HONDA VT250-FII OWNER’S MANUAL ([5 HONDA MOYOR co. Ln), was ~ ALL INFORMATION ILLUSTRATIONS DIRECTIONS AND §PEC|FICATIONS INCLUD- ED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIMEOF APPROVAL rOR PRINTING, HONDA MOTOR CO , LTD. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANV TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT INCURRINU AM' OBL ATION WHATEVER NO PART OF THIS PUBI ICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IMPORTANT NOTICE 0 OPERATOR AND PASSENGER TlIi molorcycle Is dengned .0 Carry (he opemlor and one pmsengcr. Never cwetd Ihc vehiclecapnul- x, 0an as «mm. on me loadmg and acce~sorles warning Iab:| 0 ON-ROAD USF rm» mmmcyclc h dcslglwd m be med only (In me mad 0 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY Pay mm.“ auenuon Io uaIcmcnl» pmcedtd by (he lollomng worm; WARNIN Indrrruru a \lmng pmslbllny of were pcrxonal Injuly or lms 0| Me n rnnrncuom arc "0| rononm. ('AU TIOV: Indu; c~ a pnwbIluy or penonnI Illjllry or equlpnlem damage n‘ IIISIrIICIIOnS are nol followed. NOTE: (mes thplul Inlonnzlllon. TIII\ manual \IImIId be consvdered 4 Del manenl nan ol’ IlIc molorcyclc and should remaIII wlllI IIIe ‘ ‘Ic when resoldv PREFACE This booklel is your guide to the buic opemion and mainlenmoe of your new motorcycle. Plus: like me time to lend the Ownu's Manual calefufly. As wllh any fine machine, proper care and maintenance 21: cxsenual [or trouble-free opmuou and Opumum performance. You: zulhorized Honda dulu will be yad I0 provide funher inforrmlion ox usisunce and 15 fully equipped lo handle your hum service needs‘ Thank you {or selecling a Hondz. We wish you many nules of continued riding plezsure in the years ahead. CONTENTS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY SAFE RIDING RULES. PROTECTIVE APPAREL MODOEICATIONS LOADING AND ACCESORIES TIRE: TUBELESS SUSPENSION... EQUIPMENT ANDCONTROLs FUEL AND OIL. PRE-RIDING INSPECTION. STARTING THE ENGINE. STARTING PROCEDURE BRAKE-IN PROCEDURE. RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. MAINTENANCE Engin: Oil Spark plugs. Airclcancr sen/lung. Throul: operation Englne |dle speed adjuslmenl. Clulch .. Crankcasc breathel Flonl brake Rear brake Side stand. Flonl and real suspension inspection From wheel remova Rear wheel removal Drlv: chain .. Side cove! rcmoval. Bauery cam. Fuse replacemcm Radialor serv‘ ‘ng Slopllgm switch adjuslmenl Tool ki Serial Numbcrs Color Label" 5T0 RAGE GUI D NOISE EMISSION . SPECIFICATIONS. WIRING DIAGRAM MOTORCYCLE SAFETY WARNING Molorcycle riding requues special effons on your pm to ensure you: may. Know (hue lequinments before you Me SAFE RIDING RULES V Always make a we ride inspeclion (page 2A) before you man |he engine. You may prevem an accmem or equipment damage 2. Many accidenls invom mexpelienced ndm. Most counmes requue 1 special momlcyclc lidmg test or license. Mike sun you are quzljfied before you nde. NEVER lend you! motorcycle Io an Inex- parienced rideL 3. Many cu/mololcycle accidents happen because (he c2! drive! does not “see" me mokoxcyclist. Make yourself consplcuous Io help avoid Ihe accxdent [hat is no! your fault: ~ Wm bright or reflective clothing. ‘ Don't drive in another mololisl's “blind spol". 4. Obey all national, and local laws and regulznons. ' Exczssxve speed |s a factor m many accidents. Obey the speed limits. and NEVER navel mm Ihan condmons Wanam. Slgml before you make a mm or lane change. Vouv sue 2nd maneuverabuily can smpnse olher melons“, « 5, Don‘t let ozhu mololisls supns: you. Use extra cannon zl nmemctions, parkmg entrances and em: and dnveways 6, Keep both hands on [he handkbavs and bolh fut on file foouesl while riding. A passengu should hold on zo the motorcycle or me ndet wuh both hands, and keep bolh lee! on lhz pxsxengel foollesls. PROTECTIVE APPAREL 1, Most motorcyclc accident faulities are due lo head injuries: ALWAYS wear a helmel. You should also wear : lace shield ol goggles; boots gloves. and plolecflve clothing. A passenger needs the same proleclion. 2. The exhansl syslem becomes very hol dnrmg operallon. and H. mums ho! hfler opexalion. Never lonch any pan of \he hol exhauu symmr Weal clmhlng lhx! {ully covus your legs. 3. Do not wear loose clolhmg whlch could catch on Ihe control levus, foolresls, 0! wheels. MODIFICATIONS WARNING: Modificafion of (h: motonycle, 0' removll of oxiginal equipmem may lende'l the vehicle unnk or illepl. Obey all nationzl and local equipmenl regulations LOADING AND ACCESSORIES WARNING: To prevent In nccklenl, use exherne are when malng and lining with anemic: and luggage. The lMilien of “genome Ind luggage e... reduce . motorcycle's mum. pertennhnce end nle owning meal Rennemhe. these pzllounznces may he reduced by inmllllion ol noneHondn ammlie;, improper loading, pool road or wulher condition“, etc. These general guidelines may help you decrde whether or how to cqulp your mozorcycle, and how to load il safely. Loading The combmed weight of the rider» passenger, luggage and additional accessories musr not exceed I67 kg (366 lbslv the Vehicle capactly load. Luggage Weight alone should nol exceed 9 kg (20 lbs). 