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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold. This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the r...

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The following codes in this manual ● indicate each country. The illustrations here in are based on the ● ED type. Country Codes Code Country E UK F France ED European direct sales U Australia, New Zealand * The specifications may vary with e...

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety la...

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Contents Motorcycle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 18 Maintenance P. 38 Troubleshooting P. 79 Information P. 98 Specifications P. 111 Index P. 114 Contents 32MGY600.indb 1 2011/01/11 16:27:36 ...

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Safety Guidelines ........................................................... P.3 Image Labels ...................................................................... P.6 Safety Precautions ....................................................... P....

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3 Motorcycle Safety Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: Perform all routine and regular inspections ● specified in this manual. Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame ● away before filling t...

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4 Motorcycle Safety Safety Guidelines Make Yourself Easy to See Make yourself more visible, especially at night, by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling before turning or changing lanes...

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5 Motorcycle Safety Safety Guidelines leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. Your motorcycle may have suffered damage that is not immediatel...

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6 Motorcycle Safety Image Labels Image Labels The following pages describe the label meanings. Some labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read this information carefu...

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7 Motorcycle Safety Image Labels BATTERY LABEL DANGER Keep flame and spark away from the battery. • Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion. Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when • handling the battery, or you can ge...

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8 Motorcycle Safety Image Labels RADIATOR CAP LABEL DANGER NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT. Hot coolant will scald you. Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm 2 . ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL WARNING ACCESSORIES AND LOADING The safety...

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9 Motorcycle Safety Image Labels REAR CUSHION LABEL GAS FILLED Do not open. Do not heat. TYRE INFORMATION LABEL Cold tyre pressure: [Driver only] Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm 2 , 33 psi) Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm 2 , 36 psi) [Driver and passe...

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10 Motorcycle Safety Image Labels SAFETY REMINDER LABEL For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel. FUEL LABEL Unleaded petrol only DRIVE CHAIN LABEL Keep chain adjusted and lubricated. 30 to 40 mm (1.2 to 1.6 in) Freeplay 32MGY60...

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11 Motorcycle Safety Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the ● handlebar and feet on the footpegs. Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rails, ● passenger’s feet on the footpegs while riding. Al...

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12 Motorcycle Safety Riding Precautions Riding Precautions Running-in Period During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, follow these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle’s future reliability and performance. Avoid full-throttle starts and ...

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13 Motorcycle Safety Riding Precautions ❙ Combined ABS Your motorcycle is equipped with a brake system that distributes the braking force between the front and rear brakes. The distribution of the braking force applied to the front and rear br...

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14 Motorcycle Safety Riding Precautions Parking Park on a firm, level paved surface. ● If you must park on a slight incline or loose ● surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot move or fall over. Make sure that high-temperature parts ●...

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15 Motorcycle Safety Riding Precautions Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines Follow these guidelines to protect the engine and catalytic converter: Use only unleaded petrol. ● Use recommended octane number. Using ● lower octane petrol will result ...

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16 Motorcycle Safety Accessories & Modifications Accessories & Modifications We strongly advise that you do not add any accessories that were not specifically designed for your motorcycle by Honda or make modifications to your motorcycle...

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17 Motorcycle Safety Loading Loading Carrying extra weight affects your ● motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability. Always ride at a safe speed for the load you are carrying. Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep ● within specifi...

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18 Operation Guide Parts Location Right front side cowl P.57 Throttle grip P.74 Front brake lever P.75 Front brake fluid reservoir P.67 Engine oil filter P.63 Fuse box P.96 Rear brake fluid reservoir P.67 Coolant reserve tank P.65 Engine oil...

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19 Operation Guide Main fuse & FI fuse P.97 Battery P.60 Clutch lever P.75 Rear suspension spring preload adjuster P.76 Drive chain P.71 Side stand P.70 Shift lever P.35 Seat P.54 Rear suspension rebound damping adjuster P.76 Engine...

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20 Operation Guide Instruments B button A button Changing the Speed, Mileage and Fuel Mileage Unit (E type only) Press and hold A and B buttons to change the speed, mileage and fuel mileage units (”km/h” & “km” & “km/l” or...

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21 Operation Guide Tachometer red zone (excessive engine rpm range) Fuel gauge Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing: approximately 4.5 litres (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp gal) Tachometer NOTICE Do not operate the engine in the t...

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22 Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) Low oil pressure indicator Comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON. Goes off when the engine starts. If it comes ON while engine is running: P.82 High coolant temperature indicator Comes on b...

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23 Operation Guide Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] A button switches between odometer & tripmeters. When the fuel mileage meter is displayed, press A button to select the odometer or tripmeter A. Odometer: Total distance ridden.�...

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24 Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) Fuel mileage meter B button switches between fuel mileage meters and fuel consumption meter. When the odometer or tripmeter A is displayed, press B button to select any mode of the fuel mileage meter. ...

