éI-IONDA Owner's Manual Important Safety Instructions Included. Read through carefully before you ride. XR250Y Thank you tor purchasing a Honda Motorcycle. For your safety and comlort, please iamillarise yoursell with this manual before riding, At time of Qurchase ‘ Please obtain this owners manual. Ask your dealer about the following: Tips on handling and riding. Contents/period ot the warranty. Sen/ice requirements Filling out the purchase receipt and the warranty card. - Signing the Warranty registration iorm ~ to verily that all the features of the machine have been explained to you. .oo. Motorcycle rider’s licence This motorcycle has a total displacement of 24901130312) You must hold a corresponding motorcycle rider‘s license in order to ride on public roads. The vehicle is designed to carry a maximum of two people. Including the rider Note that you cannot carry a passenger tor the first 12 months alter obtaining your motorcycle license. Safety Warnings About this manual ' This manual contains the information for the correct handling, sate riding and basic maintenance. Please read through “Satety Warning”, “Safe riding“ and “Maintenance satety lips“ as they are particularly important. ' Even it you are lamiliar with motorcycles already, please read this manual as this model has some special features. Please also read the maintenance note. ‘ When re-selling the vehicle please hand the manual and the maintenance record to the next owner. ‘ Honda Motor Co, reserves the right to alter specifications and make other changes at anytime without notice or obligation. Salem warnings ' Salety warnings The following 531er warnings are used in this manual to alert you to the potential tor danger to the rider, the oassenger and the others. Always read the warnings thoroughly Warning: High potential of causing death or severe injury. A Caution: Potential ol causing death or severe injury, A Note: Pmential ol minor iniury. Other symbols: M Advice: To keep your motorcycle in peak condition. ‘1 Tips: To ensure best performance and pleasant riding, Contents MNNTENANCE SAFETY TIPS‘ Malntenancg. _ Daiiy inspeciion. Regular service. Malnienance Schedu Basic maintenance, Check Engine Oil”. Drive Chain inspection Drive Chain Ma ienance. Handling ihe Battery. First aid iniarmation. Brakes ....... Front brake. Brake fluid lev . Bvake pads wear Rear brake.. Brake fluid level. Fuses and velays... . i, Inspection/ replacemen Replacement Iyres Air Filler .............. Air filter element replacement. Engine Breathe! Drain. Engine Troubleshoofing. Im portant Noise Warning ............... Specifications ........................ Contents FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ..... PA RTS LAY O U T ..... INSTRUMENTS Instruments. Warning Lights.. Ignition Switch Engine Slop switchi Headlight Dimmer swnch. Engine Start Button Turn Signal switch Helmsi Haider 'Stsering Lock. Tool Bag BATTERY AND FUSES SUSPENSION ........ Rear Cushion Adiuslmenl Compression Adjustment Damping Adjuslmeni.. REFUELLING“. Manual Fuel Shut-oil Valve. STARTING THE ENGINE Engine Start Procedure. Cold Slavling Procedure Hot Starting Procedure., RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE Seleciing the Correcl Gea Braking Corlecily. Engine Braking, For Your Own Safety - The topics described here are the basic instructions tor handling the vehicle. Please iollow the instructions from your owner's manual. Before Riding Please conduct the daily inspection. Keep the vehicle clean at all times and inspeci the specified items. Please conduct the regular service. For Your Own Safety Parking . Park on stable and flat ground. 