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⚠ WARNING

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DO  NOT  REMOVE  RADIATOR  CAP  WHILE  THE
ENGINE  IS  HOT.  ALLOW  THE  ENGINE  TO  COOL
BEFORE  DRAINING.  SEVERE  SCALDING  MAY
RESULT.

⚠ CAUTION

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CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM FREQUENTLY BY
OBSERVING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE
RESERVE TANK FILLER OPENING

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ONLY USE A 50/50 SOLUTION Of ANTIFREEZE OR
SUMMER COOLANT AND DISTILLED WATER TO
AVOID POSSIBLE OVERHEATING THAT CAN LEAD
TO ENGINE DAMAGE.

DRIVE CHAIN CAUTION

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THIS CHAIN CONTAINS RUBBER SEALS. DO NOT STEAM CLEAN OR USE
SOLVENTS. REDUCED CHAIN LIFE MAY OCCUR IF MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT STRICTLY FOLLOWED.

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CHAIN SLACK IS MEASURED BY PRESSING DOWN ON THE CENTER OF THE CHAIN
AT THE MARK (

) ON THE SWINGARM. ADJUST SLACK BETWEEN A AND B.

NEVER EXCEED C ON THE GAUGE.

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LUBRICATE WHENEVER CHAIN APPEARS DRY. INSPECT AND LUBRICATE EVERY 1000 km (600 miles). USE SAE 80 OR 90 GEAR
OIL ONLY.

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REPLACE CHAIN WHEN RED ZONE ON LABEL REACHES. THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF SPROCKET WITH CHAIN SET BETWEEN
A AND B.

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REPLACEMENT CHAIN: RK525 SM3 or DID525 V7 (112 LE) LINK: 112 Links.

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READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY.

CHAIN SLACK GAUGE

Summary of Contents for NT650

Page 1: ...HONDA OWNER S MANUAL 89 NT650 HAWK GT...

Page 2: ...ws and regulations READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words DANGER Indicates severe personal injury or death will result if instructions a...

Page 3: ...t production 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 No part of...

Page 4: ...own and your Honda s sake please read all the written material which came with your new Honda These items include Honda Owner s Identification Card Set up and Pre delivery Checklist Honda Motorcycle...

Page 5: ...k 9 PARTS LOCATION 35 Helmet Holder 12 Instruments and Indicators 36 Seat 36 Document Compartment 16 MAJOR COMPONENTS Information 37 Side cover you need to operate this motorcycle 16 Suspension 38 OPE...

Page 6: ...Numbers 79 CLEANING 55 Color Label 56 Maintenance Precautions 80 STORAGE GUIDE 57 FILTERS LUBRICATION 82 SPECIFICATIONS 57 Engine Oil 60 Crankcase Breather 86 CONSUMER INFORMATION 86 Emission Control...

Page 7: ...LLING ANY ACCESSORY THE WEIGHT OF ACCESSORIES AND CARGO MUST BE ADDED TO THE WEIGHT Of THE RIDER AND PASSENGER WHEN DETERMINING IF THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY HAS BEEN EXCEEDED THE CARGO WEIGHT MUST N...

Page 8: ...CHAIN CONTAINS RUBBER SEALS DO NOT STEAM CLEAN OR USE SOLVENTS REDUCED CHAIN LIFE MAY OCCUR IF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT STRICTLY FOLLOWED CHAIN SLACK IS MEASURED BY PRESSING DOWN ON THE CENTE...

Page 9: ...2 25 kg cm2 33 psi TIRE BRAND DUNLOP BRIDGESTONE TIRE SIZE FRONT 110 80 17 57H K505G G547G REAR 150 70 17 69H K505 G548 T H I S M O T O R C Y C L E I S E Q U I P P E D W I T H T U B E L E S S T I R E...

Page 10: ...Make yourself conspicuous to help avoid the accident that wasn t your fault Wear bright or reflective clothing Don t ride in another motorist s blind spot 4 Obey all federal state and local laws and r...

Page 11: ...pping the engine Be careful not to touch the exhaust system while it is hot Wear clothing that fully covers your legs 3 Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers footpegs or w...

