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© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2010

NT700V/VA

Honda

OWNERʼS MANUAL

MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• OPERATOR AND PASSENGER

This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and one passenger. Never exceed the
maximum weight capacity as shown on the accessories and loading label.

• ON-ROAD USE

This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road.

• READ THIS OWNERʼS MANUAL CAREFULLY

Pay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. These
messages are fully explained in the ʻʻA Few Words About Safetyʼʼ section which appears
before the Contents page.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with
the motorcycle when resold.

Honda NT700V/VA
OWNERʼS MANUAL

All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available
at the time of approval for printing. Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. reserves the right to
make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of
this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

The motorcycle presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You
ride through the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no
other does. Unlike an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a pre­ride inspection and regular maintenance are essential to your safety. Your reward is freedom.

To meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly
familiar with this owner’s manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the
environment.

When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best. If you
have the required mechanical “know-how” and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official
Honda Service Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.

Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda!

NOTICE

WELCOME

• Following codes in this manual indicate each country.

• The illustrations here in are based on the NT700VA ED type.

• The specifications may vary with each locale.

4E UK
4F France
5ED European direct sales

NT700V/VA

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important, and operating this motorcycle safely is
an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards
that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating
or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

• Safety Labels — on the motorcycle.

• Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol

n and one of three signal words:

DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you donʼt follow
instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

• Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

• Safety Section — such as Motorcycle Safety.

• Instructions — how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.

This entire manual is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully.

n

DANGER

n

WARNING

n

CAUTION

OPERATION

Page

1

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

1

Important safety information

2

Protective apparel

4

Load Limits and Guidelines

8

Image labels

13

PARTS LOCATION

16

Instruments and Indicators

32

MAJOR COMPONENTS

(

Information you need to operate this motorcycle

)

32 Suspension
34 Brakes
37 Clutch
39 Coolant
41 Fuel
44 Engine oil
45 Final drive oil
46

Tubeless Tyres

52

ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS

52

Ignition Switch
53 Keys
55

Immobilizer System (HISS

)

58

Right Handlebar Controls
60

Left Handlebar Controls

Page

61

FEATURES

(

Not required for operation

)

61

Steering lock
62 Seat
63

Helmet Holder
64

Windscreen height adjustment
65 Document bag
66

Storage compartment for U-shaped

anti-theft lock
67

Side cover
68 Middle fairing lid
69 Rear fender
71 Fairing pockets
73 Saddlebags
74

Headlight aim vertical adjustment

75

OPERATION

75

Pre-ride Inspection
77

Starting the Engine
80

Running-in
81

Riding
83

Braking
87

Parking
88

Anti-theft Tips

MAINTENANCE

Page

89

MAINTENANCE

89

The importance of Maintenance

90

Maintenance Safety

91

Safety precautions

92

Maintenance Schedule

95

Tool kit

96

Serial Numbers

97

Colour Label

98 Air cleaner
100 Engine oil
105 Spark plugs
107 Final drive oil
108 Throttle Operation
109 Coolant
110 Front and Rear Suspension Inspection
111

Side Stand

112

Wheel Removal

119

Brake Pad Wear
121 Battery
123 Fuse replacement
126

Brakelight switch adjustment
127

Bulb replacement

Page

132

CLEANING

137

STORAGE GUIDE

137

Storage

139

Removal from Storage

140 TAKING CARE OF THE UNEXPECTED

141

SPECIFICATIONS

145

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure — if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges that you can meet
on the road.

There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. Youʼll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we consider
to be most important.

Always Wear a Helmet

Itʼs a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries. So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the same. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective
gear (page 2).

Make Yourself Easy to See

Some drivers do not see motorcycles because
they are not looking for them. To make
yourself more visible, wear bright reflective
clothing, position yourself so other drivers can
see you, signal before turning or changing
lanes, and use your horn when it will help
others notice you.

Ride Within Your Limits

Pushing the limits is another major cause of
motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond
your personal abilities or faster than
conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol,
drugs, fatigue and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make good
judgements and ride safely.

