Contents Motorcycle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 16 Maintenance P. 34 Troubleshooting P. 86 Information P. 105 Specifications P. 128 Index P. 132 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new When service is required, remember that your Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a dealer knows your motorcycle best. If you Honda makes you part of a worldwide family have the required mechanical “know-how” of satisfied customers who appreciate and tools, you can purchase an official Honda Honda’s reputation for building quality into Service Manual to help you perform many every product. maintenance and repair tasks. 2 P. 122 Read the warranty information thoroughly so To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: that you understand the warranty coverage ● Read this owner’s manual carefully. and that you are aware of your rights and ● Follow all recommendations and responsibilities. 2 P. 123 procedures contained in this manual. ● Pay close attention to safety messages You may also want to visit our website at contained in this manual and on the www.powersports.honda.com. motorcycle. Canada www.honda.ca. Happy riding! To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your California Proposition 65 Warning motorcycle well serviced and maintained. WARNING: This product contains or emits Also, observe the break-in guidelines, and chemicals known to the State of California to always perform the pre-ride inspection and cause cancer and birth defects or other other periodic checks in this manual. reproductive harm. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very 3 important. Operating this motorcycle safely is DANGER an important responsibility. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY To help you make informed decisions about HURT if you don’t follow instructions. safety, we have provided operating 3 procedures and other information on safety WARNING labels and in this manual. This information You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY alerts you to potential hazards that could HURT if you don’t follow instructions. hurt you or others. 3 Of course, it is not practical or possible to CAUTION warn you about all hazards associated with You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You instructions. must use your own good judgement. Other important information is You will find important safety information in provided under the following titles: a variety of forms, including: NOTICE Information to help you avoid ● Safety labels on the motorcycle damage to your motorcycle, ● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert other property, or the symbol and one of three signal words: environment. DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: Motorcycle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3 Safety Labels ................................................P. 7 Safety Precautions .......................................P. 9 Riding Precautions .....................................P. 10 Accessories & Modifications......................P. 14 Loading .......................................................P. 15 Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines Before Riding Motorcycle Safety Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check ● Perform all routine and regular inspections that you and your passenger are both wearing specified in this manual. an approved motorcycle helmet and protective ● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding away before filling the fuel tank. onto the grab rail or your waist, leaning with ● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly you in turns, and keeping their feet on the enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped. gases is toxic and can kill you. Always Wear a Helmet Take Time to Learn & Practice Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective practice riding in a safe area to become familiar apparel significantly reduce the number and with how this motorcycle works and handles, severity of head and other injuries. So always and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s wear an approved motorcycle helmet and size and weight. protective apparel. 2 P. 9 continued 3 Safety Guidelines We recommend that all riders take a certified Make Yourself Easy to See Motorcycle Safety course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Make yourself more visible, especially at night, Foundation (MSF). New riders should start with by wearing bright reflective clothing, the basic course, and even experienced riders positioning yourself so other drivers can see will find the advanced course beneficial. you, signaling before turning or changing lanes, For information about the MSF training course and using your horn when necessary. nearest you, call the national toll-free number: (800) 446-9227. Ride within Your Limits USA Other riding tips can be found in the You Never ride beyond your personal abilities or and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet that faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and came with your motorcycle. inattention can impair your ability to use good judgement and ride safely. Ride Defensively Always pay attention to other vehicles around Don’t Drink and Ride you, and do not assume that other drivers see Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to evasive maneuver. respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either. 4 Safety Guidelines Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, Motorcycle Safety It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. maintained and in safe riding condition. Your motorcycle may have suffered damage Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and that is not immediately apparent. Have your perform all recommended maintenance. Never motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified exceed load limits (2 P. 15), and do not modify service facility as soon as possible. your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 14). If You are Involved in a Crash Personal safety is your first priority. If you or anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity of the injuries and whether it is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash. If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks, continued 5 Safety Guidelines Carbon Monoxide Hazard Motorcycle Safety Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure. 3WARNING Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide. 6 Safety Labels Safety Labels hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them. Motorcycle Safety Safety and information labels on your If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, motorcycle provide important safety contact your dealer for a replacement. information and may warn you of potential continued 7 Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 8 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection Motorcycle Safety ● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the handlebars and feet on the footpegs. USA Look for a DOT (Department of ● Keep passenger’s hands on the seat strap or Transportation) certification label on any helmet your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs you buy. while riding. ● Always consider the safety of your passenger, 3 as well as other drivers and riders. WARNING Not wearing a helmet increases the Protective Apparel chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure that you and any passenger are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye Make sure that you and any passenger protection, and high-visibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in response to always wear an approved helmet and weather and road conditions. protective apparel. ❙ ❙ Helmet Gloves Should be safety-standard certified, high- Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion visibility, and correct size for your head resistance ● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the chin strap fastened continued 9 Riding Precautions ❙ Boots or Riding Shoes Riding Precautions Motorcycle Safety Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection Break-in Period ❙ Jacket and Pants During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running, Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket follow these guidelines to ensure your and durable long pants for riding (or a motorcycle’s future reliability and performance. protective suit). ● Avoid full-throttle start and rapid acceleration. ● Avoid hard braking