover, and loosen the adjusting
nuts on the lower end of the clutch cable.
Adjust the free play.

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

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
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:
20 ∼ 35 mm (0.8 ∼ 1.4 in.)

A. 20 ∼ 35 mm (0.8 ∼ 1.4 in.)

chain is too tight or too loose, ad• Ifjusttheit drive
so that the chain slack will be within the
A. Dust Cover
B. Adjuster
C. Locknut
the adjusting nuts, and slide the dust
• Tighten
cover back into place.

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.

22 PREPARATION

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

•
•

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

both chain adjuster locknuts.
• Tighten
Tighten
• torque. the rear axle nut to the specified
Torque: 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 ft·lb)
the wheel, measure the chain slack
• Rotate
again at the tightest position, and readjust if

•

A.
B.
C.
D.

Cotter Pin
Rear Axle Nut
Chain Adjuster
Chain Adjuster Locknut

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.
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 indicator notch aligns with.

necessary.
Install a new cotter pin.

A. Cotter Pin

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.
Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Inspection

the position of the spring preload ad• Check
juster on the rear shock absorber.
STD Spring Preload: 2nd position

A. Marks
B. Notch
C. Indicator
D. Chain Adjuster
E. Chain Adjuster Locknut

NOTE

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

A. Spring Preload Adjuster
B. Stopper

• Turn the preload adjuster to the 2nd position.

PREPARATION 23

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.

Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline
Minimum
Research Octane Number (RON)
Octane
91
Rating

• Close the fuel tank cap. Check for any leaks.

Tire Air Pressure [when cold]:

Engine Oil (4-stroke)

Front:
Rear:

Engine Oil Level Inspection

150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm², 22 psi)
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)

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.

Torque:

29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)

A. Tire Air Pressure Gauge

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
minimum octane rating shown below.

For Other than Australia Specifications
Fuel Type
Unleaded Gasoline
Minimum
(RON + MON)
Antiknock Index
Octane
87
2
Rating

For Australia Specifications
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating equal to or higher than that shown
in the table.

A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
B. Gasket
the vehicle on level ground.
• Park
Before
the engine, check that the en• gine hasstarting
oil.
the engine is cold, start the engine and run
• Ifit for
several minutes at idle speed.
Stop
the engine, then wait several minutes
• until the
oil settles.

NOTICE
Racing the engine before the oil reaches
every part can cause engine seizure.
the motorcycle perpendicular to the
• With