Page 12: ...rn t i re s a n d o ve r a l l m o t o r c yc l e c o n d i t i o n p o o r r o a d o r w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s T h e s e g e n e r a l g u i d e l i n e s m a y h e l p yo u d e c i d e w h...

Page 13: ...l other accessories you are personally responsible for proper selection installation and use of non Honda accessories Always follow the guidelines under Loading and these 1 Carefully inspect the acces...

Page 14: ...capacity A blown fuse could cause a dangerous loss of lights or engine power 5 This motorcycle was not designed to pull a sidecar or trailer Handling may be seriously impaired if so equipped 6 Any mo...

Page 15: ...eadlight dimmer switch Clutch lever Rearview mirror Warning and indicator lights Speedometer Coolant temperature gauge Tachometer Front brake fluid reservoir Rearview mirror Front brake lever Engine s...

Page 16: ...10 Document compartment Battery Passenger footpeg Footpeg Rear brake pedal Oil filler cap dipstick...

Page 17: ...11 Fuel valve Coolant reserve tank Helmet holder Tool box Gear shift pedal Footpeg Center stand Side stand Passenger footpeg...

Page 18: ...n the following pages USA model Odometer and tripmeter read in miles Canadian model Odometer and tripmeter read in kilometers 1 Tripmeter 2 Speedometer 3 Odometer 4 Tachometer 5 Tachometer red zone 6...

Page 19: ...r Shows engine rpm 5 Tachometer red zone Never allow the tachometer needle to enter the red zone even after the engine has been broken in CAUTION The red zone indicates the maximum limits of engine sp...

Page 20: ...r occasional flickering at or near idling speed when engine is warm CAUTION Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure may cause serious engine damage 8 Neutral indicator green Lights when the...

Page 21: ...e normal operating temperature range is within the wider section of the outlined band If the needle reaches the H Hot mark stop the engine and check the reserve tank coolant level Read pages 23 24 and...

Page 22: ...O N The rear shock absorber 1 has five spring preload adjustment positions for different load or riding conditions Use a hook spanner 2 to adjust the rear shock Position I is for light loads and smoot...

Page 23: ...commended limit page 19 there is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled See your authorized Honda dealer for this service F r o n t B r a k e F l u i d L e v e l WARNING B r a k e f l u...

Page 24: ...horizontal before the cap is removed or brake fluid may spill out Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Never allow contaminants such as dirt or water to enter the brake fluid reservoir F...

Page 25: ...rty and wet roads Inspect the pads visually during all regular service intervals to determine the pad wear If either pad wears to the bottom of the groove 1 both pads must be replaced as a set 1 Front...

Page 26: ...r free play is 10 20mm 3 8 3 4 in 1 Clutch lever Pull back the rubber dust cover 2 Loosen the lock nut 3 and turn the adjuster 4 Tighten the lock nut 3 and check the adjustment If the adjuster is thre...

Page 27: ...y release the clutch lever and open the throttle The motorcycle should start smoothly and accelerate gradually NOTE If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the clutch does not work correctly see yo...

Page 28: ...content or salt may be harmful to the aluminum engine The factory provides a 50 50 solution of antifreeze and water in this motorcycle This coolant solution is recommended for most operating temperat...

Page 29: ...olant mixture until it reaches the UPPER level mark 2 Do not remove the radiator cap WARNING D o n o t r e m o v e t h e r a d i a t o r c a p w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s h o t T h e c o o l a n t i...

Page 30: ...ly when the engine is being started or is running A diaphragm shuts off fuel flow when the engine is turned off Reserve Fuel When the main fuel supply is gone turn the fuel valve to RES Refill the tan...

Page 31: ...is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher Gasoline pumps at service stations normally display the pump o...

Page 32: ...a w i t h t h e e n g i n e s t o p p e d D o n o t s m o k e o r a l l ow f l a m e s o r s p a r k s i n t h e a r e a w h e r e t h e e n g i n e i s r e f u e l l e d o r w h e r e g a s o l i n...

Page 33: ...ing more than 5 methanol even if it has solvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered und...

Page 34: ...the engine and put the motorcycle on its center stand on level ground 3 After a few minutes remove the oil filler cap dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert the dipstick without screwing it in The oil l...

