
CONTENTS
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information.............................................................................................. 2
TAKE TIME TO LEARN AND PRACTICE.................................................................. 2
RIDE DEFENSIVELY ............................................................................................ 2
Safety Labels...................................................................................................... 3
Components Locations ........................................................................................ 4
Indicators .......................................................................................................... 5
Controls............................................................................................................. 6
Before Riding ..................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Ride Inspection ............................................................................................ 9
Loading guidelines and load limits...................................................................... 10
Starting procedures .......................................................................................... 11
Starting and Stopping the Engine, Shifting Gears................................................. 12
Braking............................................................................................................ 13
Parking ............................................................................................................ 13
Servicing your motorcycle.................................................................................. 14
Maintenance Safety .......................................................................................... 15
Maintenance Records ........................................................................................ 17
Tool kit and Owner’s manual storage.................................................................. 18
Fuel and Engine Oil........................................................................................... 19
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 20
Air Cleaner ....................................................................................................... 22
Crankcase Breather and Throttle........................................................................ 23
Throttle Inspection ........................................................................................... 24
Clutch System .................................................................................................. 25
Engine Idle Speed............................................................................................. 25
Spark Plug ....................................................................................................... 26
Suspension ...................................................................................................... 26
Brakes ............................................................................................................. 27
Other Inspections ............................................................................................. 27
Tires and Tube Repair....................................................................................... 29
Drive Chain ...................................................................................................... 30
Lubrication....................................................................................................... 32
Battery ............................................................................................................ 32
Appearance Care .............................................................................................. 34
Vehicle Identification......................................................................................... 35
Specifications ................................................................................................... 36
Wire Diagram ................................................................................................... 37
HMC-Emission Control System Warranty Statement ............................................. 39