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Importance of Maintenance

Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained is

absolutely essential to your safety and to

protect your investment, obtain maximum

performance, avoid breakdowns, and reduce air

pollution. Maintenance is the owner's

responsibility. Be sure to inspect your

motorcycle before each ride, and perform the

periodic checks specified in the Maintenance

Schedule.

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WARNING

Improperly maintaining your

motorcycle or failing to correct a

problem before you ride can cause a

crash in which you can be seriously hurt

or killed.

Always follow the inspection and

maintenance recommendations and

schedules in this owner's manual.

For information about the exhaust emission and

noise emission requirements of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the

California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the

Environment and Climate Change Canada

(ECCC).

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USA

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the

emission control devices and systems may

be performed by any motorcycle repair

establishment or individual using parts

that are

“

certified

”

to EPA standards.

Maintenance

Summary of Contents for NC750X

Page 1: ...Contents Motorcycle Safety P 2 Operation Guide P 18 Maintenance P 74 Troubleshooting P 127 Information P 149 Specifications P 172 Index P 176 NC750X XD 31MKL600 MOM 16542 1801 ...

Page 2: ...ake responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well serviced and maintained Also observe the break in guidelines and always perform the pre ride inspection and other periodic checks in this manual When service is required remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best If you have the required mechanical know how and tools you can purchase an official Honda Service Manual to help you pe...

Page 3: ...intaining a motorcycle You must use your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety labels on the motorcycle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean 3DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions 3WARNING You CAN be KILLED...

Page 4: ...bels P 8 Safety Precautions P 10 Riding Precautions P 11 Accessories Modifications P 16 Loading P 17 This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle Please read this section carefully Motorcycle Safety ...

Page 5: ...otective apparel significantly reduce the number and severity of head and other injuries So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel 2 P 10 Before Riding Make sure that you are physically fit mentally focused and free of alcohol and drugs Check that you and your passenger are both wearing an approved motorcycle helmet and protective apparel Instruct your passenger on holdin...

Page 6: ...USA Other riding tips can be found in the You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet that came with your motorcycle Ride Defensively Always pay attention to other vehicles around you and do not assume that other drivers see you Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an evasive maneuver Make Yourself Easy to See Make yourself more visible especially at night by wearing bright reflective clothing p...

Page 7: ... let your friends drink and ride either Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition It s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance Never exceed load limits 2 P 17 and do not modify your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe 2 P 16 Safety Guidelines Mot...

Page 8: ...amage that is not immediately apparent Have your motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility as soon as possible Emergency Shut down Procedure for Motorcycles Equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission NC750XD Unlike standard motorcycles or its manual transmission sibling the NC750XD with dual clutch transmission does not have a clutch lever that would provide you with an additional ...

Page 9: ...a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure 3WARNING Running the engine of your motorcycle while in an enclosed or even partially enclosed area can cause a rapid build up of toxic carbon monoxide gas Breathing this colorless odorless gas can quickly cause unconsciousness and lead to death Only run your motorcycle s engine when it is located in...

Page 10: ...ide important safety information and may warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury Read these labels carefully and don t remove them If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your dealer for a replacement Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 8 ...

Page 11: ...Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 9 ...

Page 12: ...y in response to weather and road conditions Helmet Should be safety standard certified high visibility and correct size for your head Must fit comfortably but securely with the chin strap fastened Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection USA Look for a DOT Department of Transportation certification label on any helmet you buy 3WARNING Not wearing a helmet inc...

Page 13: ...ning follow these guidelines to ensure your motorcycle s future reliability and performance Avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration Avoid hard braking and rapid down shifts Ride conservatively Brakes Observe the following guidelines Avoid excessively hard braking and downshifting u Sudden braking can reduce the motorcycle s stability u Where possible reduce speed before turning otherwise...

Page 14: ...both the front and rear brakes together Anti lock Brake System ABS NC750XA XD This model is equipped with an Anti lock Brake System ABS designed to help prevent the brakes from locking up during hard braking ABS does not reduce braking distance In certain circumstances ABS may result in a longer stopping distance ABS does not function at speeds below 6 mph 10 km h The brake lever and pedal may rec...

Page 15: ...hile riding at low speed to help them dry Parking Park on a firm level surface If you must park on a slight incline or loose surface park so that the motorcycle cannot move or fall over Make sure that high temperature parts cannot come into contact with flammable materials Do not touch the engine muffler brakes and other high temperature parts until they cool down To reduce the likelihood of theft...

Page 16: ...e key 2 P 54 Refueling and Fuel Guidelines Follow these guidelines to protect the engine fuel system and catalytic converter Use only unleaded gasoline Use recommended octane number Using lower octane gasoline will result in decreased engine performance Do not use fuels containing a high concentration of alcohol 2 P 165 Do not use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture Avoid get...

Page 17: ...event the rear wheel from skidding due to engine braking Do not close the throttle suddenly especially when riding on slippery surfaces Torque Control may not compensate for rough road conditions or rapid throttle operation Always consider road and weather conditions as well as your skills and condition when applying throttle If your motorcycle gets stuck in mud snow or sand it may be easier to fr...

Page 18: ...ublic roads and highways Before deciding to install accessories on your motorcycle be certain the modification is safe and legal 3WARNING Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding accessories and modifications Do not pull a trailer with or attach a sidecar to your motorcycle Your mot...

Page 19: ...its Maximum weight capacity Maximum weight in luggage box on luggage box lid 2 P 172 Tie all luggage securely evenly balanced and close to the center of the motorcycle Do not place objects near the lights or the muffler 3WARNING Overloading or improper loading can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual Loading Motorc...

Page 20: ...use P 148 Battery P 95 Coolant reserve tank P 109 Rear brake fluid reservoir P 111 Rear brake pedal Engine oil filter P 105 Engine oil fill cap dipstick P 103 Engine oil drain bolt P 105 Throttle grip P 122 Front brake fluid reservoir P 111 Lower cowl P 97 NC750X XA ...

Page 21: ...tion Guide 19 Continued Clutch lever P 119 Luggage box P 70 Fuel fill cap P 68 Fuse box P 146 Maintenance lid P 99 Drive chain P 115 Rear seat P 68 Side stand P 114 Shift lever P 60 Crankcase breather P 124 ...

Page 22: ...148 Battery P 95 Coolant reserve tank P 109 Rear brake fluid reservoir P 111 Rear brake pedal Engine oil filter P 105 Engine oil fill cap dipstick P 103 Engine oil drain bolt P 105 Throttle grip P 122 Front brake fluid reservoir P 111 Lower cowl P 98 Clutch oil filter P 107 NC750XD ...

Page 23: ...Operation Guide 21 Parking brake lever P 113 Luggage box P 70 Fuel fill cap P 68 Fuse box P 146 Maintenance lid P 99 Drive chain P 115 Rear seat P 68 Side stand P 114 Crankcase breather P 124 ...

Page 24: ... is turned to the ON position If any part of these displays does not come on when it should have your dealer check for problems SEL button u NC750X If the opening ending display is being set to SP letters which have been set are displayed in the total area To check the display in the total area set the opening ending display to STD P 36 ...

Page 25: ... range Tachometer red zone Speedometer Total Fuel mileage display P 25 Gear position indicator P 35 Fuel gauge Remaining fuel when only 1st E segment starts flashing approximately 0 85 US gal 3 2 L The reserve tripmeter display and reserve fuel consumption display show at the same time If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat pattern or turns off P 134 Clock To set the clock P 36 ...

