Honda Interceptor 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. 61
● Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
● Check the condition of the drive chain. Adjust
slack and lubricate as needed.
2 P. 84
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.
● Suspention spring preload and dumper
setting are adjusted to suit load.
2 P. 89
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
● Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2 P. 87
● Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
● Refuel the remaining fuel and refuel when
needed.
2 P. 13, 41
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 34
Check the following items at regular intervals:
● Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks.
2 P. 73
● Brake fluid level is
Front:above the LOWER mark.
Rear:between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks.
2 P. 80
● Engine coolant level is between the UPPER
and LOWER marks.
2 P. 78
● Side stand functions properly. 2 P. 40, 83
Pre-ride Inspection

Honda Interceptor 2014 Specifications

General

Displacement	782cc
Bore x Stroke	72mm x 48mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	O-ring-sealed chain
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire	180/55ZR-17 radial
Rake (Caster Angle)	25.5 degrees
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4
Fuel System	PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload adjustability
Front Brake	Dual 310mm discs
Rear Brake	Single 256mm disc
Curb Weight	529 pounds
Valve Train	DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery	PGM-FI
Wheelbase (Alternative)	55.5 inches
Front Suspension (Alternative)	41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension (Alternative)	Pro-Link single shock
Trail	98mm (3.9 inches)