1. Keep luggage and accessory weighl low and close to the center of the motorcycle, Load wught equally on both sldes l0 mimmlle unbalance. As welght Is located farther from (he motorcycle's center a! gravny‘ handling Is proporuomlly aflecled . Adjust tire pressure (TIRES, page 7), from fork air pressure and real shockabsorber air pressure (SUSPENSION, page 10) m Suit load weight and riding conditions . Luggage racks are for light weight items. Bulky Hem: too far behind the ndel can cause wind turbulence that impairs handlmg, , All cargo and accessories must be secure for Stable handing. Re-chock cargo security and accessory mounts frequently. V Do nol attach large, heavy ulems to the handlebars, front. forks, or fender. Unstable handlmg or slow steering response may result Accessories Genuine Honda accessories have been speoilicauy designed {or am rested on Ihls motolcycle. Because the lacrory eannol test all orlrer accessories. you are pelsonzlly responsible for proper selecrion, mslalla- lion, and use or non-Honda accessones. Always rollow rhe guidelines under Loading above, and these lo Careruuy inspecl UK :cceswry ro rnalre sure n docs nor Dbscure any llghls, reduce ground clearance and banking angle‘ or lunir suspnlsion travel, steering rravel or conIrol operauon A Large fovkrmounled ranrnge or large handlebarmoumed wlndshlcldx, or poorly dcslgned or We properly mounted iarrrngs or windshields can produce aerodynamic force: llral cause unstable handlms. 3. Accessories which Iltel your riding poslllon by moving hands or (en may from cantmls may increase reaction time in an emergency. 4. Do nor add electrical equipmenl mar WLII exceed the mololcycle‘s electrical system capacity. A blown {use could cause a dangerour lossol 1U“: or engine power 2! rngln or in mmc. 5. Any modification of the cooling system may uun overhearing Ind serious engine carnage. Do nor modify the radraror shrouds or inmll accessories which block or deflect air away from the rzdialol. TIRES: TUBELESS This motorcycle |s equipped wrrh lubdess mes, vnlvcs. m1 wheel rrms “TUBELESS TIRE APPLICABLE". Proper In pressure will provide maximum stablllly‘ r'rdmg comfovl and me Me Check me pressure frequemly and adjust rr necessary. NOTE: - The New": should I): checked when Ihe fins Ale ‘ , Use only tires marked old”, berore you ride. 'I‘ubelzss lire; have some degree of relrrezlmg zbilny it may .re puncrured, m leakage is one-r very slow. lnspecl very closely tar puncmres. especiauy it me tire is nol muy inflaledr Front Real Tinsin 100/90165l5 ”0/904va Cold me Dlivevonly 2250,2532» 2250.15.31) new? , D r a gem, nvexan eme pm WM“, 2250,2532) 25012.5,36) Trrebmrd TUBELESS ONLY BRIDGESTONE 5511 6510 DUNLOP K527A Km Check the tires to. culs, lmbedded nails or gum Sharp objects Check the rims for denlx o: defolmalion, If there IS any damage. see you! authorized Honda dealel rm yepaiy, leplzcemenl, and balancing WARNING: . Improper lire inflation will cause xhnomul imd we:- and mm a safety haunt Underinnalion my lesull ' the me slipping on. 0! coming 0" or the firm ~ Openiion wilh excessively wom Iiles is hazardous and will ndmsely .rrecl Inclion and lumlling, Replac: mes before uezd deplh zl [he center or me me mclm [he followlng Ilmll. Mlnlmum mad deplh Flonl: l 5mm4lllsml Rm. 20mm (3/3Zlul Re - Pullclule of lubeless tiles Inly be fixed annually for emergency. See you! autholized Hond- Dexley fat the toned method before you :ncoumer Ilztual faillut on the load, WARNING: . Do nol exceed 60 lull/h (40 mph) fax the run 2‘ hours the: the remit carried out, otherwise remit failuu or tyre dzl'hlion may Icmll. - II I: impovunt, all" I [quit Ila: been “flied out lo the WI“. Io ply medal lklention when riding at h‘ol speed u the 1er performance may demionlc, ' If you wish ‘0 luv: tempolary "pair OK you Illve my doubl "gliding I nplil, pk"! will“! HONDA deakn or you! local wholes tyre specialill. Rguarne See your an Lholized Honda Dealer. WARNING: ~ The are ol um other “an lhoee ruled on lhe lire inlormation uhel nuy manly aflefl h.ndlin.. - Do not insull Inbe1ypc tiles on Inbelesuimx. The hem my not sell .nd the tire: could dip on the tims, causing lhe demllon, - Proper wheel hm is neee-ary lor .le, bele hnndling ol the rnomreyele. Do nor rennrre or change my wheel helme weUlII. When wheel human; it required. see your annualized Helm: duller. Wheel heldneln. 'u required arm the repair or yeplacemem. - Foreign object inlmaon of tire me will reanee the perlonnme Many lire. sllluequenl 1min may not ream 0W ately futon. CAU110N: ~ u lhe due sidewau is punctuled 0! damaged, lhe lire must be repluea. Do nod try Io rel-love Iubeleu lites without meld Iooll md rim pmlecwrs Von my dull-3e lhe rlrn seem surlu-e mdisfgure the rim. SUSPENSION The {mm and man suspgnsion or this motorcycle can pmvide the desired iide under various Helm/cargo weights and dliving conditions though zdjuslmen! of “as an mess-In. The recommended pxesmxes undu normal conditions are: From: 20—40 kPa {oz—0'4 kg/crnl, 3—6 psi) Rear: 507300 kFa (0.5—3.0 kg/cm’, 7‘44 psi} Low nix pressure setting pmvide a mfler iide and are fox lighl lands and smooth mad Condition; High aii plessuw settings pmvidc a fume! ride and m to: heavy loads and tough road conditions. Front Air Rear Air C°"d“‘°"‘ ““3“” ““5““ Ridu/Load Dxiving Conditions 20 km 50 kPa One Ordinary or city (0.2 kg/cin2 10,5 kg/cml. and riding 3 psi) 7 p50 40 [(1)3 300 kpa Up to vehlcle Rough wad (0.4 kg/cml, (3'0 kg/cni=, capacity 10“ riding 6 psi) 44 psi) Check and adjusl air pressure when [he from fork Iubes and rear shock absorbers are cold before riding. L Place the motorcycle on Its center stand. Do not use the side stand or you will gel false pressure readingsr 2r Remove me from fork air valve (1) cap and rear shock absorber air valve (2; cap 3. Check me air pressure. NOTE: ‘ Some pressurt will be lost when removing the gnuge ham me valve. Dem-mine the amount or loss and compensate accordingly 4' Add air |o the recommended pressure NOTE: * We recommend Ihal you do not exceed recommended Iir pressure or lhe ride wlll be hush and untomiorlable, Anti-dive Adjuster This adjuslu (I) reduce: nose-dlve dunng braking and may be adjusled |o the rider's choice independem of load or me rider‘s weight. Loca|¢d on me from or m: \efl fork. mis adjusxer can be m m any one o! fuur posinon Fashion Ami-dw: damper force I LIGHT ANTI-DIVE Z MEDIUM 3 HARD 4 MAXIMUM ANTI-DIVE WARNING: Do lml posilion me adjnsler belwun nu numbered de- Ienl ndjustmenl poinls. 