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CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
This motorcycle is equipped with catalytic
converters.
Each catalytic converter contains
precious metals that serve as catalysts,
promoting chemical reactions to convert
the exhaust gasses without affecting the
metals.
The catalytic converters act on HC, CO,
and NOx. Replacement parts must be
original Honda parts or equivalents.
The catalytic converters must operate at a
high temperature for the chemical
reactions to take place. They can set on
fire any combustible materials that come
near them.
Park your motorcycle away from high
grasses, dry leaves, or other flammables.
Defective catalytic converters contributes
to air pollution, and can impair your
engine’s performance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your motorcycle’s
catalytic converters.
• Always use unleaded petrol. Even a
small amount of leaded petrol can
contaminate the catalyst metals, making
the catalytic converters ineffective.
• Keep the engine tuned-up.
• Have your motorcycle diagnosed and
replaced if it is misfiring, backfiring,
stalling or otherwise not running
properly.
