162 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The following presents the contents of each
section of your owner’s manual.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions.........................2
Loading................................................................3
Accessories & Modifications..............................4
Safety Labels.......................................................5
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................7
Operation Component Locations ........................8
BEFORE RIDING ............................................9
Are You Ready to Ride? ...................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?..................11
Pre-ride Inspection.......................................11
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......13
Safe Riding Precautions...............................14
Side Stand....................................................14
Tripmeter......................................................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine........................15
Preparation...................................................15
Fuel Valve ....................................................15
Starting Procedure .......................................15
Flooded Engine............................................16
How to Stop the Engine...............................16
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Brake-in Guidelines ..........................................21
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance.......................24
Maintenance Safety...........................................25
Important Safety Precautions........................25
Maintenance Schedule ......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ...................28
Before & After Competition Maintenance........32
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....32
After Competition Maintenance ...................32
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................34
Seat Removal ....................................................35
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................36
Subframe Upright Position................................38
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................40
Engine Oil .........................................................43
Transmission Oil...............................................46
Coolant ..............................................................48
Air Cleaner........................................................51
Crankcase Breather ...........................................53
Engine
Throttle..............................................................54
Clutch System ...................................................56
Hot Start Lever..................................................60
Spark Plug.........................................................61
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................62
Spark Arrester....................................................65
Valve Clearance.................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................74
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................82
Front Suspension Inspection.........................82
Rear Suspension Inspection..........................83
Recommended Fork Oil................................84
Fork Oil Change ...........................................84
Brakes................................................................86
Wheels...............................................................90
Tyres & Tubes...................................................91
Side Stand..........................................................93
Drive Chain.......................................................94
Additional Maintenance Procedures.................97
Electrical
Battery...............................................................99
Headlight & Taillight ......................................101
Appearance Care.............................................102
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION...105
Front Suspension Adjustments........................106
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................120
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................124
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................125
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........128
Chassis Adjustments........................................135
Gearing............................................................136
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions...............137
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................138
TIPS................................................................139
Transporting Your Motorcycle........................140
Storing Your Honda.........................................141
You & the Environment ..................................143
Troubleshooting...............................................144
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED .............................................145
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................146
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)....................147