The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is in neutral.
Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the “How to Ride the Motorcycle” chapter for starting instructions.
START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch)
Refer to the Multifunction Meter section of this chapter for stop watch instructions.
Engine Stop Switch
Brake Lever AdjusterEconomical Riding Indicator
When the operator is driving the motorcycle
for optimum fuel-efficiency, the
economical riding indicator appears on
the multifunction meter to indicate favorable
fuel consumption. Monitoring
the economical riding indicator can
help the rider maximize fuel efficiency.
A. Economical Riding ...
Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection
Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal).
Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed
in the correct position.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts and upper camshaft chain
guide bolts to the specified ...
Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in
the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Visually inspect the spark plugs.
If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode
[B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C]
is cracked, replace the plug.
If the spark plug is ...