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28 Servicing Your Honda
General Competition Maintenance
Handgrips
Always use Pro Honda Handgrip Cement when replacing
handgrips.
Refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160) for
installation instructions.
Throttle Grip
Right throttle grip: Align the index mark on the throttle grip
with the index mark of the throttle pipe.
Left handlebar grip: Align the index mark on the left
handlebar grip with the paint mark on the handlebar.
For added security, you may choose to bind the handgrips to
the handlebar and throttle pipe with safety wires to prevent
the possibility of them loosening. Position the twisted wire
ends away from your palms and be sure to bend the wire
ends well into the handgrip rubber so they will not snag your
glove.
Throttle Control
Remove the throttle control every few rides, clean the inside
of the throttle pipe and handlebar thoroughly. Inspect the
cable carefully for kinks or other damage that may restrict
throttle control in anyway. Move the handlebar from lock to
lock to be sure there is no cable interference. Make certain
the throttle operation is perfect after servicing and
inspecting.
Gaskets
Always use new gaskets when reassembling components.
Cylinder head/Cylinder
Put a little grease on the dowel pins of the cylinder head and
cylinder to prevent corrosion from dissimilar metals. The
tolerances are quite tight, so it’s important to keep these
dowels absolutely clean (pages 77, 79).
Fuel Line
Refer to Fuel System on page 40.
Check the fuel line for deterioration, damage, or leakage.
Replace the fuel line every year.
Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Make sure the engine mounting bolts and nuts are tightened
to the proper torque specification. For added peace of mind,
remove the nuts, clean the threads, and apply Pro Honda
Hondalock or an equivalent prior to torquing the nuts.
Electrical Connectors
Clean electrical connectors and wrap them with electrical
tape to reduce the possibility of unwanted disconnections,
water shorts or corrosion. Additional corrosion protection is
offered by using Pro Honda Dielectric Grease on all
electrical connections.
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