Page 26: ...Do not operate the engine in the tachometer red zone Excessive engine speed can adversely affect engine life Speedometer Fuel gauge Remaining fuel when only 1st E segment starts flashing approximately 0 85 US gal 3 2 L The reserve tripmeter display and reserve fuel consumption display show at the same time If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat pattern or turns off P 134 Tachometer P 30 T...

Page 27: ...ion A Current fuel mileage Average fuel mileage B Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter A Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Current fuel mileage Current fuel mileage Current fuel mileage Fuel consumption B Reserve fuel consumption Reserve tripmeter Tripmeter B Tripmeter B Trip time Today date Only in reserve fuel mode Reserve fuel mode When the 1st E segment of the fuel gauge flashes the reserve tripmeter display ...

Page 28: ...tting When your speed is less than 3 mph 5 km h is displayed When is displayed except for the above mentioned cases go to your dealer for service Average fuel mileage A B Shows each average fuel mileage in conjunction with each tripmeter When each tripmeter is reset each average fuel mileage will also reset u To reset the tripmeter P 29 When each tripmeter is reset is displayed When is displayed e...

Page 29: ...ption will also reset u To reset the tripmeter P 29 Above 300 gal L 300 0 is displayed When is displayed go to your dealer for service Trip time Shows the operating time since the engine was started The trip time return to 0 00 when the readout exceeds 23 59 hours minutes Today date To set the today date P 36 Operation Guide 27 Continued ...

Page 30: ...r flashes fill fuel promptly When is displayed go to your dealer for service Reserve fuel consumption only when reserve fuel mode Fuel consumption since the 1st E segment of the fuel gauge and RES start flashing The RES will flash faster when the fuel decreases further When the fuel gauge is near the 1st E segment or flashes fill fuel promptly When is displayed go to your dealer for service Operat...

Page 31: ...n A will automatically reset when your motorcycle travels 0 06 mile 0 1 km You can activate or deactivate the automatic reset mode by refueling P 36 Backlight brightness setting The brightness of the display can be set to H high or L low When the SET button is pressed the following display appears and the brightness is set u The brightness of the display can be adjusted to H high L low for each P ...

Page 32: ...de User setting mode Gear position mode ECO mode Shift up mode DCT mode NC750XD Engine rev mode When the user setting mode or DCT mode NC750XD in the base color mode is set the ECO mode and or shift up mode can be used at the same time Order of priority for the color Shift up mode ECO mode Base color mode User setting mode DCT mode NC750XD Operation Guide 30 Instruments Continued Tachometer segmen...

Page 33: ... appears release the SEL button User setting mode You can change the tachometer segment color from the following color Default setting is BLUE Color WHITE RED AMBER YELLOW GREEN AQUA BLUE VIOLET PINK To set the color P 36 Operation Guide 31 Continued User setting mode DCT mode Gear position mode Engine rev mode NC750XD ...

Page 34: ...the gear position the tachometer segment color changes as follows Gear position N 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Color WHITE YELLOW AMBER PINK VIOLET BLUE AQUA Engine rev mode Depending on the engine revs the tachometer segment color changes as follows Engine rev rpm More 1 600 2 200 2 800 3 600 4 400 5 200 6 000 than 6 000 Color WHITE YELLOW GREEN AQUA BLUE VIOLET AMBER PINK Operation Guide 32 Instrumen...

Page 35: ... color mode is selected the ECO mode color is not displayed even if the ECO mode is set to on To set the ECO mode P 36 Shift up mode When the number of engine revolution reaches shift up point you have set the color of the tachometer shows in AMBER this informs you of the indication to shift up Default setting is 5 000 rpm u When the gear position mode or engine rev mode in the base color mode is ...

Page 36: ...nt to show can also be displayed while the opening ending display is shown To set the opening ending display P 36 To set the opening ending message P 36 NC750XA XD When the ignition switch is turned On or Off the letters you want to show can also be displayed while the opening ending display is shown To set the opening ending message P 36 Operation Guide 34 Instruments Continued ...

Page 37: ... when the engine starts u flashes when the engine stop switch position is changed from Run to Stop position with the ignition switch in the ON position u flashes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the engine stop switch Stop position The indicator may flash if u The front wheel leaves the ground u You turn the wheel while the motorcycle is upright on the stand This is norma...

Page 38: ...tting Mode Select the items you want to set from the following setting modes UNIT Setting Mode P 47 Press and hold the SEL button and SET button Press the SEL button Press the SET button ADJ Setting Mode P 40 You can set the unit of the meter You can set the clock backlight brightness level and today date You can set the tachometer color and opening ending display Ordinary display ...

Page 39: ...d the setting mode will be changed d When the SET button is pressed each setting mode will be changed To return to the ordinary display from the setting mode The SEL button and or SET button is not pressed for about 30 seconds Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then to the ON position Press and hold SEL button and SET button While operating settings each setting will be cancelled if ...

Page 40: ...E 2 Shift up mode setting You can set on or off of the shift up mode a Press the SEL button to select or b Press the SET button The shift up mode is set u When the tachometer segment color is set to AMBER and the shift up mode is set to on the user setting color will automatically change to WHITE u When the shift up mode is set to on the display moves to the shift up point adjustment u When the sh...

Page 41: ...ch time the SEL button is pressed the set value of the shift up point is increased by 200 rpm one segment b Press the SET button The shift up point is set and the display moves to the activating deactivating of tripmeter A average fuel mileage and fuel consumption automatic reset mode Operation Guide 39 Continued ...

Page 42: ...EL button to select activate or deactivate in the automatic reset mode b Press SET button The activation deactivation of automatic reset mode is set and the display returns to the ordinary display ADJ Setting Mode 1 Clock 12 24 hour setting a Select the ADJ setting mode P 36 b Press the SEL button to select 12HOUR or 24HOUR c Press the SET button The clock 12 24 hour is set and the display moves t...

Page 43: ... the same time u Press and hold the SEL button to advance the hour fast b Press the SET button The minute digits start flashing c Press the SEL button until the desired minute is displayed u Press and hold the SEL button to advance the minute fast d Press the SET button The clock is set and the display moves to the backlight brightness H high adjustment Operation Guide 41 Continued ...

Page 44: ... moves to the backlight brightness L low adjustment 4 Backlight brightness L low adjustment You can adjust the brightness to one of five levels The backlight brightness L low can be adjusted in the same manner as H high u L low can not adjust brighter than H high Press the SET button The brightness adjustment L low is set and the display moves to the today date setting Operation Guide 42 Instrumen...

Page 45: ...ress the SEL button until the desired month is displayed u Press and hold the SEL button to advance the month fast d Press the SET button The day digits start flashing e Press the SEL button until the desired day is displayed u Press and hold the SEL button to advance the day fast f Press the SET button The date is set and the display returns to the ordinary display Operation Guide 43 Continued ...

Page 46: ...REEN can not be selected u When the shift up mode is set to on AMBER can not be selected c NC750X Press the SET button The user setting mode color is set and the display moves to the opening ending display setting NC750XA XD Press the SET button The user setting mode color is set and the display moves to the inputting the opening message Operation Guide 44 Instruments Continued ...

Page 47: ...ssage can input 6 letters for each 3 lines a Press the SEL button until the desired letter is displayed u You can input the alphabetical letters numbers and symbols P 46 u Press and hold the SEL button to advance the letter fast u The line number which is inputting the letters is displayed in the mileage area b Press the SET button The letter is set and the next letter will start flashing Follow t...