12 (1) Fuel tank cap (2) Horn bullon (3) Tum signal switch (4) Headhghl dimmer switch (5) Clutch lever (6) Passing light mm (7) Choke lcver (s ) Rear View mirror (9 ) Clulch fluid reservier (10) Air valve (I I) Specdomelcr 412) Tachomcler (13) Fuse box (H) Coolant temperature gauge (15) Brake fluid reservcir (16}Engme Slop swilch (17) Brake lever (13) Throttle grip (19) Headlight swilch (20) Ignition swi|ch 13 14 (ll Fuel valve (2} Side stand (3) Gearshift pedal m Came! s|and (5) Foolpcg (6) Passenger footptg (7) Seal lever m HelmcI holder CD @® G) U) Passenger foolpeg L2) Foolpeg (3) Brake pedal (4) Engine oilfiller cap/dipslick 15 In rnments and lndiculnr Lights The msrrumenls are grouped together above the headlighr case. The inr dicato! lights are located bcrween lhe inslrumenls. m Tripmeler (s ) High beam indicamr (2y Speedometer { '7 ) Neutral indicator (3' Odomeler { 8 ) Righl rum signal indicator (4) Left Ium signal indicator ( 9 ) Tachometer (5) on pressure warning light (10) Tachometer red zone (in Coolam remperatule gauge Coolanl Temperature Gauge When We needle reaches [he blue mark, Ihe engine is warm enough (0 ride. Normal operating temperamre is within me green hand If [he nee- dle enters the red zone, slop [he engine and check the reserve Iank coolanl levelv Read pages 56759 and do not drive [he molorcycle until |he problem has been carrecredv CAUTION: Exceeding maxlmuln running Izmpernllue may cause mions engine damage. 16 Tachometer Red Zone CAUTION: ~ New allow me tuhomeuv needle Io en“ the led zone (I), even me. the engine nu been Moken in. . ne cneful when flipping or accelerating in the m a; 2nd gum me needle will enlel the red zone easily. The red zone indimes the maximum engine speed limil and mnning the eng'ne in this range will adversely affect its sexvioe life. Tripmeler Use me mpmeler m calculate mnleage on trips. Reset 10 mo wilh me knob (2). Ignition Switch The igmuon swuch (1) IS located diiectly below the indicator panel. OFF. All e|eclric ciicuiis open. Engine cznnol be sinned. Key can be removed. 0N. All elec|nc cucuus dosed. Engine and iiyu can b: opreraled. Key cannot be removed. P (PARKING): All eiecuic circuits open except to: taillighi and posi- tian light. Key can be removed. LOCK (STEERING LOCK): See page 21. Headlighi Switch The headlight swnch in has lhlec positions; ““.H “r" and "OFF“ marked by a do! 10 me up“ of “y". H, Hudlighl. lallhghl, postuon mint and meter lighls on. P Posmon ligu. iamigm and melt! ligJIls on. OFF (dol): Hudlighl, taillight. posmon light and meter lights off, Starter Button The stunei bulton (1) win opeme the starting motor, When you pm: in the button, the sinner cranks the engine. The use orthe button is explained on page 25. Engine Stop Switcll Your mntorcycle IS equipped wnh an englne stop SWIlClI 12). Al the “OFF" posiuon. the lgnmon Cll’CUll is open The switch should normally be placed at the “RUN" position, Do not use (his Swltch except to stop the engine In an emergency. Headlight Dimmer Switch (1) Push the dimer swilch to “H" to select high beam or to “In" to seleCI low beam. Passing Light Control Switch (2) When this switch is piessed, the headlight flashes on Io signal appmaching cm OK when passing, Turn Signal Switch (3) Move Io L to signal it Iefl tum, R to signal a light tum. Press to turn signal oil. Horn Button (4) When Ihis button is pressed the horn sounds. Seat/Document Bag The documem bag is located undex the seal to store the ownex‘s manual (3) and other documents. Release the helmel holdel M“: the ignition key (I) and pull the gut lock level: (2) backwnrd, Than lemme the seal (4) by lifling 1nd sliding II backward. Stming Lock The sleeung can be locked when In: lgnmon Swnlch (l) I: III "LOCK” posmon. Turn the handlebal all the way to the sleenng slop. euhe! Io melell 01 rlghl, msul Ihe key n the “OFF" posmon tum n Counlerclock- wise m “LOCK" posmon thJe pushlng m 1nd then remove the key, To unlock, only mm Ihe key Clockwise 20 Fain’ng Pockets The fairing pockets (1» can be remowd wiih a kcy12). NOTE: ' no nol exceed L0 kg «2.2 lbs) when slnrlng in Ihe hiring nocku, Water may get inlo Ihe hiring pntkeli Be caret-ll when sloring valuables in Ihz lailing poem. 21 Helmet Holder Th: helmet holdev lH chmmales Ihe nced {or canymg you! helmfl um pavklng The holder can be locked Io help przvenl men. 1. Unlock (he held?! wllh the key (2L 2, Hang your helmex on the holder pin (3) and lock me holder pin and mm [he key counterclockwise. This amomalically locks the helmel holder. WARNING: The helmel holdel is designed in! helmel scantily while parking. Do nol opemle Ihe molortycl: will. a helmel .u-clrea lo the holder. Engine Oil Good englne ml lm mmy desirable