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AUSTRALIA WARNING This owner’s manual contains important safety information. Please read it carefully.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety informa- tion and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the motorcycle.
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BATTERY INITIAL CHARGING 1. BATTERY INITIAL CHARGING Initial charging of the battery is required after filling electrolyte to improve the battery dura- bility. 2. BATTERY INSTALLATION Fill the electrolyte to the battery. Leave the battery for 30 minutes. Charge the battery by standard charging. This is necessary for reliability of the battery. Install the battery to the motorcycle.
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FOREWORD THANK YOU for choosing a Hyosung All information, illustrations photographs motorcycle. We at Hyosung have and specifications contained in this manual designed, tested and produced this motor- are based on the latest product information cycle using the most modern technology available at the time of publication.
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Information following these signal words mance from your new motorcycle. should be carefully reviewed. Hyosung parts are manufactured of high quality materials, and manufactured parts are finished to close tolerances. Proper WARNING break-in operation allows the machined sur-...
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WARNING Noise Control System (muffler assembly) TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit : (a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for the purpose of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or ele- ment of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its any sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use ;...
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Observe periodic maintenance and warnings with the riders. Keep requirements. Your authorized the owners manual in the owners HYOSUNG dealer is trained and manual storage compartment located equipped to perform this service. under the seat. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank Before the rider’s first use of...
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WARNING WARNING is equipped Keep both hands on the handgrips at all with the side stand ignition interlock times when riding. Removing your system. hands from the handgrips reduces your If the transmission is in neutral or side ability to control the motorcycle, and stand up, you can only start the engine could result in an accident.
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WEAR A HELMET FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WARNING WARNING Motorcycle safety equipment starts with a quality safety helmet. One of the most Your riding skill and mechanical knowl- serious injuries that can happen is a edge from the foundation for safe riding head injury.
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It 2. Inspect for proper ground clearance and bank angle. An improperly mount- is not possible for Hyosung to test each ed load could critically reduce these accessory on the market or combinations two safety factors. Also determine that of all the available accessories, however, the “load”...
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This limits the freedom of movement of the rider and may limit his or her control ability. 6. Additional electrical accessories may damage the existing electrical system. Severe overloads may damage the wiring harness or create a dangerous situation due to the loss of electrical power during the operation of the motorcycle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 2. FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATION FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION 3. NAMES OF EACH PARTS 4. CONTROLS IGNITION SWITCH STEERING LOCK IGNITION KEY INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT HANDLE SWITCHES RIGHT HANDLE SWITCHES FRONT BRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT REAR BRAKE PEDAL GEARSHIFT LEVER...
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8. INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING 9. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TOOL ENGINE OIL GASOLINE FUEL HOSE ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR RUBBER CAP OF CABLES EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS REAR-VIEW MIRRORS REFLECTOR BATTERY AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG IDLING ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CABLE PLAY ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT...
Please write down the numbers in the box SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION provided below for your future reference. Frame number : The frame and/or engine serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They are also to assist your dealer in terms of Engine number : ordering parts or referring to special ser- vice information.
ENGINE OIL FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT Oil quality is a major contributor to your RECOMMENDATION engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION F U E L Classification Grade Remarks system Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
WARNING ENGINE COOLANT SOLUTION Don’t mix the unrecommended oil. Use an engine coolant that is compatible It could damage the engine. with aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled When refilling the oil, don’t allow the water only at a 50 : 50 mixture ratio for dust to get inside.
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ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant performs as rust inhibitor and water pump lubricant as well as anti-freeze. Therefore the engine coolant should be used at all times even though the atmos- pheric temperature in your area does not go down to freezing point. Required amount of water / coolant Solution capacity (total) Water...
NAMES OF EACH PARTS Clutch lever Right handle switches Left handle switches Front brake lever Instrument panel Throttle grip Front brake fluid reservoir Fuel tank cap...
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Spark plug (Front) License plate lamp Front turn signal lamp Brake / Tail lamp Head lamp & Position lamp Helmet holder Ignition coil (Rear) Belt case inspecting hole Spark plug (Rear) Side stand Front seat lock Coolant reserve tank Battery & Fuses Engine oil drain plug Passenger footrests Footrests...
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Muffler Radiator Rear seat Cooling fan and motor Front seat Rear brake pedal Tools Rear brake lamp switch ECU (Engine Control Unit) Engine oil filter Front brake fluid reservoir Water pump Front brake lamp switch Engine oil level lens Ignition coil (Front) Air cleaner Radiator cap Engine oil filler plug...
