IMPORTANT NOTICE. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER

This motorcycle is desiened to cary lhe operatof and one pasenger Neverexceed the vehicle capacily load as shown on the ttre infoimatron label.

. ON.ROAD USEThit rnotorcycle is not equipped with sspdk drester od is desis.ed to be usedonly on the road. Operation m forest, btush or sass covered areas mav beillegal. Obey local laws and regulations.

. READ OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLYPay special altention io statemenls preceded by the following vords

Indicates a rtons potsibilitr of severe perconal injurr or loss of life if ifl$ruc'tior{ are not folloee.l.

Indicdtes d posibility of percohal tury ol equtpmert danase tf nstru.tnns

Gives helpful informanoo.This manual should be considered a pqmnent !ai! of lhe vehicleremain with the vehicle when resold.

HONDA CB65O CUSTOMOWNER'S MANUAL

1981

All infornation ih thit publicdtioh is bared on the latest ptoduct infomation awilableat the nme af appraval far pnnnks. HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. reseryes the tsht tomdke chdnges at an! time vithout notce ahd without incwring an, oblig:dtion,No part ofthit ptblicdtioh mdy be feproduced eithout wtitten pernision.

O ionda Motor co , L td 1980

WELCOME,

You new motorcycle presents you with an invitation to adventure and a challengeto maste. the machine. Your safety depends not only on you own alertness andfamiliarity with the machinc, but also the nachine's mechanical condition. A pre-rideinspection before every outing atrd reeular maintenanceare essential.

To help ne€t the chaUenges safely and e4joy the adventure fuuy. becom€ thoroushlyfamiliar with this Owner's Manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE- Also.for yow own and your Honda s e le, p lease read a l l lhe wr i tLen maLer ia l whi ;h c .mevjth your new Honda. These itens include:* Honda Owner's Identification Card* Setup and Predelivery Checklist+ Honda Motorcycle Emissjon Control System, Disrributor's Waranty+ Honda Motorcycle, Distributor's Limited Warranty "When service is requned, rernember that you Honda deal€r knows what it rakes toke€p your Honda soins strong. If you have ihe required nechanial "know-how" andtools, yow d@ler car supply you with an official Honda Shop Manual to help youpe.fotm many mainteronce and repan tasks.

Plm$nt riding and ihank you for choosing a Hon.tal

M O T O R C Y C L E S A F E T Y . , . . . . . . ' .Safe Riding RulesProtective ApparelLoadinsand Accessor ies. . . . .

ModificationsFront Suspe.s ion . . - '

Shock Absorbels " '

DESCRIPTIONParts LocationSedal NumbersParts FunctionF u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . .E n g i n e o i l . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPERATION

Startin8 the Enrin

R i d i n s . . . . . .B r a k i n e . . . . .P a r k i n S . - . . - . . . . . .A n t i t h e f t T i P s . - . . . . . . .

SPECIAL PROCEDURES ' . ' 'T o o l K i t . . . . - . - . '

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Page

Front Wheel Removal . . . . 39

R e a r W h e e l R e m o v a l . . . . . . . 4 2Fuse Replacement . . . . . . 44

M A I N T E N A N C E . . . . . . . 4 6MainteMnce Schedule . . . 48Maintenance Record . . .. . 50E n g i n e o i l . . . . . . . . 5 IO i l F i l t e r . . . . . . . . - 5 2S p a r k P l u g s . . . . . . . . . 5 3I d l e s p e e d . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4

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A i r C l e a n e r . . . . - . . . .Crankcase B.eather . . . .C l u l c h . . . . . . . . . . . - . - -F r o n t B r a k e . . . . . . . . .R e a r B r a k e . . . . . . . . . . . . 'D r i v € C h a i n . . . . . - . . - . -S i d e S t a n d . . . . . . . . .B a t t e r y . . . . . . - . . . -

C L E A N I N G . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S T o R A G E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . .EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. ' ' . 'C O N S U M E R I N F O R M A T I O N . . . , . ' 'S P E C I F I C A T I O N S . - . . . . . . . . . . . . .

565 1596 l63

6 87070'71

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETYgtrM* Motof.t.le ndinE reeuircs speciol efforts or tour wtt to ensure lour saf.ty. Knoe

thete rcqutenents before tou drle.

4. Obey all fedeml, state and tocal lews

. Excessive speed is a facto. in manyaccidents. Obey rhe speed limits.and NEVER rrarel fasrer than con-ditiors walrant.

. SiCnal before you make a tum orlane change. Your size and maneLr-verability can surprise oiher motoF

5. Donl let other motorists surprhe you.Use extra caurion ar intersections,parking lot enrrances and exits, and

6. Keep both hands on rhe handlebarsand both fcet on rh€ foot less qhiteridins. A passenser should hold on tothe motorcycle or the ope.ator withboth hands and keep both feet on th€passenSer toot pegs,

SAFE RIDING RULESl Always make a Pre{ide Inspection

(paBe 28) before you start the engine.You may prevent an accident o! equip-

2. Many accidots involve in€xperiencedridels. Most states require a specialnotorcycle riding test o.license. Makesure you are qualifi€d before you ride.NEVER lend your motorcycl€ to atinexperier@d rider.

3. Many automobile/notorcycle accidentshappen because the autonobile driverdoer not "see" the motorcyclist. MakeyourslJ conspicuous to help avoid theaccident that wasn't your fault:. Wear brisht or reflective clothing.. Don't ddve in anorher noto.ist s

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PROTECTryE APPAREL

l Most motorcycle accident fataliti€s arcdue to head iljuics: AIWAYS w€ai ahelrnet. You *ould also w€at a-raceshield or Sosslca a! vcll 35 boots, govcs,

ard prot3ctivo clothitrg. A passenger

n€e& thc lam€ Protccuon.2. The exrBust system be€ome$ \'erv nor

duritrs oPetation, afld it r€rnains notafter oDdation. Nev€i touch any pdtof the hot exlEust svstem. W€ar cloth-irg that fuly covers You lcgs

3. Do not {,car loose clothing which cotrldcatch on the oontol leven, foot P€gs,drive chain or wheels.

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

* To plevent an acciclent, use extremecarc vhen adding and n.lins |'ithaccersorier d cl caryo. Acldi ion ofacces{oies an.l .aryo can rcduce amototc!.le \ stobility, pefotnanc4, and$fe opemting rpeecl. New nde anaccessoty-equipp..l motof.tcle atspeeils abor. 80 mph. An.l ftmenberthat this 80 mph linit nn, be t.duce.tbl installation of non-Honda accetsorieqimptupet loa.ling, votn tiretand oeqaumototctcle conclition, Poor toad orweather conalinons, etc. These senerulgutulelik.t mt help ,ou deci.le whetherof hotr) to equip youf mototcrcle, an.lhoNt to loa.l it saf.lr.

LoadingThe combined lvekht of the rider, passenger, cargo and all accessories musi not €x-ce€d 460 lbs, rhe vehicle capacity load.Cargo weisht alone should not exceed60lbs.

l. Keep calgo and acc€ssory weidt loward close to th€ centet of the motor-cycle. Load weicbt equally on bothsid€s to minimize imbalance. As weidtis located farthq from the motorcycle'scenter of Craviw, handlirg is propor-tionaly affected.

2. Adjust tire lressure (TIRES, lases 5 7),f.ont fork aU pressure (FRONT SUS-PENSION, page 8) and iear shockabsorber sp.ings (SHocK ABSORBERS,pase 9) to suit load w€Ghi and riding

3. Luggage racks are foi lieht weieht items.Do not cany nore ttLan 30 lbs of cdgoon a lugsase rack behind the seat. Bulkyitems too far behind the rider may causewind turbulence that impairs handUng.

4. All cdeo and accesories must be securefor stabl€ handling. Re{heck cdsosecurity and accesory mounts iiequent'ly .

5. Do noi attach ldee, heaq items to thehardlebars. front forks, or fender.Unstable handlins oi slow rteeriner€sponse my result.

