Special Tools
Brake Lever Position AdjustmentRear Sprocket Warp Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand so that
it will turn freely.
Set a dial gauge [A] against the rear sprocket [B] near the
teeth as shown in the figure, and rotate [C] the rear wheel
to measure the sprocket runout (warp). The difference
between the highest and lowest di ...
Parking
WARNINGOperating or parking the vehicle
near flammable materials can
cause a fire, and can result in
property damage or severe personal
injury.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
in an area where tall or dry vegetation,
or other flammable materials
could come into cont ...
Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
Open the throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever.
For smooth riding, each gear position
should cover the proper rate of speed
shown in the table.
WARNINGDownshifti ...