qualiliesv Use only hldi detergent. qualny molar 0‘1 cerllfkd on lhc com-um Io mm or exceed require- mcnu for ”MC: SE 0! SF. k is not necessary to use addifivet Viscosily: vMoruy was or awn; oil should be based on avenge almrplmrc lempenlule In you! Ildlng an: The following proud“ I guide to me relecuou ol‘ me plopel 5nd: or vlscosuy or orl m be uscd at various llmospheuc lempemures 22 FUEL AND 01L Fuel Tank The fuel iank holds 14.0 liters (35 us. gal.. 3.0 lmp. gal.) including the 2.5 lite]; (0,6 us. 531., 0.5 linp. gal.) in the mauve supply. To open the fuel tank cap (I), insell Ihe key (2) and min ii clockwise. The cup is hinged and will liri up. Use low-Ind ywline wiih 2n Octane nui-nbzi of9l oi highei. FOR NEW SOUTH WALES ONLY: Use unleaded fuel with a research octane number at 91 or higher. WARNING . Do Ml over I Ihe iankuheu would be no [MI in the fine: neon Anei retailing. nuke me me tank cap is closed securely am the up latch is locked. - Gasoline is extremely humane and is even explosive undn certain conditions Whemn the tank cup is 09%", be me the engine '3 stopped ml um mm are no lay-led clan-ems oi nunu non-by. Fuel Valve The fuel valve (1) is locaied under the left Sid: or the luel iank. wmi the vnlve set in the “OFF“ position, fuel supply is cut off. The valve should be set in iliis position when the motoicycl: is not in use. Turn to the ‘ow (Sllalghl down) position roi normal Iiding (gasoline will now to the caihumors). Turning the (uel valve to ihe “RES" posiiion allows fuel to flow rioin we reserve supply. PIKE-RIDING INSPECTION Prior Io swung your motorcycle, perform a general inspecuon as a maner of habll la mnke sure lhar the motorcycle is in good. safe ridlng condillon. Check me followmg ilems and if adjustment or sen/lung is necessary, refer lo the apploprule section in the manual. Englne oil level 7 Check Ihe level and add If necessary Fuel level 7 Fill fuel link when necessary. Rad‘ lor reserve Iank coolant level 7 Check lhelevel and add 1! necessary. Brakes 7 Check the brake lines for leaks. check brake fluid level. Tires 7 Check Ihe arr pressure and lhe llres for wear or damage. Blurry electrolyte 7 Check Ihe level and add If necessary. Throule operation 7 Check lllroule operauon, cable loullng and free play, Correcl or replace rt necessary. nghllng 7 See llnll Ilghls operale properly. 24 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Nevei um Ihe engine in a closed am, The exhausl mnllins poisonous clihon monoxide gist NOTE: ‘ Do not use the elefllic starter For men than 5 seconds II a time. Release Ille starter bullon for approx- immly 10 seconds befall pressing it again ' 'I'lle eleclrlc slnrler Work when Ille transmission is in gem with Ihe tllllch diseng-ged. ‘ Do nol flood Ilie engine hy lwlsling llle lllmllle lepenledly wilh Ihe ign on swilch ONI PREPARATION Make sure the liansmisslon is in neutral, Ill: engine siop SWIICII is at RUN. and the fuel valve is ON. Insert the key and (um the ignition swiicll ON. Clicck that ihe led oil pressure and fuel system warning lighi come on. CAUTIO The iuel syslem winning Iiglli should go 0" I72 seconds alter the ig lion sw|tcll comes 0N. it the light rem-ins an, the motorcycle musl be inspected by your anthomed Honda dealer. 25 STARTING PROCEDURE Follow ihe procedure below for all lempelalure slaning: l, Pull [he choke Irvel (1» all ihe way down 2. Slan ihe cnglne. leaving ihe lhroule closed, NOTE: Do nol one" ihe ihmiile when slurllng lhe engine wiih ihe choke lever down This WI lean Ihe mixlllre. rtfiulllng |n hlrd sllrlillg, cnuno : The red in pressure ernlllg Iighl should go on a few seconds an" Ihe engine slarlse If the Iighl SI9)S on, slop lhe engine im- medixlzly and check engine oil level. [)0 no! openne [he engine wilh in- snmeieni 0 pressure. 3. lmmedialely aher ihe engine slams, operale ihe chok: level (I) m keep me engine speed al 150072.500 rpm. 4‘ About a hall mlnulc arxer ihe engine stalls. push ihe choke lcver (I) all the way up. 26 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE 1. 2. Mmmum conlinuous engine speed dunng me rim [.000 km (600 mm [mm nol excud s‘ooo min" (1pm). Increase m: munmum conunuoux engine speed by 1,000 mm" (lpm) bun/ecu odomem rudmgsor LOOO 2nd 1,600 km (600 and 1,000 Miles). D0 nol titted 7,000 mm" (rpm), Vaxy speeds frequenlly. and use full throttle [DI shun spurts only. . Never lug [he cngme wuh excessive [monle a low engme speeds. Tlus rule |x zpplICable nol only dunng breakqn but It all “mes. . Upon reacmng an udomuer readmg or 1.500 km 41.000 miles)» you an subjecl 0.: motorcycle Io full mmule operauon. however, do nol excaed 10‘000 nun" (rpm) :1 any mm 27 RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE l. 2, l 28 Wann up me enigma th me engin: Idling. squeele me clulch lever and mm mm low (In) by deplesung the gear shin pedal 310wa mm: me clutch lcvu while gyadually plckmg up spent Coordinauon or Ihese lwo opmuons mu zssuie : smoofll slzn. V When the motorcycle mam: smomh forward mollon, slow down the engine. squeal: the chnch again and shift Into 2nd by ulsmg me shill-Pedal Do In: same {01 IN: olhel gears. ‘ Coordmale lhg lhvonle and blakes for )moo‘h decelerallon. V Eolh from and real brakes should be used a! the same time and shouId nol be applied slmngly enough lo lock [he wheel» 0! braking effecllveness may be greafly (educed 1nd conlrol of me mololcyclc be mmcuu, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Pm‘onn