SP125 Owners Manual English
SP125 Owners Manual English
SP125 Owners Manual English
The vehicle pictured in this owner’s manual may not match your
actual vehicle.
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new ● The following code in this manual
Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda indicates the country.
makes you part of a worldwide family of
satisfied customers who appreciate Honda's Country Code
reputation for building quality into every Code Country
product. CBF125M
ED European direct sales
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
● Read this owner's manual carefully.
● Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
● Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
vehicle.
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Contents
Vehicle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 16
Maintenance P. 43
Troubleshooting P. 76
Information P. 85
Specifications P. 97
Index P. 100
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Vehicle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines
Vehicle Safety
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even
● Perform all routine and regular inspections when the vehicle is stopped.
specified in this manual.
● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame Take Time to Learn & Practice
away before filling the fuel tank. Even if you have ridden other vehicles, practice
● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly riding in a safe area to become familiar with
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in how this vehicle works and handles, and to
exhaust gases is toxic and can kill you. become accustomed to the vehicle's size and
weight.
Always Wear a Helmet
It's a proven fact: helmets and protective Ride Defensively
apparel significantly reduce the number and Always pay attention to other vehicles around
severity of head and other injuries. So always you, and do not assume that other drivers see
wear an approved helmet and protective you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
apparel. 2 P. 10 evasive maneuver.
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 helmet and protective apparel.
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Safety Guidelines
by wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning maintained and in safe riding condition.
yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling Inspect your vehicle before every ride and
before turning or changing lanes, and using perform all recommended maintenance. Never
your horn when necessary. exceed load limits (2 P. 15), and do not modify
your vehicle or install accessories that would
Ride within Your Limits make your vehicle unsafe (2 P. 14).
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and If You are Involved in a Crash
inattention can impair your ability to use good Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
judgement and ride safely. anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
Don't Drink or Use Drugs and Ride is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
Alcohol or drugs and riding don't mix. Even one assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to and regulations if another person or vehicle is
respond to changing conditions, and your involved in the crash.
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. The same is true for drug use. Don't drink
or use and ride, and don't let your friends do it
either.
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Safety Guidelines
If you decide to continue riding, first turn the Never run your vehicle inside a garage or other
ignition switch to the (Off) position, and enclosure.
Vehicle Safety
evaluate the condition of your vehicle. Inspect
for fluid leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts 3WARNING
and bolts, and check the handlebar, control Running the engine of your vehicle
levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and while in an enclosed or even partially
cautiously. enclosed area can cause a rapid build-
Your vehicle may have suffered damage that is up of toxic carbon monoxide gas.
not immediately apparent. Have your vehicle
thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility
Breathing this colourless, odorless gas
as soon as possible.
can quickly cause unconsciousness and
Carbon Monoxide Hazard lead to death.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon Only run your vehicle's engine when it
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and is located in a well ventilated area
may lead to death. outdoors.
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Image Labels
Image Labels
Vehicle Safety
The following pages describe the label Read instructions contained in Owner's
meanings. Some labels warn you of Manual carefully.
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
and don't remove the labels. carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
vehicle to be serviced only by your dealer.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to
DANGER (with RED background)
read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
The meanings of each symbol and label are
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
as follows.
you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
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Image Labels
BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
Vehicle Safety
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch a
battery unless they understand proper handling
and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as
it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your
skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your
eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and damage
to the vehicle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode causing
serious injury.
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Vehicle Safety
[Driver only]
Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
Freeplay 20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 in)
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Safety Precautions
Riding Precautions
Vehicle Safety
Running-in Period surfaces and braking distances are
longer.
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
● Avoid continuous braking.
follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle's
u Repeated braking, such as when
future reliability and performance.
descending long, steep slopes can
● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
acceleration.
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
with intermittent use of the brakes to
● Ride conservatively.
reduce speed.
Brakes ● For full braking effectiveness, operate both
the front and rear brakes together.