WARNING CONTROLS Turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position while the motorcycle is moving IGNITION SWITCH can be hazardous. N O T E Start the engine after turning the key to the “ON” position, or the battery will lose power due to consumption by the lamp.
WARNING STEERING LOCK Do not operate the steering lock dur- have the steer- ing riding. Moving the motorcycle while the steer- ing lock below the steering head tube. ing is locked can be hazardous. You could lose your balance and fall, or you could drop the motorcycle.
NEUTRAL INDICATOR LAMP INSTRUMENT PANEL The green neutral indicator lamp will come on when the transmission is in neu- tral. The lamp will go out when you shift into any gear other than neutral. COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP The red coolant temperature warning lamp will come on when the coolant gets too hot while operating.
FUEL METER ODOMETER / TRIP METER The display in it has three functions, odometer and two trip meters. The display changes odometer or trip meter, as indicated before turning the igni- tion switch off. ’s fuel meter is LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) type, it indi- cates the remaining fuel amount in the fuel tank.
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“cHE” letters then disappear. The special tool and maintenance knowledge is necessary to read the code of the malfunction items. Contact an authorized Hyosung dealer to check the malfunction item’s code. CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Mode Switch Push it for...
Trip meter Odometer seconds Whenever the “FI” check lamp is lit, Reset the trip meter to zero, have your authorized Hyosung dealer or 2 seconds while the display indicates a qualified mechanic inspect the electric trip meter fuel injection system as soon as possi- ble.
DIMMER SWITCH LEFT HANDLE SWITCHES Change the direction of head lamp light. “ ” : The head lamp high beam come on. The high beam indicator lamp also comes on. “ ” : The head lamp low beam come on. WARNING Set the dimmer switch “...
WARNING RIGHT HANDLE SWITCHES Apply the brake lightly and with great care on slippery surfaces to avoid skid- ding. THROTTLE GRIP Engine speed is controlled by position of the throttle grip. Turn it toward you to increase engine speed. Turn it away from you to decrease the engine speed.
STARTER SWITCH CAUTION Use this switch to operate the starting motor. Release the starter switch immediate- With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi- ly after the motorcycle has started. tion, the engine stop switch in the “ ” Do not engage the starting motor for position, and the transmission is in neutral, more than five seconds at a time as it squeeze the clutch lever and the side stand...
FRONT BRAKE LEVER REAR BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT Depressing the rear brake pedal will apply the rear brake. The brake lamp will be illuminated when the rear brake is operated. The distance between the throttle grip and the front brake lever is adjustable among six positions.
GEARSHIFT LEVER 2nd gear to low, neutral will be automatical- ly skipped. Reduce the motorcycle speed before down-shifting. When down-shifting, the engine speed should be increased before the clutch is engaged. This will prevent unnecessary wear on the drive train components and the rear tire. CAUTION When the transmission is in neutral, the green indicator lamp on the instrument...
FOOTRESTS FOOTREST POSITION ADJUSTMENT have 2 type of the footrest position, forward for rid- ers with longer legs and rearward for rid- ers with shorter legs. To change the position, remove the footrest mounting bolt , footrest boss cap and bolt Install the bolt to the desired position and footrest boss cap...
GEARSHIFT LINK ROD SIDE STAND When the footrests in position exchange the gearshift link rod for appropri- ate riding position. Position : Install the gearshift link rod Position : Install the gearshift link rod are equipped with the side stand ignition interlock system. If the transmission is in neutral or side stand up, you can only start the engine with squeezing the clutch lever.
SEAT LOCK REAR SHOCK ABSORBER The front seat lock is located the left side Rear shock absorber cover under the front seat. Pin spanner To unlock the front seat, insert the ignition key into the front seat lock and turn it clock- WARNING wise.
N O T E HELMET HOLDER Loading limit of helmet holder : 2.5 kgf (5.5 lbs) WARNING Never ride with the helmet or bag in the helmet holder. This may result in injury caused by dam- age to the vehicle or altered handling characteristics.
WARNING SUPPLY OF GASOLINE, ENGINE OIL AND Gasoline is extremely flammable and ENGINE COOLANT toxic. Always observe the following precautions when refueling your Never permit motorcycle refueling by GASOLINE anyone other than an adult. Refuel in a well ventilated area. Make sure the engine is off and avoid spilling fuel on a hot engine.