0 Do not obstruct the traffic flow when parking your vehicle . Park the vehicle so as to keep the hot muffler away Irom other people. . While running the engine or immediately after shutdown, do noi touch the engine or muffler. - Park on flat and stable ground with the handlebars turned fully to the left. The vehicle may have difficulty staying upright in the following circumstances: o The handlebars turned to the right. . Parked on sloped, soft, sandy or bumpy ground. if there is no other choice. take maximum precautions to keep the vehicle stable. For Your Own Safety Lu ae Controllability and stability of the vehicle changes by loading luggage. Be careful in terms of loading and securing the luggage Do not place any items around the steering handle. It may obstruct the steering, Do not place any items in front at the headlampi It may melt the lens or damage the item itself. Modification Any modification which affects the function and the structure at the vehicle may affect the controllability and exhaust noise, which may affect the durability of the motorcycle Any illegal modification may cause inconvenience to the surroundings. Any damage caused by these modifications is totally out of our warranty. For Your Own Safety Riding Ties Keep both hands on lhe handlebars and c Do not jerk the handlebars or altempl to both feel on the footpegs at all limes ride with only one hand. This safety rule whilst in motion applies to any two-wheeled vehicle. The pillion passenger should place both feel on the rear footpegs and use both hands to stay in position. it is the rider‘s responsibility to check that the passenger is positioned correctly. For Your Own Safety Protective apparel . Both rider and passenger are required bylaw to wear a helmet. Secure the chin» strap properly. Helmets approved to AS1698 are the only legal helmets in Australia. 0 Wear protective clothing and gear such as: 0 Face shield or goggles. ~ Motorcycle boots or any footwear that covers the ankles. - Leather gloves. 0 Long pants and a long sleeved jacket. Riding apparel should be bright or reflective. Allow freedom of movement. Avoid flared pants and loose sleeved jackets, which could get caught with the brake and gear shift pedals. For Your Own safety - Stop lhe engine before relueling and - Exhaust gas is loxicl Operalelhe keep well clear of naked flames. engine in a well-ventilaled place. For your Safety sum the zngin: and remove the Ignition key when carrying nu‘ any maintenance works. The motorcycle should be supponed by the Sideszant on a flat and solid suflace. For your Safety Whencvu m1 riding is required. cunsider salety and traffic cundiuons and szlecl approprim area. Always use appropriate mals [or maintenance works, Serial Numbers Your mowrcycle's vehlole ldenuficauon numoer MN] is required an regisler ymlr motorcycle and lo order pans. Also this vm lo a pnrnary clue when your vehicle is stolen We recommend me VIN ls reoordeu and stored wgelher with your reysuouon number in a separule place Vehicle Serill Number (VIN) Englne Scml Number For your Safety Exeruse cannon when servucing m: engine, the exhaun pipe, or the mum" muncdiately like: shulung dawn an engine. These mas may be extremely hot. Exhaust fumes contain mic gaus sum as urban monoxide. Do no: any oul any maintmanoe work um nqmm runnmg 11.: engine m confined, pomly venulmd mt Ordering Coloured Puts Genuine Honda Mumex When ordering coloured pans, please quote me model name. Thar: is a Honda logo rm d1: rear Pan 0‘ sen-line Honda m: colour, and due Colour code. This infamalion can be mull'Ier. {nund on a colnur label, which is on me reu tram: tube. The [en side cover has m be remnyed to access the colour label. Colour Label Genuine Honda symbol EEGDDWEA Caring for your motorcycle When Washlng your rnororoycle, do not allow waler lo run . when won; me molorcyele, Do not rub the painted or no me mumer. Waler inside lhe mumer may cause plastic surfaces too hard. The painted/(op corned surruc :tuung rrouble and build up rust inside 01: mumer. may match or become thin .no may have uneven colour, Keep brak: puns dry when wnelnng, We: brakes have reduced braking performs: Alter washing your molorcyele, dnve elowly, in a sale eree and check me brake fnncljon. “the bralong performance le (nund lo be