Importance of Maintenance Proper maintenance is essential to the safe, economical and trouble-free operation of your motorcycle. It also helps reduce environmental impact. To make caring for your motorcycle easier, the following pages include a Maintenance Schedule and a...
Safety precautions for maintenance This section includes instructions for performing some important maintenance tasks. You can perform some of these tasks using the tools that came with your motorcycle if you have the basic skills to do such work. Other operations are more complex,...
Maintenance schedule Before each scheduled maintenance, perform the pre-ride inspection ( see Here ). P: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as necessary A: Cleaning Z: Replacement R: Adjustment C: Lubrication The following Maintenance Schedule includes all...
Maintenance tool kit Tool kit (1) located in the compartment behind the left side panel ( see here ). Using the tool included in the kit, you can perform some repairs on the road, simple adjustments and replacement of parts. (1) Tool kit Open-end wrench 10X12 mm...
Motorcycle identification numbers To register a motorcycle, you need to know the frame number and engine number. These numbers may also be required when ordering spare parts. Write these numbers down so they are easy to find. Number frames (1) Frame number Frame number (1) stamped...
Choosing engine oil Read the safety instructions on page 56. Recommendations for choosing oil API classification SG or higher, excluding oils marked on the API round label as energy efficient Viscosity SAE 10W40 JASO T 903 standard MA Your motorcycle does not need any...
Changing the engine oil and oil filter The quality of engine oil is the main factor determining engine life. Change the engine oil at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule ( Here ). When operating in dusty conditions, the oil should be changed more often than specified in...
Crankcase ventilation Read the safety rules Here . 1. Remove the drain pipe (1) and drain the deposits into a suitable container. 2. Reinstall the drain tube. Perform this operation more often if you use the motorcycle in the rain or at full throttle. (1) Drainage tube
Spark plug Read the safety rules Here . Recommended spark plugs: Standard: IFR5L11 (NGK) or VK16PRZ11 (DENSO) For long driving at high speed: IFR6L11 (NGK) or VK20PRZ11 (DENSO) Note: Never use a spark plug with a heat rating other than the recommended one....
Final drive oil Read the safety rules Here . Change the oil in the main gear at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule. Change the final drive oil with the engine warm and the motorcycle standing upright on a level, hard surface to ensure that the oil...
Throttle valve operation Read the safety rules Here . 1. Ensure that the throttle control rotates smoothly from the full throttle position to the fully closed throttle position at all steering positions. 2. Measure the free play of the throttle handle at the handle flange....
Idle speed control Read the safety rules Here . To accurately adjust the idle speed, the engine must be warmed up to normal operating temperature. To do this, 10 minutes of driving the motorcycle with frequent stops is enough. 1. Warm up the engine, put the motorcycle...
Coolant replacement Read the safety rules Here . Coolant replacement must be performed by an authorized Honda dealer. The owner can carry out this operation independently only if he has the necessary tools, the necessary information and the appropriate qualifications....
Air filter Read the safety rules Here . The air filter should be serviced at regular intervals ( see here ). Service the air filter more often if you operate your motorcycle in wet or dusty conditions. 1. Remove five bolts (1), remove the washers (2) and...
Checking the front and rear suspensions Read the safety rules Here . 1. Check the condition of the front fork assembly by pressing the front brake lever and vigorously pumping the fork up and down behind the handlebars. The suspension should operate smoothly and there should be no signs...
Side support — check Read the safety rules Here . Perform the following maintenance operations in accordance with Maintenance regulations . Functionality check: Make sure there is no damage or loss of spring elasticity (1), check how freely the side stop moves. (1) Side...
Removing and installing the front wheel Read the safety rules Here . Removal 1. Raise the front wheel using a hoist. 2. Unscrew the mounting bolts (2) and remove the brake caliper assembly (1). (1) Brake caliper assembly; (2) Fastening bolts To avoid damaging the brake hose, hang the...