lhe Pre-ndc Impeauon aI each whedulcd mmnIenancz Devlodv ., InspecI and clean, Adm. LubrIcaIe or Replac: Ir ntccssary, c, Clcan R: Replace A: Adm. L: Luhncale FREQUENCV WHICHEVER I ODOMETER REA ING [NOTE (3” COMES * ~ FIRST 5‘ 3}“ $5 .5 §§ §w° V§ ITEM \§ "2‘ ‘c’ 3" W‘ EVERV - FUEL LINE I | I ~ FUEL STRAINER SCREEN C C I c c - THROTTLE OPERATION I I - CARBURETOR CHOKE | | AIR CLEANER INoTE II R R CRANKCASE BREATHER INOTE 2) C c c c SPARK PLUG I R I R ~ VALVE (LEARANCE I I I ENGINE OIL R R R ENGINE OIL FILTER R R R - CARBLIRETOR SVNCHRONIZATION I I I T CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED I I I I I RADIATOR COOLANT 2 YEARS -R I “R . COOLING SYSTEM I I 29 FREQUENCV wx—IICHEVER I ODOMETER READING [NOTE (3)] COMES FIRS‘ * 3 $3 5 ITEM EVERY DRIVE CHAIN EVERY I BATTERV I I I I I l 53 BRAKE FLUID 2 VEARS ‘R I I "R I I 'R 39 BRAKE SHOE/PAD WEAR I I I I I I «3, A2 BRAKE SYSTEM I | I | 39 ' BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH I I I 60 - HEADLIGHT AIM I I I V‘ CLUTCH SYSTEM I I I 38 CLUTCH FLulD 2 YEARS ‘R I I ‘R I I "R H SIDE STAND | I I 42 ' SUSPENSION I I I " NUT‘ BOLT. FASTENERS I | I l " WHEEL I | I "‘ STEERING HEAD BEARING I I | I v IN THE INTEREST or SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THESE ITEMS BE SERVICED oNLv Dy AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER - SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER UNLESS THE OWNER HAS PROPER TOOLS AND SERVICE DATA AND IS MECHANICALLV QUALIFIED REFER To THE OFFICIAL HONDA SHOP MANUAL NOTES; II) Senlce more frequemly whcn II ng Ill dust areas, Izy Suvlce more I'rwuemly Mun ndiug |I\ rain or aI ruIIy lhroule. m For hugher udomeIer rezdmg, repw aI IIIe Ircquency Inlel’val ambushed here. 30 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Check engine oil level mil day befole opzullng me molorcycle. 1. PM the molorcycle on us cenler mud on level ground. 2 Check lhe all level m llle oll lnspecuon wlndow (3) on the lower nghl s|de or rhe crankcase cover. The orl level should be belween Ille upper (I) and lower (2) level marks. If Ihe inside OI Ihe wlll~ dow delrly, (um (he wlper (4) lo clean the Wllldow. J. If lcqlmcd. remove the filler cap (5), add the specified all up [0 me upper level mark. Ihcn relnslall \he l'iflel Cap CAUTION: Running Ihe engine wllll insufficient oll can cause serious engme damage, 31 Fzrform In: 0|.l change "I the following mannen Duin Ihe 0|] while me engme n sILll wmn. 1. Remove the oil fillet cup (5). engine bollom oil drain plug (6) and chain the oil. 2‘ Remove the lower Cowling. Remove me on film (7) with a mm wrench and m lhc mm Hg oil drain om. Ducard me all mm. 1. Make sur: \th the mung washers on me drain plugs are m good condition and Inslall Ihe plugs 32 ll Afler completely draining [he oil, apply a min coat a[ engin: Oil I0 lh: ncw Oll filler rubber Sex! (8) and Install the new oil filler. Oll filler lorque' 15—20 N»m115—2,0 kg-m. 11714 (Mb) 5. Fill the cmnkcase with 2.5 lite! (2.6 U.S,ql.. 2.2 lmp.qt.) of (he recommended on (page 221‘ 6 Slarl the engine and let u ldle for 2—3 minules, then stop [he engm: 7. Make sure |hal [he oil level is al [he um»! ltvgl malk on Ih: dipstick. 8 Make sure mat than: are no ml leaks CAUTION. change oil mo» [reqnenlly nun recommended on me 29 depzndlng upon me sevtrl‘ly at dusl condlllons‘ 33 Spark Plugs NGK ND Sundzrd DPRSEA-9 XZAEYR-UQ For cold cllmzle (Behw 5°C) DPR7EA-9 X22EPR-U9 [or extended high speed dnvmg DPR9EA-9 XZ7EPR-U9 1, Remove Ihe spark plug lead and lake mu m: plug Wm. Ihe specnl wrench provided m the tool kn 2. lnspecl |he cleclrodc: and mm polcelam rm deposm, uoxlon or cabon rounng, If m cmsmn or dcposll n heavy, rcplace the plug. Clun a camel! ox wet-fouled plug wnn a plug cleaner, QUICK- Mse use 2 Wu: brush. 3 Measure wuh a (sale: gauge and amusl m 0.8709 mm 10,0317 0,035 my) (I) by bending the side elecllodt 12) Do not over Ilghlen Air Cleaner Servicing The air cleaner should be Serviced at regular intervals (Page 29), When riding in dusuy areas, more frequent service may b: necessaryl . Remove the lower Cowling. . Tum the fuel valve OFF. (2) . Remove the sent and fuel tank mounting ball (3). . Remove the boll attaching the fuel valve and disconnect the fuel line and vzcuum tube from Ihe cxrburelol. NOTE: ‘ Do not remove the fuel line belween the fuel "Ive (2) and fuel tank (I). Failure I0 do w Clues the guoline to flow out of the sun-— luel link. 35 S. Remov: the lhlee bans (4) ml the air clean: mt! (5). 6. Take out 2nd :1in the air Clancy element (6), 7. Inst!“ the new element and a‘u cleaner carver, NOTE: ‘ Reinsull the fuel line Ind vacuum (“be properly. 36 Throttle Operation L Check for slnoolh IouIIoII or the 1mm: grip {mm the My open lo Ihe tuuy closed posilion II both fun neeIiIIg posilions. I Check the Ihronle grip play M the grip. Standard play is approx. 275 IIIIII mos—014 III.) of "I. mp IoIIIIon. To ldjnsl Ille play, loosen the lock IIIII (1) and turn me adjustex (2). Engine Idling Speed Adjustment 1, 2. Sun and warm up In engine Io nonml opeming temperature. Sel the engine idle speed to 1,300 min" (mm) by adjusting the slop screw (I). Turning [he slap screw in the (A) direction will inclease the rpm, find turning in In: (B) dinclibn will tell" in a decrensc. Clutch This morolcycl: has a hydraullc clutchi There are no adjustments «I perform bul Ille clutch system musl be inspected periodically for fluid level Ind leakage fl Ihe conlrol level freeplay hemmesexcessive and lhe motorcycle Sleeps 0! mil; when shifted inlo gen 01 it me clulch slips. there is pwbably all "I we clutch sysrem and it musr be bled out See your Honda dealer {or on: service F ‘ level: Che hal Ihe fluid level Is upper the lower level mark (1). If Ihe fluld level is near me lower level mark, It indicates Ille fluid ls leakagee See your au‘horlzed Honda dealer for repalrmenl Crankcase Brezlher ]. Remove Ihe drain plug (1) from the lube. Ind drain depcsm. 