poor. apply llgln linking while ridmg slowly in mu m dry me brake discs/pads, Hlndfln: uuminlum uioy pun: Aluminium alloy wheel runs have dilierent characteristics ironi ihat oi steel wheel rirna Please observe the ioliowing instructions in order to i-nainiain ihe advantage oi having an aluminium wheel rims. Always inspect rim [or signs or Cracking or damage especialiy when used ori-road. (Mnintenlncv Aluminium aiioy should he kept away lrorn salt. After riding near the sea or any road surface where anti-treeeing chemical is sprayed, clean the rim and rinse wiLh water, then wipe oir moisture with a dry cloth as soon as possible. . Aluminium alloy is lees rcsistam to eastehes. Do not soraioh or rub ihe parts with hard materials. , A sandy soap or a hard steel wirehrush may damage aluminium parts Hondung use exhouu pipe The engine. Lhe mumer and the exhaust pipe may he extremely hot immediately at!“ stopping the engine, Take care to avoid burn injury when carrying out ihe maintenance The exhaust pipe IS made irorn aiainiess steel. ii yuu start the engine with oil and dirt on its suriaee, . burn-patch may iorni. 7 Use kitchen cleansing detergent to wipe an the diri on the surlaoe. Rinse with water and wipe with a dry cloth . in order to remove any bum-patch, poiieh with . rine polishing compound and men ioliow the same manner as removing ihe dirt, Caring for your motorcycle Please keep your vehicle in a sale place and use a cover when kept outside Any cover used should he an open weave iabric that can brtathe. The use ot nylon or "sealed' materials will caute the machine to -aweat- and will result in surlacc corrosion. Tip: Always apply a cover well after the engine and the ntumer have Cooled down, to avoid condensation build up and fire dangeri it you are not going to ride ymu motorcycle [or a while, please; ~ apply wax to prevem rust, and ~ remove and store the battery in well ventilated area. Alternatively, you can dieconnect the negative terminal or the battery and leave it mounted in the motorcycle. - NOTE: leaving the battery uncharged tor any length oi time whether dttconneeted or not, will result in the battery discharging and may cauu me battery to rail, - When taking you machine out of storage. it may be necessary to drain old iuel irom the carburettor bowl, to enable you to start the machine, Environmental Consideration Each rear cushion damper um! contains compressed Do not remove the valve cap. Nitrogen gas m-y mlmgcn gas Please wnsull yuur Honda dealer to: servicing, alum,“ “the ulve any i. "moved, replacement and dlsposa] of me nuns. Warning Please do not throw the dunner unit into fire, drfll or disassemble the damper um. I: my explode and may result ln (ml or union; injury. Valv: up Environmental Consideration As an environmental considcfition, pleau consult your Authorised Honda dealer when dlspcsing of my used pans or fluids lion. your motorcycle, ie; me battery, tyres, engine oil, and plastic pana. Incorrect disposal pl any onnese pans may have a detrimental effect on me environmzrlt. Yaur aumpnsed Honda Dealer is best plnoed {o dispose or any displaced pan. or fluid: in the correct manner. Clutch Lever Main Fuse Air Cleaner ‘ Helmet L-ock Fuel Tap Gearshl Lever Side tand Pllllon ootpeg Fuel Filler Front Brake Lever Tool bag \ * Engine Breather d ”“50” FOOt P99 Rear Brake Lever Handguar INSTRUMENTS METER Speedometer The Speedometer indicates vehicle speed in kilometres per Hour‘ Speedometer Odometer Odometer The Odometer indicates distance travelled in Kilometres. The last digit indicates in 100m intervals. Trip Meter 2 ' The Trip Meter can be rest to '0' V‘ to show distance travelled for any given trip. Trip Meter Knob T ~ t Turn to '0", “p Me er INSTRUMENTS TELL TALE LAMPS Direction Indicator Whenthe Direction Indicator switch is activated, the Tell Tale Lamp will Illuminate and flash Hi-Beam Lamp When Hi-Beam is selected, the blue Hi-Beam Tell Tale Lamp will illum- inate. Neutral Lamp