Page 48: ...message After the ending message has been set and the display returns to the ordinary display Selecting letters at the opening ending display When the SEL button is pressed the letters are displayed in the following order Operation Guide 46 Instruments Continued Space A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q S R T U V W Y X Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 _ ...

Page 49: ... unit is set and the display returns to the ordinary display When selecting the km h and km Press the SET button The speed and mileage unit is set and then the display moves to the changing the fuel mileage meter unit 2 Changing the fuel mileage meter unit a Press the SEL button to select either L 100 km or km L b Press the SET button The fuel mileage meter unit is set and the display returns to t...

Page 50: ... is turned to the ON position If it comes on while riding P 129 Low oil pressure indicator Comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Goes off when the engine starts If it comes on while engine is running P 130 High beam indicator ABS Anti lock Brake System indicator NC750XA XD Comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Goes off when your speed reaches appro...

Page 51: ... it comes on while riding P 132 Parking brake indicator NC750XD PGM FI Programmed Fuel Injection malfunction indicator lamp MIL Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the engine stop switch in the Run position Comes on when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine stop switch in the Stop position If it comes on while engine is running P 130 Comes on whe...

Page 52: ...witch is in the ON position Can be turned to off regardless of the ignition switch position u The signals continue flashing with the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position after the hazard switch is on Headlight dimmer switch High beam Low beam Torque Control switch NC750XA Torque Control level setting and Torque Control on off P 56 NC750X XA ...

Page 53: ...ved when in the OFF or LOCK position Steering Lock P 54 u In an emergency switch to the Stop position the starter motor will not operate to stop the engine Should normally remain in the Run position Engine stop switch Start button LOCK Locks steering OFF Turns engine off ON Turns electrical system on for starting riding ...

Page 54: ...o shift up the gear P 67 Headlight dimmer Turn signal switch Shift down switch To shift down the gear P 67 High beam Low beam u Pressing the switch turns the turn signal off Horn button Torque Control switch Torque Control level setting and Torque Control on off P 56 NC750XD ...

Page 55: ...an be removed when in the OFF or LOCK position Steering Lock P 54 AT MT switch To shift between the AT MODE and MT MODE P 65 Engine stop switch Should normally remain in the Run position u In an emergency switch to the Stop position the starter motor will not operate to stop the engine ON Turns electrical system on for starting riding OFF Turns engine off LOCK Locks steering ...

Page 56: ... Turn the handlebar all the way to the left b Push the key down and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position u Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is difficult to engage c Remove the key Unlocking Insert the key push it in and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Operation Guide 54 Switches Continued Turn a b Push Ignition key ...

Page 57: ...ease button pops out and parking brake lever is not released u The parking brake lock will not function if the parking brake is not adjusted properly P 113 Unlocking Release the parking brake lever by lightly pulling in the lever a and pressing the release button b u Before riding check that the parking brake indicator is turned off and make sure that the parking brake is fully released so there i...

Page 58: ... u Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the Torque Control level will automatically be set to level 2 u When the Torque Control is turned from the off position to the on position it will automatically be set to level 2 Torque Control level setting The level can be selected by pressing the Torque Control switch u Level 2 is the maximum Torque Control level u Level 1 is the min...

Page 59: ...Operation Guide 57 Level 2 Off Press the Torque Control switch Press and hold the Torque Control switch Level 1 Torque Control level maximum Torque Control level minimum No Torque Control ...

Page 60: ...coloration a Make sure the engine stop switch is in the Run position b Turn the ignition switch to the ON position c Shift the transmission to Neutral N indicator comes on Alternatively pull in the clutch lever to start your motorcycle with the transmission in gear so long as the side stand is raised d Press the start button with the throttle completely closed If the engine does not start a Open t...

Page 61: ...e engine stop switch is in the Run position b Turn the ignition switch to the ON position c Check the transmission in Neutral N indicator to come on d Press the start button with the throttle completely closed e Make sure the parking brake lever is released before riding P 55 If Engine Does Not Start P 58 If Engine Will Not Start P 128 When you stop the engine a To stop the engine shift the transm...

Page 62: ... 12 mph 20 km h From 2nd to 3rd 19 mph 30 km h From 3rd to 4th 25 mph 40 km h From 4th to 5th 31 mph 50 km h From 5th to 6th 37 mph 60 km h Shifting Down From 6th to 5th 28 mph 45 km h From 5th to 4th 22 mph 35 km h From 4th to 3rd 16 mph 25 km h NOTICE Improper shifting can damage the engine transmission and drive train Also coasting or towing the motorcycle for long distances with the engine off...

Page 63: ... to 4th 25 mph 40 km h From 4th to 5th 31 mph 50 km h From 5th to 6th 37 mph 60 km h Shifting Down From 6th to 5th 36 mph 58 km h From 5th to 4th 28 mph 45 km h From 4th to 3rd 21 mph 33 km h From 3rd to 2nd 15 mph 24 km h From 2nd to 1st 11 mph 18 km h NOTICE Improper shifting can damage the engine transmission and drive train Also coasting or towing the motorcycle for long distances with the eng...

Page 64: ... operation which delivers the same shift feel as a manual transmission u Always use the recommended tires and sprockets to ensure correct Dual Clutch Transmission operation The Dual Clutch Transmission system runs a self check immediately after starting the engine appears in the gear position indicator window for a few seconds then goes out While appears you cannot shift into gear Operation Guide ...

Page 65: ...tion and then to the ON position again P 133 You may hear click noises when the transmission shifts to Neutral N This is normal When you can change between N and D u Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is idling u Throttle is completely closed It is not possible to change from Neutral to D mode while the throttle is applied u You cannot change between N and D mode while the wheels are rotating u ...

Page 66: ...of a curve etc P 67 You can choose between two modes within AT MODE D mode and S mode D mode AT This is the standard mode when AT MODE is selected Select D mode for regular operation and efficient fuel economy S mode AT Select this mode while riding in AT MODE when you need more power such as when overtaking climbing hills pulling away S mode has three levels of adjustment MT MODE MT MODE 6 speed ...

Page 67: ...st gear is selected Changing from AT or MT MODE to Neutral Press N on the N D switch b Changing between D mode and S mode while in AT MODE Press the D S side of the N D switch The S or D mode indicator comes on c d Changing between AT MODE and MT MODE Press the AT MT switch e The S or D indicator goes out while MT MODE is selected f Operation Guide 65 Continued Gear position indicator AT MT switch...

Page 68: ...e The selected level is maintained even when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or transmission is switched to out of S mode Operation Guide 66 Shifting Gears Continued Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Press and hold the D S side of the N D switch Press the D S side of the N D switch N D switch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Higher engine RPM can be used by increasing the level ...

Page 69: ...u The transmission automatically shifts down when you slow down even in MT MODE u You will start from 1st gear even if MT MODE is selected Gear shift operation Shifting Up Press the shift up switch g Shifting Down Press the shift down switch h You cannot continue shifting gear by keeping the shift switch pressed To continue shifting gear release the switch and press it again Shift Limit You cannot...

Page 70: ...r seat Close a Pull up the rod upward b Push down the front of the rear seat until it locks in place u Make sure that the tabs are locked securely in position to pull up the front of the rear seat lightly u The seat locks automatically when closed Take care not to lock your key in the compartment under the rear seat c Remove the key Operation Guide 68 Ignition key Lock Rear seat Tabs Rod ...

