Honda CTX700N 2014 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is on)
The engine is overheating when the
following occurs:
● High coolant temperature indicator comes
on.
● Acceleration becomes sluggish.
If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the
road and perform the following procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause the high
coolant temperature indicator comes on.
1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
2. Check that the radiator fan is operating,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.
Allow the engine to cool with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
3. After the engine has cooled, inspect the
radiator hose and check if there is a leak.
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Do not start the engine. Transport your
motorcycle to your dealer.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank, and add coolant as necessary.
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5. If 1-4 check normal, you may continue
riding, but closely monitor the high
coolant temperature indicator.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause
serious damage to the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
If the fan is operating:
If there is a leak:

Honda CTX700N 2014 Specifications

General

Engine Type	670cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin
Bore x Stroke	73.0mm x 80.0mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Induction	PGM-FI with 36mm throttle body
Ignition	Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	Six-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	Single 320mm disc with two-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-17
Rear Tire	160/60-17
Seat Height	28.3 inches
Fuel Capacity	3.17 gallons
Curb Weight	478 pounds
Front Suspension	41mm fork; 4.3 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock, 4.3 inches travel
Trail	4.3 inches