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

Donʼt Drink and Ride

Alcohol and riding donʼt mix. Even one drink
can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time
gets worse with every additional drink. So
donʼt drink and ride, and donʼt let your friends
drink and ride either.

Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition

For safe riding, itʼs important to inspect your
motorcycle before every ride and perform all
recommended maintenance. Never exceed
load limits, and only use accessories that
have been approved by Honda for this
motorcycle. See page 4 for more details.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you always wear an approved motorcycle
helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket
whenever you ride. Although complete
protection is not possible, wearing proper
gear can reduce the chance of injury when
you ride.
Following are suggestions to help you
choose proper gear.

2

n

WARNING

Not wearing a helmet increases the chance
of serious injury or death in a crash.

Be sure you and your passenger always
wear a helmet, eye protection and other
protective apparel when you ride.

Helmets and Eye Protection

Your helmet is your most important piece of
riding gear because it offers the best
protection against head injuries. A helmet
should fit your head comfortably and
securely. A bright-coloured helmet can make
you more noticeable in traffic, as can
reflective strips.

An open-face helmet offers some protection,
but a full-face helmet offers more. Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect your
eyes and help your vision.

Additional Riding Gear

In addition to a helmet and eye protection,
we also recommend:

• Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to help
protect your feet and ankles.

• Leather gloves to keep your hands warm
and help prevent blisters, cuts, burns and
bruises.

• A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for
comfort as well as protection. Bright­coloured and reflective clothing can help
make you more noticeable in traffic. Be
sure to avoid loose clothes that could get
caught on any part of your motorcycle.

3

LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES

Your motorcycle has been designed to carry
you and one passenger. When you carry a
passenger, you may feel some difference
during acceleration and braking. But so long
as you keep your motorcycle well­maintained, with good tyres and brakes, you
can safely carry loads within the given limits
and guidelines.

However, exceeding the weight limit or
carrying an unbalanced load can seriously
affect your motorcycleʼs handling, braking
and stability. Non-Honda accessories,
improper modifications, and poor
maintenance can also reduce your safety
margin.

The following pages give more specific
information on loading, accessories and
modifications.

Loading

How much weight you put on your
motorcycle, and how you load it, are
important to your safety. Anytime you ride
with a passenger or cargo you should be
aware of the following information.

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WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can cause
a crash and you can be seriously hurt or
killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.

4

5

Load Limits

Following are the load limits for your
motorcycle:

Maximum weight capacity:

197 kg (434 lb)
Includes the weight of the rider, passenger,
all cargo and all accessories

Maximum cargo weight:

27 kg (60 lb)

Putting too much weight in individual storage
compartments can also affect stability and
handling. So be sure to stay within the limits
given below:

Maximum weight:
in each saddlebag 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
in each fairing pocket 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

The weight of added accessories will reduce
the maximum cargo weight you can carry.

Loading Guidelines

Your motorcycle is primarily intended for
transporting you and a passenger. You may
wish to secure a jacket or other small items
to the seat when you are not riding with a
passenger.

If you wish to carry more cargo, check with
your Honda dealer for advice, and be sure to
read the information regarding accessories on
page 6.

Improperly loading your motorcycle can affect
its stability and handling. Even if your
motorcycle is properly loaded, you should
ride at reduced speeds and never exceed
130 km/h (80 mph) when carrying cargo.

Follow these guidelines whenever you carry
a passenger or cargo:

• Check that both tyres are properly inflated
(page 46).

• If you change your normal load, you may
need to adjust your rear suspension (page

32).

• To prevent loose items from creating a
hazard, make sure that all cargo is
securely tied down before you ride away.

• Place cargo weight as close to the center
of the motorcycle as possible.

• Balance cargo weight evenly on both
sides.

• To avoid possible heat damage to the
headlight lens, do not cover the headlight
lens with baggage or clothing.

Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your motorcycle or using non­Honda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following
information.

6

n

WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this ownerʼs manual
regarding accessories and modifications.

7

Accessories

We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine Accessories that have been
specifically designed and tested for your
motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all
other accessories, you must be personally
responsible for proper selection, installation and
use of non-Honda accessories. Check with
your dealer for assistance and always follow
these guidelines:

• Make sure the accessory does not obscure
any lights, reduce ground clearance and
banking angle, limit suspension travel or
steering travel, alter your riding position or
interfere with operating any controls.