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25 Operation Guide ❙ To reset the tripmeter, average fuel mileage and fuel consumption 1 To reset tripmeter A, average fuel mileage, and fuel consumption together, press and hold A button. continued 2 When they are reset, “0.0“ is disp...

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26 Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) ❙ To activate/deactivate the automatic reset mode You can activate or deactivate the automatic reset by refuelling mode. Initial setting is deactivated. 1 Press and hold B button, and turn the ign...

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27 Operation Guide continued ❙ Indication mode of fuel mileage change When the odometer or tripmeter A is displayed can be set the unit for current and average fuel mileage. 1 Except E type Press and hold A button and B button. E ...

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28 Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) ❙ Reserve fuel consumption display Reserve fuel consumption display automatically switches from other display when the 1st (E) segment of the fuel gauge is flashed. You should refill the tank as soon...

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29 Operation Guide To set the clock: 1 Turn the ignition switch ON. 2 Press and hold B button until the hour digits start flashing. 3 Pre s s A button until the desired hour is displayed. a Press and hold to advance the hour fast. 4 Pr...

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30 Operation Guide Indicators ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator Comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON. Goes off when your speed reaches approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). If it comes ON while riding: P.83 PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel In...

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31 Operation Guide Left turn signal indicator High beam indicator Neutral indicator Comes ON when the transmission is in Neutral. Warning indicator Comes on when the ignition • switch is turned ON. Goes off when the engine starts. Comes on w...

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32 Operation Guide Switches Headlight dimmer switch • : High beam • : Low beam Turn signal switch Passing light control switch Flashes the high beam headlight. Hazard switch Switchable when the ignition switch is ON. Can be turned to OFF r...

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33 Operation Guide Ignition Switch Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the steering. a Key can be removed when in the OFF or LOCK position. Steering Lock Lock the steering when parking to help prevent theft. A U-shaped wheel lock or s...

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1 2 3 4 34 Operation Guide Starting the Engine 1 Make sure the engine stop switch is in the RUN position. 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 3 Shift the transmission to Neutral ( N indicator comes ON). Alternatively, pull in the...

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35 Operation Guide Your motorcycle transmission has six forward gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern. Shifting Gears If you put the motorcycle in gear with the side stand down, the engine will shut off. 1 N 2 3 4 5 6 32MGY600.indb 35 201...

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36 Operation Guide WARNING Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine, and keep heat, • sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors.• Wipe up spills immediately...

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37 Operation Guide The helmet holder, a helmet set wire, a tool kit, and document bag are located under the seat. There is also space to store a U-shaped lock, a rear suspension pin spanner and a extension bar. a For the detailed storage method...

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Importance of Maintenance ............................... P.39 Maintenance Schedule ............................................ P.4 0 Maintenance Fundamentals ............................... P.43 Tool kit ...........................................

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39 Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained is absolutely essential to your safety and to protect your investment, obtain maximum performance, avoid breakdowns, and reduce air pollution. Maintenance is the ow...

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40 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule specifies the maintenance requirements necessary to ensure safe, dependable performance, and proper emission control. Maintenance work should be performed in accordance with Honda’s ...

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41 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Level : Intermediate. We recommend service by your dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. Procedures are provided in an official Honda Shop Manual. : Technical...

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42 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Notes: *1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. *2 : Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. *3 : Replacement requires mechanical skill....

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43 Maintenance Pre-ride Inspection To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but because having a brea...

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44 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Replacing Parts Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. When ordering coloured components, specify the model name, colour, and code mentioned on the colour labe...

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45 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Battery Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free type battery. You do not have to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the battery terminals if they become dirty or corroded. Do...

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46 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals 3. If the terminals are heavily corroded, clean and polish the terminals with a wire brush or sandpaper. Wear safety glasses. 4. After cleaning, reinstall the battery. The battery has a limited life span. C...

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47 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an electrical fault. Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer. Engine Oil Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality deteriorates according to riding con...

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48 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Brake Fluid (Clutch Fluid) Do not add or replace brake fluid, except in an emergency. Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container. If you do add fluid, have the brake system serviced by your dealer ...

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49 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Cleaning and Lubricating After inspecting the slack, clean the chain and sprockets while rotating the rear wheel. Use dry cloth with chain cleaner designed specifically for O-ring chains, or neutral ...

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50 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals A concentration of antifreeze below 40 % will not provide proper corrosion and cold temperature protection. A concentration of up to 60 % will provide better protection in colder climates. NOTICE Using c...

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51 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Inspecting Tread Depth Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they become visible, replace the tyres immediately. For safe riding, you should replace the tyres when the minimum tread depth is reached. ...