4. Inspect the engine oil level through the ENGINE OIL engine oil level lens on the right side on the engine. Long engine life depends much on the selection of quality oil and the periodic changing of the oil. Daily oil level checks and periodic changes are two of the most important maintenances to be performed.
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Change the engine oil and filter, after first CAUTION running 1,000 km and every running 6,000 Operating the motorcycle with an incor- The engine oil should always be changed rect amount of engine oil can damage when the engine is hot so that the engine your motorcycle.
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4. Drain the engine oil by removing the drain WARNING plug located on the bottom of the engine. The engine oil temperature may be high enough to burn you when the drain plug is loosened. Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to touch with bare hands before draining oil.
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5. Remove the three nuts holding the CAUTION engine oil filter cap in place. When installing the engine oil filter, the “HYOSUNG” character “16510HN910” part’s NO. must be installed toward the outside, otherwise the engine may be damaged. WARNING Engine oil and exhaust pipes can be hot enough to burn you.
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Failure to use the correct oil can damage your motorcycle. Engine damage may occur if you use the engine oil that does not meet Hyosung’s specifications. Be sure to use the engine oil specified in the FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT RECOMMENDATION section.
The coolant should be kept between the repair carried out at an authorized “F”(FULL) and “L”(LOW) level lines in the Hyosung dealer. reservoir tank at all times. Inspect the level every time before riding while the motorcy- cle vertically. If the coolant is found lower WARNING than the “L”...
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CHANGING THE COOLANT OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP Change the coolant every two years. Remove the right frame head cover operate the radiator cap N O T E To disassemble the right frame head cover , remove the two mounting bolts About 1.6 of coolant will be required when filling the radiator and reservoir...
WARNING RIDING TIPS Running the engine indoors or in a garage can be hazardous. STARTING THE ENGINE Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause death or severe injury. Necessary attempt Only run the engine outdoors where before start the engine : there is a fresh air.
Whenever the “FI” check lamp is lit, your control. have your authorized Hyosung dealer or a Reduce your speed and be alert to side qualified mechanic inspect the electric winds. fuel injection system as soon as possible.
Squeeze the clutch lever and pause USING THE TRANSMISSION momentarily. Engage first gear by depress- ing the gearshift lever downward. Turn the throttle grip toward you and at The transmission is provided to keep the the same time release the clutch lever gen- engine operating smoothly in its normal tly and smoothly.
RIDING ON HILLS STOPPING AND PARKING When climbing steep hills, the motorcycle 1. Turn the throttle grip away from you to may begin to slow down and show lack of close the throttle completely. power. At this point, you should shift to a 2.
This section explains how important prop- can lead to a collision. As vehicle er break-in is to achieve maximum life and speeds increase, stopping distance performance from your new Hyosung. The increases progressively. following guidelines explain proper break-in procedures. Be sure you have a safe stopping dis- tance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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Timely performance of the 1,000 km BREAKING IN THE NEW TIRES (600 miles) service will ensure optimum New tires need proper break-in to assure service life and performance from the maximum p e r f o r m a n c e , just as the engine does.
WARNING INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING Operating these motorcycles with improper modifications can be haz- ardous. WARNING Improper installation of accessories or Failure to inspect the motorcycle before modification of these motorcycles may operating it can be hazardous. cause changes in handling. In some situ- Failure to perform proper maintenance ations, this could lead to an accident.
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WHAT TO WARNING CHECK FOR : CHECK No damage lever Gearshift Checking maintenance items when the Smooth operation lever engine is running can be hazardous. Correct tension or slack Drive No excessive wear or You could be severely injured if your belt damage hands or clothing gets caught in moving...
For maximum safety we suggest that you have these items inspected and serviced by your authorized Hyosung dealer or a quali- N O T E fied service mechanic. The MAINTENANCE CHART specifies...
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LUBRICATION POINTS Proper lubrication is important for smooth and long life of each working part of your motor- cycle and also for safe riding. It is a good practice to lubricate the motorcycle after a long rough ride or after it gets wet in the rain or after washing it. Major lubrication points are indicated as follows.
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Clutch lever holder and clutch cable Speedo sensor Passenger footrests pivot Front brake lever holder Side stand pivot and spring hook Throttle cable Footrests pivot Rear brake pedal pivot - Motor oil, - Grease...
