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Clutch

Checking the Clutch

Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay

Check the clutch lever freeplay.

Freeplay at the clutch lever:

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.

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Maintenance

Freeplay

Clutch lever

Summary of Contents for Shadow Aero VT750C 2018

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Page 2: ...able before printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written...

Page 3: ...g 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 remembe...

Page 4: ...r 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...

Page 5: ...Motorcycle Safety P 2 Operation Guide P 16 Maintenance P 31 Troubleshooting P 80 Information P 105 Specifications P 128 Index P 132 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 4 Friday August 04 2017 18 2...

Page 6: ...Precautions P 10 Accessories Modifications P 14 Loading P 15 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 5 Friday August 04 2017 18 20 32 JST This section contains important information for safe riding of...

Page 7: ...parel 2 P 9 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 prot...

Page 8: ...r Make Yourself Easy to See Make yourself more visible especially at night by wearing bright reflective clothing positioning yourself so other drivers can see you signaling before turning or changing...

Page 9: ...tinue riding Call for emergency assistance if needed Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash If you decide to continue riding first turn the i...

Page 10: ...ever 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 carb...

Page 11: ...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 201708041...

Page 12: ...20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 11 Friday August 04 2017 18 20 32 JST Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 8...

Page 13: ...ns 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 visio...

Page 14: ...sure 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 gu...

Page 15: ...the rear brake and a portion of the front brake Operating the front brake lever applies only the front brake For full braking effectiveness operate both the front and rear brakes together This model...

Page 16: ...while 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 th...

Page 17: ...the steering 2 P 24 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...

Page 18: ...g 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...

Page 19: ...Maximum luggage weight 2 P 128 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...

Page 20: ...breather tube P 77 Air cleaner P 60 Main fuse VT750C P 102 Fuse box VT750C P 101 Front brake fluid reservoir P 65 Front brake lever Throttle grip P 76 Coolant reserve tank P 61 Engine oil filter P 58...

Page 21: ...7 Clutch lever P 73 Seat P 52 Rear suspension spring preload adjuster P 79 Side stand P 72 Shift lever P 27 Final drive oil fill hole cap P 63 Final drive oil drain bolt P 64 Battery P 50 Document bag...

Page 22: ...Guide 18 Odometer Odometer ODO Tripmeter TRIP 1 2 Clock Select Reset button Tripmeters Clock Select Reset button switches between the odometer tripmeters and clock Odometer Total distance ridden Trip...

Page 23: ...t button until the desired hour is displayed e Press and hold the Select Reset button The minute digits start flashing f Press the Select Reset button until the desired minute is displayed g Press and...

Page 24: ...witch is turned to the ON position Goes off when the engine starts If it comes on while engine is running P 83 PGM FI Programmed Fuel Injection malfunction indicator lamp MIL If it comes on while engi...

Page 25: ...n Guide 21 Turn signal indicator High beam indicator Neutral indicator Comes on when the transmission is in Neutral Fuel reserve indicator When this indicator comes on remaining fuel approximately 0 9...

Page 26: ...in the Run position u In an emergency switch to the Stop position the starter motor will not operate to stop the engine Engine stop switch Headlight dimmer switch High beam Low beam Start button Turn...

Page 27: ...26 Friday August 04 2017 18 20 32 JST Operation Guide 23 Continued Ignition switch Switches the electrical system on off u Key can be removed when in the OFF position ON Turns electrical system on fo...

Page 28: ...Turn the handlebar all the way to the left b Insert the key in the steering lock and turn it 180 degrees clockwise c Remove the key Unlocking Insert the key and turn it 180 degrees counterclockwise 2...

Page 29: ...ust system Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discoloration a Make sure the engine stop switch is in the Run position b Turn the ignition switch...

Page 30: ...ting procedure c If the engine starts open the throttle slightly if idling is unstable d If the engine does not start wait 10 seconds before trying steps a b again If Engine Will Not Start P 81 201708...

Page 31: ...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 Shifting Down From 5th to 4th 28 mph 45 km h From 4th to 3rd 22 mph 35 km h NOTICE Improper shifting can...