2r Reinstall the drain plug NOTE: Service more frequently when ridden in nln, ll lull fllmllle m nl'lev the motorcycle is wuhed on menu-med. Service il the depot“ level can be mu in the mnsparenl section of the dnin tube. 38 Front Brake Brake fluid' The lmke mud level In the reservoir musi be mninuined betwetn me upper m and lowey (2) level marks. whenevev the level falls neal lhc lower lcvel mark up, check the brake pads for weal [see page 40). If lhe lmke pnd wen does nol exceed me limits, this will usually indlule a num leak Consull nearesi your Honda dezlelv Recommended brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT A 39 Brake pads |nspecl \he pads viwzlly from Ihc direcnon as indicated by me arrow up during all regular service imervals xo de|ermmc me pad wear If the pads wear Io [he wear indicawr m bolh pads must [3: replaced. Make sure Ihere are no fluid leaks. Check for derenorauan or cracks m m: hose and rmmgs. NOTE: Use nnly genuinc “and: replacemenl ll pads offered by Inlhorlud Honda denlers. Wllul brake selvke n necessity cnnsull your Hondl Gala. 40 Rear Brake Rear brake adjustment: The sloppu bolt (1) is provmed to allow adjustment of the pedal hengm, To adjusl the pedal height. loosen the lock nut (2) :nd mm the stopper bolt. II is Ampollanl I0 hIVE Ihe flee navel checked legulzlly Conecl free Havel is 20—30 mm «MPH/4 in). To check. mute 1h: wheel by hind find not: “I: distance that Ihe pedal cm be pushed before me brake sun: to ensign Adjumnenl is made by (Inning the mu (3) aim: in or om as mommy. Turning it clockwise Guru“: the {lee luvel‘ 20—30 "7:; (3/4» 14m JR 41 Brake wear i 'calor: with the brake pedal hold down. check m see lhal m: arrow (1) is nm aligned with [he reference mark (2), ll lhc arrow (I) aligns with lhe mark (2), replac: [he brake shoes wllh new ones. NOTE: when Ihe Duke service is necessary, see your uulhollud Honda «calm Use only gtnulne Honda pans or ils equiv-lenll Side Sland Check the rubber pad {or delcriomlion and wear. Replace if wear exr lends lo lhe wear line (1) as shown. Check the side sland swing for damage and loss of lension. and [he side sland assembly for fraedam or movement. See your aulhorized Honda dealer for replacement. (I) CORRECT {3) REPLACE 42 Fronl and Rear Suspension Inspection Check [he from {ork assembly by locking the Iron! brak: and pumping me fork up and down vigorous- ly. Suspemion aclion should be smooth and mm mus! be no oil seepage, . Rear fork bushing—mi: can be checked by pushlng hard against the side of [he rear thcl while the motorcycle is on (he cenlcr sland and feeling for loosencss of Ihe fork bushings. V Carefully inspecl all from and rear suspension fasteners for lighmess. 43 F mnl Wheel Removal 1. Raise the from wheel on the ground by placing a supporl block under the engine. 2. D|sconnecl the speedometer cabl: (l) by removing the speedomeler cable 561 screw (2». 3. Remove the tight callpel assembly (4» from lhe fork leg by removing me fixing bolts 15;. CAUTION: Supporl clllper Iwmbly so IIIII ll doesn'l lung on III: has, Do nol twlsl Inc bnke host 44 5. Remove (he from axle holder nuts (6), and rzmove (he flonl axle holders (7)V Remove [he from wheel, NOTE: Do nol depress Ille bnke Itvu when Ilw Wheel is of! III: molor— tyl‘le. The “liver plslon will be forced mu 0! "I! ty Indel’ Wllh snbse quenl loss 0' huke fluid. 1' "iii occurs, scrv of Ill: brake Syslem will be necessan. Ste your :Illlloriull Honda Geller [or this service. 45 lnslalla on Notes: To inslall me from wheel assembly, posilian the wheel belween the fork legs, Lowe! lhl: forks so the hoHows in [he rmk legs Yes! on [Up or [he axle. CAUTION: When Insullillg III: wheel, “I III! I!" brake Iflsc carefully be|wun the brake pads m moid damaging "I: pads. Position me lug on [he speedometer gearbox against ihe lug (s) an ihe lefl tork legl lnslall [he axle holders (7) wuh [he F mark (9» forward. Tighlm ihe forward axle holder mus lightlyv Fit lhe righl callper over the dlsc \aking care nor to dange Ihe brake pads, Install the caliper moumlhg bolls and ligh|en [0 30—40 N'm (3.0—4.0 kg»m. 22—29 mm torquel Tighten (h: nuts on me right axle holder to 13—25 N~m (1.34.5 kg-m. 1348 Mb) 10mm. Starling \vilh llle forward hm. Measure the clcarance H0) buwcen each surface or Ihe len brake disc (I l} and Ille lefl caliper holder (IZD wilh a 0,7 mm (0.023 1m fceler gauge (see skelch). ll gauge (13) lhsens easily. rim ughlen lh! forward axle holder hul lo the specified lorquc. [hen Iolque 1h: rear hm. 47 WARNING: ll 2 Iolqlle menu. was nol used at lor inslxllallon. see your muler .s soon Is possible Io verfly proper assembly, ll rlie leeler gauge cannol be inserled easily. pull me lell fork oulwald or push inward unlil the gauge can be inerred and lighlen rlie liolder nnrs wilh rlre gauge inserrecl. Afler lighlening. lemovc lhe gauge. Alxel installing llie wheel, apply me brakes several times, men recheck hon-l discs for caliper holder to discs clearance. Do nol operalc llre mororcycle Wilhoul adeqnale clearance. WARNING: Fall-ire lo provide adequale disc lo callper holder den-nu may damage llle brake dlsc and implir braking efllciency. 