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52 Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Have your tyres replaced by your dealer. For recommended tyres, air pressure and minimum tread depth, see “Specifications”. P.112 Follow these guidelines whenever you replace tyres. Use the recommende...

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53 Maintenance Tool kit The tool kit is stored under the seat. P.54 You can perform some roadside repairs, minor adjustments and parts replacement with the tools contained in the kit. 8 x 12 mm Open end wrench ● 10 x 14 mm Open end wrench �...

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54 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components Seat Seat Ignition key Seat lock Frame staysFuel tank stays Prongs Hooks ❙ Removal 1. Insert the ignition key into the seat lock, and turn and hold the key clockwise to unlock the seat...

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55 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Clip A Clip A The clip A must be removed to remove the spoiler and the right front side cowl. ❙ Removal 1. Press down on the centre pin to release the lock. 2. Pull the clip out of th...

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56 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Clip C ❙ Installation 1. Slightly open the retaining pawls and then push them out. 2. Insert the clip into the hole. 3. Lightly press down on the centre pin to lock the clip. 1 2 3 C...

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57 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Right Front Side Cowl Right Front Side Cowl Right front side cowl Bolt B Bolt B Clips A Bolt A Clips B Clips B Clip A Prongs Front spoiler Tabs Tab continued 32MGY600.indb 57 2011/01/11 ...

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58 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Right Front Side Cowl The right front side cowl must be removed to service the coolant reserve tank. ❙ Removal 1. Remove the clips A and front spoiler. 2. Remove the clip A, clips B, b...

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59 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Left Rear Cowl Left Rear Cowl Hook Left rear cowl Clip C Tabs Bolt Slot The left rear cowl must be removed to remove the battery. ❙ Removal 1. Remove the seat. P.54 2. Remove the clip...

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60 Maintenance Removing & Installing Body Components a Battery Battery Battery Rubber strap Positive terminal Negative terminal ❙ Removal Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. 1. Remove the left rear cowl. P.59 2. Unhook the rubber strap...

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61 Maintenance Engine Oil Checking the Engine Oil 1. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, stop the engine and wait 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Place your motorcycle in an upright position on a firm...

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62 Maintenance Engine Oil a Adding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil If the engine oil is below or near the lower level mark, add the recommended engine oil. P.47 1. Remove the oil fill cap. Add the recommended oil until it reaches the upper level ...

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63 Maintenance Engine Oil a Changing Engine Oil & Filter Changing Engine Oil & Filter Changing the oil and filter requires special tools. We recommend that you have your motorcycle serviced by your dealer. Use a new Honda Genuine oil filte...

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64 Maintenance Engine Oil a Changing Engine Oil & Filter 6. Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out. Make sure the prior seal is not stuck to the engine. a Discard the oil and oil filter at an appro...

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65 Maintenance Coolant Checking the Coolant 1. Place your motorcycle on a firm, level surface. 2. Hold your motorcycle in an upright position. 3. Check that the coolant level is between the upper and lower level marks in the reserve tank. Res...

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66 Maintenance Coolant a Changing Coolant 3. Remove the reserve tank cap and add fluid while monitoring the coolant level. a Do not overfill above the upper level mark. a Make sure no foreign objects enter the reserve tank opening. 4. Sec...

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67 Maintenance Brakes/Clutch Checking Brake Fluid 1. Place your motorcycle in an upright position on a firm, level surface. 2. Front Check that the brake fluid reservoir cap is horizontal and that the fluid level is above the lower level mar...

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68 Maintenance Brakes/Clutch a Inspecting the Brake Pads Inspecting the Brake Pads Check the condition of the brake pad groove wear indicators. Front The pads need to be replaced if a brake pad is worn to the indicator. Rear The pads need t...

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69 Maintenance Brakes/Clutch a Checking Clutch Fluid Checking Clutch Fluid Lower level mark Clutch fluid reservoir 1. Place your motorcycle in an upright position on a firm, level surface. 2. Check that the clutch fluid reservoir cap is horizon...

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70 Maintenance Side Stand Side stand spring 1. Check that the side stand operates smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or squeaky, clean the pivot area and lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease. 2. Check the spring for damage or loss of t...

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71 Maintenance Inspecting the Drive Chain Slack Check the drive chain slack at several points along the chain. If the slack is not constant at all points, some links may be kinked and binding. Have the chain inspected by your dealer. 1. Place y...

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72 Maintenance Drive Chain a Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack 5. Inspect the sprockets. P.4 8 6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain. P.49 Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack Adjusting the chain requires special tools. Have the drive chain slack adju...

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73 Maintenance Drive Chain a Checking the Drive Chain Slider ❙ Checking the Drive Chain Wear Check the chain wear label when adjusting the drive chain. If the red zone on the label aligns with the tip of driven sprocket teeth after the chain h...