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Acc.$onBa*nuine Hondaspecificallv desrsned tor and testeo on

this motorcycle.Bccause the factory cannot test au otner

accessotjes, you are persnauy responslDre

for proper selecdon, instalation atu.-use

of acc'esou€s. Always foUo"v the grudelres

under Loading above, and these:t. Carefuuy inspect ihe accessorv to-maxe

sue it does not obscue any |j8nls.r€duce Itound ctearance and bankingansle or limit suspension travel, steeringFaYel or conEol operation

2. Large fork-mounted fairings or wind_shields. or poorlv deslgned oi lmp.oper'ly mounted fairinss can produce aero_dynamic forces that cause un$ablehandling. Do not inslal faiings thatd€crease coolins aii flow to ihe engte

3. Accessoiies which aller vour ridingposition by moving hands or feet awavfrom contols may increase reac.ro,time in an emeryency.

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Do not add el€ctrical equipment thatwill exceed the motorcycle's electricalsystem capacity. A blown fuse couldcause a dangerous loss of lights orengi.e power at night oi in trafficThis motorcycle was not desisned topull a sidecar d trailei. Handling mavbe seriously impaired if so equipp€il

TIRES: TUBELESSThis motorcycle is equipped with tubelesstnes, valves, and wheet rims. Use only taesmarked "TUBELESS" and tub€les valveson rims marked "TUBELESS TIREAPPL1CABLE.''Proper air presule will provide maximunstability, rjding comfort and rire life.Check &e pressues frequently and adjust

NOTE:* Check tire !.essure when the tires are

"cold,'before you dde.* Tubeless tnes have some degee of se]J-

sealins ability if they de puncrured,and leatage is often very slow. Inspectveiy closely for puntures, especialyif the tne is not fully infiared.

204 i450)Clrb w.ishl (we1) kE (lbt 218 (481)

433 (95s)

kc obo 215 (475)

3.50S19,4PR

130190-l6 675

(200 lbsJ 2.0 (28J 2.0 (28)

90 Lg(200lbt

2.0 (28) 2 . 2 5 ( 3 2 )

TUBFJLESSONLYARIDGESTONEDUNLOI

L30lF 1 1

s714K121

Checl the tires for curs. imbedded nailsor other sharp obJecis. chect the rimsfor dents or deformation. If theie is anydamage, see your auihorized llonda dealerfor repair, .epla ceme nl, and balancing.

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[E@' Imprcpet tbe infh.ion witl cause ab'

,ottuI tleaal weat and ueate a &fetthazord. Undetinflarion ntt rcsult inthe t e slippins on, ot .omins ofl of the

* Orention \9ith etcessivelY \!o t,esi\ hazatutous Md viU adte elt offecttn.tion on.l horldlinA.

Rellace tiies beforc tread delth 5i thece'ter of the tire rcaches the followinglimitl

Mirimum tiead depthFrontr l .s mm ( l / t6 in)Rear: 2.0 tnm (3/32 in)

ReDair/ReDlac€ment:see your artnorized Honda uear€r.

ptr@* The use of tues other than those listed

on the .ire irfotmtion lobel maYodvene D affe c t hond ting.

* Do not install tube'tlpe tires ott tube'lets tins. The beods tmt not seot an.lthe ttes could ip on the ti''.'s, causins

* Do not inrtov a tube inside d tubelesstire. Excessite heat buil.t'up mav cousethe tube to burst rcsLtlting ik ftpi.l tte

* Prcpet wheet baldn.e it necesary lorsafe, stoble har.lling of the motorcvck.Do not rcmove or chortqe a ! vheetbalan.e weiShtt. llhen heel balancirlSh rcquir.a!, see tow autho .e.l Hok.lailealu. htheel balar.ins is tequted afteltire reDair ot rcDlacement,

* Do ot exceed 50 nph (80 kn/h) fotthe fnn 21 houts aftet tite rcpait, orrcpoit failwe ancl tirc defldtion nfl,rcsutL Newt use a tePaircd tne Jblrucitg or speeals oret 80 nqh (120

* Replace the tirc af the si.lewau is pun.'tweal or damged. Sialewau fleting mtcaute rcpair faitwe and nre defhtion.

carllol{:* Do kot try to remor)e tubeless tires

rtithout specill tools ancl tin prctec-tors. You may danage the im sealinstutlace o, disfisure the nn.

MODIFICATIONSlE@* ModiJiconon of the notorcrcle, or

.enowl of or{8anal equipnent natrcnclet the vehicle u rafe o. i esal.Ober all fealeftl, tta@ and local equip-

FRONT SUSPENSIONThe front suspension of this motorcyclecan provide the desired ride under vdiousridei/car8o weights and driving conditionsthrough adjustment of the air pressurewithin the fork tubes. The recomendedpressure under tormal ridins cotditionsis 0.? L l ks/cm'(10-16 Psr) . Low ai rpresure settinSs provide a softer ride andare for light loads and snooth road condi_tions. HiSh an pressure settinss provrdea ftmer tide and de for heaw loads atdroueh road conditions.Check and adiust air Dresure when rhefront fork tu6es de aold befo.e ridins.

1 Ptace the notorcycle on its centeisiand. Do not use the side stand or vouwill get lalse ptssure readings.

2. Remove the front fork air valve cap (l)3. Check the an presure usine a presure

NOTE:* Some pressute will be lost when remov_

ing the sause from the valve Det.rminerhe amount of lds and compensate

4. Add air to the reconmended pressure

* Do kot ex(eed 3 kslcnl .142. psil olthe dt pressure gdrge may be danaged-

N O T E :+ Do not exceed ihe recommended air

pressurc or the ride witl be harehand uncomfortable.

STIOCK ABSORBERSEach shock absorber (1) has five adjust-ment positions for different load or ridif,g

Posltion I is for lish! loads and smoothroad conditions. Pditions lI to V increasesprin8 lr.load for a stiffer rear suspension,and can be used when the motorcycle isheaviiy loaded. Be certain to adjust bothshock absorben to the same position.

DESCRIPTION

PARTS LOCATTON

Ttlrn signal switchH€adUght dirnmer switchclutch lever

Choke knob

wdning and indicator liSlts

Front braL€ fluid reseffolEqine stop snitch

Throttle srip

Ignition switch

( l )2 )3 )4 )s)

( 6 )( 7 )( 8 )( 9 )

0)l )

12)3)4)s)6)7l

1 0

08)

1 l

(3){4)

{5)(6)

1 2

(1)(2)

t 3

SERIAL NUMBERS

The frame and ensine seiial numbers areiequned when registering vour motor'cycle. They may also be required bv vourdealer when orde.ing replacement parts.

Record the numbers here for vour refe.

The VlN, Vehicle Identlfication Number(l). is on the Safety Cettification Labelaffixed to the left side of the steerinshead. This .umber is the same as thefrane nunber (2) stamled on the rishtside of the steering head.

FRAME NO.

ENGINE NO.

The ensme nuhber (l) is stanped on top

PARTS FUNCTION

ltutruments and lndicalorsTh. indicalors and warling lights aregrouped between the insrruments, abovethe headliaht. Thejr functions are describedin the tables on the following pages.

USA model :Odoneter and t.ipmeter read in miles.

Canadian nodel:Odometer and t i ipme!erread in k i lodeters

l )2 )

4 )5 )6 )7 )8 )9 )l0)l 1 )

Tripmeler ieset knobL€fi tum sisnal indicatorRielt turn signal indicaiorOil presure wdning lieht

Hieh bean indicaior

Tachometei red zone

Rcf. No.

I Shows driving speed, 0 to 85 mph.

z Shows accumulated mileage.

3 Shows mileage per tdp.

4 Tripmerer reset knob Resets tdpmeter to zero (0)- Tum knob in

5 Left turn signal indi- Flashes vhen left tum signal operates.

Right tum signal indi Flashes when right turn stnal opemtes.

1 7

High beam indicator(blue)

Lidts \then |tansmission is in neulral.

Lighis when headlishi is on high beam.

lichls when engue o'l pressure is below norm6l

op; ia l inS Bnge Should l isht when isnr t ron

switch i oN ;nd ensine is not runnins Shouldqo ouL wh.n enejne.rans e\ (epl for occasronal-llickerins

at or ne6r idlins speed when the engine

'Runntnc th? engine a i th in \u l l ic i "nt o i lpressure vill ca1lse serious enSike ddmaSe'

l 0

Oil pressure warnmglieht (Ed)

l 8P::-

Do no l ope.s le ensne in red Tone when dvo id_

able. NEVI:R olerate bevond red zone.