• Be sure electrical equipment does not
exceed the motorcycleʼs electrical system
capacity (page 144). A blown fuse can
cause a loss of lights or engine power.

• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your
motorcycle. This motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their
use can seriously impair your motorcycleʼs
handling.

Modifications

We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modify your motorcycle
in any way that would change its design or
operation. Such changes could seriously
impair your motorcycleʼs handling, stability
and braking, making it unsafe to ride.

Removing or modifying your lights, mufflers,
emission control system or other equipment
can also make your motorcycle illegal.

IMAGE LABELS

The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious injury.
Others provide important safety information.
Read this information carefully and donʼt
remove the labels.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

There is a specific symbol on each label. The
meanings of each symbol and
label are as follows.

8

Read instructions contained in Ownerʼs Manual carefully.

Read instructions contained in Shop Manual carefully.
In the interest of safety, take the motorcycle to be serviced
only by a Honda dealer.

9

DANGER (with RED background)

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
donʼt follow instructions.

WARNING (with ORANGE background)

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
donʼt follow instructions.

CAUTION (with YELLOW background)

You CAN be HURT if you donʼt follow instructions.

10

ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL

WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be
affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.

• Read carefully the instructions contained in userʼs manual
and installation guide before installing any accessory.

• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to
riderʼs and passengerʼs weight should not exceed 197 kg
(434 lb), which is the maximum weight capacity.

• The luggage weight must not exceed 27 kg (60 lb) under
any circumstances.

• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar
mounted fairing is not recommended.

RADIATOR CAP SEAL

DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm

2

.

(434 lb)

197 kg

(60 lb)

27 kg

11

TYRE INFORMATION LABEL

Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm

2

, 36 psi)

Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm

2

, 42 psi)

[Driver and passenger]

Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm

2

, 36 psi)

Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm

2

, 42 psi)

Tyre size:

Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear 150/70ZR17M/C (69W)

Tyre brand:

BRIDGESTONE
Front BT020F RADIAL J
Rear BT020R RADIAL U

REAR CUSHION LABEL

GAS FILLED
Do not open.
Do not heat.

SAFETY REMINDER LABEL

For your protection, always wear your helmet and
protective apparel while riding.

FUEL LABEL

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

CARGO LIMIT LABEL

Do not exceed 5.0 kg (11.0 lb)

CARGO LIMIT LABEL

Do not exceed 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

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Multi-function display

Tachometer

Indicators

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Turn signal switch

Rearview
mirror

Clutch lever

Passing light
control switch

Headlight
dimmer switch

Coolant temperature
gauge

Rearview mirror

Engine stop switch

Front brake lever

Hazard switch

Start button

Ignition switch

Fuel fill cap

PARTS LOCATION

Horn button

Throttle grip

Front brake fluid
reservoir

14

Right fairing pocket

Battery
Fuse boxes

Center stand

Footpeg

Passenger footpeg

Rear brake
fluid reservoir

Tool kit

Saddlebag

Coolant reserve tank

Oil filler cap/dipstick

Rear brake pedal

15

Passenger footpeg

Footpeg

Side
stand

Engine oil filter

Shift lever

Final drive oil filler cap

Helmet holder

Left fairing pocket

Main fuse

Saddlebag

Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster knob

Document bag

Engine oil
drain plug

Final drive oil drain plug

16

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

The indicators are contained in the
instrument panel. Their functions are
described in the tables on the following
pages.

(1) Fuel gauge
(2) Speedometer
(3) Left turn signal indicator
(4) Neutral indicator
(5) Multi-function display
(6) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp

(MIL)
(7) Right turn signal indicator
(8) Tachometer
(9) Tachometer red zone

(10) Coolant temperature gauge
(11) High beam indicator
(12) SET button
(13) Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

indicator (NT700VA)

(14) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator
(15) SEL button
(16) Low oil pressure indicator

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(1) Fuel gauge Shows approximate fuel supply available (page 25).

