Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
If the engine is installed on the frame, insert a feeler
gauge (0.1 mm) [1] between the camshaft maintenance
cap and cylinder head.
Tighten the camshaft maintenance cap securely.
Remove the feeler gauge.
Further tighten the camshaft maintenance cap at 30°.
One concave area [2] size is equivalent with 30°.
Install the cylinder head cover (page 10-5).
Apply engine oil to new O-rings [1] and install them to
each hole cap.
Apply grease to the timing hole cap [2] and crankshaft
hole cap [3] threads.
Install and tighten the timing hole cap and crankshaft
hole cap to the specified torque.
ENGINE OIL
OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
Hold the motorcycle in an upright position.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick [1] and wipe it clean.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick, but do not screw it.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is below or near the lower level [2] on the
dipstick, fill the recommended engine oil to the upper
level [3].
Check that the O-ring [4] is in good condition, replace it
if necessary.
Apply engine oil to the O-ring.
Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Other viscosities
shown in the chart
may be used when
the average
temperature in your
riding area is within
the indicated range.
[2]
[1]
TORQUE:
Timing hole cap:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Crankshaft hole cap:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
[3]
[2]
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[2]
[1]
[4]
[3]
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Honda "4-stroke motorcycle oil" or an equivalent
API classification: SG or higher (except oils
labeled as energy conserving on the circular API
service label)
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30
JASO T 903 standard: MA