Observe the following guidelines:
● Avoid excessively hard braking and
# Combi Brake
downshifting. Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system
u Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle's that distributes the braking force between the
stability. front and rear brakes.
u Where possible, reduce speed before The distribution of the braking force applied to
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out. the front and rear brakes when operating the
lever only and when operating the pedal only is
different.
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Riding Precautions
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Riding Precautions
# Parking with the Side Stand or Centre 3. Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
Stand u Turning the handlebar to the right
Vehicle Safety
1. Stop the engine. reduces stability and may cause the
2. Using the side stand vehicle to fall.
Push the side stand down. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the (Lock)
Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its position and remove the key. 2 P. 36
weight rests on the side stand.
Using the centre stand
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
To lower the centre stand, stand on the left Follow these guidelines to protect the engine,
side of the vehicle. fuel system and catalytic converter:
Press down on the tip of the centre stand ● Use only unleaded petrol.
with your right foot and, simultaneously, pull ● Use recommended octane number. Using
up and back. lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
Grab rail ● Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol. 2 P. 95
● Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or
an oil/petrol mixture.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Loading
Loading 3WARNING
Vehicle Safety
● Carrying extra weight affects your vehicle's Overloading or improper loading can
handling, braking and stability. cause a crash and you can be seriously
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you hurt or killed.
are carrying.
● Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep Follow all load limits and other loading
within specified load limits. guidelines in this manual.
Maximum weight capacity/Maximum
luggage weight 2 P. 97
● Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced
and close to the centre of the vehicle.
● Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
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Operation Guide
u The brakelight will indicate Use the stand, and lock the
that you have applied the steering.
brakes.
# Stopping
If pulling off the road, signal early
enough to show traffic that you are
pulling over, and pull over smoothly.
# Refuelling (P.40)
# Turning Corners
Do your braking
before entering
corners.
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Parts Location
Brakelight switch (P.69)
Rear suspension
spring preload Battery (P.59)
adjuster (P.75)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P.64)
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Operation Guide
Seat (P.60)
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Instruments
Operation Guide
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned to the (On) position, initial animation will show. If any
part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for
problems.
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Operation Guide
[RANGE] (P.22)
SERVICE DUE indicator (P.25)
Gear position indicator
The gear position is shown in the
gear position indicator.
Clock (12-hour display)
Fuel gauge
To set the clock: (P.29)
Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment
starts flashing: approximately 0.8 L (0.2 US
gal, 0.18 Imp gal)
If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat pattern or turns
off: (P.79)
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches the E (1st) segment.
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic
converter.
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Instruments (Continued)
Odometer [TOTAL], Tripmeter [TRIP A/B], Current fuel mileage, Average fuel
mileage [A AVG], Available driving distance [RANGE]
SEL button selects between the odometer, tripmeter A, tripmeter B, current fuel mileage,
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Unselectable
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Operation Guide
for service. mile/L) or 0.0 to 299.9 mile/gal
• More than 99.9 L/100km (km/L or mile/L):
# Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] “99.9” is displayed.
Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset.
When “----.-” is displayed, go to your dealer • More than 299.9 mile/gal: “299.9” is
for service. displayed.
To reset the tripmeter: (P.26) • If your speed is less than about 5 km/h (3
mph) or immediately after ignition switch
is turned to (On), “--.-” (L/100km, km/L
or mile/L) or “---.-”(mile/gal) is displayed.
When “--.-” (L/100km, km/L or mile/L) or
“---.-”(mile/gal) is displayed except for the
above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer
for service.
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Instruments (Continued)
# Average fuel mileage [A AVG] # Available driving distance [RANGE]
Displays the average fuel mileage since Displays the estimated distance you can
tripmeter A was reset. travel on remaining fuel.
It is unselectable when all the fuel gauge
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Operation Guide
first time and every 6,000 km (3,726 miles) keep holding the SET switch for more than 3
after resetting the indicator. seconds.