Page 71: ...ll Cap a Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by turning it clockwise u Make sure that the arrow marks on the cap and fuel tank are aligned b Close the rear seat Do not fill with fuel above the lower edge of the filler neck 3WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Handle...

Page 72: ...u Make sure that the tab is locked securely in position to pull up the front of the luggage box lid lightly u The lock automatically when closed Take care not to lock your key in the luggage box b Remove the key Never exceed the maximum weight limit Maximum Weight 11 0 lb 5 0 kg u Do not store any items that are flammable or susceptible to heat damage Operation Guide 70 Ignition key Tab Luggage bo...

Page 73: ... of the helmet upward u Some helmets may not fit in the compartment due to their size or design Opening the luggage box P 70 Luggage Box Lid Never exceed the maximum weight limit Maximum Weight 4 5 lb 2 0 kg Operation Guide 71 Continued Helmet Luggage box lid ...

Page 74: ...ag is located in the owner s manual box in the luggage box Opening the owner s manual Box a Remove the clip P 96 b Open the owner s manual box lid Closing owner s manual Box a Close the owner s manual box lid b Install the clip Operation Guide 72 Storage Equipment Continued Maintenance lid Rubber strap Tool kit Clip Owner s manual box lid Document bag ...

Page 75: ...e rear seat P 68 3WARNING Riding with a helmet attached to the holder can interfere with the rear wheel or suspension and could cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Use the helmet holder only while parked Do not ride with a helmet secured by the holder Operation Guide 73 Helmet set wire Helmet D ring Helmet set wire Helmet holder ...

Page 76: ...s P 111 Side Stand P 114 Drive Chain P 115 Clutch P 119 Throttle P 122 Crankcase Breather P 124 Other Adjustments P 125 Adjusting the Headlight Aim P 125 Adjusting the Brake Lever P 126 Please read Importance of Maintenance and Maintenance Fundamentals carefully before attempting any maintenance Refer to Specifications for service data An optional larger tool kit may be available Check with your H...

Page 77: ...cle or failing to correct a problem before you ride can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner s manual For information about the exhaust emission and noise emission requirements of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and the Environment and C...

Page 78: ...ther or not you should perform a given task Follow these guidelines when performing maintenance Stop the engine and remove the key Place your motorcycle on a firm level surface using the side stand or a maintenance stand to provide support Allow the engine muffler brakes and other high temperature parts to cool before servicing as you can get burned Run the engine only when instructed and do so in...

Page 79: ...ed technicians Your dealer meets all of these requirements Keep an accurate record of maintenance to help ensure that your motorcycle is properly maintained Make sure that whomever performs the maintenance completes this record All scheduled maintenance is considered a normal owner operating cost and will be charged to you by your dealer Retain all receipts If you sell the motorcycle these receipt...

Page 80: ...05 Clutch Oil Filter 6 107 Engine Idle Speed Radiator Coolant 7 3 Years 109 Cooling System Evaporative Emission Control System 4 Maintenance Level Maintenance Legend Intermediate We recommend service by your dealer unless you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled Procedures are provided in an official Honda Service Manual 2 P 166 Inspect clean adjust lubricate or replace if necessa...

Page 81: ... Lock Operation 6 113 Headlight Aim 125 Clutch System 5 119 Side Stand 114 Suspension Nuts Bolts Fasteners Wheels Tires 90 Steering Head Bearings Notes 1 At higher odometer readings repeat at the frequency interval established here 2 Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 3 Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle 4 50 STATE meets California 5 NC...

Page 82: ...ing items if you are carrying a passenger or cargo Combined weight is within load limits 2 P 172 Cargo is secured properly Check the following items after you get on your motorcycle Throttle action moves smoothly without binding 2 P 122 Brake lever and pedal operate normally Check the fuel level and refuel when needed 2 P 14 2 P 68 Engine stop switch functions properly 2 P 50 Check the following i...

Page 83: ...2 P 122 Check the front brake lever 2 P 126 rear brake pedal and parking brake NC750XD 2 P 113 operate properly Drive chain Check the slack 2 P 115 adjust the slack 2 P 116 and lubricate 2 P 88 as needed Fuses Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses Nuts bolts Check the major nuts and bolts and tighten as needed Periodic Checks You should also perform other periodic maintenance checks at ...

Page 84: ...ioned on the color label The color label is attached to the frame under the rear seat 2 P 68 3WARNING Installing non Honda parts may make your motorcycle unsafe and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always use Honda Genuine Parts or equivalents that have been designed and approved for your motorcycle Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance 82 Color label ...

Page 85: ...your eyes u Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water for at least 15 minutes Using water under pressure can damage your eyes Electrolyte splashes onto your skin u Remove affected clothing and wash your skin thoroughly using water Electrolyte splashes into your mouth u Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and do not swallow 3WARNING The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation...

Page 86: ...Charging If you use electrical accessories that drain the battery or you do not ride frequently we recommend that you charge the battery every 30 days using a charger designed specifically for your Honda which can be purchased from your dealer Read the information that came with your battery charger and follow the instructions on the battery Avoid using an automobile type battery charger as these ...

Page 87: ...electrical on your motorcycle stops working check for and replace any blown fuses 2 P 146 Inspecting and Replacing Fuses Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to remove and inspect fuses If a fuse is blown replace with a fuse of the same rating For fuse ratings see Specifications 2 P 174 NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chance of damage to the ...

Page 88: ...he following standards JASO T 903 standard 1 MA SAE standard 2 10W 30 API classification 3 SG or higher 1 The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine oils for 4 stroke motorcycle engines There are two classes MA and MB For example the following label shows the MA classification 2 The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity 3 The API classification specifies the quality and performance ratin...

Page 89: ...Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid or equivalent 3WARNING Clean filler cap before removing Use only DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container Drive Chain The drive chain must be inspected and lubricated regularly Inspect the chain more frequently if you often ride on bad roads ride at high speed or ride with repeated fast acceleration 2 P 115 If the chain does not move smoothly makes strange noises has damaged rol...

Page 90: ...After inspecting the slack clean the chain and sprockets while rotating the rear wheel Use a dry cloth with chain cleaner designed specifically for O ring chains or neutral detergent Use a soft brush if the chain is dirty After cleaning wipe dry and lubricate with the recommended lubricant Recommended lubricant Pro Honda HP Chain Lube or equivalent Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance 88 Normal GO...

Page 91: ... 50 antifreeze and 50 distilled water A concentration of antifreeze below 40 will not provide proper corrosion and cold temperature protection A concentration of up to 60 will provide better protection in colder climates NOTICE Using coolant not specified for aluminum engines or tap mineral water can cause corrosion Crankcase Breather Service more frequently when riding in rain at full throttle or...

Page 92: ...s changed do not return it to the original position Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer Inspecting for Damage Inspect the tires for cuts slits or cracks that exposes fabric or cords or nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tire or the tread Also inspect for any unusual bumps or bulges in the side walls of the tires Inspecting for Abnormal Wear Inspect the tires for s...

Page 93: ...res when the minimum tread depth is reached 3WARNING Riding on tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance 91 Continued Wear indicator location mark or TWI ...

Page 94: ...nstall a tube inside a tubeless tire on this motorcycle Excessive heat build up can cause the tube to burst Use only tubeless tires on this motorcycle The rims are designed for tubeless tires and during hard acceleration or braking a tube type tire could slip on the rim and cause the tire to rapidly deflate 3WARNING Installing improper tires on your motorcycle can adversely affect handling and sta...