The fuel gauge needle will swing to the maximum
scale on the dial once when the ignition switch is
turned ON

(2) Speedometer Shows riding speed.

This shows your speed in kilometers per hour
(km/h) and/or miles per hour (mph) depending on
the type.
The speedometer needle will swing to the
maximum scale on the dial once when the ignition
switch is turned ON.

(3) Left turn signal indicator (green) Flashes when the left turn signal operates.

Should light for a few seconds and then go off
when the ignition switch is turned ON.

(4) Neutral indicator (green)

Lights when the transmission is in neutral. Should
also light for a few seconds and then go off when
the ignition switch is turned ON.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(5) Multi-function display The display includes the following functions;

This display shows the initial display (page 24).

Odometer Shows accumulated mileage (page 27).

Tripmeter A and B

Current fuel consumption meter

Shows current fuel consumption meter (page 28).

Average fuel consumption meter

Shows average fuel consumption meter after reset
(page 28).

Shows hour and minute (page 30).

Digital clock

Shows mileage per trip (page 27).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(6) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp

(MIL) (amber)

Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI
(Programmed Fuel Injection) system. Should also
light for a few seconds and then go off when the
ignition switch is turned ON and engine stop switch is
at run.

If it comes on at any other time, reduce speed and
take the motorcycle to your Honda dealer as soon as
possible.

(7) Right turn signal indicator

(green)

Flashes when the right turn signal operates. Should
light for a few seconds and then go off when the
ignition switch is turned ON.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(8) Tachometer Shows engine revolutions per minute.

The tachometer needle will swing to the maximum
scale on the dial once when the ignition switch is
turned ON.

(9)Tachometer red zone Never allow the tachometer needle to enter the red

zone, even after the engine has been broken in.

Running the engine beyond recommended maximum
engine speed (the beginning of the tachometer red
zone) can damage the engine.

NOTICE

(10) Coolant temperature gauge Shows coolant temperature (page 26).

The coolant temperature gauge needle will swing to
the maximum scale on the dial once when the ignition
switch is turned ON.

(11) High beam indicator (blue) Lights when the headlight is on high beam. Should also

light for a few seconds and then go off when the ignition
switch is turned ON.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(12) SET button This button is used to adjust the time (page 30), and

units for distance (page 29). E type only.

(13) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

indicator (amber) (NT700VA)

This light normally comes on when the ignition is turned
ON, and goes off after you ride the motorcycle at
speed above 10 km/h (6 mph). If there is a problem
with the Anti-lock Brake System, this light flashes and
remains on (page 86).

(14) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator

(red)

This indicator lights for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop switch
is at (RUN). It will then go off if the properly-coded
key has been inserted. If an improperly-coded key
has been inserted, the indicator will remain on and
the engine will not start (page 55).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(15) SEL button Except E type:

This button is used to reset the tripmeter or to adjust
the time or to select the tripmeter or odometer or
current fuel consumption meter or avarage fuel
consumption meter or to reset the average fuel
consumption or to change the mileage units for the
fuel consumption meter (pages 27-31).
For E type:
This button is used to reset the tripmeter or to adjust
the time or to select the tripmeter or odometer or
current fuel consumption meter or average fuel
consumption meter or to reset the average fuel
consumption (pages 27-31).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(16) Low oil pressure indicator (red) Lights when the engine oil pressure is below normal

operating range. Should light when ignition switch is
ON and engine is not running. Should go out when
the engine starts, except for occasional flickering at
or near idling speed when engine is warm.

Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure may
cause serious engine damage.

NOTICE

24

Initial Display

When the ignition switch is turned ON, the
display will temporarily show all the modes
and digital segments so you can make sure
the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.

The unit ʻʻmile/

lʼʼ (1) will be displayed only for

E type.

Digital clock (2) and tripmeter (3) will reset if
the battery is disconnected.

(1) ʻʻmile/lʼʼ
(2) Digital clock
(3) Tripmeter

25

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge (1) shows the approximate
fuel supply available in a graduated display.