It indicates that your vehicle has reached the u The indicator does not go off until it is reset.
specified distance for service. u If your vehicle is serviced before the
When it turned on, go to your dealer for SERVICE DUE indicator comes on, be sure to
service. reset the SERVICE DUE indicator after
After vehicle is serviced, be sure to reset the vehicle is serviced. When resetting the
indicator during no indication, the indicator
indicator.
will appear for about 2 seconds, then
disappear.
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Instruments (Continued)
# To reset the tripmeter [TRIP A/B], To reset tripmeter B, press and hold SET
average fuel mileage [A AVG] and button with tripmeter B displayed.
available driving distance [RANGE]
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or Tripmeter B
or
Tripmeter A
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Operation Guide
• Clock setting Activate or deactivate
• Changing of speed and mileage unit the ECO indicator (P.28)
• Changing of fuel mileage meter unit
Clock setting (P.29)
If the buttons are not pressed for about 30
seconds, the control is automatically switched
from the setting mode to the ordinary Changing of speed and
display. mileage unit (P.30)
If the buttons are not pressed for about 30
seconds, items in the process of being set will Changing of fuel mileage
be discarded and only items that were set meter unit (P.30)
and finalized will be applied. Only if the
ignition switch is turned to the (Off)
Press and hold SEL and SET buttons
position, items in the process of being set
and those that are finalized will be applied. Press the SET button
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Instruments (Continued)
1 Activate or deactivate the ECO d Press SET button. The ECO indicator is set,
indicator: and then the display moves to the clock
a Turn the ignition switch to the (On) setting.
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position.
b With odometer [TOTAL] displayed, press
and hold the SEL and SET button until ECO
indicator starts flashing.
c Press SEL button to select “ON” (activate) or
“OFF” (deactivate).
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Operation Guide
the hour quickly.
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Instruments (Continued)
3 Changing of speed and mileage unit: 4 Changing of fuel mileage meter unit:
a Press the SEL button to select either “km/h” a When the “km/h” for speed and “km” for
mileage are selected
and “km” or “mph” and “mile”.
Press SEL button to select “L/100km” or
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“km/L”.
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Indicators
If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for
problems.
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Operation Guide
Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the (On) position.
If it comes on while engine is running: (P.78)
ECO indicator
When fuel consumption improves the ECO indicator will come on.
u When the vehicle comes to a stop, the ECO indicator will turn off.
Activate or deactivate the ECO indicator: (P.28)
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Switches
Operation Guide
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Operation Guide
u Key can be removed when in the (Off) or
(Lock) position. (Off)
Turns engine off.
(Lock)
Lock steering.
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Switches (Continued)
Steering Lock # Locking
Lock the steering when parking to help a Turn the handlebar all the way to the left or
prevent theft. right.
Operation Guide
A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is b Push the key down, and turn the ignition
also recommended. switch to the (Lock) position.
u Jiggle the handlebars if the lock is
Ignition key difficult to engage.
c Remove the key.
Push
# Unlocking
Turn Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition
switch to the (Off) position.
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Operation Guide
NOTICE
If the vehicle is transported to a place 2,000 m
(6,500 feet) higher or lower than the start point,
you may not be able to achieve sufficient engine
performance at the new altitude. Consult your
dealer before transporting your vehicle.
About 3 mm (0.1 in), without freeplay 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.
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Shifting Gears
Your vehicle transmission has 5 forward
gears in a one-down, four-up shift pattern.
If you put the vehicle in gear with the side
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stand down, the engine will shut off.
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3
2
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Refuelling
Lock cover Lower edge of Opening the Fuel Fill Cap
Ignition key filler neck Open the lock cover, insert the ignition key,
and turn it clockwise to open the fuel fill cap.
Operation Guide
Storage Equipment
#Tool Kit/Document Bag
Document bag
The tool kit is located under side of the seat.
Document bag is located under the seat.