48 Rear thel Removal 1. Place the mototeycle on its centet stand. 2. Remove the teat blake adjusting nut (3) and btake rod (1) {tom the brake nttn (2). 3. Loosen the dtlve chntn adjuslel lock nuts (4) and adjusttng nut (S). 4. Remove the axle nut (e) and pull out the axle. 5. Push the wheel toward and temove the chain Item the teat sptocket. Pull on! the wheel ltom the swingarm. 6. To install. tevetse the ternoval ptocedute. NOTE: t mke sun the Illlg (l) on the swingum is touted in due Ilol (2) in the brake panel (3). ‘ Adjust the rig" and [ell chzin Idjuslers w Ihe same index mark on bofll sidai. ' Adjust file but: and drive chain. Axle nul torque: 80—100 N‘m (8.07103 kg, 58—721b570 49 Drive Chain Inspection and adjuslment: I. Place the mororcycle on ils center siand. with the Iransmission in neuiral and xhe ignition swiich off. 2, Turn ihe rear wheel slowly, and inspect ihe drive chain and sprockels for damage, wear. dry or rusi. Drive ch and/pr sprockeus) wilh damaged or worn must be replaced, Chain lhal ap- pears dry or shows signs at rnsr requires supplemenral lubricznon. 3. Move the chain (1) up and down wirh your fingers and mensnre rhe amount or slack. The slack should be ndjusred io 15—25 mm (5/8—1 in.) and never be allowed to exceed 50 mm (2.0 in). (A) Damaged sprockei ieeih (m Wom sprocker reeih (C) Normal sprockei ieeih 50 AX XB 4. To Idjusl the slnck. loosen both lock nut (2) and adjusting nut (3). Loosen [he axle nut (l). Makc’su'e um the same gxaduations (4) on the chain adjusters align with the Year edges (5) of the swingum slols on both sides. 5. Check the chain wear label when adjusling the chain‘ 1f the led zone (6) on the libel aligns with the anow (7) after th: chain has been adjusted to 15—25 mm (5/8-1 Int) slack, the chain |s excuv sively wom and must he leplzced. Replacement: When I new drive chain is Installed, a new wear label must be attached according re the directions pruvrdcd With the replacement Calllnv Smce new chain leng‘hs Vnry slightly, proper label placemenl ls neCessnry Io provide and uccurare wear and replacemenl Indlcatlon. CAUTION: Never inslall a new drive cluln on hldly worn sprockels, or use new sprockets will. I ludly worn drive clui Lubrication and cleaning: The drive chain on Ihis motorcycle is equlpped with small Owing: between ihe lmk plates. The O-rings can be damaged by steam cleaner» high pressure washer; and certain solvenls. Clean the cluin Wilh kerosene Wipe dry and lubncaw only with SAE 80 or 90 gezr oil. Commercial chain lubricznts my contain solvenls which could damage the rubber O—rlngs, 52 Side cover removal Remove Il’lc side cover in me following sleps. 1. Remove the scan 2. Pull me side cover (1) forward and unhook both lllc from and rear hooks. 3, Pull Ihe sid: c0v=l rear ward and r=move hook (1), NOTE: Do nol pu Ihe side cover willl lorce as iI mighl tans: Ihe dang: lo Ihe cover. Battery Care Inspecting and maintaining the electrolyte level should be performed a! the mlleage intervals indicated in "IE Maintenance Schedule (pig: 29) and Pre-riding Inspeclion (page 24). The eleclrolyle 1:ch musl bl: mninlaincd belweell the upper (l) and lower (2) level malksv If low, add distllled Wale! Io false the levels. Use a Syrlng: or plasuc funnel. The battely is accemble by Iemovlllg the side cover. CAUTION: when checking battery eleclmyte level or :dding distilled wztel, nuke sue me bmuiex lube is Connected to hauery outlet. 53 Fuse Replacement The fuse box (ll is located between the handlebars. Main (use (2) is inmued beside the balmy, When frequent lailute of the fuse occutex. it usually indicates a Shot! cttcuit D! an ovetloacl In the eiectncal syslem. Consult yout Honda ueatet. WARNING: Never use a fuse with x diltetenl taling (tom that specified on the {use box Ind nevet use conductive mate ta] lo [cpl-Ce a (use. CAUTION: run the igllilion switch OFF belote checking ot replac- illg [uses to prevent Iccidenlal shottcitcu use (I) Fuse box (2» Main ruse 13l5pare main {use 54 To replace [he main fuse: Remove the [all 5de cover and open the fuse holder cover. Loosen the sclcws and discard Ihe old fuseu Inslall the new fuse and tighten [he Suews securclyv To replace ruse in Ihc fuse box: Remove the fuse box cove and [he blown fuse. lnsrall a new fuse and the fuse box cover. (4) Blown fuse 55 deialov Servicing Recommended coolant: Use only a hlgh quality emylene glycol has: In June conlnning inmbums for common prolecuon and specifically recommended [or use in aluminum mg‘nes. The VT250-FII cooling sys‘em has a 50/50 solution of xnu-{weze and wnter from ‘he factory. 56 lnpocliont Check the coolant level In the reserve tank (I) when the engine isal normal operating tempeutute. if the level is below the UPPER mark (2), top»up with coolant. ll thete is no coolant m the tee/ewe tank, check [at leaks and Iepai! zs neeessaty. Coolam change: WARNING: Do not neitonn this operation while the engine is hot 1. Remove the low Cowling. 