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Inspect Tire Inspect Inspect Steering Inspect Front forks Inspect Rear shock absorber Tighten Tighten Chassis nuts and bolts Lubricate Lubricate General lubrication N O T E : Ask your Hyosung dealer or qualified mechanic to do the maintenance items marked.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE TOOL To assist you in the performance of peri- odic maintenance, a tool kit is supplied and is located under the front seat. The tool kit consists of the following items. NAME Tool bag 12 mm open end spanner 17 mm open end spanner Spark plug wrench Combination screw driver...
CAUTION In the event of malfunction or if the sus- EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER pension needs expert servicing, contact an authorised Hyosung dealer. Inspect the exhaust pipe and muffler joint for loosening. REAR-VIEW MIRRORS Check if the mirrors shows the rear and/or side views.
CHECK AND CLEAN OF BATTERY BATTERY TERMINAL Clean the battery terminal when it is dusty or rusted. INSPECTION OF BATTERY 1. Set the ignition switch “OFF” position. SOLUTION LEVEL 2. Remove the front seat. The battery is located under the front seat. 3.
CAUTION AIR CLEANER Keep the battery away from fires. The air cleaner is located inside the air When disconnecting the battery wire, cleaner cover on the right side of the motor- be sure to remove the negative cycle. battery wire first with the ignition switch “OFF”...
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To remove the air cleaner : CAUTION 1. Remove the two screws Before and during the cleaning opera- 2. Remove the air cleaner cover tion, inspect the element for tears. A torn element must be replaced. Be sure to install the element snugly and correctly, so that no incoming air will bypass it.
AIR CLEANER & AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG CHAMBER OIL DRAIN PLUG Check the spark plugs every time a scheduled maintenance service is per- formed. At regular intervals, remove the spark plugs and clean off any carbon deposits or replace as required. To remove and clean the spark plugs : WARNING Before carrying out the following opera-...
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getting into the engine. Change the CAUTION spark plugs if it shows cracks on the insulating material, corroded electrodes The spark plug must be tightened firmly, or excessive deposits. otherwise the engine may overheat and severe damage may occur. Use recommended spark plugs only. A spark plug of the wrong rating may shorten engine life and cause loss of performance.
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY IDLING ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT This engine features EFI (electronic fuel injection). The idle speed is not adjustable. CAUTION Do not attempt to make any adjust- ment to the idle speed as it may per- manently damage the EFI system. These motorcycles have a twin throttle cable system.
WARNING CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT Inadequate throttle cable play can cause At each maintenance interval, adjust the engine speed to rise suddenly when you clutch cable play by means of clutch cable turn the throttle grip. adjuster. This can lead to loss of rider control. The cable play should be 2 mm (0.08 in) as measured at the clutch lever holder Adjust the throttle cable play so that...
If you find something wrong with the drive belt condition or adjustment, correct the problem if you know how. If necessary, consult your authorized Hyosung dealer. Damage to the drive belt means that the pulleys may also be damaged. Inspect the pulleys for the following :...
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Loose pulleys mounting nuts Engine pulley Belt case If you find any of these problems with inspecting hole your pulley, consult your Hyosung dealer. CAUTION 4.5 kgf of Force See Table The two pulleys should be inspected for wear when a new belt is installed and replace them if necessary.
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CAUTION OF DRIVE BELT CAUTION When the drive belt was bent excessively, the belt inner cord is broken. The drive belt for these motorcycles are Never bend the drive belt under the speci- made of the special material. fication of inner or back bend capacity. The belt should be replaced with a “poly chain belt”...
This could lead to an The brakes should be inspected at period- accident. ic inspection by your authorized Hyosung dealer. If you operate your motorcycle under these conditions, the brakes must be WARNING inspected more often than recommend- ed in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
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Hyosung dealer or qualified service mechanic. The rate at which brake pads will wear depends on motorcycle usage, riding style and road surface condition.
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Replacing only one brake pads can ic inspection chart by your authorized result in uneven braking action. Hyosung dealer for safety as they oper- ate at high pressure. Replace both pads together.
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BRAKE DISK INSPECTION REAR BRAKE FLUID SUPPLY Check the brake disk for damage or cracks. 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handlebars straight. 2. Clean the brake fluid reservior around not FRONT BRAKE FLUID SUPPLY to allow dust to get inside of it.