CAUTION:. ExceedinS rccotnmended naximum en&ke

lpm ma! cause senous ergine danage

1 l

( l ) is below the indi -

LOCK Srce.ngr locked. Fingne and bEhls cannot be

oFi' l:n8ne and lishts cannot be operated.

ONHeadt8ht,la hght and neter lghls are on andorher Ughls can beoperarcd. un8ne can be Key cannol be removed.

Iior park'ng the notorcy.le near traffic Thera'llighi 6 on, bul allorner lghrs are off. TheenaDe cannoi be siarted,

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Ensine Stop SwitchThe three position ensine sto! switch (2)is next io the ttuotile gdp. In RUN,the engine will operate. I. either OFFposition ihe engine will not operate. Thisswitch is intended lrimarily as a safelv oremeisency switch and should nornallvremain in RUN.NOTE:+ If your motorcycle is stopped with the

isnition switch ON and the enginestop swiich OFF, the headlieht andtaillight will still be on, resultins rnbattery discharge.

The starte! button (l) is b€iow the engine

When the starie. butlon $ plessed lhestartei motor wjll crank the eneine, theh@dljght qill automatically go out, bulthe taillienr will stay on.See pages 29 31ior startins p.ocedure.

( r ){2)

20

The three controls next to the left handle-

Headlisht Dimmer Switch (l)Select Hl for higl bean, LO for low bean.

Tum Sisnd switch (2)Move to L to sienal a left tum, R tosienal a righi tum Retum to the center

Hom Burton (3)Press the button to sound lhe horn.

( l )(2)

HadUghr d immer \wr 'ch

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To lock the steetins, tum the handlebasall the way to the lef! or right, tum thekey ( l ) to LOCK while pushins in RemoYe

D@M* Do iot tum the k.! to LOCK whil.

idingthe mototc!cle.

r l ,snr rcnkey i6 i+x; l l : roc*

Helmet HolderThe helmet holder (l ) is by the left side ofth€ seat. Inseri the ignition kev (2) andturn it counterclockwise to uiilock. Hangthe helnet on the lock and push in theholder pin (3).

( r )(2)

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ptr@* The helmet holdet is deriene.l fot use

whil. W*ing. Do not operute themotor.lcle with o helmet attached tothe holdet. The helnet nd! intelfeteeith the feaf vheel, posiblr stopping

Document ContainerThe document container (l) is behind the

This owner's manual and ofhtr documentsshould be stored in this container.When washing yow motorcycle, be carefulnot to flood this area with water-

r tl Docu menl con rain{

FUEL

The manuar fuel valve (l) is under the leftside of the fuel tank. Set it to ON fornormal operation or RES when you startto run out of the main fuel supply. TheOFF settins is only for long term storaeeor seryicine of fuet system components.

Automatic Fuel ON-OFFWith the fuel valve set to ON (or RES) fueltlows to the carburotors only when theengine is being started or i5 running. Adiaphragm shuts off fuel flow when the

When th€ main fuel supply is gone, turtthe fu€l valve to RES. The reserve fuelsuplly is 2.5 ! (0.7 US gal) so refill thetank as soon as possible then switch the

w@* Know hor to operate the fuel valve

ehile n.liflg ahe motorclcle. you ma!avoi.l d su.lden ctop in truffi..

* Be $reful not to tou.h dnt hot engikepans while opetutins the fuel valre.

NOTE:* Do not operate the machine with the

luel valve in the RES position afterrefueling. You may run oul of fuel,

ON OFF RES--Er- t_E>-

,Aa) 6h)@)w

(1) Fuel valve in nornal opeialing position

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Fuel Ta.kFuel tmk capacity is 13.51 (3.6 US e.al)includins 2.s I (0.? US gal) in the ieservesupply. To remove the fuel cap (1), insenihe isnition key (2) and tum it clockwjse.The cap wilt pop up dd can be rifted off.Any automotive easoline with a pump

octane number t-r3 of 86 or hieher,

or a research ocrane nunber of 9l orhigher may be used. If ..knockins" or"pinsing" occus. try a different bra;d ofgasoline or a higher octane grade.To attach the fuel tani cap, arien ihe t3bon ihe underside of tne cap with the slot

Push tlE cap into the filer neck until itsnaps ctosed and locks. Remove the key.

[D@* Cdsoline is ertemely ftammabte anit k

explosive un.lef c.rtain .onatino\s. Re-fuel ih o wU wntiltte.t arca with theagine stopped. Do not smoke or dltoeflanet ot spa*t ia the area |9hercthe motufctcl. is refuered or where

* Do not orcrfi( the tank (therc shout.tbe no Ju.l in the finer netk) Alr.rrcfuelins. nake sute the fuer @p is

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ENGINE OIL

Encine OiI Level CheckCh;ck the eneine oil level each dav beforeiiding the motorcYcle.

The level musi be maintained between tneupper (1) md lower (2) le{el marks on lhedi!stick (3).I Star t lhe enBine and le i r t rd le for

a lew mLnutes, Make sure the reo orrpressure warnins lisht soes off lf thelieht remains on, siop the enSrne rm_mediarely.

2. StoP the engine dd Put the mororcycle onitscenter stand on level grcLrno

3 After a few minutes, remov€ tne o!filter capldipstick (3), vipe it clean,and reinseri the dipstick withoutscrewins i t in . The or l levet should bebetween the uPPer ( l ) and lower (2)

* Ruhnins the engine with insufficientoil cdn cduse se/iaus ensine damdee-

(1) Upperlevel mdk (2)(3) On fller cap/dipstick

5 .

level maiks on the diPstick.Add the specified oil up to the upperlelel nark, if required.Replace ihe oil filler cap/dipstick'

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Engine Oil RecomendationUSE HONDA 4-STROKE OIL OR ANEQUIVALENTUse only hish detersent, premium qualityrnotor oil certified to meet or exceed USautomobile manufacturers requirelnentsfor Service Classification SE.Motor oils intended for Service SE willshow lhis desisnatjon on th€ container.The use or special oil additives h unnecesary and wiu only increase operatins

CAt'TION:* E cine oil i' a naior ldctot aflectins

the psfondnce and serrite life of theehgine. Non.letergenl, vegetable, arcastor based tucing oil!, are 4at recom

Recommended Oil ViscositysAE 10w40

Other viscosities shown in the chan belowmay be us€d when the average temperaturein your riding area is within rhe indicated

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OPERATION

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION

D[EE@* 4: the Prcride Inspection is lot per'

fotmeal, setious .lamas. or an acci.lent

Inspect your motorcycle every day beforeyou start the engine. The items listed heiewill only tale a few minutes, and in th€long run th€y car save time, expense and

L Engine o lev€l-add €ngine oil ifrequted (pas6 26). Chect fot l€als.

2. Fuel level-fill fuel tank when neces_sry (plge 25). Check for teaks.

3. Front and rear biakes-check oPeration;make sure there is no b.ale fluidleakas€. Adjust fiee play if necesary(pas€s 59 62).

4. Tnes-chect condition and pre$ure(pas$ 5-?).

5. Drive chain-check condition and slack(pages 63-66). Adjus. and lubricate

2A

6. Tbottle-check for smooth openingand closing in all steering positions.

?. Lights and horn-check that headlight,tail/stoplight, tum sienals, indicatorsand horn function pioperly.

8. Engine stop switch check for prole.function (page 20).

Correct any disc!€pdcy before you iide.Contact your authorized Hondn dealerfor assislance if you cannot corect the

STARTINC THE ENGINE

* Neter run the ehsine in a close.l area.The exhaust .o taiks poisonous carbon

NOTEI. Do not use the electric starter for

more ihan 5 seconds at a tim.. Reteasethe starter button for approximately10 seconds before pre$ins it again.

r The el€ctlic startei will work when thetransmission is in eear wiah the clutch

* Do not flood the enCine by twisting thethiottle repeatedly, The carburetorshave an accele.ator pum!.

PREPARATIONMake sure the hansnission is in neutral,the engine stop switch is at RUN, and thefuel valve is ON. Inseit the key and tumthe ignition switch ON.Check that the red oil pressure warnire

STARTING PROCEDURETo .estart a wam engine, follow theprocedue for'lHigh AiI Tempemture.'!