Operation Guide
Tool kit
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Maintenance
Importance of Maintenance
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Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule specifies the All scheduled maintenance is considered a
maintenance requirements necessary to ensure normal owner operating cost and will be
safe, dependable performance, and proper charged to you by your dealer. Retain all
emission control. receipts. If you sell the vehicle, these receipts
should be transferred with the vehicle to the
Maintenance work should be performed in new owner.
Maintenance
accordance with Honda's standards and
specifications by properly trained and equipped Honda recommends that your dealer should
technicians. Your dealer meets all of these road test your vehicle after each periodic
requirements. Keep an accurate record of maintenance is carried out.
maintenance to help ensure that your vehicle is
properly maintained.
Make sure that whomever performs the
maintenance completes this record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Frequency *1
Pre-ride Annual Regular Refer to
Items Check × 1,000 km 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Check Replace page
2 P. 48
× 1,000 mi 0.6 4 8 12 16 20 24
Fuel Line –
Fuel Level –
Throttle Operation 74
Maintenance
Air Cleaner *2 –
Crankcase Breather*3 –
Spark Plug –
Valve Clearance –
Engine Oil 62
Engine Oil Strainer Screen –
Engine Oil Filter –
Engine Idle Speed –
Evaporative Emission –
Control System
Drive Chain 1000 km (600mi) : 71
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Maintenance Schedule
Frequency *1
Pre-ride Annual Regular Refer to
Items Check × 1,000 km 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Check Replace page
2 P. 48
× 1,000 mi 0.6 4 8 12 16 20 24
Brake Fluid *4 2 Years 64
Brake Shoe/Pad Wear 65, 68
Brake System 64
Maintenance
Brakelight Switch 69
Headlight Aim –
Lights/Horn –
Engine Stop Switch –
Clutch System 72
Side Stand 70
Suspension 75
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners –
Wheels/Tyres 56
Steering Head Bearings –
Notes:
*1 : At higher odometer reading, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
*2 : Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
*3 : Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle.
*4 : Replacement requires mechanical skill.
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Maintenance Fundamentals
Replacing Parts
Colour label
Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their
equivalents to ensure reliability and safety.
Maintenance
the model name, colour, and code mentioned
on the colour label.
The colour label is attached to the frame under
the seat. 2 P. 60
3WARNING
Installing non-Honda parts may make
your vehicle unsafe and cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
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Maintenance
under pressure can damage your eyes. to explode with enough force to kill or
● Electrolyte splashes onto your skin: seriously hurt you.
u Remove affected clothing and wash your
skin thoroughly using water.
Wear protective clothing and a face
● Electrolyte splashes into your mouth:
shield, or have a skilled mechanic do
u Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, and
do not swallow. the battery servicing.
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Maintenance Fundamentals
Maintenance
Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality
deteriorates according to riding conditions and
Oil classification
time elapsed.
Check the engine oil level regularly, and add the
recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty oil *2.
The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity.
or old oil should be changed as soon as *3.
The API classification specifies the quality and
possible. performance rating of engine oils. Use SG or
higher oils, excluding oils marked as “Energy
# Selecting the Engine Oil Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the
For recommended engine oil, see circular API service symbol.
“Specifications.” 2 P. 98
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possible.
sprocket. If either has worn or damaged teeth,
NOTICE have the sprocket replaced by your dealer.
Brake fluid can damage plastic and painted
surfaces.
Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly.
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Maintenance
After cleaning, wipe dry and lubricate with the Avoid getting lubricant on the brakes or tyres.
recommended lubricant. Avoid applying excess chain lubricant to prevent
spray onto your clothes and the vehicle.
Recommended lubricant:
Drive chain lubricant designed Crankcase Breather
specifically for O-ring chains Service more frequently when riding in rain, at
If not available, use SAE 80 or 90 gear oil. full throttle, or after the vehicle is washed or
overturned. Service if the deposit level can be
seen in the transparent section of the drain
tube.