When the Ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the Green Neutral Lamp will illuminate, Neutral Lamp Direction indicator [Hi-Beam Lamp SWITCHES Ignition Switch Posi- The lgnition Switch turns the ”on Function _Ke¥ 'gni“°“ "ON” and "OF” 0 N Engine Start/Riding Do not attempt to turn or remove ' WNW“ '5 'ON' boa“ “15 key while riding, - Horn, Indicators Rim- and Stop Lamp will oved In the 'OFF' or 'LOCK“ positions operate. ’ the englne wrll stop. OFF Engine 5109' Can All electrics 'OFF' be Always stop the motorcycle before LOCK Steering Locked Rem- attempting ‘0 turn ”19 key. All electrics ‘OFF' oved. avovrcE LOCK OFF ON 0The headlight will come on as soon as the Ignition is switched on. Do not leave the switch on or the battery will 90 flat. NOTE oAlways lock and remove key when parking lhe mlcycle. Ignition Switch Instruments Engine Stop switch: The Engine Slop swilch allows you lo slop the engine lmmedialely in an emergency silualion, The Engine Slop switch should be lell in the 'RUN' position during normal liding and only used in case 0! Emergency Swilching belween 'RUN' and 'OFF‘ whilst riding will lead lo unstable engine opelelion. backlning and probable engine damage. 5'6 -ADVICE- ll using lhis switch in an emergency situation. swilch (he Ignllion Swilch \0 me ‘OFF' posilion. lo avoid the bellery going llal. Engine Slop Switch Instruments Headlight Dimmer Swltch: This switch allows you la swnch belween Low Beam and High Beam. ll is a legal requiremenl that you ride with your Low Beam on when other lrallic is approaching‘ To change between High and Low Beam. simply push the corresponding side olthe Switch The switch is marked ‘HI' and 'LO'. Fer High Beam - Press the 'HI' side. For Low Beam » Press Ihe 'LO' side. NOTE: The Blue High Beam lndicalar. below lhe Digital Display will Illuminate when lhe 'HI' side 01 lhe swilch is pressed. Headlight Dimmer Swilch Instruments Engine Siart Button: This buuon allows you to $(ari rhe engine by engaging the Slavler Molor - H the engine does not siari, check that me Engine Slop swilch is in Ihe 'FiUN' position. i— 0‘6 - ADVICE - ' The Starter Motor draws considerable power. Avoid extended cranking to prevent ilallening the battery‘ m - TIP - The Headdligm will mm 'OFF' when me Staner Moior is engaged. Horn Button: The Horn Bunon allows you to sound the Ham [0 warn other road users or pedeslrians. The Horn can only be opereled when (he Ignition Switch is in the 'ON' position. Horn Button lnsiruments Turn Signal Switch: The Tum Signal switch is used lo operate Ihe Turn Signal Lamps when ulrnlng Le“ or Right, or when changing lanes. The Ignition Swiich must be in ihe 'ON' position lor the Turn Signal Lamps lo operate, To operate push the switch bulion lo the side lhal corresponds with the Tuming direction ie' H ........ Highland L. H. Len. t. -TIP : 1‘ The Tum Signals do noi aulomaiically . cancel Always cancel the Tum Signal :aiier iurning to avoid coniusing other road users. ‘ Always use correct wailage globes - Use at incorreci wailaga globes may result in erraiiic oi incorrect flash rater Turn Signal Swilch Helmet Holder Only use the Helmet Holder when the motorcycle is parked. Other- wise damage to the m/cycle or the Helmet may occur. How to use: 1, Insert the Ignition key and turn it to the left to release lock. 2, Put Buckle of Helmet strap over the pin and push pin until it locks into place. Helmet Holder Helmet Holder Ignition Key Pin FEATURES Steering Lock ____ ....__ ____, . 