7, Remove the seal. side cover and fuel tank. 3. Remove the tight from slde cover by removing the Sclewe Remove the cap ttom the radiate! while plessmg it down by hand. 57 NOTE: Drain Ihe coolxnt inlo I clean combine! for reuse, Scheduled coolanl leplzcemenl is every 18,000 km (10.800 miles)‘ Dram the coolant from the radmm by removing the drain bolls on the name (1) and engme (2). Lean the motorcycle to the right to and m draming of lhe coolant. Remove the IWO bolls auachmg the reserve Ink and dram coolant [mm Ihe lankv Flu the radlamr with coolant up m the filler neck. Install Ihc yadmor cap 58 Fill the reserve tank up lo the urrER lcvcl mark (3). CArAcrrv: 1,700 cc approx. Radlalor: moo cc Reserve Iank: 300 CC Bleed en from [he sy$|em as follows' (1)513" the englnc and Walm u up 10 Ihl: opemmg lempemure. (2}Cllcck um mere m no an bubble; m the coolant near zhe filler neck and the level stabilizes. (3) Slop me cngme and fill [he radiator up lo the filler neck, (4)Check me level m the reserve tank and, ll necessary, UPPER level marke NOTE: After filling, check for leaks. ‘ill to lhc 59 Stoplight Swilch Adjustmenl Check me Dpemllon of me :Iopllghi swuch (I) al the right side behmd me engme [mm um: |0 ume Adjustmenl Is done by Aulnlng |he adjusting mu (2) Tum the Inn in me dilution (B) r! In: swilch opemles (09 km and m duecuon (Am the swnth opzrzles me soon Tool Kit The [OOl kit is behind to [en side CDVelV Tool kil cover can be removed Wilh a key (N. Listed below are the items Included in (he |ool kil (2D. - s x 12 nnn spannex ~ Screwdriver grip ~ 10 x 12 mm spannu ~ 5 mm hex wrench l4 x l7 mm spanner - 24 mm eye wrench ~ Fliers - Spark plug Wrench - No. 2 minus screw A Lever ~ No. 2 plus screwdriver A 120 mm handle eye wrench . No. 3 plus screwdrivey ‘ Tool bag Serial Numbers The frame and Engine semi numbers are quuived when registering your momrcycle. They may also by requued by your dealer when ordering rep|acemenl pans. Recoxd the numbexs here for you! xe- (Hence. The frame number (1) |S slamped on [he ugh! side or the steenng head‘ The engine numbex (2) is sumped on top onhe crankcase FRAME NO, ENGINE N0. _ —_ Color Label The colol Label {1) ls anached to me real fendel under the seal. ll helps to Oldel mplaoemem pans. Record Ihc model md color here for your reference. COLOR CODE 62 STORAGE GUIDE Storage Exlended slornge, such as for winlcl. requrres man you take cerlaln sleps w reduce rhe elrecrsoldele» norallon from n0n~use of [he molorcycle. In addmon, necessary repalls should be made BEFORE SIOK- mg the molorcyclcmzherwise. lhese repairs may be largollen by me lime lhe motorcycle rs removed from storageu 1. Chang: the engine Oil and filter. 2. Make sum the coollng system is flllcd wllh a 50/50% anllfieeze solullon. 3. Dxaln the fuel tank and cadmium. Spray the lnSIde of lhe (fink Wflh an 22f0>0|(“31*lnhlbll|ng01\. Remslall me fuel cap on rhe tank. WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and is explosive under cevlain conditions. Do nol smoke or allow names or sparks near the equipmem while draining hell 4. Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoon (157720 cc) or clean engine oil inlo cy|lndeL Crank the engine several tlmes to dlslnbule rhe on, then rainxtall lhe spaIk plug. NOTE: When Ilulling the engine over, the Engine Slop Swilch should be OFF and spark plug plloed in its cable cap and grounded to plevem damage lo the lgnmon system. 5. Remove the battery, Store m all men plolecled {rom rreezlng remperarures and dlrecr sunllghle Check the elecrrolyre |evel and slow charge rhe ballery once a monlh. 6. Wash and dry the motorcycle Wax all palnled surfaces, Coat chrome wuh rusl-lnhrbmng all 7. Innale the Ines ro lherr recommended pressures. Place lhe mororcycle on blocks Io rarse boxh was all rhe ground. 8. Cover the mololcycle (don‘t use plasllc OI olhel Coaled malenalsj and SIOIC m an nnhenled area, rree or dampness wllh n mnnmum ol dally lemperalure vanallon. Do not srorc lhe molorcycle m dlrecl sunlight. 63 Removal from Storage 2. 3. Dram any excess aerosol uusx-mhxbumg on from the fuel mnk. Fm Ihe fuel tank wnh flesh gzwllnev A. Uncover and clean me motorcycle. Change Ihe Engmz ml .r more than 4 months have passed smce Ihe sun or away. Check me bauery clcclrolyte level and charge me battery as requuede Install me ballery. Perlorm all Pre-ride lnspecllon checks (page 24). Tcsl rid: me motorcycle at low speeds in a safe ndmg area away from name. NOISE EMISSION This molorcycle complies Wilh llle Auslmlian Design Rule (ADR 39-2-3) rcqulrcmenls for noise emission regulafions. And the data below is wlillen according to [he requiremcnls. Sound Leval of Stationary Test Engine Spud a! Maximum Power 92 dB (A) H.500 rpm SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Oveull length Overall width Oven“ mm 2,023 mm (79.8 in) 730 mm (28.7 in) LIES mm (46.6 in) Hole and suoke Complcsslon lallo Dlsplacemem Spuk plug 51p Wheelbase mas mm (54.5 m) WEIGHT Dry weigh\ 155 kg (334 NJ) CAPACITIES Passenger Eaplcfl)’ Operate! and one passenge! Engme OI] 2.5 lite: (2.6 vs, qt., 2.2 Imp. qt.) Fnzl Iank l4 liler 0,6 u.s. gal. 3 o Imp. gal.» Coohng syslem CZPICIIY |.7 liter (1.9 U.S. qt. Imp. qt.) ENGINE I? x 44 mm (1.36 x 1.73 In) ‘ l 248' Cm’ (15,1 cu-iu) 0.370.? mm (0.031 - 0.035 in) 65 CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Casm Tnd Tire 51121 from Tn 511:. m1 26°30 97 mm (3.8 in? lOO/‘JLM 545 110/9047 60$ POWER TRANSMISSION Primary 186M110" 2.821 Gm ”110. 151. 2.552 2nd 1350 3111 11473 411. 1.240 5111 1.074 61h 0965 Fmal reducnon 3-214 ELECTRICAL Ballcry IZVrQAH Generator A c, generulor 66 MEMO 67 68 MEMO oSwIMSTNOMS , 05 i ; z u , .. .1 .3 z 552:: 213%. $3,3,e,.sw,p;§ 55.x, , Vs ,. :séwyé , 2:35 is: 13%.,“ :m.omN._.>