(l) Choketnob (A) FuIyOosed(B) Fully OPen

Nomal Air Tenpetatu.e- ------E!l"cl{.9! rI

1 Pull the choke knob (l) up all the wayb Funy clos€d (A).

2. Start the engine. learing rhe throttle

cauTtot{:* The rcd oil prclsure waming tisht

lhoutd so off a levr tecon.ts altet theensine ttatts. If the lisht ltals on, stopthe ensine inmedidtel, antl che.keneine oil leeel. Do not operate theensine with insulficient oil plessure.

3. Immediately after the etgine statts,op€rate the choke knob (1) to keep fasti' e ai I,000 2,700rprl

4. About 45 second! aft4 the cngilestais, push the choke knob (l) down anthe way to Fully open (B).

5. If idlins is unstable, open the throttledishtly.

Hish Air Temperature

L oonotrs" tt'" "t'otiT2. Open.he throt0e sllghtly.

30

Low Air TemPerature

l. Follow steps I and 2 under "NomalAir Temperature."

2. When ensine .pm b€sins to pick up,opeate the choke knob ( I ) to keep fastid le at 1P00-2,?00 rpm.

3. To speed warm up, open and close thethrottle, keepins engine rpm below2,1OO +n.

4. About 6 minut€s after the engine starts,push the choke knob down all the waylo Fully Open (B)-

5. Continue warnirg up the ensine byopening a.d closing the th.ottle unhlit ail rdle smoothly.

caullorr:' Extehded use ol the choke may impdn

piston a .l crlih.le, wall lubticanoh.

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lf the engine lails to ltart after repeatedattempts, it may b€ flooded with excesfuel. To clear a flooded engine, tum theeneine stoP svitch OFF and luih thechoke knob down all the *ay to Fullyopen (B). Open the throttle fully andcrank the engine with the electric starterfor 5 seconds. Turn the ensine stop switchON and follow the "Hi8h An Tempera_ture" Starting Procedurc.

BRf,AK.IN

Dunns injtial break-in, newly machinedsurfaces wil be ir contact wiih each otherand these surtaces wil wear ir quickly.B.eak-in maintenance at 600 miles (1,000kn) is designed to compensate for thisinttial minor wear. Timely pedormance ofbreak-in maintenance will ensure optimums€nic€ lif€ and performance from the

The general rules are as follows:l. Maximuft cortinuous engine speed

durine the fitst 600 niles (1,000 km)must not exceed 5,000 rpm.

2. Increase the maximum continuousensine speed by 2,000 rpm beteeenodometer readings of 600 miles (1,000km) and 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Diiyeb.iskly, vary speeds frequently ud usefuu throttle for short bu6ts only. Donot exceed 7,000 rpm.

3. Bear in mind never to lug the enginewiih full tluottle at low engine speeds.This rule is applicable not onty duringbreak-in but at all times.

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4. Ulon reachin8 an odometer reading of1.000 miles (1,600 kn),vou car subjectthe motorcycle to full throttle opera-

However, do not exceed 9,50orpm atany time (tachometer RED ZONElimit).

NOTE: (USA ONLY)+ After break-in maittenance, iemov€ the

'BREAK{N" caution label from thespeedometer lens.

RIDING

EE@* Rei.w Motorcrcle Safett (pases I 9)

* Make surc the si.le stdn.l is fuqr rctact-e.l before ridins the mototctcle.If thestan.! is etten.led, it mt iktetere v)ithcontrcl dunnsa l{t rum.

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Propsr shifting wiU p.ovide better fuel6@nomy. When ch.Eing 8€at uno€rnoflnsl conditions, use the shifting Poifltsrecommend€d by Honda as follows I

Shiftins Up:F.on ls t to z t rd: 19 mph (30 km/h)From 2nd to 3rd: 25 lnph (40 km/h)From 3rd to 4th: 3 l mph (50 km/h)Froni 4th to 5th: 37 mph (60 kn/h)

Shiftina Down:From sih to 4th: 25 nph (40 km/h)From 4th to 3rd: l9mph(30kfr /h)

Disengase the clutch when speed dropsbelow 9 mph ( ls kn/h) , when engineroushness is evident, or when enginestallins is imminenti and shift down tolst gear fo. acc€leratio.-

E@* Do not .lownshift whe4 trarelins at a

sqeed tlat eouu lorce the ensine toowffee it the lert lower qeaf, o/ caus.the rear vheel to lose tra.tion,

caulroN:* Do not shift gean withort disengdging

the clutch ahcl cloting the thtuttle.The ensihe and.ltire traih could bedamaged b! orercpeed ahd shock.

+ Do nat lae the motarctcle or coastfot long d*tarce! while the engihe 1!off. The tlansmirsion vill not be ptu'pqly lubricated an.l danase na!

* Do not ex..e.l 8,004 ryn when tuhnihsthe eneine withott a load. Seriousengike danaAe may rctult.

NOTEI* The battery wil not charse whjle the

engine speed is below 1.700 rpm. Avoididlins for proloneed peliods, or continuous operarion below l,?00 rpm.

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BRAKING

L For noftal brakins, sradually applyboth front and rear br.-kes while down-shinins to suit your road spe€d.

2. For naximun deceldation. close theth.ottle and apply the front and rearbrakes fimly. Disengase the clutchbefore the motorcycle stops.

E!@* Indepedent us. of onlr the frcnt or

rear bruke rcduces stoppins petorm-ance. Ettfeme bruking nat causeeithd wheel Io lo.k, re.lucikg cottrolof th. notolcrcle.

* When posible re.luce speed ot bmkebefore enknng o turn: .losing thethrottle or brukirg in mid-tum ma!.ause wheel slip. ,lheel slip wi re.lucecontrol of the motorclcle,

* ltthen nding in wet or miny conditions,o, on loos. sutfoces, the dbilit! tonaneuwt and stop ei| be redr.ed.All of ,our o.tio$ should be smoothun.ler these conclitions- Sud.len accel-

emtion, bmkirs, or turiirg may causeIoss of control. For roursafety, ercrciseextrcne @ution whe, brukine, accef

llhen descendias a lons, tteep srade,use ergine comprc$ion brakins b!dosnrhifting, \)ith internittent use ofboth brukes. Coninuous bmke applica-tion cdn oErheat the bnkesdnd re.lu.e

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PARKING

L After stopping the notorcycle. shiftthe traNmission into neutral and turnthe ienitior switch OFF-

2. Use the side or center stand to supportthe motorcycle while parked.

* Park the mobrcycle on fi/m, levelqrcund to prcrent oeeftumi^g.

3. Lock the steering to help prevent theft\pzEe 22).

NOTE:* When stoppine for a shorr time near

traffic at night. the ignition swjlchmay be turned ao P and rhe keyremoved. Thjs will ium on rhe raillightto make the motorcycle more vsible ro

The battery vi dischaige if the igniiionswitch is left at P for too long a time.

ANTI.THDFT TIPS

l Alvays lock the st€ering and never leavethe key in the ignition switch. Thissounds simple but people do lbrset.

2. Be sure the registration informationfor your motorcycle is accurate and

3. Pdk your motorcycle in a lockedgarage whenever possible.

4. Use an additional anti-theft device of

5. Put your name. address. and phon€numbe. in this Owneis Marual andkeep it on your motorcycle at alllimes. Many times stol€n motorcyclesare identified by information in theOwner\ Manuals which ale still withthem.

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PHoNE No: r /6 - 77 t . k l t )

SPECIAL PROCEDURESThese special procedures are intend€d to help you out in case of trouble on the road: aflat tire, or a blown fuse. ln case of a flat tire, you can rcmove the entirc wheel andtak€ it to a qualified repair facility. Refer to '"TIRES" on pages 5 7. Because of theciitical natuie of wheel attachment, you should proce€d to an authorized Honda dealer assoon as possibl€ after r€pair to yeiify proper a$embly.

I@. Stop the engine and suwort the mototcycle s.cuftU o, d letzl sutoce belorc per

fo m ins t he se p.o ceilurc s.