1 .iNOTE: F:r security rehasons. alwakyjhlock j oAIways park in appropriate t e steering w en you par 6 l place, safely away from tralfic. motorcycle, Use of a chain lock is 3 oAlways make sure steering is 3'50 recommended. locked, by jiggling handlebars, Lock Steering: ‘ beforeieaving mlcycle. > , 1, Turn Handlebars to the Left. 2. Push lgnilion Key in and turn to 'LOCK' position. Jiggle Handlebars to make sure Steering is locked.Remove Key. Unlock Steering: 1. Insert Ignition Key 2. Push key in and turn to the "OFF" poisiion. If the key cannot be turned easily, jiggle the handlebars to release any tension on lock. Tool an, There IS a mo! bag hehlnd me seer. , Please store your owner's manual and maintenance nules In Lh|S bag, . Simple Repall mole can also he slam! in (his beg Directions for use: Release the hzlrnel holder and release the locking we (or Lhz bag, Then (he [aslener may be opened. - Always secure me lool bag wich (he wire and the helmet holder Tips: Do m7! apply excessive water to me tool bag to minimlu lhe rlsk ofwaker leaking Into the bag Do not put valuable or fragile liens in the bag. Tool bag Locking wile Ignition key Battery and Fuses Lek Side 0mm The bauery and (uses can be accessed by removing the ten side cover. Remov- 1. Remove '11: two bola at the (rent pan or the Mt aide Coven Then remove Lh: lemming two bolls at the rear of Lhe caver. 2' Release catches a! the back to remove me cover ll‘fltllhlian: 1.1mm the rel: catches of Lhe cover inw location. 2. Secure two Iron! bolls, [hen (h: rear bolus. Lafi side cover Suspension ken cushion Idjulhnenl: The rear cusmon can be adjusted to suit m: rider’s weight and riding commons, Adjusting the Companion dumping: Adjustment can be done by wmdmg the adjuster with a flalblad: screwdrivn Damping is increased by turning the adjusm clockwise and vux versa, Th: default setling a; turning the adjuster clockwise m ils run slop then winding back m m: followmg number 0! “clicks” (Th: punched mark should b: ahgned wiLh Lhe adjusunem mark]- 7 to :0 click: 0 Do nu force the ndjuslu m mm Alignmenl Adjuster Suspension Damping adjustment: Nisnmml mark An adjuster is located at Lhe lower pan ml the rear cushwn main body and lS accessible from the len side of the mommycle. A flat blad: scrcwdnver is reqmrcd [0 make :11: adjusLl-nenl. Damping can be Increased by mmmg {he adjusung screw clockwlse and vise mu, The default setting ‘5 turning the adlusler clockwlse to its full map men wmding back [or me following number or'cucks' “”1"“ Mark (Th: punched mark should be aligned win-l the adjustment mm): 10 (o 13 click: 0 Do not lone the adjunct to tum. Adjuslar Refuelling Iuwny: use Unleadad fuel‘ When relueling‘ mp 012 engine and kztp wzll clear at name flames or emu possible saurces oi Xgninon Warning: Pemxenm n petroleum: 7 Stop m: up“, Kup well den from nuke-l nmu, Jpaxlu, and my land of ht]! shunt. Do not rem] Indoon, Wipe off Ipilt Inel immedmery. highly flmmlble. wmn hundflng nun-cum lnsuucuons: 1, 05m. the key cover. Insert the 191mm kzy and turn it clockwise. 'Nm me {uel tank cap counm clockwuse to remove Ignition key F nel level plate Key cover Fuel tank cap Refuelling 2 Fill petrol no line bottom end orme fuel level plate, NOTE: Fuel above Lhe bollonl end at die plate may spill oul lrom the fuel Innk cup breather 1 Turn the luel tank cap clockwiee hilly and turn lhe key ewnlmloehwise lo lack.1“nen dust me hey cover. The key cannol he released unless me luel Link cap is secured and locked. Menuu Fuel shuvorr vnlve: The valve lever position lndicates the luel selection: 0": OFF: Fuel flows lo the carburelwr. The engine should be elaned with the vflve al this poeiu'on. Fuel is lhut-ofl. The level- should be let um um ponuon whenever the mom ole is let: unnuencleo ll fuel his run out while ri ng, select Lhi: poeluon end refuel Is econ as possible. Make I'ur: ehe lever is remmed to ON poiiuon Bfler refueling lo prevenl rem luel starvation. Reserve fuel capacity. @ Approx. :us kn DFF RES @ Starting the Engine Engine .un pxocedure Engine uhaust lurnes Domains toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. Engine should only he run in well-venuliled place Follow che engine swting procedure described in this manual Advice: , If an engine {ails w erarl alrer cranking for approximalely five seconds, lei the narier rest lor aboul ren seconds. This helps reduce ihe oauery volloge drop, - Do not open lhroule during wnrrn