Page 32: ...ll cap latch with the slot in the filler neck Push the fuel fill cap into the filler neck until it snaps closed and locks b Remove the ignition key and close the lock cover u The ignition key cannot b...

Page 33: ...the helmet holder only when parked 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 ki...

Page 34: ...nt box behind the left side cover u Insert the ignition key and turn it counterclockwise to unlock Removing the Side Cover P 53 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 33 Friday August 04 2017 18 20 32...

Page 35: ...2 Clutch P 73 Throttle P 76 Crankcase Breather P 77 Other Adjustments P 78 Adjusting the Headlight Aim P 78 Adjusting the Rear Suspension P 79 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 34 Friday August 0...

Page 36: ...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 F...

Page 37: ...ask 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...

Page 38: ...enance 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 operatin...

Page 39: ...or Coolant 4 61 Cooling System Secondary Air Supply System Evaporative Emission Control System 5 Maintenance Level Maintenance Legend Intermediate We recommend service by your dealer unless you have t...

Page 40: ...asteners Wheels Tires 45 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 ar...

Page 41: ...s within load limits 2 P 128 Cargo is secured properly Suspension is adjusted to suit load 2 P 79 Check the following items after you get on your motorcycle Throttle action moves smoothly without bind...

Page 42: ...y of the clutch lever 2 P 74 throttle grip 2 P 76 and rear brake pedal 2 P 67 Fuses Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses Nuts bolts Check the major nuts and bolts and tighten as needed Per...

Page 43: ...attached to the frame behind the left side cover 2 P 53 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 H...

Page 44: ...ly 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 Elec...

Page 45: ...ssories 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 you...

Page 46: ...king check for and replace any blown fuses 2 P 101 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...

Page 47: ...rd 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 fo...

Page 48: ...mmended final drive oil Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 Recommended Coolant Pro Honda HP Coolant is a pre mixed solution of antifreeze and distilled water Concentration 50 antifreeze and 50 distilled water A c...

Page 49: ...pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month or any time you think the tires look low Always check air pressure when your tires are cold Inspecting for Damage Inspect the tires fo...

Page 50: ...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 regardi...

Page 51: ...uivalent after the tire is installed Remember to replace the inner tube whenever you replace a tire The old tube will probably be stretched and it could fail if installed in a new tire 3WARNING Instal...

Page 52: ...e 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...

Page 53: ...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 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 52 Frid...

Page 54: ...t the negative terminal from the battery 4 Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery 5 Remove the battery taking care not to drop the terminal nuts 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 53 Fr...

Page 55: ...y cover screw Torque 0 7 lbf ft 1 N m 0 1 kgf m Make sure the clock information is correct after the battery is reconnected 2 P 19 For proper handling of the battery see Maintenance Fundamentals 2 P 4...

Page 56: ...Tighten the seat mounting bolts B Torque 19 lbf ft 26 N m 2 7 kgf m 3 Tighten the seat mounting bolts A Torque 9 lbf ft 12 N m 1 2 kgf m 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 55 Friday August 04 2017...

Page 57: ...cover 2 Remove the prongs from the grommets 3 Remove the side cover Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 56 Friday August 04 2017 18 20...

Page 58: ...ug caps from the spark plugs 2 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug bases 3 Remove the spark plugs using a suitable spark plug wrench 4 Inspect the electrodes and center porcelain for deposits er...

Page 59: ...twice to prevent loosening a First tighten the plug NGK 3 4 turn after it seats DENSO 1 2 turn after it seats b Then loosen the plug c Next tighten the plug again 1 8 turn after it seats NOTICE An imp...

Page 60: ...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 low...

Page 61: ...evel 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 insu...

Page 62: ...ge to the engine 1 If the engine is cold idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes 2 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait for 2 to 3 minutes 3 Place your motorcycle on a firm level surface 4...

Page 63: ...kgf m 9 Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt Tighten the drain bolt Torque 21 lbf ft 29 N m 3 0 kgf m 10 Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil 2 P 43 2 P 129 and install the oil fill...