Tool KitThe tool kit (1) is behind the left sidecover- Remove the side cover and unrrookthe straP to rcmoYe the tool kit.Some roadside repairs, ninor adjustmentsand parts replacement can be peformedwiih the tools contaired in ihe kit.

. 10 x l2mm open end wrench

. 14 x l?nm open end { rench

. No. 2 scftwdriver

. No. 2 phiUips screwdriver

. 6 mn hex wiench

. Handle for 22 mm and 24 mm wrenches

. Spark plucwrench

. Feeler gauge 0.7 mm

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Front Wheel RemoYa,l. Raise th€ front {heel off the sround

by placing a support block under the

2. Disconnect the speedoneter catle (1)by expanding ihe speedometer cable setsprins (2).

3. Renove the caliper assenblies (3) fronthe fork leer by renoving the fixingbolts (4) (two on each side).

4. Renove the front axle holdirg bolt (5)by loosening the nut (6). Unscrew atdpuil out the front axle (7). Renove the

NOTE:* Do not depress ihe brake leve! when

the wheel is off ihe moto.cycle. Thecaliper pistons will be iorced out of thecylinders with subsequent los of brakefluid. If this occurs, servicins of thebrake system wil be necesary. Seeyou. authorized Honda deale..* Support the caliper

the), rlohl hang antwitt the brake hoses. \

6-

t(s){21Sp€edoneter cable set sprina

Calipei a$embly (6)Caliper lixins bolts (7)Front axle holdire boll

/

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Installation Notes:To install the front wheel a$embly. insertthe axle throush the iisht fork les andwheel hub, and screw it into the left forkleg. Make sure the speedometer searbox(8) is perp.ndicular to the left fork lee.Tighten the axle to the specified torque.Axle torque: 5.5-6.5 ke n (40 4? ft-lb).hsiall the axle holding bolt (5) and tishten

Fi l the c l l ipers over the drscs tak ing crrcnoi to dsmage the brake pads. lnst . l l rhecalpe. nount jng bol t \ and t rghlen lo thcrecommendcd torque (3 0 4.0 ks-m, .122t f t , lb) .Measure the clearance between the ouisidesurface of lhe right brake disc and the rearof the rieht caliper holder with a 0.7 mm(0.028 i') feeler gauge Ge€ sletch). Ifguage inserts easily, tighten the axleholdils nut (6) to the specified torque.Axle hold ing nut : 1 .5-2.5 kc-m (11 18ft-lb)_

g[tr@* Il a toque */erch sas not uted fol

instollation, see |out dealcr as sook asposible to verift prcper aseftblt

If the feelq sauge cannot be insertedeasily, lul the risht fork outward urtil theeau8p can be inserted and tighten theholdins nuts with the gause inserted. AftertiehteninS, remov€ the gauge.Check that lhe other tbee comers of theridt caliper holder have a clearance of atleast 0.7 mm (0.028 in) betqeen caliper

After installing the wheel, apply the b.akeseveral times lhen recheck both discs forcaliper holder to disc cleardce. Do notoperate the motolcycle without adequate

[E@* Failufe to proride adequate disc to

dliper ho@d ckarance ma, .lamogethe bmke .liscs an.l inpait btukins effi-

Rer. wheel Remokll. Place themotorcycle on its center stand.2. Remove the lear brake adjustine nut

(l). Disconnect the brake lod fromthe brake arn (2) by pushins down onthe brake pedal. Disconrect the stoppe!am lrom the brale panel by renovingthe cotter lin (3), sioppei a.m nut (4).washe. (5) and rubbe! sroftnet.

3 .

5 .

Remove the cotter pin (6) from the axleand loosen the nut (7).Loosen the dnve chain adJusfin8 locknut5 (8) rnd bol ts (9 ) .Pul l the adrusteB (10) down, lush thewheel forward, dd derdl the dr ivechain from the driven spiocket_ Remove

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Instalation Notes:. To install the iear wheel, .ere.se the

renoval proc€dure.

8.0 10.0 ks-m (58-72 f t - lb)Stopper arm nui:

1.8 2.5 ks 'm ( 13 I8 f t - lb). Adjust the brake (page 61) and drive

chain (paee 63)_. Aplly the brake several tines and check

for free wheel rotation when released.

f,E@* If a tolque wench ws not used for

installation, see Nur dealer as soon aspos[ible to wrif! ptuper atsemblt.

CAUTION:* Alwdrs rcpld.e used cotter pinr eith

Lock nutDrive chain adjusiiq boll

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The main fuse (1) is behind the left sidecover. Remove tle side cover and open thenain fuse cover (2). The nain fuse is 30 A.The fuse box (3) is located tetween thehrndlebaB. Remove the screws(4) and fusebox cover. The specifi€d fus€s are 15A (5).When frequent fuse failure occuis, itusualy indicates a short circuit o! anoverload in the el€ctrical systen. Seeyour autho.ized Honda dealer fot relan.

* Tuln the icnition switch OFF belorcchecking o/ rcplacing fise! to prctentd c.id en td I s h ot tii cuitins.

To replace the main fuse, loosen the sc.ewsand remove the old fuse. Install the newfuse and tidten the sciews securely.To replace fuses in the fuse box, renovethe screws and the fuse box cover- Pull theold fuse out of rhe cLips; or slide il leneth-wise uniil one end com€s out, then lift itout with your fingers. Push a new fuse intothe clips and install the tuse box cover.

[E@+ Never ut. d luse -ith d .liffercnt rutins

fnn that specified. Serious domase tothe electic.l srsten or a fte mo!result, causins a.lahsercus loss ofIights or ehgine pou.r at night ot in

I7MF!!!!r!l* Do not pr! the clips open to get 4 fuse

out; lou coul.l ben.l then on.l causePoot contoct \'ith the ew fus.. Aloo9 fuse could .ouse damase to theelectricol slstem qn.l even start a fire.

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MAINTENANCE

The U.S. Environmental Protection Aeency requit€s manufacturers to certify thatmotorcycles built after Decembei 31, 1977 wil comply with applicable emissionsstandards duiing their useful life, when operated ud maintained according to the in,structions prorided. Compliance vith ihe tems ofthe Distributor's Wdanty for HondaMoioicycle Emission Control Systems is neccessary in order to keep the €missionssystem wa.ranty ir effect. (USA ONLY).

. When seryice is requned, remember that your authorized Honda dealer knows yourmotorcycle best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. The scheduled main-tenance inay also be perfomed by a qualified service facility that normally does thiskind of work; or you may perform nost of the wo.k yourself if you are mechanicauyqualified and have the proper tools and service data.

. These instructions are based on the assumption that the motor€ycle will be used ex,clusively for its desiened purpose. Sustained hish speed operation, or operation inunusually wet or dusty conditions will .equire more frequent service than specified inihe MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. Consulr your authorized Honda dealer for recom-mendatio4s applicable to your individual needs ed use.

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fE@* If lour mototclcle is overtumed or

The Vehicle Emission Control Information( 1 ) is attached to the frame by the left sidecover. (usA oNLY)involve.l in a collision, inspect coittol

leee^, .ables, btuke hoses, .alipeft,a..essoiet, and other vital pdfts fofdadose. Do not nde the notorctcle it.lamage inpairc. saf. opetution. oveyout Hondo .lealq inspect the nqiotcomponenk inclu.ling frcnq suspen-sion, antl steenns parts for misalisnmentand clamoge that tou mat not be able to

Stop ahe engine an.l support the motor-crcle securet! on a le'et surfa.e beforcpetotmin g an t main tetunce.Use neta), senuine Honda partt ot theirequivdlent lor nainterunce and rcpair.Parts lthich arc not of equiwlentqtulitt may impait the sat tr of tourmotof.lcle and the eff..tiw opetunonol the enitsioh cotttol systens.

