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Petrol Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use a petrol containing
alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating
is at least as high as that recommended by
Honda.
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When certain types of petrol containing
alcohol are used, problems such as
hard starting, poor performance, etc.
may occur.
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If you notice any undesirable operating
symptoms while using a petrol that
contains alcohol, or one that you think
contains alcohol, try another station or
switch to another brand of petrol.
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When a problem resulting from the use
of petrol containing alcohol occurs,
contact your Honda dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level each day before
riding the motorcycle.
The level must be maintained between the
upper (1) and lower (2) level marks on the
oil filler cap/dipstick (3).
1.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5
minutes.
2.
Stop the engine and put the motorcycle
on its center stand on level ground.
3.
After 2-3 minutes, remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert
the oil filler cap/dipstick without
screwing it in. Remove the oil filler cap/
dipstick. The oil level should be between
the upper and lower marks on the oil
filler cap/dipstick.
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WARNING
Adulterated fuel not to be used. It causes
damage to the engine parts and
considered as misuse, damage caused
by misuse is not covered under Honda
warranty.