Page 64: ...ve the air cleaner housing cover by removing the bolts 2 Remove the air cleaner element 3 Thoroughly clean the inside of the air cleaner housing 4 Install the new air cleaner element u Make sure the a...

Page 65: ...ur motorcycle inspected by your dealer Adding Coolant If the coolant level is below the LOWER level mark add the recommended coolant 2 P 44 until the level reaches the UPPER level mark Add fluid only...

Page 66: ...otentially 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 mech...

Page 67: ...oil 2 P 44 until it reaches the lower edge of the opening 1 Pour the final drive oil into the oil fill hole until it reaches the lower edge of the opening u Do not over fill above the lower edge of oi...

Page 68: ...m 5 Fill the final gear with the recommended oil 2 P 44 Required oil 5 4 US oz 160 cm3 6 Check the oil level It should be flush with the lower edge of the oil fill hole 7 Install a new O ring onto th...

Page 69: ...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...

Page 70: ...t Inspect the brake pads from the bottom of the brake caliper 2 Rear VT750CS Inspect the brake pads from the rear right of the motorcycle If necessary have the pads replaced by your dealer Always repl...

Page 71: ...Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay VT750C 1 Place your motorcycle on its side stand on a firm level surface 2 Measure the distance the rear brake pedal moves before the brake takes hold Freeplay at the tip of...

Page 72: ...dealer 1 Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting nut a half turn at a time 2 Apply the brake several times and check for free wheel rotation after the brake pedal is released 20170804181417_31MJA6...

Page 73: ...y of the brake pedal Make sure the brake rod brake arm spring and fastener are in good condition NOTICE Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limits 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 72 Fri...

Page 74: ...arrow aligns with the reference mark on full application of the brake the brake shoes must be replaced See your dealer for this service When the brake service is necessary see your dealer Use only Hon...

Page 75: ...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 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 74 Friday August 04...

Page 76: ...n 3 Sit on the motorcycle shift the transmission to Neutral and raise the side stand 4 Start the engine pull the clutch lever in and shift the transmission into gear 5 Lower the side stand all the way...

Page 77: ...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 Imprope...

Page 78: ...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 adjustm...

Page 79: ...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 mot...

Page 80: ...ve the motorcycle inspected by your dealer Freeplay at the throttle grip flange 1 16 1 4 in 2 6 mm Adjusting the Throttle Freeplay 1 Slide the cable boot 2 Loosen the lock nut 3 Turn the adjuster unti...

Page 81: ...itable container under the crankcase breather tube 2 Remove the crankcase breather tube and drain deposits 3 Reinstall the crankcase breather tube 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 80 Friday Augu...

Page 82: ...cal aim of the headlight for proper alignment To move the headlight case loosen the bolts Tighten the bolts after adjustment Obey local laws and regulations 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 81 F...

Page 83: ...tion 1 is for a decrease spring preload soft or turn the position 3 to 5 increase spring preload hard The standard position is 2 NOTICE Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5 or 5 to 1 may damage t...

Page 84: ...ssure Indicator P 83 PGM FI Programmed Fuel Injection Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL P 83 ABS Anti lock Brake System Indicator P 84 Tire Puncture P 85 Electrical Trouble P 97 Battery Goes Dead P 97 Bu...

Page 85: ...soon as possible Starter Motor Does Not Operate Check the following items Check the correct engine starting sequence 2 P 25 Make sure engine stop switch is in the Run position 2 P 22 Check for a blown...

Page 86: ...t 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 th...

Page 87: ...r 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 engin...

Page 88: ...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 re...

Page 89: ...g a tube or using an aerosol sealant ride cautiously at reduced speed and have the tube replaced before you ride again Anytime a tube is replaced the tire should be carefully inspected as described 3W...

Page 90: ...the front wheel off the ground using a maintenance stand or a hoist 5 Remove the front axle shaft front wheel and side collars u Avoid getting grease oil or dirt on the disc or pad surfaces u Do not p...

Page 91: ...of the front axle shaft with the recessed surface of the fork leg 4 Tighten the left axle pinch bolts Torque 16 lbf ft 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 5 Tighten the axle bolt Torque 44 lbf ft 59 N m 6 0 kgf m 6 Afte...