If the drain tube overflows, the air filter may
become contaminated with engine oil causing
poor engine performance.
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Maintenance
3WARNING
Follow all instructions in this owner's Installing improper tyres on your
manual regarding tyre inflation and vehicle can adversely affect handling
maintenance. and stability, and can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or
Have your tyres replaced by your dealer. killed.
For recommended tyres and air pressure, see
“Specifications.” 2 P. 98 Always use the size and type of tyres
Follow these guidelines whenever you replace recommended in this owner's manual.
tyres.
● Use the recommended tyres or equivalents
of the same size, construction, speed rating,
and load range.
● Do not install a tube inside a tubeless tyre
on this vehicle. Excessive heat build-up can
cause the tube to burst.
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Tool
The tool kit is stored under side of the seat.
2 P. 60
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Maintenance
6. Remove the battery taking care not to
drop the terminal nuts.
Positive
# Installation
terminal Install the parts in the reverse order of
removal. Always connect the positive +
Bolt terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts
are tight.
Battery holder Battery
Make sure the clock information is correct
after the battery is reconnected. 2 P. 29
# Removal For proper handling of the battery, see
Make sure the ignition switch is in the “Maintenance Fundamentals.” 2 P. 50
(Off) position. “Battery Goes Dead.” 2 P. 81
1. Remove the right side cover. 2 P. 61
2. Remove the bolt.
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Seat # Removal
1. Insert the ignition key into the seat lock.
Prongs 2. Turn it clockwise, then pull the seat up
and back.
Maintenance
# Installation
1. Insert the prongs into the stays on the
frame.
Seat lock 2. Push forward and down on the rear of the
seat until it locks in place.
Make sure that the seat is locked securely
in position to pull it up lightly.
Ignition key
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Maintenance
2. Remove the prongs from the grommets.
3. Remove the side cover.
Screw
# Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of
Side cover removal.
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Engine Oil
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Maintenance
1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Add the affect lubrication and clutch operation.
recommended oil until it reaches the For the recommended oil and oil selection
upper level mark. guidelines, see “Maintenance Fundamentals.”
u Place your vehicle in an upright 2 P. 53
position on a firm, level surface when
checking the oil level.
u Do not overfill above the upper level
mark.
u Make sure no foreign objects enter the
oil filler opening.
u Wipe up any spills immediately.
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Brakes
reservoir is horizontal and that the fluid excessive, inspect the brake pads for wear.
level is above the LWR level mark. If the brake pads are not worn, you most
Combi brake Check that the brake fluid likely have a leak. Have your vehicle
reservoir is horizontal and that the fluid inspected by your dealer.
UPPER
LWR
LOWER
LOWER level
LWR level mark mark
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Maintenance
The pads need to be replaced if a brake pad
is worn to the bottom of the indicator.
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Inspecting the Rear Brake Make sure the brake rod, brake arm, spring
and fastener are in good condition.
Pedal Freeplay
1. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a
firm, level surface.
Maintenance
Freeplay
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Adjusting the Rear Brake Pedal 1. Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting
nut a half-turn at a time.
Freeplay
Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is
seated on the brake arm pin when adjusting
Maintenance
the freeplay. Decrease
Freeplay
Adjusting nut Brake arm pin
Brake
arm pin
Adjusting nut Increase
Freeplay
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3. Push the brake arm to confirm that there Inspecting the Rear Brake Shoe
is a gap between the rear brake adjusting
nut and brake arm pin. Wear
Brake arm The rear brake is equipped with a brake wear
indicator.
Maintenance
Push
Brake panel
Brake arm pin
Adjusting nut
Gap
After adjustment, confirm the freeplay of the Reference
brake pedal. mark
Make sure the brake rod, brake arm, spring
and fastener are in good condition. Brake arm
NOTICE Arrow
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limits.
