Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
How To Use This Manual
This manual describes the service procedures for the NC700X/XA/XD/S/SA/SD-C.
Sections 1, 2 and 3 apply to the whole motorcycle. Section 2 illustrates procedures for removal/installation of components that may
be required to perform service described in the following sections.
Section 4 through 23 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped according to location.
If you are not familiar with this motorcycle, read Technical Feature in Section 1.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule recommendations to ensure that the motorcycle is in peak operating condition.
Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important. It compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the break-in
period.
Find the section you want on this page, then turn to the table of contents on the first page of the section.
Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration, service information and troubleshooting for the section. The subsequent
pages give detailed procedure.
Refer to the troubleshooting in each section according to the malfunction or symptom. In case of an engine trouble, refer to PGM-FI
section troubleshooting first.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. The purpose of this message is to help
prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
© Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
SERVICE PUBLICATION OFFICE
Date of Issue: February 2012
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions we have provided safety
messages and other information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with servicing this vehicle.
You must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including:
• Safety Labels – on the vehicle
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t 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.
• Instructions – how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.
ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATIONS, DIRECTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE
BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL FOR PRINTING. Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT
INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION. THIS MANUAL IS WRITTEN FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ACQUIRED BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF
MAINTENANCE ON Honda MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS OR ATVS.