Page 92: ...kgf m If a torque wrench was not used for installation see your dealer as soon as possible to verify proper assembly Improper assembly may lead to loss of braking capacity Rear Wheel Muffler Removal 1...

Page 93: ...ler bracket bolts and nuts washers 5 Remove the mufflers 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 92 Friday August 04 2017 18 20 32 JST Tire Puncture u Removing Wheels Troubleshooting 89 Continued Exhau...

Page 94: ...ke rod from the brake arm 5 Disconnect the brake stopper arm from the brake panel by removing the cotter pin stopper arm nut washer and rubber grommet 6 Loosen the axle holding bolt 20170804181417_31M...

Page 95: ...m disulfide paste Recommended molybdenum disulfide paste USA only Pro Honda Moly 60 Paste or equivalent 1 Position the wheel between the swingarm and the final drive gear case u Be sure the splines on...

Page 96: ...le holding bolt Torque 20 lbf ft 27 N m 2 8 kgf m 9 After installing the wheel apply the brake pedal several times then check if the wheel rotates freely Recheck the wheel if the brake drags or if the...

Page 97: ...outer end of the rear axle shaft with a wrench remove the rear axle nut 5 Remove the rear brake bracket bolt and bolt 6 Pull the rear axle shaft out 7 Remove the rear brake bracket washer and side col...

Page 98: ...el check that the wheel hub and final drive gear splines are coated with molybdenum disulfide paste Recommended molybdenum disulfide paste USA only Pro Honda Moly 60 Paste or equivalent 1 Position the...

Page 99: ...and bolt Rear brake bracket bolt Torque 51 lbf ft 69 N m 7 0 kgf m Rear axle nut Torque 65 lbf ft 88 N m 9 0 kgf m Axle holding bolt Torque 20 lbf ft 27 N m 2 8 kgf m 6 After installing the wheel appl...

Page 100: ...N m 4 5 kgf m 2 Reinstall the right footpeg Tighten the nut and bolts Footpeg bolt A B and nut Torque 29 lbf ft 39 N m 4 0 kgf m If a torque wrench was not used for installation see your dealer as soo...

Page 101: ...omobile 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 lig...

Page 102: ...removal u Install the seat rubber with its TOP mark facing up 7 Tighten the headlight bolts Torque 3 0 lbf ft 4 1 N m 0 4 kgf m Do not touch the glass surface with your fingers If you touch the bulb...

Page 103: ...ignal Bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens and lens packing by removing the screw 2 Slightly press the bulb and turn it counterclockwise 3 Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal u...

Page 104: ...it 3 Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal u After putting back the cover packing in place install the license light cover 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 103 Friday Aug...

Page 105: ...over 3 Pull the fuses out one by one to check for a blown fuse Always replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse of the same rating 4 Close the fuse box cover 5 Reinstall the right side cover 201708041814...

Page 106: ...lways replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse of the same rating u Spare main fuse is located under the starter magnetic switch 4 Reinstall parts in the reverse order of removal 20170804181417_31MJA600...

Page 107: ...to check for a blown fuse Always replace a blown fuse with a spare fuse of the same rating 4 Install the fuse box cover 5 Reinstall the left side cover 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 106 Frid...

Page 108: ...pare fuse of the same rating u Spare fuses are provided in the fuse box 4 Reinstall parts in the reverse order of removal NOTICE If a fuse fails repeatedly you likely have an electrical problem Have y...

Page 109: ...12 You the Environment P 113 Vehicle Identification Number P 114 Emission Control Systems P 115 Catalytic Converter P 120 Oxygenated Fuels P 121 Authorized Manuals P 122 Warranty Coverage and Service...

Page 110: ...take the spare key or the key number to your dealer If you lose all ignition keys and the key number the ignition switch assembly will probably have to be removed by your dealer to determine the key n...

Page 111: ...y 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 999 9 Document Bag The owner s manual registration and insur...

Page 112: ...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 A...

Page 113: ...ngs 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 afte...