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When the brake is applied, an arrow attached Adjusting the Brakelight Switch
to the brake arm moves toward a reference
mark on the brake panel. If the arrow aligns Check the operation of the brakelight switch.
with the reference mark on full application of 1. Remove the right side cover. 2 P. 61
the brake, the brake shoes must be replaced. 2. Hold the brakelight switch and turn the
Maintenance
See your dealer for this service. adjusting nut in the direction A if the
switch operates too late, or turn the nut in
When the brake service is necessary, see your the direction B if the switch operates too
dealer. Use only Honda Genuine Parts or its soon.
equivalent. 3. Install the right side cover.
Adjusting nut
Brakelight switch
B A
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Side Stand
Checking the Side Stand 1. Check that the side stand operates
smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or
squeaky, clean the pivot area and
lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease.
2. Check the spring for damage or loss of
Maintenance
tension.
3. Sit on the vehicle, 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. The
engine should stop as you lower the side
Side stand stand. If the engine doesn't stop, have
spring your vehicle inspected by your dealer.
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Drive Chain
Maintenance
all points, some links may be kinked and
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
1. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the
engine.
2. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a
4. Rotate the rear wheel and check that the
firm, level surface.
chain moves smoothly.
3. Check the slack in the lower half of the
5. Inspect the sprockets. 2 P. 54
drive chain midway between the
6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
sprockets.
2 P. 55
Drive chain slack:
20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 in)
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Clutch
Checking the Clutch Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear. If necessary have it replaced by your
# Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay dealer.
Check the clutch lever freeplay. Lubricate the clutch cable with a
commercially available cable lubricant to
Maintenance
Clutch lever
Freeplay
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lever freeplay is 10 - 20 mm (0.39 - 0.79
in).
3. Tighten the lock nut and check the clutch -
lever freeplay again.
4. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, Adjusting nut
and shift into gear. Make sure the engine
does not stall and the vehicle does not
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or
creep. Gradually release the clutch lever
the clutch does not work correctly, see your
and open the throttle. Your vehicle should
dealer.
move smoothly and accelerate gradually.
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Throttle
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Other Adjustments
Maintenance
# Spring Preload Adjuster
You can adjust the spring preload by the
adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.
Use the pin spanner to turn the adjuster.
Position 1 is for a decrease spring preload
(soft), or turn the position 3 to 5 to increase
spring preload (hard).
The standard position is 2. NOTICE
Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5 or 5 to 1
may damage the shock absorber.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
Adjust both left and right shock absorbers to the
same spring preload.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
● Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank. ● Make sure engine stop switch is in the
● Check if the PGM-FI malfunction indicator (Run) position. 2 P. 34
lamp (MIL) is on. ● Check for a blown fuse. 2 P. 84
u If the indicator lamp is on, contact ● Check for a loose battery connection
your dealer as soon as possible. (2 P. 59) or battery terminal corrosion
(2 P. 50).
● Check the condition of the battery. 2 P. 81
If the problem continues, have your vehicle
inspected by your dealer.
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NOTICE
Reasons for the indicator lamp to come
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again
on or blink
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Tyre Puncture
Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel
3WARNING
requires special tools and technical expertise.
Riding your vehicle with a temporary
We recommend you have this type of service
tyre repair can be risky. If the temporary
performed by your dealer.
repair fails, you can crash and be
After an emergency repair, always have the
seriously injured or killed.
tyre inspected/replaced by your dealer.
Troubleshooting
Emergency Repair Using a Tyre If you must ride with a temporary tyre
repair, ride slowly and carefully and do
Repair Kit not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) until the
If your tyre has a minor puncture, you can tyre is replaced.
make an emergency repair using a tubeless
tyre repair kit.
Follow the instructions provided with the
emergency tyre repair kit.
Riding your vehicle with a temporary tyre
repair is very risky. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Have the tyre replaced by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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Electrical Trouble
Troubleshooting
charger, as these can overheat a motorcycle Do not use bulbs other than those specified.
battery and cause permanent damage. If the Check the replacement bulb for correct
battery does not recover after recharging, operation before riding.
contact your dealer.
