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Motorcycle Safety
Accessories & Modifications
Refueling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
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Use recommended octane number. Using
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lower octane gasoline will result in
decreased engine performance.
Do not use fuels containing a high
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concentration of alcohol.
Do not use stale or contaminated gasoline
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or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
WARNING
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.
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