Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions........................ 2
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 3
Safety Labels .................................................... 4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS.................. 5
Operation Component Locations ...................... 6
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ................. 7
MIL Blink Pattern ......................................... 7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC............................. 7
Circuit Inspection.......................................... 8
DTC Index..................................................... 9
Mode Indicator ............................................... 10
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 11
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 13
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.... 15
Safe Riding Precautions.............................. 16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 17
Fast Idle Knob............................................. 17
Preparation .................................................. 17
Starting Procedure....................................... 17
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 18
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 19
SERVICING YOUR HONDA......................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .....................22
Maintenance Safety .........................................23
Important Safety Precautions.......................23
Maintenance Schedule ....................................24
General Competition Maintenance .................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance .....30
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.....30
After Competition Maintenance ..................31
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ...............32
Seat ..................................................................33
Fuel Tank ........................................................34
Subframe .........................................................37
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .....................................................41
Engine Oil .......................................................51
Coolant ............................................................54
Air Cleaner ......................................................56
Crankcase Breather .........................................58
Engine
Throttle ............................................................59
Engine Idle Speed ...........................................61
Clutch System .................................................62
Spark Plug .......................................................67
Valve Clearance ..............................................68
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................79
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 88
Brakes ........................................................... 105
Wheels .......................................................... 109
Tires & Tubes ............................................... 110
Drive Chain .................................................. 112
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 115
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 119
Electrical
Battery .......................................................... 121
Appearance Care .......................................... 123
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