Page 95: ...ved from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their condition or state of wear The last four digits of the TIN tire identification number indicate the date of manufacture Tire Identification Number TIN The tire identification number TIN is a group of numbers and letters located on the sidewall of the tire a b c DOT XXXX XXXX 22 09 DOT This indicates that the tire meets...

Page 96: ...equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element which cannot be cleaned with compressed air or otherwise without degrading its performance If the filter becomes dirty replace it with a new one Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance 94 ...

Page 97: ...nal from the battery 6 Remove the battery taking care not to drop the terminal nuts Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal Always connect the positive terminal first Make sure that bolts and nuts are tight Make sure the clock information is correct after the battery is reconnected 2 P 41 For proper handling of the battery see Maintenance Fundamentals 2 P 83 Battery Goes Dea...

Page 98: ...he lock 2 Pull the clip out of the hole Installation 1 Slightly open the retaining pawls and then push them out 2 Insert the clip into the hole 3 Lightly press down on the center pin to lock the clip Removing Installing Body Components u Clip Maintenance 96 ...

Page 99: ...rews 2 Remove the lower cowl by releasing its prongs from the grommets Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal Removing Installing Body Components u Lower Cowl Maintenance 97 Continued Lower cowl Grommets Screw Screw Prongs ...

Page 100: ...nd B 2 Remove the lower cowl by releasing its prongs from the grommets Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal Removing Installing Body Components u Lower Cowl Maintenance 98 Lower cowl Grommets Screw B Screw A Prongs ...

Page 101: ...the screws 3 Remove the maintenance lid Installation 1 Install the maintenance lid 2 Install and tighten the screws Torque 2 2 lbf ft 3 N m 0 3 kgf m 3 Close the luggage box Removing Installing Body Components u Maintenance Lid Maintenance 99 Maintenance lid Screws ...

Page 102: ...ated center electrode Be sure to observe the following when servicing the spark plugs Do not clean the spark plugs If an electrode is contaminated with accumulated objects or dirt replace the spark plug with a new one To check the spark plug gap use only a wire type feeler gauge To prevent damaging the iridium coating of the center electrode never use a leaf type feeler gauge Do not adjust the spa...

Page 103: ...rench 5 Inspect the electrodes and center porcelain for deposits erosion or carbon fouling u If the erosion or deposit is heavy replace the plug 6 Make sure that a 1 2 mm wire type feeler gauge cannot be inserted between the spark plug gap If the gauge fits in the gap replace the plug with a new one Spark Plug u Checking Spark Plug Maintenance 101 Continued Spark plug caps Spark plug gap ...

Page 104: ...ten the plug 2 3 turn after it seats b Then loosen the plug c Next tighten the plug again 1 8 turn after it seats NOTICE An improperly tightened spark plug can damage the engine If a plug is too loose a piston may be damaged If a plug is too tight the threads may be damaged 10 Install the parts in the reverse order of removal u When reinstalling the spark plug caps take care to avoid pinching any ...

Page 105: ...a firm level surface 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick and wipe it clean 5 Insert the oil fill cap dipstick until it seats but don t screw it in 6 Check that the oil level is between the upper level and lower level marks on the oil fill cap dipstick 7 Securely install the oil fill cap dipstick Maintenance 103 Oil fill cap dipstick Upper level Lower level NC750X XA Oil fill cap dipstick Upper leve...

Page 106: ...vel u Do not overfill above the upper level mark u Make sure no foreign objects enter the oil filler opening u Wipe up any spills immediately 2 Securely reinstall the oil fill cap dipstick NOTICE Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can cause damage to your engine Do not mix different brands and grades of oil They may affect lubrication and clutch operation For the recommended o...

Page 107: ...engine for 3 to 5 minutes 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait for 2 to 3 minutes 4 Place your motorcycle on a firm level surface 5 Place a drain pan under the drain bolt 6 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick drain bolt and sealing washer to drain the oil 7 Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out Make sure the prior seal is not stuck to the en...

Page 108: ...lbf ft 30 N m 3 1 kgf m 11 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil 2 P 86 2 P 173 and install the oil fill cap dipstick Required oil When changing oil engine oil filter 3 6 US qt 3 4 L When changing oil only NC750X XA 3 3 US qt 3 1 L NC750XD 3 4 US qt 3 2 L 12 Check the oil level 2 P 103 13 Check that there are no oil leaks 14 Install the lower cowl Engine Oil u Changing Engine Oil Filter Main...

Page 109: ...sion 1 Follow the steps 1 7 of Changing Engine Oil Filter 2 P 105 2 Remove the clutch oil filter cover clutch oil filter and spring by removing the clutch oil filter cover bolts u Discard the oil and clutch oil filter at an approved recycling center Engine Oil u Changing Clutch Oil Filter Maintenance 107 Continued Clutch oil filter cover Rubber seal OUT SIDE mark O ring Clutch oil filter Spring Bo...

Page 110: ...coat of engine oil to the rubber seal of a new engine oil filter 2 P 106 8 Install a new engine oil filter and tighten Torque 19 lbf ft 26 N m 2 7 kgf m 9 Replace the new sealing washer Install the drain bolt and tighten Torque 22 lbf ft 30 N m 3 1 kgf m 10 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil 2 P 86 2 P 173 and install the oil fill cap dipstick Required oil When changing oil engine oil fil...

Page 111: ... reserve tank If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or the reserve tank is empty you likely have a serious leak Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer Adding Coolant If the coolant level is below the LOWER level mark add the recommended coolant 2 P 89 until the level reaches the UPPER level mark Add fluid only from the reserve tank cap and do not remove the radiator cap 1 Remove the l...

Page 112: ...eserve tank cap 4 Install the lower cowl 3WARNING Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out potentially scalding you Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap Changing Coolant Have your dealer change the coolant unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically qualified Coolant u Changing Coolant Maintenance 110 Re...

Page 113: ...d that the fluid level is between the LOWER level and UPPER level marks If the brake fluid level in either reservoir is below the LOWER level mark or the brake lever and pedal freeplay becomes excessive inspect the brake pads for wear If the brake pads are not worn you most likely have a leak Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer Maintenance 111 Front brake fluid reservoir LOWER level mark...

Page 114: ...Inspect the brake pads from below the brake caliper 2 Rear Inspect the brake pads from the rear right of the motorcycle If necessary have the pads replaced by your dealer Always replace both left and right brake pads at the same time Brakes u Inspecting the Brake Pads Maintenance 112 Front Rear Wear indicator Brake Pads Discs Wear indicators Wear indicator ...

Page 115: ...ing brake becomes weak have the brake adjusted by your dealer Adjusting the Brake Light Switch Check the operation of the brake light switch Hold the brake light switch and turn the adjusting nut in the direction A if the switch operates too late or turn the nut in the direction B if the switch operates too soon Brakes u Checking the Parking Brake Maintenance 113 Parking brake lever Brake light sw...

Page 116: ...ansmission to Neutral and raise the side stand NC750XD Sit on the motorcycle and raise the side stand 5 NC750X XA Start the engine pull the clutch lever in and shift the transmission into gear NC750XD Start the engine and press the D S side of N D switch to switch the transmission into D mode 6 Lower the side stand all the way The engine should stop as you lower the side stand If the engine doesn ...

Page 117: ...on to Neutral Stop the engine 2 Place your motorcycle on its side stand on a firm level surface 3 Check the slack in the lower half of the drive chain midway between the sprockets Drive chain slack 1 3 16 1 9 16 in 30 40 mm u Do not ride your motorcycle if the slack exceeds 2 3 8 in 60 mm 4 Roll the motorcycle forward and check that the chain moves smoothly 5 Inspect the sprockets 2 P 87 6 Clean a...

