Honda CTX700N 2014 User Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance Fundamentals
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
● Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
2 P. 63
● Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
● Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
2 P. 88
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
● Combined weight is within load limits.
2 P. 141
● Cargo is secured properly.
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
● Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2 P. 95
● Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
● Check the remaining fuel and refuel when
needed.
2 P. 42
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 28, 31
Check the following items at regular intervals:
● Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks.
2 P. 76
● Brake fluid level is above the lower mark
(Front) and between the upper and lower
marks (Rear).
2 P. 84
● Engine coolant level is between the upper
and lower marks.
2 P. 82
● (CTX700ND) Parking brake works properly.
2 P. 86
● Side stand function properly. 2 P. 87
Pre-ride Inspection

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