(1) Venide Enission Cortrol Infomatior

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Peform the he-ride Inspectiof, (psge 28) at each scheduled maintenance period.I: INSPECT AND CLEAN. ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF MCESSARY.C: CLEAN R: REPLACE A: ADJUST L: LUBRICAIE

FREQUENCY

ITEM

wHrc_HsvER t ODOMETER RNADINC INOTE 3]COMESFIRST+

EVERYREFERm

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FUEL LINES I ITHROT'TLE OPERATION I I ICARBURETOR-CITOKE T IAIR CLEANER NOfi I c R c R cCRANKCASE DREATqER NOTE 2 c c c c cSPARK PLUCS R R R R RVALVE CLEARANCE I I IENCIM OIL YEAR R R R R R R PaSes tI 52ENGINE OIL FILTER R R R RCAM CIIAIN TENSIONC{RDURITOR-SYNIIIRONIZE I I I ICAREURETOR-IDLE SPEED I I I

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FREQUENCY

ITEM

\vHICHCOMESFIRST

+

EVER +

II ODOMETER READINC [!OTE 3]

-rfxffiS$d*'.EVERY ss\

!

DRIVECHATN I,L EWRY300 ni a500 ldn)

BATTIRY MONTHBRAKE FTUID (FRONT) MONIH T I *R I Pas€s 59-60tsRAKI PAD/SHOE WEAR I IBRAKE SYSTEM IBRAKE LICHT SWITCH IHEADLIGHTAIM I ICLUTCH I ISIDE STAND ISUSPENSIONNUTS,BOLTS. FASTENERSWHEELS ISTEERING HEAD BEARIN(]

* sHouLD BE sERvtcED Ey AN AUTHoRIZED HoNDA DEALER, uNLEss mE crwNERlIspRopER Tools AND sERvtcE DATA AND Is MECHANICALLY OUALIFIED. REFER ToTHEOFFICIAL HONDA SHOP MANUAL.

*i IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THESE ITEMS BE SERVICEDONLY BY AN4UTHORIZFD HONDA DI,ALER.

r ' JOTE: L Servre more r requenr ly {hen r id ing in du : l } a rer ' \ .2 . Se 'v i ( r -mor_r requenr ly when r id i4C in ran or a r r ! l l rh ro te rUSA ONL\ Jr. I or nener odomere' cv inrerqle(dblished here.

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7MAINTENANCE RECORD

Miles Date

600

4,000

8,000

12,000

I6,000

20,000

Make sure that whoeve. performs the maintenance conpletes this record.All sch.duled maintenance, including the 600 mne (1,000 km).break_in maintenance,is considered a normal owner operating cosi a.d will be chareEd forby your dealer.Detailed receipts verilying the perforhance of required maintenance should be retainedThese receipts should be trandered wilh lhe motorcycle to the new owner rf the

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Ensine OilEngine oil quality is the chief factoiaffe.ting engjne service litu. Change tbeengine oil when specjfied by the mainte-

NOTE:+ Chance eng.e oil with the engine wa.m

and ihe motorcycle on its center standto assure codplete and rapid draining.

I To dmin the oil renove the oil iillercap (l), crank.ase drain plus (.+) and oil

? . After the oil n completely drainedcheck thai the sealins washer (5) on theoil drain plue is in good condition andinstau ihe drain Plug.

2.5 3.5 ke-n (18_25 f t_ ib)Check that the oil filter bolt (6) andcover O rines are in sood condition and

Oi l F i l te . Bol t Torquel2.7 3.3 ks 'm (20 24 r lb)

(2 )

5 .6 .

'1 ,

Fill the crankcase with approxrmatety3.0 ! (3.2 US qt) of the recommendedoil,Instalt the oil filler cap (1).Start the ensine and let it idle for 2 3

Stop the engine and check that the oillevel is at the upper l€vel rark (2) onthe dipstick. Make sue theie are no oil

Engine Oil FilterNOTEI* Change the filte. after drainine the

l. Remove the on f ter el.rnent (l) fion

2. Check that the O-ings (2) on the oiliilter bolt and cover are in sood con-

3. lnsert a new oil filter element. Checkthat all pa.ts a.e installed as shown.Install the oil filter cover.

Oil Filter Bolt Torque:2.7 3.3 ks'm (20-24 ft-lb)

4. Perforh steps4 7 of Ensine Oil Chanse.

Wd.(6) oilfnter bolt (?) oil flter cover (1) Oii file. elemoni (2) O rinss

Sptrk PlussRecommended sPa!k Plussi

X24ES.U (ND), D8EA (NGK)For col.t clmate (Belor 5"c. 4l"F):

X22ES.U (ND), DTEA (NGK)For extended high speed ridins:

X27ES-U (ND), D9EA (NGK)USA nodel: with an oprional radio.-

equipped:Canadian model: Standard:

X24ESR-U lNDr or DR^8ES-L^NCKIFor cold cLnate {Below 5-C,41-F) :

X22ESR-U (ND) or DRTES (NCK)Foi extended hish spced riding:

X2?ESR-U (ND) or DRSES (NGK)

l. Clean any dirt fron aiound the spark

4. With the plug washers attached, threadthe new spark plugs in by hand toPrevent crossthieading.

5. Ti8lten the spdk plugs l/2 tum witha spark plug wrench to compress the

6. Connect the spdk llugcaps.CAUTIONI. The spark plug must be seculel, tight

ened- An improperl! tieht.aed plug cdnbecome very hot and posibl! domdse

* Never ute a spark plug with aa inqoper

2.

3 .

Disconnect the spark plus caps.Remove and discard the spdk plugs.Make $ie the new spark plug sap (1)is 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024 0.028 in) us inga wile type feele. sause. If adjustmentis necesa.y, bend the side elect.ode

( l l Sp : rk p lusBrP l2 ) Srdee lec ' ,ode 53

tdle SpeedThe idle speed adjusimeni procedure sivenheie should onlv be used when cnanges naltitude aflect normal idline speed as serby your dealer . See Yout authonzedHonda dealer for resular lv schedul€dcarburetor adjustment, including individu-al carburetor adjustment and svncnron!

NOTE:* The engine must be warm for accurate-

idle speed adjustment. Ten minutes orsiop-and-8o riding is suffici.nt

l. waitn up the ensine, shifi to neutrarand place the motorcycle on its cenler

2. Adjust idle speed with the throttle

Id le Speedr 1,0501 100 rpm

(B)

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(r) Thiottle stop soew

The air cl€aner should be serviced atr€eular intervals (page48). Serice norefrequently when ridins in dusly areas.L Remove the riglt side cover.2. Remove the three bolts (l) and the air

cleaner cover (2). Pull out the elenenl{ 3 ) .

3. Clean ihe elenenr by tappins it lightlyto loosen dust. Blow away the remain-ing dust by apPlYins compressed anfrom the outside of the element. Re-place the element if it is excesivelydi y. tom or damaged-

4. Reinstal fte element, air cleaner coverand right side cover-

(3) Air clqner den€nt

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(USA ONLY)1. Remove the drait Dlue (1) from the

tube, and drain the deposits.2. Instal the drain ptug.

NOTEI' Service rnore fr€qu€ntly when ridine

in rain, at ful ttuottle, or when d€positscan be se€n in the transparent sectionof the drain tube.

Ctutch adjustment nay be required if tbernotorcycle stalls when shiftine into gear,or tends to creepi or ii the cluich slips,causjns acceleration to la8 behind engine

Normal clutch lever free play should be10-20 mn (3/8-3/4 in) at the lever ( l ) .Minoi adjustments can be made with thecluich cable adjuster at the lever-

1. Pull off the dust cov€r (2). Loosen thelock rut (3) and t'm the adjusier (4).Tighten the lock nut (3), and che€k

2. If the adjusaei is threaded out near itslimit or if the coBect fre€ llay cannotbe obtained,loosen the lock nui (3) andtun in the adjuster (4) conpletely.Tidten the lock nut (3) and pull on the

(4) Clutch cable adjust€r51

3. At the lower end ol thethe lock nut (s). Turnnut (6) to obtain theplay. Tighten the lockcheck adjustment.

dnect t-nect trre ctutctr caute for kinks or signs otwear that could cduse sticking or fanure.Lubricate the clutch cable with a coFmer_cially available cable lubricant to prevent

Prenarure wear and corroson.4. S tar t the enerne, pu l l in the c lu tchlever rnd shifl into gea!. Make sure theeng inc does no t s ta l l , and thc motorcyc le does no t c reep, Gradua l lv re leasethe c lu tch levcr and open the th ro t t leThe no torcyc le shou ld s ta r l snootn lvand rccelerate gr!dua1ly.