up. Rewing when cold can result ln wasfl fuel and my harm the engine, Nolan . This motorcycle employs a 59.!er starter mechanism ll prevems the engine irorn being snarled mm o gear engaged. However, ix :LiH enables me engine in he stifled by holding a clutch lever. . This motorcycle also employs an ighiu'on cut-on side stand, ll aunomnrically ehuu oil the engine ii any gear is selected wiih lhe aide suind exundede Always rzu'art ihe side eranol prior ro eramng lhe engine or riding. Starting the Engine Engine sun procedure wnen ankle is cold. Releas: the Steenng lock, Set the engine slop switch to RUN position Turn the Fuel Tap valve to the ON position. Turn the ignuion switch on Ensure that [11: Nequal lndicadan lamp I! ON. Pull out the choke lever hilly Engage the smtet » Do Not Touch Lhe Throule. Once the engine starts, warm up until smooth running |S achieved. hilly pub the choke lever In. .Make sun that the tide stand is retracted ptlot [0 starting Lhe engine or riding away. 0 .mr-snsMwOr Choke lever 0 ll Lh: engine does not sten, ieler m pg. 95 lot lroubleshuotjng Starting the Engine When engine in hot: LReieate the Steering Luck, 2,3et the engine slop switch ta RUN poiiflon. 3.1km Lhe [uel selector valve to ON posiuont 4 Turn the ignition lo the ON position. 5' Ensure the Motorcycle Transmission is in tht Neutral Posiuun ( Nmual Lamp ehauid he on) .Do not operate the Throw: whue engaging the Starter Mater, 1: the :ngine [ails lo stan aner {:w cranks, proceed lo 7' .Dpen lhmltle approximately 1/8 mm and engag: the starter. .Ensure that the side stand is retracted prior to starting the engine or riding away. (It on 4 o If the engine dues no! start, reier to uoubleshoaung in back of Lhia manual, Riding the Motorcycle Selecting a gun: The uansrmssmn is a six»speed Manual Transmission: When changing gear. release Ihe throttle and pull in the clutch lever, Move U1: gear shin pedal win. your ‘0: unux you {eel the delem an cach gm wakmn. Do not force me pedal or snin Wllhaul using the cluxch or Transmission damage may accut. 93156 Riding the Motorcycle Ridlng your momcyele s Always ensure the sld: gland is relracled helore swung me motorcycl: or riding away. - Selection oflhe correcl gear is esunlla]. Refer lo lhe table on ma page (or Lh: gear selection. . Avoid unnecessary accelersuon/dscelerauon lo prevem Wasting me ruel and m maxim the vehicle rile Advice: Always consult your Honda dealer as soon as you nou’ce abnormal sound and condluon Tips: - Make Take-on as smooth as possible, - Observe local maximum penniued ape Gear 5 Low 0»: Second 10- 15-70 20-9 25-11 Third Fnurlh fifth To 25 h and above Bren-in Appropriue Running-In Procedure is essenlial io mamlam apklmum peflormanc: or your motorcycle. Avoid rapid sceelersuon/deoelemion during rniusl 5001011. Riding the Motorcycle nownmtung For ovenesung and other purpaees, beuer accelerilmn 15 obtained by shining down. Hawever, genr shill-down at excesswely mgr. speed may Increase engine rpm beyond in pumlssible hmil and may harm the engjne and the uansmrseion Always observe me speed range liable for gear emu-down Gear Maximum shifi-dwn speed Tov In Web llskph Film to Fourth 95an Faunh to Third 70kph Third m Secund Sokph Second to Low 30kph Riding the Motorcycle linking Apply front and max wheel brakes simultaneously in order m maximize braking effect, Avoid unneeeeaariiy heavy braking. u may lock me wheels and me venicie may ioae its nabimy. Wheels are likely to lock and brake-mp distance increases when ihe road surface is wet, Keep riding speed luwer in such a condition. Coniinuaue braking should be avoided as it may raise uie brake lemperamre and mince braking enecuveness. - Brakmg eflecuveness |5 reduced when riding in in: rain and when riding over any wt! surface. Check me braking function by genuy applying makes a! law speed "1 open area, ii braking eiiecuveneaa is bad and brakel are wet, apply brakes and ride allow speed [or a whiie to dry '11: brakes