Page 118: ...r ring 1 Shift the transmission to Neutral Stop the engine 2 Place your motorcycle on its side stand on a firm level surface 3 Loosen the rear axle nut 4 Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of the swingarm Drive Chain u Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack Maintenance 116 Lock nut Wheel speed sensor NC750XA XD Rear axle nut Adjusting nut Pulser ring NC750XA XD Rear edge of adjusting slot Chain adjuster ...

Page 119: ...dge of the adjusting slots Both marks should correspond If the axle is misaligned turn the right or left adjusting nut until the marks are aligned and recheck chain slack 7 Tighten the rear axle nut Torque 72 lbf ft 98 N m 10 0 kgf m 8 Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts lightly then hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the lock nuts Torque 15 lbf ft 21 N m 2 1 kgf m 9 Recheck drive chain slack ...

Page 120: ...placed Chain DID 520V0 or RK 520KHO If necessary have the drive chain replaced by your dealer Checking the Drive Chain Slider Check the condition of the drive chain slider The drive chain slider will need to be replaced if the chain slider is worn to the wear limit line If necessary have the drive chain slider replaced by your dealer Drive Chain u Checking the Drive Chain Slider Maintenance 118 Ar...

Page 121: ...3 8 13 16 in 10 20 mm Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of wear If necessary have it replaced by your dealer Lubricate the clutch cable with a commercially available cable lubricant to prevent premature wear and corrosion NOTICE Improper freeplay adjustment can cause premature clutch wear Maintenance 119 Clutch lever Freeplay ...

Page 122: ... until the freeplay is 3 8 13 16 in 10 20 mm 3 Tighten the upper lock nut and check the freeplay again Lower Adjustment If the upper clutch cable adjuster is threaded out near its limit or the correct freeplay cannot be obtained attempt adjustment with the lower clutch cable adjusting nut Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay Maintenance 120 Upper clutch cable adjuster Upper lock nut ...

Page 123: ...nut and check the clutch lever freeplay 5 Start the engine pull the clutch lever in and shift into gear Make sure the engine does not stall and the motorcycle does not creep Gradually release the clutch lever and open the throttle Your motorcycle should move smoothly and accelerate gradually If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the clutch does not work correctly see your dealer Clutch u Adju...

Page 124: ...ottle does not move smoothly close automatically or if the cable is damaged have the motorcycle inspected by your dealer Freeplay at the throttle grip flange 1 16 1 4 in 2 6 mm Adjusting the Throttle Freeplay NC750X XA 1 Loosen the lock nut 2 Turn the adjuster until the freeplay is 1 16 1 4 in 2 6 mm 3 Tighten the lock nut and inspect the throttle action again Maintenance 122 Freeplay Flange ...

Page 125: ...adjuster until the freeplay is 1 16 1 4 in 2 6 mm 4 Tighten the lock nut return the cable boot and inspect the throttle action again Throttle u Adjusting the Throttle Freeplay Maintenance 123 Throttle grip Adjuster Lock nut Throttle grip Adjuster Lock nut Cable boot ...

Page 126: ...suitable container under the crankcase breather tube 2 Remove the crankcase breather tube plug from the tube 3 Drain deposits into a suitable container 4 Install the crankcase breather tube plug Maintenance 124 Crankcase breather tube plug Crankcase breather tube ...

Page 127: ...he Headlight Aim You can adjust vertical aim of the headlight for proper alignment Turn the pinion in or out as necessary using provided Phillips screwdriver 2 P 72 Obey local laws and regulations Maintenance 125 Pinion Raise Lower ...

Page 128: ... until the numbers align with the index mark while pushing the lever forward in the desired position After adjustment check that the lever operates correctly before riding NOTICE Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limit Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Brake Lever Maintenance 126 Adjuster Index mark Forward Brake lever Handle grip ...

Page 129: ...tion Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL P 130 ABS Anti lock Brake System Indicator P 131 Torque Control Indicator P 132 If the Indicator is Blinking in the Gear Position Window While Riding P 133 Other Warning Indications P 134 Fuel Gauge Failure Indication P 134 Tire Puncture P 135 Electrical Trouble P 143 Battery Goes Dead P 143 Burned out Light Bulb P 143 Blown Fuse P 146 Troubleshooting ...

Page 130: ...tor lamp is on contact your dealer as soon as possible Starter Motor Does Not Operate Check the following items Check the correct engine starting sequence 2 P 58 Make sure engine stop switch is in the Run position 2 P 51 Check for a blown fuse 2 P 146 Check for a loose battery connection 2 P 95 or battery terminal corrosion 2 P 83 Check the condition of the battery 2 P 143 If the problem continues...

Page 131: ... switch to the ON position 2 Check that the radiator fan is operating and then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position If the fan is not operating Suspect a fault Do not start the engine Transport your motorcycle to your dealer If the fan is operating Allow the engine to cool with the ignition switch in the OFF position 3 After the engine has cooled inspect the radiator hose and check if ther...

Page 132: ...rily cause the low oil pressure indicator to come on especially if the oil is at or near the low level If the low oil pressure indicator stays on when the oil level is at the proper level stop the engine and contact your dealer If the engine oil level goes down rapidly your motorcycle may have a leak or another serious problem Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer PGM FI Programmed Fuel In...

Page 133: ...N position Indicator does not go off at speeds above 6 mph 10 km h If the ABS indicator stays on your brakes will continue to work as a conventional system but without the anti locking function The ABS indicator may flash if you turn the rear wheel while your motorcycle is lifted off the ground In this case turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then to the ON position again The ABS indi...

Page 134: ...e Torque Control indicator is on your motorcycle will have normal riding ability without Torque Control function u When the indicator comes on while the Torque Control is in operation you will have to completely close the throttle to regain normal riding ability The Torque Control indicator may come on if you rotate the rear wheel while your motorcycle is lifted off the ground In this case turn th...

Page 135: ...nnot start the engine Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and move the motorcycle back and forth slightly to disengage the gears Turn the ignition switch to the ON position again and start the engine If you still cannot start the engine Start the engine while applying the brake lever or pressing the brake pedal If you can shift from N to D mode When a gear position is shown in the gear po...

Page 136: ...ndications Fuel Gauge Failure Indication If the fuel system has an error the fuel gauge indicators will be displayed as shown in the illustrations If these occur see your dealer as soon as possible Troubleshooting 134 ...

Page 137: ...ns provided with the emergency tire repair kit Riding your motorcycle with a temporary tire repair is very risky Do not exceed 30 mph 50 km h Have the tire replaced by your dealer as soon as possible 3WARNING Riding your motorcycle with a temporary tire repair can be risky If the temporary repair fails you can crash and be seriously injured or killed If you must ride with a temporary tire repair r...

Page 138: ...ounting bolts and remove the brake caliper u Support the brake caliper assembly so that it doesn t hang from the brake hose Do not twist the brake hose u Avoid getting grease oil or dirt on the disc or pad surfaces u Do not pull the brake lever while the brake caliper is removed u Take care to prevent the brake caliper from scratching the wheel during removal Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubl...

Page 139: ... shaft and remove the side collars and wheel Installation 1 Attach the side collars to the wheel 2 On the left side place the wheel between the fork legs and insert the front axle shaft to the end through the left fork leg and wheel hub 3 Tighten the axle shaft Torque 55 lbf ft 74 N m 7 5 kgf m Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubleshooting 137 Continued Axle pinch bolt Front axle shaft Collar ...