Page 35: ...s or other sharp objects Check the rims for dents or deformation If there is any damage see your authorized Honda dealer for repair replacement and balancing WARNING I m p r o p e r t i r e i n f l a...

Page 36: ...d a m a g e d S i d e w a l l f l e x i n g m a y c a u s e r e p a i r f a i l u r e a n d t i r e d e f l a t i o n t h a t m a y r e s u l t i n a l o s s o f v e h i c l e c o n t r o l P r o p e...

Page 37: ...ed Engine and lights cannot be operated Key can be removed P parking For parking the motorcycle near traffic The taillight is on but all other lights are off The engine cannot be started Key can be re...

Page 38: ...ould normally remain in the RUN position NOTE If your motorcycle is stopped with the ignition switch ON and the engine stop switch OFF the headlight and taillight will still be on resulting in battery...

Page 39: ...e Headlight Dimmer Switch 1 Select HI for high beam LO for low beam Turn Signal Switch 2 Move to L to signal a left turn R to signal a right turn Press to turn signal off Horn Button 3 Press the butto...

Page 40: ...n the handlebars all the way to the left or right turn the key 1 to LOCK while pushing in Remove the key WARNING D o n o t t u r n t h e k e y t o L O C K w h i l e r i d i n g t h e m o t o r c yc l...

Page 41: ...se to lock the holder and then remove the key 1 Helmet holder 3 Holder pin 2 Ignition key WARNING T h e h e l m e t h o l d e r i s d e s i g n e d f o r h e l m e t s e c u r i t y w h i l e p a r k...

Page 42: ...e frame cross member and then push down on the rear of the seat CAUTION Be sure to securely lock the seat after reinstalling it 1 Seat 3 Seat lock lever 2 Helmet holder DOCUMENT COMPARTMENT The docume...

Page 43: ...OVER The side cover 1 must be removed for main fuse maintenance To remove the side cover remove the mounting bolts 2 pull out both side cover tabs 3 Slide the cover upward 1 Side cover 2 Mounting bolt...

Page 44: ...y page 25 Check for leaks 3 Coolant level add coolant if required Check for leaks pages 22 23 4 Front and rear brakes check operation make sure there is no brake fluid leakage Adjust free play if nece...

Page 45: ...s before pressing it again The electric starter will work when the transmission is in gear with the clutch disengaged Preparation Make sure the transmission is in neutral the engine stop switch is at...

Page 46: ...the engine starts push the choke lever 1 forward all the way to Fully off 5 If idling is unstable open the throttle slightly High Air Temperature 35 C 95 F or above 1 Do not use the choke 2 Open the t...

Page 47: ...excess fuel To clear a flooded engine turn the engine stop switch OFF and push the choke lever forward to Fully off B Open the throttle fully and crank the engine for 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds then t...

Page 48: ...ak in but at all times 2 Maximum continuous engine speed during the first 1000 km 600 miles must not exceed 4000 rpm 3 Increase the maximum continuous engine speed by 2000 rpm between odometer reading...

Page 49: ...hifting pattern Proper shifting will provide better fuel economy When changing gears under n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n s u s e t h e s e recommended shift points Shifting Up From 1st to 2nd 12 mph 2...

Page 50: ...gine and drive train could be damaged by overspeed and shock Do not tow the motorcycle or coast for long distances while the engine is off The transmission will not be properly lubricated and damage m...

Page 51: ...ng this motorcycle at high altitude the air fuel mixture becomes overly rich Above 6500 feet 2000 m drivability and performance may be reduced and fuel consumption increased See your authorized Honda...

Page 52: ...el slip will reduce control of the motorcycle When riding in wet or rainy conditions or on loose surfaces the ability to maneuver and stop will be reduced All of your actions should be smooth under th...

Page 53: ...If you must park on a slight incline aim the front of the motorcycle uphill to reduce the possibility of rolling off the side stand or overturning 3 Lock the steering to help prevent theft page 34 NO...

Page 54: ...possible 4 Use an additional anti theft device of good quality 5 Put your name address and phone number in this Owner s Manual and keep it on your motorcycle at all times Many times stolen motorcycles...

Page 55: ...ary in order to keep the emissions system warranty in effect USA ONLY When service is required remember that your authorized Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is fully equipped to maintain a...