NOTICE For the light bulb wattage, see
Jump starting using an automobile battery can “Specifications.” 2 P. 99
damage your vehicle's electrical system and is
not recommended.
The headlight uses several LEDs.
If there is an LED which is not turned on, see
your dealer for servicing.
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Bulb
Bulb
Lens packing
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Bulb
Troubleshooting
License light cover Screws
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Fuse puller
u Spare fuses are provided in the fuse
box cover.
4. Reinstall parts in the reverse order of
Spare fuses removal.
NOTICE
If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an
electrical problem. Have your vehicle inspected
by your dealer.
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Information
except as legally required or with the permission the ignition switch assembly will probably have
of the vehicle owner. to be removed by your dealer to determine the
However this data may be accessed by Honda, key number.
its authorised dealers and authorised repairers, A metal key holder may cause damage to the
employees, representatives and contractors only area surrounding the ignition switch.
for the purpose of the technical diagnosis,
research and development of the vehicle.
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Document Bag
Do not turn the key while riding.
The owner's manual, registration, and insurance
Information
Engine Stop Switch information can be stored in the plastic
Do not use the engine stop switch except in an document bag located under the seat. 2 P. 60
emergency. Doing so when riding will cause the Ignition Cut-off System
engine to suddenly turn off, making riding
A banking (lean angle) sensor automatically
unsafe.
stops the engine and fuel pump if the vehicle
If you stop the engine using the engine stop
falls over. To reset the sensor, you must turn the
switch, turn the ignition switch to the (Off)
ignition switch to the (Off) position and back
position. Failing to do so will drain the battery.
to the (On) position before the engine can be
Odometer restarted.
The display locks at 999,999 when the read-out
exceeds 999,999.
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Caring for Your Vehicle 3. Thoroughly rinse your vehicle with plenty of
clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to 4. After the vehicle dries, lubricate any moving
ensure the life of your Honda. A clean vehicle parts.
makes it easier to spot potential problems. u Make sure that no lubricant spills onto
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent the brakes or tyres. Brake discs, pads,
ice on roads promote the formation of drum or shoes contaminated with oil will
corrosion. Always wash your vehicle thoroughly suffer greatly reduced braking
after riding on coastal or treated roads. effectiveness and can lead to a crash.
Information
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Information
● Do not direct water at the muffler: water or ice accumulated inside the
u Water in the muffler can prevent starting lens(es), have your vehicle inspected by
and causes rust in the muffler. your dealer.
● Dry the brakes: ● Do not use wax or polishing compounds on
u Water adversely affects braking mat painted surface:
effectiveness. After washing, apply the u Use a soft cloth or sponge, plenty of
brakes intermittently at low speed to water, and a mild detergent to clean mat
help dry them. painted surfaces. Dry with a soft clean
● Do not direct water under the seat: cloth.
u Water in the under seat compartment
can damage your documents and other
belongings.
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Panels
Follow these guidelines to prevent scratches
and blemishes:
● Wash gently using a soft sponge and plenty
of water.
● To remove stubborn stains, use diluted
detergent and rinse thoroughly with plenty
of water.
● Avoid getting petrol, brake fluid, or
detergents on the instruments, panels, or
headlight.
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● Lubricate the drive chain. 2 P. 54
● Place your vehicle on its centre stand and
position a block so that both tyres are off
the ground.
● After rain, remove the body cover and allow
the vehicle to dry.
● Remove the battery (2 P. 59) to prevent
discharge. Fully charge the battery and then
place it in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
u If you leave the battery in place,
disconnect the negative - terminal to
prevent discharge.
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contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which
cleaning solvents contain poisons that can hurt
damage the atmosphere's protective ozone
refuse workers and contaminate drinking water,
layer.
lakes, rivers, and oceans.
