GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with
English fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as shown in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1-19).
ABBREVIATION
Throughout this manual, the following abbreviations are used to identify the respective parts or systems.
Abbrev. term Full term
PGM-FI Programmed Fuel Injection
MAP sensor Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
TP sensor Throttle Position sensor
ECT sensor Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
IAT sensor Intake Air Temperature sensor
CKP sensor Crankshaft Position sensor
VS sensor Vehicle Speed sensor
IACV Idle Air Control Valve
ECM Engine Control Module
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
DLC Data Link Connector
SCS connector Service Check Short connector
HDS Honda Diagnostic System
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
HISS Honda Ignition Security System