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74 Maintenance Throttle Checking the Throttle With the engine off, check that the throttle rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully open in all steering positions and throttle freeplay is correct. If the throttle does not move smoothly, close...

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75 Maintenance Other Adjustments Adjusting the Clutch and Brake Levers You can adjust the distance between the tip of the clutch and brake lever. ❙ Adjustment method Turn the adjuster until the numbers aligns with the index mark while pushing ...

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76 Maintenance Other Adjustments a Adjusting the Rear Suspension Adjusting the Rear Suspension ❙ Spring Preload You can adjust the spring preload by the adjuster to suit the load or the road surface. Use the pin spanner and extension bar to tu...

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77 Maintenance Other Adjustments a Adjusting the Headlight Aim NOTICE Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits. NOTICE The rear shock absorber damper unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or improp...

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78 Maintenance Other Adjustments a Adjusting the Brakelight Switch Adjusting the Brakelight Switch Check the operation of the brakelight switch. Turn the adjusting nut in the direction A if the switch operates too late, or turn the nut in the d...

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Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays ON) .................................... P.8 0 Overheating (High coolant temperature/ warning indicators are ON) ............................... P.81 Warning Indicators ON or Flashing .................

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80 Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays ON) ❙ Starter Motor Operates But Engine Does Not Start Check the following items: Check the correct engine starting ● sequence. P.34 Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank....

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81 Troubleshooting Overheating (High coolant temperature/warning indicators are ON) The engine is overheating when the following occurs: High coolant temperature indicator and ● warning indicator come ON. Acceleration becomes sluggish. ● If ...

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82 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators ON or Flashing Low Oil Pressure Indicator If the low oil pressure indicator and the warning indicator come ON, pull safely to the side of the road and stop the engine. NOTICE Continuing to ride with low oil ...

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83 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators ON or Flashing a ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator If the indicator operates in one of the following ways, you may have a serious problem with the brake system. Red...

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84 Troubleshooting Other Warning Indication Fuel Gauge Failure Indication If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge indicators will be displayed as shown in the illustration. If this occurs, see your dealer as soon as possible. 32MGY600.i...

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85 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel requires special tools and technical expertise. We recommend you have this type of service performed by your dealer. After an emergency repair, always have the tyre inspec...

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86 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels When removing and installing the wheel, be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor and pulser ring. ❙ Front Wheel Removal 1. Park on a firm, level surface. 2. Cover both sides of the fro...

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87 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels 5. Remove the front axle bolt. 6. Loosen the right axle pinch bolt. 7. Support your motorcycle securely and raise the front wheel off the ground using a maintenance stand or a hoist. Front axle...

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88 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels Installation 1. Attach the side collars to the wheel. 2. On the left side, place the wheel between the fork legs and insert the lightly greased front axle shaft to the end, through the left for...

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89 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels 9. Install the left brake caliper and tighten the mounting bolts. Torque: 31 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lbf·ft). a Take care to prevent the brake caliper from scratching the wheel during install...

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90 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels 4. Move the muffler outward. 5. Remove the rear wheel nuts, and remove the rear wheel. Rear wheel nuts Rear wheel Muffler Rear wheel nuts ❙ Rear Wheel Removal 1. Support your motorcycle secure...

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91 Troubleshooting Tyre Puncture a Removing Wheels Installation 1. To install the rear wheel, reverse the removal procedure. 2. Tighten the rear wheel nuts equally. Torque: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft). 3. Tighten the muffler band bolts. T...

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92 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble Battery Goes Dead Charge the battery using a motorcycle battery charger. Remove the battery from the motorcycle while charging. Do not use an automobile-type battery charger, as these can overheat a motorcycl...

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93 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble a Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Headlight Bulb Bulb retainers Dust cover Tabs Bulb High beam socket Low beam socket Grooves The high and low beam headlight bulbs replacement can be done in the same way. 1. Remo...

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94 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble a Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Position Light Sockets Bulbs 1. Pull the socket and remove it. 2. Pull out the bulb without turning. 3. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal. ❙ Brake/T...

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95 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble a Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Front/Rear Turn Signal Bulb 1. Remove the screw. 2. Remove the turn signal lens and lens packing. 3. Slightly press the bulb and turn it counterclockwise. Turn signal lens Screw...

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96 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble a Blown Fuse Blown Fuse Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and Replacing Fuses”. P.4 6 ❙ Fuse Box Fuses Fuse box cover Spare fuses 1. Remove the seat. P.54 2. Remove the fuse box cover. 3. Pull ...

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97 Troubleshooting Electrical Trouble a Blown Fuse ❙ Main Fuse & FI Fuse Starter magnetic switch cover Main fuseFI fuse 1. Remove the seat. P.54 2. Remove the starter magnetic switch cover. 3. Disconnect the wire connector of the starte...