When the gauge needle enters the red band
(2), fuel will be low and you should refill the
tank as soon as possible. The amount of fuel
left in the tank with the vehicle set upright
when the needle enters the red band is
approximately:

3.7

l (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp gal)

(1) Fuel gauge
(2) Red band

26

Coolant Temperature Gauge

The coolant temperature gauge (1) shows
coolant temperature.

When the needle begins to move above the
C (Cold) mark (2), the engine is warm
enough for the motorcycle to be ridden.
The normal operating temperature range is
within the section between the H and C
marks. If the needle reaches the H (Hot)
mark (3), stop the engine and check the
reserve tank coolant level. Read pages 39-40
and do not ride the motorcycle until the
problem has been corrected.

Exceeding maximum running temperature
may cause serious engine damage.

(1) Coolant temperature gauge
(2) C (Cold) mark
(3) H (Hot) mark

27

Odometer / Tripmeter /
Current Fuel Consumption Meter/
Average Fuel Consumption Meter

Push the SEL button (1) repeatedly to
change the display mode.

Odometer

Shows accumulated mileage.

Tripmeter

Shows mileage per trip.
There are two tripmeters, tripmeter A (3) and
tripmeter B (4). Switch between the A and B
displays by pressing the SEL button
repeatedly.
To reset the tripmeter, push and hold the
SEL button for more than 2 seconds with the
display in the tripmeter A or tripmeter B
mode.

(1) SEL button
(2) Odometer
(3) Tripmeter A
(4) Tripmeter B
(5) Current fuel consumption
(6) Average fuel consumption

28

Current Fuel Consumption Meter

Indicates the momentary fuel consumption of
each 3 seconds during engine operation. When
motorcycle stopped, ʻʻ—.-ʼʼ is displayed.
The indicated fuel consumption may differ
from the actual fuel consumption.
The E type uses mile/

l, except E type uses

km/

l or l/100 km.

Average Fuel Consumption Meter

The average fuel consumption after reset
until that moment is indicated every 15
seconds.
The indicated fuel consumption may differ
from the actual fuel consumption.
The E type uses mile/

l, except E type uses

km/

l or l/100 km.

To reset the average fuel consumption (6),
push and hold the SEL button (1) for more
than 2 seconds with the display in the
average fuel consumption.

Average fuel consumption will reset if the
battery is disconnected.

(1) SEL button
(6) Average fuel consumption

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Fuel Consumption Unit Change

(Except E Type)
The current/average fuel consumption meter
displays either ʻʻkm/

lʼʼ or ʻʻl/100 kmʼʼ.

Push and hold the SEL button (1) for more than
2 seconds to select with the display in the
current fuel consumption (5).

Mileage and Fuel Consumption Unit
Change

(E type only)
The odometer/tripmeter can display ʻʻmileʼʼ or
ʻʻkmʼʼ.
The fuel consumption meter can display
ʻʻmile/

lʼʼ or ʻʻkm/lʼʼ.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

2. Press and hold the SET button for more
than 4 seconds.

3. Press the SEL button to select ʻʻmileʼʼ/
ʻʻmile/

l” or ʻʻkmʼʼ/ʻʻkm/lʼʼ.

4. To end the selection, press the SET
button.

The display will stop blinking automatically if
the button is not pressed for about 30
seconds.
As you turn off the ignition switch during the
presetting procedures, the preset data just
before turning off the ignition switch will be
registered.

(1) SEL button
(5) Current fuel consumption

30

Digital Clock

The digital clock will show hours and minutes
up to 12:59 with ʻʻAMʼʼ and ʻʻPMʼʼ.
To adjust the time, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

2. Push and hold both the SEL button (2)
and SET button (3) for more than 2
seconds. The clock will be set in the
adjust mode with the hour display
flashing.

3. To set the hour, push the SEL button until
the desired hour and AM/PM are
displayed.

• The time is advanced by one hour,

each time the button is pushed.

• The time advances fast when the

button is pushed and held.

(1) Digital clock
(2) SEL button
(3) SET button

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4. Push the SET button. The minute display
will start flashing.

5. To set the minute, push the SEL button
until the desired minute. The minute
display will return to ʻʻ00ʼʼ when ʻʻ60ʼʼ is
reached without affecting the hour display.

• The time advances by one minute, each
time the button is pushed.

