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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
· Place the vehicle on a level ground before starting any work.
· The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacuation system in an enclosed area.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Throttle lever free play
3 8 mm (1/8 5/16 in)
Spark plug
Standard
IJR7A9 (NGK), VX22BC (DENSO)
Optional
IJR6A9 (NGK), VX20BC (DENSO)
Spark plug gap
0.8 0.9 mm (0.03 0.04 in)
Valve clearance
IN
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
EX
0.23 mm (0.009 in)
Recommended engine oil
Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SG or higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30
Engine oil
After draining
4.4 liter (4.7 US qt, 3.9 Imp qt)
capacity
After draining/filter change
4.6 liter (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
After disassembly
5.2 liter (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt)
1,400 ± 100 rpm (min
-1
)
Engine idle speed
Recommended final gear case oil
Hypoid gear oil SAE #80
185 cm
3
(6.3 US oz, 6.5 Imp oz)
Front differen-
At draining
230 cm
3
(7.8 US oz, 8.1 Imp oz)
tial oil capacity
At disassembly
Recommended differential oil
Hypoid gear oil SAE #80
75 cm
3
(2.5 US oz, 2.6 Imp oz)
Rear final gear
At draining
100 cm
3
(3.4 US oz, 3.5 Imp oz)
oil capacity
At disassembly
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4 brake fluid
Rear (parking) brake lever free play
15 20 mm (9/16 13/16 in)
Rear brake pedal free play
15 20 mm (9/16 13/16 in)
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Cold tire pres-
Front
Standard
sure
22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
Minimum
28 kPa (0.28 kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Maximum
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
With cargo
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Rear
Standard
22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
Minimum
28 kPa (0.28 kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Maximum
25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
With cargo
Tire size
Front
AT25 x 8-12
Rear
AT25 x 10-12
Tire bland
Front
KT 181 (DUNLOP)
Rear
KT 185 (DUNLOP)
Minimum tire tread depth (Front/Rear)
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Toe-out: 30 ± 15 mm (1 - 3/16 ± 9/16 in)
Toe
3-2