NOTE:+ If Proler adjusiment camot be

obtained or the clutch does not workcorrecdy, sce your authorized Iiond!

15)Lock nul (A) Incrcase rree PlaYAdjusrinF nut (B) Decreas.lrse phv

This model has a hydrauli. disc frontb.rke. As the brake pads wea., the brakefluid level drops in the reservon.There are no adjustnents to perform, butfluid level and pad wear must be inspectedperiodically. The system must be inspectedfrequently to ensurc there are no fluid

If the conlrol lever free play becomesercesive and the tliction pads are notworn beyond the recomnetded Umil(pase 60), there is probably ai. in thebrake system dd it must be bled. Seeyour authorized Honda dealer.Brate Fluid Level:

s!!E!@* gtuke fluid nal .ause iritanon. Avoi.r

contact with skin or eyes. In case ofcontd.t, llush thoroughlt vnh vaterdn.l .all a doctot if your etes were

Renove the screws ( 1), the .esenoir cover(2) and diaphrasm- Whenever ihe levet isbelow the iower level n'dk (3) on thereservol, fill the reseryoir with DOT 3BRAKE FLUID from a sealed containei,up to the upper level mdk (4) Reinstalthe diaptuasm, and reservoi! cap. Tidienthe screws (1) securely.

* l'/hen a.l.lins brake ltuid be swe thetesetroir is horizontll before the coveris renoted at brdke lluid nay spill out.

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59

Brake Pa&l

* Use ont DoT 3 brdke fluid lrod a

Handle btuke lluid vith cnre becauseit can dqmdge painl an.l instrument

Neter a\ow contamindhts ldirt. water,etc.) to enter the bruke flrid rcsetuoir'

Blake pad wear wili dePend uPon tneseverily of usage, type of driving, and.ondition of the roads. The pads willwear faster on dirty and wet roadsInspect the pads visually dulins al resularservice intervals to determine the padwear. Remove the inspection hole cap.If the pads wear to the red line (1), bothpads must be r€Placed.Other Checks:Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Checkfor deterioration or cmcks in the hoses

Adjustment:l. Measure the distance the rear brake

pedal (l) noves before the brake starls

Free play should be 10-15 nln (3/85/8 in). If adjustment is n€cessaiy, tumthe rear blake adjustins nut (2).

NOTE:* Mate sure that the cut-out on rhe

adjurting nut is leated on rhe brake

2. Apply the brake several tines andcheck for tuee wheel rotation when

NOTE:* If proper adjustment cannot be ob-

tained by this method, see youtauihonzed Honda dealer.

Other Checks:Make su.e the biake rod, brake afm,sping and iasteners are in good con,

When th€ bra le 's applLed, an arrow t 1, .at tached to the brake arm (2) . movesrowaid a reference nark (3) on the brakepanel (4).lf the arow aliSns with the rclerencetnaik on full aDDLication of the brake'the brake shoes must be replaced.

(3)(4)

o)(2)

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The service life of lhe drive chain is de-pendent upon lroper lubric!tjon andadjustment. Poor mainlenance can causepremature wear or damage to the drivechain and sprockets.The driv€ chain should be checked andlubricated as pan of the Pre-ride Inspec-tjon {paee 28). Under sevele usase, or{hen the mororcycle is lidden in unusuaUydusty aleas. more frequent maintenance

Inspect ion:I Turn the ensine off. place the motoF

cycle on the cenler stand dd shift thetansmission into neutal.

2. Check slack in the lower drive chalnrun midwdy between the sprockets.D.ive chain slack should be adjustedio allow approxiftately l5 25 mft(5/8 I in) vertical movement by hand.Rotate the ied wheel by hand andcheck drive chain dack as ihe wheel

Drive chain dack should remain consiantas the wheel rotates. If the chain is slackin one section and taut in another, somelints are kirked and bindias. Bindingcan frequently be eliminated by lublica-

3. Turn the rcar wheel slowlv, and inspectthe drive chain and sp.ockets for anv ofthe folowing conditions:

DRIVE CHAIN* DamaCed Rollers

+ Itry or Rusted Links* Kinked or Binding Links* Ex€essive lved* Improper Adjustment* Missing O-rines

SPROCKETS* Excessively Wom Teeth* Broken oi Damaged Teeth

A driv€ chain with ddnaged rolleis, loosepins. o. missing O'rinss must be replac€d.lf the ddve chaitr r€quires replacement, seeyour autlorted Honda d€aler.A chain which app€aB dry, or shows sgnsof rust, requnes suppl€mental lubrication.Kinked or binding lints 8ho'nd belhorouglly lubricated and worked free-If links cannot be fre€d the chain nust be

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Adjustnent:To adjust the drive chain:l. Remove the cotter pin (2) and loosen

the rear axle nut (3).2. Loosen the lock nuts (4) and tum the

adjustine bolts (5) on both the riehtand left chain adjuste.s to increas€ ordecrease chain slack. Align the chairladjuster index marks (6) with cones'ponding sele (7) eiad'rations on bothsides of the swingarm.

NOTE:' If dlive chain slack is exce$ive when

the rear axle is moved to the furthestlimit of adjustment, the drive chain iswom dd must be replaced.

3. Tiellten ihe rear axle nut and securethe nut with new cotter pin.

Rear axle nut torque:8.0 10.0 kg'n (58-?2 ft-lb)

4, Tighten the lock nuts.5. Check drive chain slack.6. Brate pedal free play is affected when

relositionine the rear wheel to adjustdrive chain slack. Check free llay andadjust as necesrary (Page 6l).

* The dnve chain on thb nototcrcle xequipped v'ith sma O-titg' betweenthe link plates. mete o-nngr retaingedse inide the chain to ihprore itsseryice life. Howeve\ special prccau-tions must be taken when adiutins,lubncafing, washing and rcpldcing the

* Alwdls replace used

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Crrctlrre ctrm wear taoel when adjustinsthe chain l f the red zonedigns qith the leal of the swrngarm-anerr h e . h a i n h a s b € € n s d j u n e d l o r r - r ) m m(5/8 I in) slack, the chain is exce$lvelvwom and must be r€placed.

+ Excesive chain tl4ck, 40mmor more, may damage thepalt ofthe frume.

Lubncanon:Lubricate ihe driYe chain €verv 300 miles(500 km) or soorer if it appe3rs dry'Lubricate with SAE 80 or 90 Sear oilin preference to motor oil oi other com-merclal chsin lubricants.Saturate each chain lint joint so thelubncdt Denetraies between the linkplates, pin!, bush ss and roleis .Formaximum penetration, Iubncate when thechain is watm after ridinsReplac€ment chain: D.I D.50Voi RK5oMO

FEO ZONE

7Sd. Strnd4."k the nbber pad for detftioration

il'a--*""t. r"pt"". if wear €xtends to the

dcar lire (ll as sno\|/n. Uheck tne $oe

stsnd spring for damag. .nd loss ot len-

sion, and th€ side stmd assembly lo.

freedom of movement see your surnorv_

.d Honda dealer tor replac€ment

GOOD \ BEPLACE

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If the motorcycle is operated with insufficient battery electrolyte, sulfabon andbattery plate damase wiU occ'rr'If rapid lo$ of electiolyte is exp€rtence.r'or if Your battery seems to be wed,causing slow starting or other electricalproblems, see your authorized Honda

Brttery Elecrrolyte:The electrolyt€ level must be maintainedbetween the upper (1) and lower (2) levelmdks on the side of the baitery (3).R€rnove the left side cover and the docu_ment container to inspect. lf theel€ctrolyte level is ned the lower levelnark (2), remove the seat bolt (4) dd theseat. Renove the stiap (5) and the telminalleads (6). PulI out the battery. Remove thetattery fiuer caps (7).

(1)(8)

(4)

(6)

Carefully add distiled Mtei up to theupper level mark, usins a small syringe

. When checkinc the battery electrolltelevel or ad.lins distilled wate\ makeiure the brcather tube is contecte.l tothe battery breatheroutlet (81-

NOTE:* Use only distilled water in the battery.

Tap water will shorten the service life

CAUIIPrP 0 ls s l l0 l t t

0t{3rL 0 l t

IO CYINBI I ITRY

0stRIBATTIRYI U B ItcURtt l

AtR/C.

s t 0 M G t

s@+ The battery coktdins sullunc aci.l.