Page 140: ... scratching them 5 Lower the front wheel on the ground 6 Apply the brake lever several times Then pump the fork several times 7 Tighten the axle pinch bolt Torque 16 lbf ft 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 8 Raise the front wheel off the ground again and check that the wheel rotates freely after you release the brake 9 Uncover the protective tape or cloth If a torque wrench was not used for installation see your ...

Page 141: ...e the parking brake caliper 4 Loosen the rear axle nut lock nuts and turn the adjusting nuts so the rear wheel can be moved all the way forward for maximum drive chain slack 5 Remove the rear axle nut Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubleshooting 139 Continued Parking brake caliper Mounting bolts NC750XD Lock nut Collar A Adjusting nut Pulser ring NC750XA XD Wheel speed sensor NC750XA XD Rear ax...

Page 142: ...per assembly so that it doesn t hang from the brake hose Do not twist the brake hose u Avoid getting grease oil or dirt on the disc or pad surfaces u Do not push the brake pedal while the wheel is removed u NC750XD Do not pull the parking brake lever while the wheel is removed Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubleshooting 140 Lock nut Collar B Adjusting nut Rear axle shaft Drive chain Washer ...

Page 143: ...installation NOTICE When installing a wheel or caliper into original position carefully fit the brake disc between the pads to avoid scratching them 2 Make sure that the slot on the brake caliper bracket is positioned in the lug on the swingarm Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubleshooting 141 Continued Lug Swingarm Brake caliper bracket Slot ...

Page 144: ...te freely 7 NC750XD Install the parking brake caliper and tighten the mounting bolts Torque 23 lbf ft 31 N m 3 2 kgf m u Take care to prevent the brake caliper from scratching the wheel during installation u Use new mounting bolts when installing the parking brake caliper NOTICE When installing a caliper into original position carefully fit the brake disc between the pads to avoid scratching them ...

Page 145: ...er NOTICE Jump starting using an automobile battery can damage your motorcycle s electrical system and is not recommended Bump starting is also not recommended Burned out Light Bulb Follow the procedure below to replace a burned out light bulb Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position Allow the bulb to cool before replacing it Do not use bulbs other than those specified Check the replac...

Page 146: ...ch is not turned on see your dealer for servicing Brake Light Taillight The brake light and taillight uses several LEDs If there is a LED which is not turned on see your dealer for servicing Electrical Trouble u Burned out Light Bulb Troubleshooting 144 Headlights Position lights Brake light Taillight ...

Page 147: ...se order of removal License Plate Light Bulb 1 Remove the screws 2 Remove the license plate light cover and license plate light cover packing 3 Pull out the bulb without turning it 4 Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal Electrical Trouble u Burned out Light Bulb Troubleshooting 145 Bulb Lens packing Collar Screw Turn signal lens Screws License plate light cover Bulb Cover p...

Page 148: ...se box cover 4 Pull the fuses out one by one with the fuse puller in the tool kit and check for a blown fuse Always replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse of the same rating u Spare fuses are provided on back side of the fuse box cover 5 Reinstall the fuse box cover 6 Install the maintenance lid 7 Close the luggage box Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse Troubleshooting 146 ...

Page 149: ...Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse Troubleshooting 147 Continued Fuse box cover Spare fuses NC750X Fuse box cover Spare fuses NC750XA Fuse box cover Spare fuses NC750XD ...

Page 150: ... fuse Always replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse of the same rating u Spare main fuse is provided in the starter magnetic switch 6 Reinstall parts in the reverse order of removal NOTICE If a fuse fails repeatedly you likely have an electrical problem Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse Troubleshooting 148 Starter magnetic switch Spare main fuse Main fus...

Page 151: ...P 157 Transporting Your Motorcycle P 158 You the Environment P 158 Vehicle Identification Number P 159 Emission Control Systems P 160 Catalytic Converter P 164 Oxygenated Fuels P 165 Authorized Manuals P 166 Warranty Coverage and Service P 167 Honda Contacts P 169 USA Reporting Safety Defects P 171 Information ...

Page 152: ...licate key take the spare key and the key tag to your dealer or a locksmith If you lose all ignition keys and the key tag the ignition switch assembly will probably have to be removed by your dealer to determine the key number A metal key holder may cause damage to the area surrounding the ignition switch Keys Information 150 Ignition key Key tag Key number and bar code ...

Page 153: ...the engine stop switch turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Failing to do so will drain the battery Odometer The display locks at 999 999 when the read out exceeds 999 999 Tripmeter The tripmeters return to 0 0 when each read out exceeds 9 999 9 Clock The clock is displayed for 24 hours after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Tachometer Depending on the brightness of direct...

Page 154: ... s manual box 2 P 72 Ignition Cut off System A banking lean angle sensor automatically stops the engine and fuel pump if the motorcycle falls over To reset the sensor you must turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and back to the ON position before the engine can be restarted Instruments Controls Other Features Information 152 ...

Page 155: ... care to avoid scratching them Avoid directing water into the air cleaner muffler and electrical parts 3 Thoroughly rinse your motorcycle with plenty of clean water and dry with a soft clean cloth 4 After the motorcycle dries lubricate any moving parts u Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the brakes or tires Brake discs pads drum or shoes contaminated with oil will suffer greatly reduced brak...

Page 156: ... direct water in the luggage box u Water in the luggage box can damage your documents and other belongings Do not direct water at the air cleaner u Water in the air cleaner can prevent the engine from starting Do not direct water near the headlight u The headlight s inside lens may fog temporarily after washing or while riding in the rain This does not impact the headlight function However if you ...

Page 157: ...light Windscreen Using plenty of water clean the windscreen with a soft cloth or sponge Avoid using detergents or any kind of chemical cleaner on the windscreen Dry with a soft clean cloth NOTICE To avoid possible scratching or other damage use only water and a soft cloth or sponge to clean the windscreen For a dirtier windscreen use a diluted neutral detergent with a sponge and plenty of water Ma...

Page 158: ...mpound Then rinse by the same manner as removing mud or dust When the exhaust pipe and muffler are painted do not use a commercially available abrasive kitchen cleaning compound Use a neutral detergent to clean the painted surface on the exhaust pipe and muffler If you are not sure if your exhaust pipe and muffler are painted contact your dealer NOTICE Even though the exhaust is made of stainless ...

Page 159: ...ody cover and allow the motorcycle to dry Remove the battery 2 P 95 to prevent discharge Fully charge the battery and then place it in a shaded well ventilated area u If you leave the battery in place disconnect the negative terminal to prevent discharge After removing your motorcycle from storage inspect all maintenance items required by the Maintenance Schedule USA For more information about sto...

Page 160: ...adable detergent when you wash your motorcycle Avoid aerosol spray cleaners that contain chlorofluorocarbons CFCs which damage the atmosphere s protective ozone layer Recycle Wastes Put oil and other toxic wastes in approved containers and take them to a recycling center Call your local or state office of public works or environmental services to find a recycling center in your area and to get ins...

Page 161: ...ely identify your motorcycle and are required in order to register your motorcycle They may also be required when ordering replacement parts You should record these numbers and keep them in a safe place Vehicle Identification Number Information 159 VIN VIN Engine number ...