NORMAL RIDING TIRES TIRE PRESSURE (COLD INFLATION) SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING 2.00 kgf/ 2.25 kgf/ Inspect the tire pressure and the tire FRONT 200 kpa 225 kpa thread depth periodically. Inspect frequently the tire pressure for the 30.0 psi 33.0 psi safety and the tire life.
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170/80 - 15 77H for rear. ABNORMAL The use of a tire other than standard WEARS may cause trouble. It is highly recommended to use the standard tire supplied by Hyosung. REAR AXLE NUT Inspect the rear axle shaft and jointing nut for loosening.
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REAR TIRE REPLACEMENT TIRE REPLACEMENT 1. Place the motorcycle on the jack or block FRONT TIRE REPLACEMENT vertically. 1. Place the motorcycle on the jack or block vertically. CAUTION CAUTION Improper jacking may cause damage to the frame or engine. Improper jacking may cause damage to the frame or engine.
3. Loosen the drive belt adjuster lock nut BULBS and adjuster , left and right, and disen- gage the drive belt from the rear pulley. 4. Loosen the rear axle WARNING 5. Draw out the rear axle 6. Pull the rear wheel assembly rearward. Keep fuel and other flammable sub- 7.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE LAMP INSPECTION OF LAMPS Check if the head lamp, position lamp, Requirement electric power of the lamp meter lamp, tail lamp and license plate shown in the following chart. lamp work well when the ignition switch When replace the damaged lamp, always was turned to the “ON”...
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HEAD LAMP’S BULB REPLACEMENT TURN SIGNAL LAMP’S BULB REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the three screws (right, left 1. Remove the lens by removing the and upside) and the head lamp assem- screw. bly. 2. Push the bulb, turn it to the counter- clockwise, and pull it out.
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BRAKE / TAIL LAMP’S BULB LICENSE PLATE LAMP’S BULB REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the three nuts from the bot- tom of the seat tail cover. ’s the brake / tail lamp is LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. If any abnormal condition are found, 2.
15 A ECU fuse protects the ECU. CAUTION Never use other than specified 30 A or 15 A fuse. Installing a fuse of incorrect rating may seriously damage the electrical system. You should consult your Hyosung deal- er or a qualified service mechanic imme- diately.
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When any trouble occurs, the best way is to consult your Hyosung dealer for When the ignition switch is set to “ON” repairs. position with the engine stopped, the...
TRANSPORT CLEANING PROCEDURE A thorough cleaning of your motorcycle is WARNING a necessary part of maintenance and will help keep your motorcycle looking and per- Before transporting the motorcycle, it is forming its best. Proper cleaning can also necessary to empty the fuel tank com- extend the life of your motorcycle.
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WASHING YOUR motorcycle WAXING THE MOTORCYCLE After washing the motorcycle, waxing and With some care, your motorcycle can be polishing are recommended to further pro- washed in a similar manner to washing an tect and beautify the paint. automobile. Only use waxes and polishes of good quality.
Coat the painted surfaces with car wax. requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, Hyosung recom- MAINTENANCE DURING mends that you trust this maintenance work to your dealer. If you wish to service the...
SPECIFICATIONS [ DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS 2,470 mm ( 97.2 in ) Overall length 960 mm ( 37.8 in ) Overall width 1,135 mm ( 44.7 in ) Overall height 1,675 mm ( 66.0 in ) Wheelbase 155 mm ( 6.1 in ) Ground clearance 244 kg ( 538 lbs ) Mass of vehicle in running order...
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CHASSIS Front suspension Telescopic type Rear suspension Swingarm type Caster 142 mm ( 5.6 in ) Trail 38 ( right & left ) Steering angle Front tire size 120/80 - 16 60H Rear tire size 170/80 - 15 77H Front brake Disk Rear brake Disk...
SPECIFICATIONS [ DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS 2,470 mm ( 97.2 in ) Overall length 960 mm ( 37.8 in ) Overall width 1,135 mm ( 44.7 in ) Overall height 1,675 mm ( 66.0 in ) Wheelbase 155 mm ( 6.1 in ) Ground clearance 244 kg ( 538 lbs ) Mass of vehicle in running order...
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CHASSIS Front suspension Telescopic type Rear suspension Swingarm type Caster 142 mm ( 5.6 in ) Trail 38 ( right & left ) Steering angle Front tire size 120/80 - 16 60H Rear tire size 170/80 - 15 77H Front brake Disk Rear brake Disk...
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