Page 56: ...NOTE 1 COMES FIRST x 1000 mi 0 6 4 8 12 16 20 24 Refer to NOTE x 1000 km 1 6 4 12 8 19 2 25 6 32 0 38 4 E M I S S I O N R E L A T E D I T E M S FUEL LINE I I I THROTTLE OPERATION I I I CARBURETOR CHO...

Page 57: ...S I I I I WHEELS TIRES I I I STEERING HEAD BEARINGS I I I I SHOULD RE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER UNLESS THE OWNER HAS PROPER TOOLS AND SERVICE DATA AND IS MECHANICALLY QUALIFIED REFER TO T...

Page 58: ...cord All scheduled maintenance including the 600 mile 1 000 km break in maintenance is considered a normal owner operating cost and will be charged for by your dealer Detailed receipts verifying the p...

Page 59: ...e tools contained in the kit 10 x 12 mm open end wrench 14 x 17 mm open end wrench Pliers 5 mm hex wrench 6 mm hex wrench No 2 screwdriver No 2 Phillips screwdriver Screwdriver grip 17 mm box end wren...

Page 60: ...rdering replacement parts Record the numbers here for your reference VIN ____________________________________ 1 VIN The VIN Vehicle Identification Number 1 is on the Safety Certification Label affixed...

Page 61: ...______________ 3 Engine number COLOR LABEL The color label 1 is attached to the rear fender under the seat It is helpful when ordering replacement parts Record the color and code here for your referen...

Page 62: ...se new genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance and repair Parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the safety of your motorcycle and the effective operation of the emission...

Page 63: ...SF will show this designation on the container The use of special oil additives is unnecessary and will only increase operating expenses CAUTION Engine oil is a major factor affecting the performance...

Page 64: ...complete and rapid draining 1 Oil drain plug 2 Scaling washer CAUTION To prevent oil leaks and filter damage never support the engine on the oil filter 1 To drain the oil remove the oil filler cap cr...

Page 65: ...the crankcase with the recommended grade oil approximately 2 3 l 2 4 US qt 2 0 Imp qt 8 Install the oil filler cap 9 Start the engine and let it idle for 2 3 minutes 10 Stop the engine and check that...

Page 66: ...n contact w i t h the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon a...

Page 67: ...re type feeler gauge If adjustment is necessary bend the side electrode 2 carefully The gap should be 0 8 0 9 mm 0 03 0 04 in 5 With the plug washer attached thread the new spark plug in by hand to pr...

Page 68: ...led carburetor adjustments including individual carburetor adjustment and synchronization NOTE The engine must be at normal operating temperature for accurate idle speed adjustment Ten minutes of stop...

Page 69: ...e off place the motorcycle on its center stand and shift the transmission into neutral 2 The drive chain slack should be checked with the drive chain slack gauge furnished in the tool set 3 Hold the g...

Page 70: ...chain and sprockets for any of the following conditions DRIVE CHAIN Damaged Rollers Loose Pins Dry or Rusted Links Kinked or Binding Links Excessive Wear Improper Adjustment Missing O rings SPROCKETS...

Page 71: ...utral 2 Loosen the bearing holder pinch bolt 1 3 Turn the bearing holder 2 clockwise or counterclockwise to obtain the proper chain slack with the hook spanner 3 4 Torque the bearing holder pinch bolt...

Page 72: ...ting the chain If the red zone 4 on the label aligns with the tip of driven sprocket teeth 5 after the chain has been adjusted to the proper slack the chain is excessively worn and must be replaced 4...

Page 73: ...ged by steam cleaning high pressure washers and certain solvents Clean the chain with high flash point solvent such as kerosene Wipe dry and lubricate only with SAE 80 or 90 gear oil Commercial chain...

Page 74: ...eter cable 3 Brake caliper bolt set screw 4 Brake caliper 2 Speedometer cable 4 Loosen the right and left axle pinch bolts 5 and remove the axle bolt 6 Remove the axle and the wheel NOTE Do not depres...

Page 75: ...n the left fork leg Install and tighten the axle bolt to the specified torque Tighten the axle pinch bolts to the specified torque Axle bolt torque 60 Nm 6 0 kgm 44 Ibft Axle pinch bolts torque 22 Nm...

