Routine maintenance and servicing — specifications (Honda XRV750 Africa Twin)

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Engine

Engine idle speed

• XL600V models — 1300±100 rpm
• XL650V and XRV750 models — 1200±100 rpm

Spark plugs

Type

• Standard NGK — DPR8EA-9. or Denso X24EPR-U9
• Cold climate (below 5°C/41°F) — NGK DPR7EA-9, or Denso X22EPR-U9
• Extended high speed riding — NGK DPR9EA-9. or Denso X27EPR-U9
• Electrode gap — 0.8 to 0.9 mm

Valve clearances (COLD engine)

XL600V-H models

• Intake and exhaust valves — 0.1 mm

All other models

• Intake valves — 0.13 to 0.17 mm
• Exhaust valves — 0.18 to 0.22 mm

Carburettor synchronisation - max. difference between readings

• XL600V models — 40 mm Hg
• XL650V models — 20 mm Hg
• XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models — 30 mm Hg
• XRV750-P models onwards (1993-on) — 20 mm Hg

Cylinder compression

• XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models — 157 to 185 psi (11.0 to 13.0 Bar)
• XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 164 to 192 psi (11.5 to 12.5 Bar)
• XL650V models — 164 to 224 psi (11.5 to 15.5 Bar) @ 400 ipm
• XRV750 models — 157 to 213 psi (11.0 to 15.0 Bar) @ 400 rpm

Oil pressure (at oil pressure switch, with engine warm)

• XL models — 64 psi (4.5 Bar) @ 6000 rpm, oil @ 80°C
• XRV models — 71 to 85 psi (5.0 to 6.0 Bar) © 5000 rpm, oil @ 80°C

Cycle parts

• Drive chain slack — 35 to 45 mm
• Throttle twistgrip freeplay — 2 to 6 mm
• Clutch lever freeplay — 10 to 20 mm
• Tyre pressures (cold) — see Daily (pre-ride) checks

Recommended lubricants and fluids

Engine/transmission oil type — API grade SE, SF or SG motor oil

Engine/transmission oil viscosity — SAE 10W40 (see also Daily (pre-ride) checks)

Engine/transmission oil capacity

XL600V models

• Oil change — 2.2 litres
• Oil and filter change — 2.4 litres
• Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 2.8 litres

XL650V models

• Oil change — 2.4 litres
• Oil and filter change — 2.6 litres
• Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 3.0 litres

XRV750 models

• Oil change — 2.4 litres
• Oil and filter change — 2.6 litres
• Following engine overhaul - dry engine, new filter — 3.2 litres

Coolant type — 50% distilled water, 50% corrosion inhibited ethylene glycol anti-freeze

Coolant capacity — Approx. 2.0 litres

Brake fluid — DOT 4

Drive chain — SAE 80 or 90 gear oil or chain lubricant suitable for O-ring chains

Steering head bearings — multi-purpose grease

Swingarm pivot bearings — multi-purpose grease

Suspension linkage bearings — multi-purpose grease

Bearing seal lips — multi-purpose grease

Gearchange lever/rear brake pedal/footrest pivots — multi-purpose grease

Clutch lever pivot — multi-purpose grease

Sidestand and centrestand pivots — multi-purpose grease

Throttle grip — multi-purpose grease or dry film lubricant

Front brake lever pivot and piston tip — silicone grease

Cables — cable lubricant

Torque settings

Engine/transmission oil drain plug

• XL600V and XRV750 models — 34 Nm
• XL650V models — 30 Nm

Engine/transmission oil filter — 10 Nm

Fuel lap bowl (XL600V models) — 4 Nm

Rear axle nut

• XL600V and XRV750 models — 95 Nm
• XL650V models — 100 Nm

Rocker arm adjusting screw locknut — 23 Nm


Sparkplugs — 14 Nm

Steering head bearing adjuster nut

• XL600V-H and J (1987 and 1988) models — 4 to 6 Nm
• XL600V-K to P (1989 to 1993) models — 2.5 to 3.5 Nm
• XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 5 Nm
• XL650V models — 5 Nm
• XRV750 models — 11 Nm

Steering stem nut

• XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models — 100 Nm
• XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models — 105 Nm
• XL650V models — 105 Nm
• XRV750-L to N (1990 to 1992) models — 100 Nm
• XRV750-P models onwards (1993-on) — 128 Nm

Top yoke fork clamp bolts — 27 Nm

Note: The daily (pre-ride) checks outlined in the owner's manual covers those items which should be inspected on a daily basis. Always perform the pre-ride inspection at every maintenance interval (in addition to the procedures listed). The intervals listed below are the intervals recommended by the manufacturer for each particular operation during the model years covered in this manual. Your owner's manual may have different intervals for your model.

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