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Serial Numbers
Engine number
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Fuels Containing Alcohol The use of petrol containing more than 10%
ethanol may:
Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol ● Damage the painting of the fuel tank.
are available in some locales to help reduce ● Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line.
emissions to meet clean air standards. If you ● Cause corrosion of the fuel tank.
plan to use blended fuel, check that it is ● Cause poor drivability.
unleaded and meets the minimum octane
NOTICE
rating requirement.
Use of blended fuels containing higher than
approved percentages can damage metal,
Information
The following fuel blends can be used in your rubber, plastic parts of your fuel system.
vehicle:
● Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) up to 10% by volume. If you notice any undesirable operating
u Petrol containing ethanol may be symptoms or performance problems, try a
marketed under the name Gasohol. different brand of petrol.
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Catalytic Converter
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Specifications
■ Main Components Displacement 124 cm3 (7.6 cu-in)
Overall length 2,015 mm (79.3 in) Bore x stroke 50.0 x 63.1 mm (1.97 x 2.48 in)
Overall width 750 mm (29.5 in) Compression
10 : 1
Overall height 1,100 mm (43.3 in) ratio
Wheelbase 1,280 mm (50.4 in) Unleaded petrol
Fuel
Minimum ground Recommended: 91 RON or higher
160 mm (6.3 in)
clearance Fuels containing
ETHANOL up to 10 % by volume
Caster angle 25° 0’ alcohol
Trail 92 mm (3.6 in) Tank capacity 11.0 L (2.91 US gal, 2.42 Imp gal)
Curb weight 117 kg (258 lb) YTZ7S
Battery
Maximum weight 12 V-6 Ah (10 HR) / 12 V-6.3 Ah (20 HR)
170 kg (375 lb)
capacity *1 1st 3.454
Specifications
Maximum luggage 2nd 1.933
13 kg (29 lb)
weight *2 Gear ratio 3rd 1.315
Passenger capacity Rider and 1 passenger 4th 1.095
Minimum turning radius 2.04 m (6.7 ft) 5th 0.933
*1 : Including rider, passenger, all luggage, and accessories. Reduction ratio
3.421 / 2.928
*2 : Includes the weight of the luggage and added accessories. (primary / final)
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Specifications
■ Fuses
Main fuse 20 A
Other fuse 7.5 A
Specifications
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Index
A D
Accessories ........................................................ 14 Display Setting ................................................. 27
Drive Chain.................................................. 54, 71
B
Battery.......................................................... 50, 59 E
Brakelight Switch............................................. 69 Electrical Trouble ............................................. 81
Brakes Engine
Fluid ................................................................ 54, 64 Number ................................................................ 94
Freeplay................................................................ 66 Oil.................................................................... 53, 62
Pad Wear ............................................................. 65 Starting ................................................................. 37
Shoe Wear ........................................................... 68 Stop Switch ............................................ 34, 37, 87
Braking ............................................................... 11 Stopping............................................................... 87
Bulb Will Not Start....................................................... 77
Index
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M
H Maintenance
Headlight Dimmer Switch ............................. 34 Fundamentals ..................................................... 48
Helmet Holder.................................................. 42 Importance .......................................................... 44
High Beam Indicator....................................... 32 Safety .................................................................... 44
Horn Button ...................................................... 34 Schedule............................................................... 45
Maximum Weight Limit ................................. 15
I Modifications.................................................... 14
Ignition Cut-off System
Banking Sensor................................................... 87 N
Side Stand............................................................ 70 Neutral Indicator ............................................. 32
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Storing................................................................ 91
Switches ............................................................. 34
T
Throttle............................................................... 74
Tool............................................................... 41, 58
Transporting ..................................................... 92
Tripmeter..................................................... 23, 87
Troubleshooting .............................................. 76
Turn Signal Indicator ...................................... 32
Tyres
Air Pressure ......................................................... 56
Puncture ............................................................... 80
Index
Replacing....................................................... 56, 80
W
Washing ............................................................. 88
Weight Limit ..................................................... 15
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