Page 76: ...free wheel rotation when released WARNING If a torque wrench was not used for i n s t a l l a t i o n see y o u r authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper assembly Improper assemb...

Page 77: ...r sprocket and lay it to the outside of the sprocket 1 Cap 4 Shim 2 Cotter pin 5 Axle center collar 3 Wheel nut 6 Axle 4 Turn the bearing holder clockwise until it stops 5 Remove the cap l cotter pin...

Page 78: ...l and install the wheel hub over the drive pins Tighten and torque the wheel nut to the specification 120 Nm 12 kgm 87 Ibft Install a new cotter pin and the cap securely Turn the bearing holder counte...

Page 79: ...73 CAUTION Used cotter pins may not effectively secure fasteners Always replace used cotter pins with new ones F R A M E W H E E L S B R A K E S...

Page 80: ...ion and wear Replace if wear extends to any point of the wear mark 1 as shown Check the side stand spring for damage and loss of tension and the side stand assembly for freedom of movement See your au...

Page 81: ...store it in a cool dry place If the battery is to be left in the motorcycle disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal WARNING The battery gives off explosive gases keep sparks flames an...

Page 82: ...ry cover 1 by removing the mount bolts 3 Disconnect the negative terminal lead 2 from the battery first then disconnect the positive terminal lead 3 4 Remove the battery from the battery box 4 1 Batte...

Page 83: ...r magnetic switch When frequent fuse failure occurs it usually indicates a short circuit or an overload in the electrical system See your authorized Honda dealer for repair CAUTION Turn the ignition s...

Page 84: ...se box Pull the old fuse out of the clips Push a new fuse into the clips and install the fuse box cover 6 Blown fuse WARNING Never use a fuse with a different rating from that specified Serious damage...

Page 85: ...th plenty of clean water Strong detergent residue can corrode alloy parts 2 Dry the motorcycle start the engine and let it run for several minutes 3 Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle Severa...

Page 86: ...ust inhibiting oil Reinstall the fuel cap on the tank NOTE If storage will last more than one month carburetor draining is very important to assure proper performance after storage WARNING G a s o l i...

Page 87: ...in an unheated area free of dampness and with a minimum of daily temperature variation Do not store the motorcycle in direct sunlight REMOVAL FROM STORAGE 1 Uncover and clean the motorcycle Change the...

Page 88: ...weight 184 kg 406 lbs CAPACITIES Engine oil 2 8 L 3 0 US qt 2 5 Imp qt After disassembly 2 2 L 2 3 US qt 1 9 Imp qt After draining Fuel tank 12 0 L 3 17 US gal 2 64 Imp gal Fuel reserve 2 0 L 0 53 US...

Page 89: ...plug Standard DPR8EA 9 NGK X24EPR U9 ND For cold climate DPR7EA 9 NGK Below 5 C 41 F X22EPR U9 ND For extended high speed DPR9EA 9 NGK riding X27EPR U9 ND Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 03 0 04 in Idle s...

Page 90: ...7 Trail 111 mm 4 4 in Tire size front 110 80 17 57H Tire size rear 150 70 17 69H POWER TRANSMISSION Primary reduction 1 888 Gear ratio 1st 2 769 2nd 1 882 3rd 1 450 4th 1 174 5th 0 965 Final reduction...

Page 91: ...SAE No 1157 Turn signal light Front 12 V 32 3cp SAE No 1034 Rear 12 V 32cp SAE No 1073 Instrument lights 12 V 3 4W XI 12V 1 7W X2 Neutral indicator light 12 V 3W Turn signal indicator light 12 V 3W H...

Page 92: ...aust Emission Control System Except for California The exhaust emission control system is composed of lean carburetor settings and no adjustment should be made except idle speed adjustment with the th...

Page 93: ...he engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system to prevent discharging crankcase emissions into the atmosphere Blow by gas is returned to the combustion chamber through the air cleaner and the ca...

Page 94: ...y moving parts of the vehicle or parts of the exhaust or intake system with parts other than those specified by the manufacturer Problems that May Affect Motorcycle Emissions If you are aware of any o...

Page 95: ...89 MEMO...

Page 96: ...nager If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Motorcycle Customer Service Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc The address is P O Box 420 Gardena CA90247 0805...

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