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Page 1: ...HONDA MOTOR CO LT D K5 i2 70 12 A 5 PRINTED IN JAPAN _ _ I I 4 175 MODEL C 175 f OWNER S Mi UAL...

Page 2: ...tions of loading The information presented represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions D...

Page 3: ...killed drivers under controllod road 111d vehicle conditions and the information may not L H corr rt uncJt r other conditions cription of vehicles to which th l table applies HONDA CL 175 SUMMAltY TAB...

Page 4: ...tion techniques and test equipment We at I IONDA are confident that your new motorcycle will provide you with more than complete satisfaction This manua l has been prepared as a guide to the proper o...

Page 5: ...tch Lever 14 Front Brake Lever 15 Rear Brake Pedal 15 Gear Shift Pedal 16 Choke Lever 17 UEL AND O IL 18 Fuel Va lve 18 Fuel Tank 18 Recommended Lubricants 19 PRE OPERATION INSPECTION 20 STARTING THE...

Page 6: ...Bulb Replacemen t 52 Ol KIT 53 CIFICATIONS 55 RING DIAGRAM 57 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBERS 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111...

Page 7: ...m indicator lamp 1eter eter rake lever grip ht switch above 7 9 dO 10 S lnrlc r h11 1011 1 low j llcar hrnl11 111 1111 Pool rt 818 J ick Hlnrlt r 11t lnl l illion ll I Turn Hil nal lil hl 11 16 1 1 0...

Page 8: ...111111111111111111111111111111r ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Instruments a nd Indicator La mps The instruments with the indicator lamps incorporated within are grouped together and mounted above the headlight ca...

Page 9: ...t permit tachometer needle to en ter red zone Main Switch The ignitio n switch is located on the left side under the front end of the fuel tank CD Ignit ion switch OFF position ON position red dot Par...

Page 10: ...l pos il iu11 Low beam position _ High bca1u lJosil ion Headlig ht s witch Starter bu tton Slartcr Uullo n The st irter button is located directly below the he idlight wi t ch W it h tile s101rt cr 1J...

Page 11: ...rection of the arrow Free pl iy 11 the lever end should measure 0 4 t o 0 II in 10 20 mm Clu tch lcvH Front Brake l e ver The front brake lever is attached to the right handle bar grip switch housing...

Page 12: ...depressing the pedal with the tot S lif1ing lo 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th ur top ge ir i performed by progressively r lisi 11g 1 lw pt c l 1 and down shifting by prowc ively dqxessing the pedal The neulr 1 p...

Page 13: ...l including 1 2 US pl in the reserve supply Premium grade fuel should be used Do not mix oil with the fuel Recommended Oil It is very important to use only premium quality oils intended for service MS...

Page 14: ...d position 4 Twist the thro ttle grip counter clock w ise slightly and depress the starter button If the engine does not start within 5 seconds release the starter button and wa it approximately 10 se...

Page 15: ...tle and the front and rear brakes is most important 1 The smooth gradual application of both the front and rear brakes to gether with the required throttle coordination will under most con ditions ass...

Page 16: ...r misalignment or damage to insure further safe operation Months or Miles whichever occurs first First jsecond Third Thereafter Reference Service Required Repeat Every Month 6 11 6 12 Page Mile 200 J3...

Page 17: ...ne Oil Replenishment Check engine oil level during pre opera tion inspection page 20 and replenish engin_ e oil when the level is below the lower level mark Do not screw the oil filler cap dipstick in...

Page 18: ...impurities and metal chips from the oil by centrifugal force thus permitting only highly purified oil to come in contact w ith the moving parts of the engine 1 The oil filter D is accessible by re mov...

Page 19: ...ive electrode Contact Breaker Point Gap 1 Remove the point and generator covers 2 Open the contact breaker points D with finger or small screw driver blade and check for pitting If pitted or burned th...

Page 20: ...re precise timi ng When using the strobo timing light to Base plate locking screws Contact breaker base plate check the timing idle the engine at 1 200 rpm Perform the ad justment in the same manner a...

Page 21: ...earance to confirm that the adjustment has not been dis turbed Cam Chain Va lve timing will become incorrect and ca use abnormal operation of the engine if the cam chain is slack Follow the procedure...

Page 22: ...he grip play adjuster lock nut CD and turn the adjuster until grip free play rotation is reduced to 10 150 Retighten lock nut Carburetor 1 carburetor out of adjustment adversely 1ffects the performanc...

Page 23: ...sengaged On the other hand if the clutch does not fu lly engage the clutch w ill slip and the motorcycle will not accelerate in response lo acceleration of the engine In order for full engine output t...

Page 24: ...on rear whee l bearings and sprockets as well as itself A properly adjusted and lubricated drive chain assures safe smooth and trouble iree operation I Place the motorcycle on the main stand Move the...

Page 25: ...r can help you determine the condition of these items 3 Immerse the chain in a container con taining a mixture of SAE 10W 40 engine oil and petroleum jelly ratio of 1 US qt 1 liter oil to 10 oz 300 gr...

Page 26: ...e lever arm on the front brake panel First loosen lock nut then turn front brake adjusting nut Cl ock wise movement of nut de creases brake lever play and counter Front brake arm Lock nut Front brake...

Page 27: ...mooth cushion action and oil seepage aro L1nd the CL1shion oil seals Carefu lly inspect all front suspension fasteners for tightness this includes the attachment points of the fork tubes bral e compon...

Page 28: ...The correct electro lyte level is between the lower and upper level marks on the battery case 2 To correct the electrolyte level re move the battery cell caps from the cells requiring level correctio...

Page 29: ...enter of the beam intersects the ground at a point 165 feet 50 m in front of the motorcycle in the riding attitude 2 The horizontal adjustment is made with the adjusting screw located on the left side...

Page 30: ...omp ar t ment in the center of the motorcycle directly behind the engine Minor adjust ment and parts replacement can be per formed with the tools contained in the k it Adjustments or repairs which can...

Page 31: ...ight 42 5 in 1 050 mm Wheel base 50 8 in 1 280 mm WEIGHT Curb weight 291 lbs 137 kg CAPACITIES Engine o il 3 2 US pt 2 6 Imp pt 1 5 liter Fuel tank 2 4 US gal 2 0 Imp gal 9 liter Fuel reserve tank 1 3...

Page 32: ...GHTS AND LAMPS Headlight Tail stoplight Turn signal light Meter lamp Neutral indicator lamp Turn signal indicator lamp High beam indicator lamp Fuse 3 5 in 90 mm 3 00 18 4 PR 3 25 18 4 PR 3 700 2 470...

Page 33: ...L175 WIRING DIAGRAM MAIN SWITCH SELLNIUM REO llFIER NEUTRAL SWITCH A REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT I2V25W Tt IL STOP LIGHT 12V23 7W L REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT I 2V25W HEADLIGHT CONTROL STARTER SWITCH ARRANGEME...

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