The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand.

A. Side Stand
NOTE
When using the side stand, turn the handlebar to the left.
Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is on its side stand or centre stand.
Always kick the stand fully up before sitting on the motorcycle.
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand switch. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down.
Fuels Containing Oxygenates
SeatsPassenger’s Seat Installation
Insert the tab on the rear of the passenger’s
seat into the slot in the
frame.
Insert the projections at the front of
the passenger’s seat into the holes
on the frame.
Push down the front part of the passenger’s
seat until the lock clicks.
A. Passenger’s Seat
B. Proj ...
Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible
to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use
the tires until they are bald.
Measure the tread depth a ...
Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTICE
Never drop the water temperature sensor especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can
damage it.
Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance c ...