Page 162: ...on standards during its useful life when operated and maintained according to the instructions provided CARB also requires that your motorcycle comply with applicable evaporative emission requirements during its useful life when operated and maintained according to the instructions provided USA Compliance with the terms of the Distributor s Warranties for Honda Motorcycle Emission Control Systems ...

Page 163: ...ontrol and exhaust control subsystems The engine control module ECM uses sensors to determine how much air enters the engine and then controls how much fuel to inject Ignition Timing Control System The ignition timing control system adjusts the ignition timing to reduce the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Catalytic Converters The exhaust system contains one or more catalytic converters Catalytic ...

Page 164: ...ermeation technologies is prohibited Noise Emission Control System TAMPERING WITH THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED U S federal law prohibits and Canadian provincial laws may prohibit the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into an...

Page 165: ...ce Removing or disabling any emissions compliance component or replacing any compliance component with a noncompliant component Problems Affecting Motorcycle Exhaust Emissions Have your motorcycle inspected and repaired by your dealer if you experience any of the following symptoms Hard starting or stalling after starting Rough idling Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration Poor engine perform...

Page 166: ...ne s performance A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or equivalent Follow these guidelines to protect your motorcycle s catalytic converter Always use unleaded gasoline Leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converter Keep the engine in good running condition A poorly running engine can cause the catalytic converter to overheat causing damage to the converter or the motorcycle If ...

Page 167: ...osolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system Never use a blend containing more than 5 If you accidentally fill your fuel tank with an oxygenated fuel containing higher percentages you may experience performance problems To resolve the problem have your dealer drain the fuel tank and replace with the correct fuel Fuel system or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxyg...

Page 168: ...information for various systems on Honda motorcycles scooters and ATV USA The Winter Storage Guide in conjunction with the Owner s Manual and Service Manual can help you prepare your Honda motorcycle scooter ATV and SxS for winter storage These Honda manuals are written for the professional technician However if you possess the proper tools observe the safety standards and are mechanically capable...

Page 169: ...o the Warranty Booklet posted on our website at www honda ca It is important to realize that your warranty applies only to defects in material or workmanship of your Honda Your warranty coverage does not apply to the normal wear and deterioration associated with use of the motorcycle Your warranty coverage is not voided if you perform your own maintenance However failures that occur due directly t...

Page 170: ...ction If a problem exists and is covered under warranty your dealer will perform the warranty repairs If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or the nature of the repair talk to the Service Manager of your Honda dealer If a misunderstanding occurs and you aren t satisfied with your dealer s handling of the situation we suggest you discuss your problem with the appropriate member of ...

Page 171: ...op 100 4C 7B Telephone 866 784 1870 Canada Honda Canada Inc Customer Relations Department 180 Honda Boulevard Markham Ontario L6C 0H9 Telephone 888 946 6329 Fax 877 939 0909 E mail honda_cr ch honda com Please include the following information in your letter Name address and telephone number Product model year and VIN Date of purchase Dealer name and address We will likely ask your Honda dealer to...

Page 172: ...ories and products Canada only that provide the same quality that went into your motorcycle USA The sales department offers the Honda Protection Plan to extend almost all of your warranty coverage Your Honda dealer can also supply information about riding events and information about safety training available in your local area and the Honda Rider s Club of America USA only Honda Rider s Club of A...

Page 173: ...ds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or American Honda Motor Co Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE...

Page 174: ...ximum luggage weight Luggage box 11 0 lb 5 0 kg Luggage box lid 4 5 lb 2 0 kg Passenger capacity Rider and 1 passenger Minimum turning radius 9 84 ft 3 00 m Displacement 45 4 cu in 745 cm3 1 Including rider passenger all luggage and accessories Bore x stroke 3 03 x 3 15 in 77 x 80 mm Compression ratio 10 7 1 Fuel Unleaded gasoline Recommended 86 PON or higher Tank capacity 3 73 US gal 14 1 L Batte...

Page 175: ...rce conserving on the circular API service label SAE 10W 30 JASO T 903 standard MA Pro Honda GN4 4 stroke oil USA Canada or Honda 4 stroke oil or an equivalent motorcycle oil Engine oil capacity NC750X XA After draining 3 3 US qt 3 1 L After draining engine oil filter change 3 6 US qt 3 4 L After disassembly 3 9 US qt 3 7 L NC750XD After draining 3 4 US qt 3 2 L After draining engine oil filter ch...

Page 176: ...r fuse NC750X 15 A 7 5 A NC750XA XD 30 A 15 A 7 5 A Torque Specifications Maintenance lid screw 2 2 lbf ft 3 N m 0 3 kgf m Oil filter 19 lbf ft 26 N m 2 7 kgf m Engine oil drain bolt 22 lbf ft 30 N m 3 1 kgf m Rear wheel axle nut 72 lbf ft 98 N m 10 0 kgf m Drive chain adjusting lock nut 15 lbf ft 21 N m 2 1 kgf m Front wheel axle shaft 55 lbf ft 74 N m 7 5 kgf m Front wheel brake caliper mounting...

Page 177: ...Information Record VIN Engine No Color Label Code Owner s Name Address City State Phone Dealer s Name Address City State Phone Service Manager 175 ...

Page 178: ...3 Brakes Fluid 87 111 173 Pad Wear 112 Parking Brake 55 Braking 11 Bulb Brake Light Taillight 144 Front Turn Signal 145 Rear Turn Signal 145 C Caring for Your Motorcycle 153 Catalytic Converter 164 Clutch Oil Filter 107 Clutch System 119 Color Label 82 Coolant 109 Crankcase Breather 124 D D Mode 64 Drive Chain 87 115 Drive Chain Slider 118 E Electrical Trouble 143 Emission Control Systems 160 Inde...

Page 179: ...es 85 146 G Gasohol 165 Gasoline 68 H Hazard Switch 50 52 Headlight 144 Headlight Aim 125 Headlight Dimmer Switch 50 52 Helmet Holder 73 High Beam Indicator 48 High Coolant Temperature Indicator 48 Honda Contacts 169 Horn Button 50 52 I Ignition Cut off System Banking Sensor 152 Side Stand 114 Ignition Key 150 Ignition Switch 51 58 151 Indicators 48 Information Record 175 Instruments 22 Instrument...

Page 180: ...T Mode 64 N N D Switch 53 Neutral Indicator 48 O Odometer 151 Oil Engine 86 103 Overheating 129 Owner s Manual 72 Oxygenated Fuels 165 P Parking 13 Parking Brake 55 Parking Brake Indicator 49 Parking Brake Lever 55 Parts Location 18 PGM FI Programmed Fuel Injection Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL 49 130 Position Light 144 Protective Apparel 10 R Rear Seat 68 Recommended Coolant 89 Fuel 68 Oil 86 Re...

Page 181: ...ugs 100 Specifications 172 Start Button 51 53 58 Starting the Engine 58 Steering Lock 54 Stopping Engine 151 Storage Equipment 70 Helmet 71 Luggage Box 70 Owner s Manual 72 Tool Kit 72 Storing Your Motorcycle 157 Switches 50 T Throttle 122 Tires Air Pressure 90 Puncture 135 Replacing 90 135 Tool kit 72 Torque Control Indicator 49 Torque Control OFF Indicator 49 Torque Control Switch 50 52 Transpor...

Page 182: ...V Vehicle Identification Number 159 W Warning Indicators On 130 Warranty Coverage and Service 167 Washing 153 Weight Limit 17 172 Wheels Front Removal 136 Rear Removal 139 Index 180 ...

Page 183: ...lates and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle ...

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