Ar'oitt contu.t ||ith 9kin, eles or cloth-ins. Anti.lote: EXTERNAL-FILih eitheateL INTERNA L-Drink l4rse qumn-ties of water or nilk. Fo olt vith milkof nasnesia, beoteh ess ot wsetabte oit.CdI phtsicia, imn..liatety. Eyes: Flurhwith uater atd get prcmpt me.licol

* Batteies procluce explosive Eases. Keepspdrks, flanes an.l ciSafettet away.Yen arc |'hen charyinE or using inenclos.d tpace. Al ays shi.lil eyet whenwotking rcar batteriei

* KEEP OUT OF REACE OF CHILD.REN.

* The battery bteather ttbe n8t betouted as shoen on the label, Do notbend or t\'ist the bteathet tube. A bentot kinked bredthet tube ndy ptessutizethe batter! and.ldmage its cdse.

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CLEANING

CIeen your motorcycle €sularlv to pro_tect the surface finshes and jnspect tordamase, wear, and oil or hydraulic fluid

CAUIION:' Aeoi.I sptalins hish presturc vdter

Itypical in coik-operatecl cat washes)at the followingdreas:

3. Test the brakes belore riding the motoi-cyclein traffic. Seyeral applications mavbe necessry to reslore nornal b.akins

Etr@* Rtokirg petfomance may b. impair.d

imm..tiatelt aft t washins the motot'

4. Lubricate the drive chain immediatelvaftd washing and drying the motoi-

STORAGECafturctory Btuke Mdnet Crlin.lerInstruments MuffierOutletsDire Chatn Under Fuel TdnkH'ndlebar Under Sedt

1- After cleanins, rins€ the motorcyclethoroughly with plenty of clean wa1e..Sirons deterspnt residue can corode

2. Dry the notoicycle, stan the engine,and let it run for several minutes.

Storaee for more than a month, or winterstorage.€quires maintenance to plwentconosion and deterioration of the fuel,

See your authorized Honda dealer for this

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N CONTROL SYSTEM (USA ONLY) _-_

. Sourcc of Emt$ions

The combustion proces prcduces carbon monodd€ and hvdrocarbons. Control ofhydrocarbons is very important b€cause, under @rtain conditions, they rcact to fornphotochemicar smog when subjected to sunliSht. Carbon monoxide does not react inthe same way, but it is toxic.Honda Motor Co., Ltd. utilizes leaa catbueto: s€ttings and oth€I svstems to rEducecarbon monoide and hy&ocarbons.

. Exh.ust Emission Control System

The exhaust emission control syst€m is compossd of lean cdbutetor settings, and noadjustmenrs should be made except idle speed adjustment with the throttle stop screw.The exhaust emission control system is sepaEte from the crank€ase emission controlsvsrem.

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Crmkc.s. Emisstotr Control Systcm

T1€ €ngine is equipp€d with a closed cmnkcas€ svstem to prevent discharSing crarikcase

emissions inlo the attnosphere.s;f-5y gas is r€turned to the combustion chamber through the air cleaner and the

r. probl.nt Which Mry Affcct Motorcyclc Embsios

lf you are alrare of any of the follo*ins symptoms, hayc thc vehicle inspcctcd andrcpaircd by yourlocal Hon.la Motorcycle D€aler.

I . Hard startinS oi stalling aft€r sta.tina2. Roush idl€3- Misfnins or backfirins dudng acc.lcration4. After-burning (backfiring)5. Poor p$fomance (driv€ability) and poor fu€l economy.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

VEHICLE STOPPINC DISTANCE

This table indicates blatins performance that co be met or exceeded bv the

rchicles to which it applies, without locking the wheels under different condi-

The information presented reprercnts tesults obiained bv skilled drive$ underconEolled road and vehicle conditions, and the infomation mav not be coirectundsr other conditions.

Descripdon of vehicles to which th is table appues.HONDA CB650 CUSTOM

Full Operadonal Sqvice

!939Light

o 50 100 150Stopping Diltatce in Feet from 60 mph

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SPECIFICATIONS

DTMENSIONSOveraU lcngthOverall widthOveraU height

2215 rnn (87.2 in)8?0 1nln (34.3 in)

r 160 mm (45.7 in)1470 rnm (5?.9 in)

ITEIGHTDry weight 204 ks (450lbs)

CAPACITIESEngine o

Passenger capacityVehicle capacity loadFront suspension an presure

3.01 (3.2 US qt) After drainine13.5 t (3.6 US sal)2.5 I (0.7 US gal)Operator dd on€ pa$enser215 ks (47s lbs)0.7- l . l ks/cn'1 ( lo 16 psD

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ENGINE

Compression mtio

Spart plug

59.8 x 55.8 ntn (2.354 x 2.197 in)9 . 0 : 162'7 cc (38.2 ct- i11)

IllA l!9d9! (with an optionalradio equipped), Cmadian model

StandardX24ES-U (ND) orD8EA (NGK)

X24ESR.U (ND)DR8ES-L (NGK)

(Betow 5'C,4l"F)X22ES-U (ND) orDTEA (NGK)

x22ESR-U (ND)DRTES (NGK)

speed ridinsX27ES-U (ND) oiD9EA (NGK)

x27ESR-U (ND)DR8ES (NGK)

Spark plug eap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)INTAKE: 0.05 nn (0.002 in)EXHAUST: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)1,050 t 100 rpm in neutral

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CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Tmd59"50'131 nm (5.2 in)3.50S19-4PRl30/90-16 675

POI{ER TRANSMISSIONPrimary reduction

2nd3rd4th5th

2 . 7 3 1 . 12.438 . I2.500 : I1.722 | J,1 3 3 3 : r1 . 0 7 4 : I0.885 : 1

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Itcm

ELECTRICALBattery 12V - l2Arl

A.c. generator 0.26 kW5,000ryn

LIGHTSHeadlisht (HIGH/LOW)Tail/stoplishtTun signal

Metcr lielltsNeubal indicatorTurn 3l8nal indicatorHigh b4m indicatorOil pt€ssure waminS indicator

12V 60/55\Y12V -3132 cplzv-32.p

12Y-Zcp12V -2 cp12V 2cp12Y 2cp\2Y -2 cp

sAB NO. l ts7SAE NO.:FRONT IO34REAR IO73SAE NO. 5?SAE NO. 5?sAE NO. 57sAE NO. 57sAE NO. s7

FUSES I 5A (Headright, taiuight and met€rrieht)30A (Main fuse)

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OWNER SATISFACTIONYour satifaclion and soodwill are imporfanl ro your.leal€r and to u!. Noinalty! any;ioblenswjth th€ operation oJ your venich will be handled by your dealefs Senice Depetnent. Sonetin€s, however, despite the besr intentions ol all co.cerned, miundesbndings can occur. tlyourproblen has.ot bee. nandl€d loyou satisfaction, we suggesr you take the folloeins action:* Discuss your probl€m with . nembei of daleBhip nanagen€nt. Ofren conplaints .an b€

quickly rqolved at that lewl, If rh€ problen has atrqdy b.€n rcviewe.t pitb tne SetviceMan4ger, conhct the owner of the dealership or the ceneral Meas€r_

* If you prohl€n stil has not bee. resolved to your etnfaction, contacr lhe MolorcycteCustomer Sedie Depdtnenl, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.. INC. 100 W€st AlondEBoulaar<!, Gartlena, California 90247 (2\3) 327 -A2a0, and provid€ then with:

Yodr name. ,ddre$ dnd re lephone nunber. V€nr.le tmne number- Dealer\ nane and location- Vehicle delivety date and pr€Fnt nilease

Naturcofproblen

Afier reviewing all the facts involved, you will be advised of ivhal aition an be taken.Please bed in mind thal your problen will lik€ly be reblved in the deale;ship. usins the dealer\faciliti€s, equipm€nt and personnel. So il is very imporrant that your inilial contact be witb the

Yolr purchase of a Honda producl is sreatly appreciated by both your daler and AneicanHonda Moior Co., Inc. We want to a$isl you in every way po$ible !o asure your compleiesatisfaction with vour Durchar.