Removing and installing the rear wheel Read the safety rules Here . Removal 1. Lift the rear wheel using a hoist. 2. Unscrew the nut (1) axes, holding the axle from rotating (2) using a wrench. (2) Wheel axle 3. Remove the screw (3) rear brake bracket. 4. Pull the rear axle out. 5....
Brake pad wear Read the safety rules Here . Brake pad wear depends on the intensity of braking, how you drive your motorcycle, and road conditions. (Typically, pads wear out faster on wet and muddy roads.) Check the condition of the brake pads at every periodic...
Accumulator battery Read the safety rules Here . The battery is maintenance-free, so there is no need to check the electrolyte level or top up with distilled water. If the battery is discharged and/or leaking electrolyte, difficult starting, or other electrical...
Replacing fuses Read the safety rules Here . Frequent fuse blowing is usually caused by a short circuit or overload in the electrical system. See your authorized Honda dealer for this repair. Note. It is prohibited to use fuses that differ in rated current from the...
Adjusting the brake light switch Read the safety rules Here . Check from time to time how the switch works (1) brake light located on the right side, behind the engine. The switch is adjusted by rotating the adjusting nut (2). Turn the nut in the direction (A), if the switch turns...
Replacing lamps Read the safety rules Here . Lamps in lighting devices heat up to a high temperature when the lights are on and remain hot for some time after the lights are turned off. Allow the lamp to cool before handling it. Do not touch the headlight bulb bulb...
Cleaning the motorcycle Clean your motorcycle regularly to protect painted surfaces and detect parts damage, wear, oil leaks, coolant leaks and brake fluid leaks. Do not use cleaners that are not specifically designed for the painted surfaces of motorcycles and...
Recommendations for storing your motorcycle Long-term storage, such as in winter, requires special preparation work to reduce the negative effects of long-term storage. In addition, if repairs are necessary, they should be performed BEFORE storing the motorcycle. Otherwise, by the time it's...
Catalytic converter This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter. The catalytic converter contains rare metals that serve as catalysts, accelerating the chemical reactions of the exhaust gases without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter acts on CH,...
Specifications for motorcycle repair General ITEM SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Overall length 2,455 mm (96.7 in) Overall width 930 mm (36.6 in) Overall height 1,125 mm (44.3 in) Wheelbase 1,715 mm (67.5 in) Seat height 695 mm (27.3 in) Footpeg height 278 mm (10.9 in) Ground clearance 130...
Torque values for motorcycle repair FASTENER TYPE TORQUE N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft) FASTENER TYPE TORQUE N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft) 5 mm hex bolt and nut 5 (0.5, 3.6) 5 mm screw 4 (0.4, 2.9) 6 mm hex bolt and nut 10 (1.0, 7) 6 mm screw 9 (0.9, 6.5) 8 mm hex bolt and nut 22 (2.2, 16) 6 mm flange...
Special tools for motorcycle repair Notes: 1. Equivalent commercially available in U.S.A. 2. Not available in U.S.A. 3. Alternative tool. 4. Newly designed tool. DESCRIPTION TOOL NUMBER REMARKS REF. SEC. Fuel pressure gauge 07406-004000A 5 Oil pressure gauge 07506-3000001 NOTE 1 4 Oil...
Lubrication & seal points Right and left crankcase mating surface Liquid sealant — Three Bond 1207B or equivalent. Right and left crankcase cover mating surface Right crankcase cover: Left crankcase cover: Cylinder head cover mating surface Liquid sealant — Three Bond 1207B...
Emission control systems The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Transport Canada require manufacturers to certify that their motorcycles comply with applicable exhaust emissions standards during their useful life, when operated...
Emission control information labels (USA only) An Emission Control Information Label is located on the front of the rear fender as shown. The seat must be removed to read it. It gives base tune-up specifications. Vacuum hose routing diagram label (California type only) The Vacuum Hose Routing...