Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Important Message to Parents.........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels .......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Operation Component Locations ........................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?..... ...............9
Pre-ride Inspection ..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Preparation ....................................................13
Starting Procedure ........................................13
Flooded Engine .............................................13
How to Stop the Engine ................................14
Shifting Gears....................................................15
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................16
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety ...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................28
Seat ....................................................................29
Fuel Tank...........................................................30
Subframe ...........................................................32
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever ..................................................51
Spark Plug .........................................................52
Valve Clearance.................................................53
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................62
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................70
Brakes................................................................75
Wheels...............................................................79
Tires & Tubes....................................................80
Drive Chain .......................................................82
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................85
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................88
Appearance Care ...............................................90
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .....93
Front Suspension Adjustments..........................94
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................102
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................106
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................107
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips..........110
Chassis Adjustments........................................123
Gearing ............................................................124
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................125
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................126
TIPS ................................................................127
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................128
Storing Your Honda.........................................129
You & the Environment ..................................130
Troubleshooting...............................................131
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................133
Vehicle Identification ......................................134
Specifications ..................................................135
Torque Specifications......................................137
Oxygenated Fuels............................................140
Competition Logbook .....................................141
Optional Parts List ..........................................143
Spare Parts & Equipment ................................145
Wiring Diagram...............................................146
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................147
Authorized Manuals ........................................148
Contacting Honda............................................149
Your Honda Dealer..........................................150
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only) .............151
INDEX ............................................................152
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