Page 114: ...fluid or detergents on the instruments panels or headlight Exhaust Pipe and Muffler The exhaust pipe and muffler are stainless steel but may become stained by mud or dust To remove mud or dust use a...

Page 115: ...nd After rain remove the body cover and allow the motorcycle to dry Remove the battery 2 P 50 to prevent discharge Fully charge the battery and then place it in a shaded well ventilated area u If you...

Page 116: ...r that has a loading ramp or lifting platform and motorcycle tie down straps Never try to tow your motorcycle with a wheel or wheels on the ground NOTICE Towing your motorcycle can cause serious damag...

Page 117: ...roved 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 instructions on how to...

Page 118: ...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 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_B...

Page 119: ...xides of nitrogen NOx and hydrocarbons HC Gasoline evaporation also emits hydrocarbons Controlling the production of NOx CO and HC is important for the environment 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Pa...

Page 120: ...ovided Compliance with the terms of the Distributor s Warranties for Honda Motorcycle Emission Control Systems is necessary in order to maintain a valid emissions system warranty The Vehicle Emission...

Page 121: ...ion timing to reduce the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Secondary Air Injection System The secondary air injection system adds filtered air into the exhaust gas to help improve emission control perf...

Page 122: ...ies is prohibited Noise Emission Control System TAMPERING WITH THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED U S federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering ino...

Page 123: ...ompliance 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 yo...

Page 124: ...ginal Honda part or equivalent Follow these guidelines to protect your motorcycle s catalytic converters Always use unleaded gasoline Leaded gasoline will damage the catalytic converters Keep the engi...

Page 125: ...otect 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...

Page 126: ...V 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 f...

Page 127: ...ealize 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 motorcy...

Page 128: ...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 m...

Page 129: ...P O Box 2200 Torrance CA 90509 2200 Mailstop 100 4C 7B Telephone 866 784 1870 Please include the following information in your letter Name address and telephone number Product model year and VIN Date...

Page 130: ...y that went into your motorcycle 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...

Page 131: ...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 t...

Page 132: ...nger capacity Rider and 1 passenger Minimum turning radius 10 8 ft 3 3 m Displacement 45 4 cu in 745 cm3 Bore x stroke 3 11 x 2 99 in 79 0 x 76 0 mm Compression ratio 9 6 1 Fuel Unleaded gasoline Reco...

Page 133: ...gher except oils labeled as energy conserving or resource 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...

Page 134: ...Final drive oil fill hole cap 9 lbf ft 12 N m 1 2 kgf m Final drive oil drain bolt 9 lbf ft 12 N m 1 2 kgf m Front wheel axle bolt 44 lbf ft 59 N m 6 0 kgf m Front wheel axle pinch bolt 16 lbf ft 22 N...

Page 135: ...Record VIN Engine No Color Label Code Owner s Name Address City State Phone Dealer s Name Address City State Phone Service Manager 20170804181417_31MJA6000_enu_BOOK Page 134 Friday August 04 2017 18 2...

Page 136: ...al 99 Headlight Bulb 98 License Plate Light 100 C Caring for Your Motorcycle 108 Clock 18 Clutch Freeplay 74 System 73 Color Label 39 Coolant 61 Crankcase Breather 77 Crash 5 D Digital Clock Adjustmen...

Page 137: ...or 20 82 Honda Contacts 125 Horn Button 22 I Ignition Cut off System Banking Sensor 107 Side Stand 72 Ignition Key 106 Ignition Switch 23 107 Indicators 20 Information Record 131 Instruments Controls...

Page 138: ...Recommended Coolant 44 Engine Oil 43 56 Final Drive Oil 44 Fuel 28 Oil 43 Refueling 28 Removal Battery 50 Seat 52 Side Cover 53 Reporting Safety Defects 127 Riding Precautions 10 S Safety Guidelines 3...

Page 139: ...ycle 112 Tripmeter 18 107 Troubleshooting 80 Turn Signal Indicator 21 Turn Signal Switch 22 V Vehicle Identification Number 114 W Warning Indicators On or Flashing 83 Warranty Coverage and Service 123...

Page 140: ...ate 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 ve...

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