• The time advances fast when the button is
pushed and held.

6. To end the adjustment, push the SET
button or turn the ignition switch OFF. The
display will stop flashing automatically and
the adjustment will be cancelled if the
button is not pushed for about 30
seconds.

The clock will be reset AM 1:00 if the battery
is disconnected.

32

SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension

The rear suspension can provide the desired
ride under various rider/passenger weight
and riding conditions through adjustments of
the spring preload with the adjuster.

Spring preload:
This model has the spring preload adjuster
on the left side.
The spring preload adjuster has 40 positions
for different load or riding conditions.

To adjust the spring preload, turn the
adjuster knob (1).

To reduce (LOW):
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise toward
LOW for a light load and smooth road
condition.
To increase (HIGH):
Turn the adjuster clockwise toward HIGH for
a firmer ride and rough road condition.

MAJOR COMPONENTS (Information you need to operate this motorcycle)

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To adjust the adjuster to the standard
position, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the spring preload adjuster knob (1)
counterclockwise until it will no longer turn
(lightly seats). This is the full LOW
position.

2. The adjuster is set in the standard position
when the spring preload adjuster knob is
turned clockwise 11 clicks.

The rear shock absorber assembly includes
a damper unit that contains high pressure
nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble
or service the damper; it cannot be rebuilt
and must be replaced when worn out.
Disposal should only be done by your Honda
dealer. The instructions found in this ownerʼs
manual are limited to adjustment of the shock
assembly only.

(1) Spring preload adjuster knob

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BRAKES

Both the front and rear brakes are the
hydraulic disc types.
As the brake pads wear, the brake fluid level
drops.
There are no adjustments to perform, but
fluid level and pad wear must be inspected
periodically. The system must be inspected
frequently to ensure there are no fluid leaks.
If the control lever or pedal free travel
becomes excessive and the brake pads are
not worn beyond the recommended limit
(page 119), there is probably air in the brake
system and it must be bled. See your Honda
dealer for this service.

Front Brake Fluid Level:
With the motorcycle in an upright position,
check the fluid level. It should be above the
LOWER level mark (1). If the level is at or
below the LOWER level mark, check the
brake pads for wear (page 119).

Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn, have your brake system
inspected for leaks.

The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT
4 brake fluid from a sealed container, or an
equivalent.

(1) LOWER level mark

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Front Brake Lever:
The distance between the tip of the brake
lever (1) and the grip can be adjusted by
turning the adjuster (2) while pushing the
lever forward.
Align the arrow (3) on the brake lever with
the index mark (4) on the adjuster.

Apply the brake several times and check for
free wheel rotation after the brake lever is
released.

Other Checks:
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for
deterioration or cracks in the hoses and
fittings.

(1) Brake lever (3) Arrow
(2) Adjuster (4) Index mark

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Rear Brake Fluid Level:
The reserve tank is located below the seat.
Remove the seat (page 62).

With the motorcycle in an upright position,
check the fluid level. It should be between
the UPPER (1) and LOWER (2) level marks.
If the level is at or below the LOWER level
mark, check the rear brake pads for wear
(page 120).

Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn, have your brake system
inspected for leaks.

The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT
4 brake fluid from a sealed container, or an
equivalent.

Other Checks:
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for
deterioration or cracks in the hoses and
fittings.

(1) UPPER level mark
(2) LOWER level mark

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CLUTCH

Clutch adjustment may be required if the
motorcycle stalls when shifting into gear or
tends to creep; or if the clutch slips, causing
acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
Minor adjustments can be made with the
clutch cable adjuster (3) at the clutch lever (1).
Normal clutch lever freeplay is:

10 — 20 mm (0.4 — 0.8 in).

1. Loosen the lock nut (2) and turn the clutch
cable adjuster. Tighten the lock nut and
check the adjustment.

2. If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit
or if the correct freeplay cannot be
obtained, loosen the lock nut and turn in
the clutch cable adjuster completely.
Tighten the lock nut.

(1) Clutch lever

(2) Lock nut
(3) Clutch cable adjuster

(A) Increase freeplay
(B) Decrease freeplay