Riding the Motorcycle Euglne bnkin| Release the throttle gl-lp to use lhe engme brake. Should funhcr engine braking be required. shill the Transmlxm'an m a lower gear. Abrupx shin down should be avoided as u may resulx in ‘fishmhng'. Rain la xhz table on prevmus pages. Combined use 0! {he engine and wheel braking i: recommended m long or sleep downhill slope: Maintenance For your salzty and comfort, always carry am a Daily Mainrenance check, or check the Motorcycle belore riding For Routine Malnunince, always consult your Aulhorised nrttane-rnontn eneclr Honda Dealer. Replacement Pans. Daily Cheeks Wlminr Service components layaul Inappropriate service work or repairs can result In accidents Scheduled service involvrng fatal or serious injuries. Please reler to this manual [or the following inlorrnntjen Service item checklist,___—. Baalc maintenance - observe the Owner's Manual and the Maintenance notes Ewne oil camamed therein. Drive chain Brakes Clulch Battery Rises a Air fllur,—__,_.~___i Breather dmm Maintenance lnmu ammonia check Your .norurqole rnuu be returned :0 your Auznorued Honda Dealer it One Month or LOOOkm (or its First Service, ae n is viml m maximizing your motorcycle's Me. The Fun Service is carried out ar your cost and will help by ensure nae longevity and me operauon uIyour motorcycle. Spare pane whenever enare pan- are requrred, plea» uee genuine Honda pane. Genuine Honda pans paea our strict ouaury mspcclion and are opdnused ror Honda products. Genume Honda Pam are covered by a factory Warranry Please consult your Honda deuer for awe pans, Genume Honda pane can be idenuned by the logo shown bdflwo Daily inspection Daily inspection 11 is viul w the Sale operaLion and lungevity a! your molnrcycle um you carry om a Daily or pre-rid: inspection print in any riding. Please reler to me items lisied on this page for this inspecnon. Ram-icy desalpdons are available lor undeflined items. Please refer to the [allowing pages [or locations ufeach compnnmt mentioned he”, and shown on the next few pages For further information, please rem lo the Mainlenance Section at this manual. Duly inspection mini; 0 Brake: e Lever lree play [hydraulics] - Pedal {rec phy (hydraulics) - e u v l - wheels 9.. mes - Tyre pressure e Clack: & damage , Treafi ' s Sgokes [or leg; pp mg cpndiupn o Engine s Eng ne oil levg . » Starting a noise - e Low rpm & acceleration ' . Lamps & Indicator! 0 Any derecu round on the prev/ion: nde . These ilems should be checked appropnsce service schedule. In accordance with Dally inspection Compnntnl layout Pleas: rater w m: diagram: shown on these pays, and w the dligams m the from o! ths manual. Fm“ whul \mku fluid moi! Ignition swixch ‘ me but: Icvcr Rm mm hnkfl Run brlh 9mm nmd Mm" Daily Inspection [gull-on sw-Lch Hm Wm sdecloi Tum dimllon indwltor xwitch on ammk H a l “ "“P Slop/Tail lamp anl mdmflar lamp aw indium lamp Tym Scheduled servicing Schnduled eervicin; Servicing is scheduled at aix monthly inter/LII or 6000km imervals. There re also an imlial Servrce n 10mm or one monm, whichever comes first. Carry-mg out scheduled eervrcee a inspections ere vim] (or your cor-non and sale riding n Ls your responsibility to take necessary action to arrange the eervice. e u mere is eny difficulty in carrying out me eervice, pleue consul! your Honda dealer. - Do not Buempl lo carry out servicxng yourull, unles- you are suimble quahfied and have all neceseary tools md equipmem., Please refer to (he Mlincenance Schedule and information conleined in this manullr The den“: at regular semcee should be recorded in your maintenance nolesr The next few pages 1m items char require inspection adjusunenl or semcmg ax reguhr mernrenanoe intervals. Rouune mhuunce items - o Ignilmn - Spark plug condilion - Engme , Exhaust [times 0 Lubncauon - Engine ail leaks , Englne 011 quality & quanmy o Cooling eysnm e Coolanl levzl o Clulch . Clutch lever free play - alum. operation . Chain a. Sprockets - Cham slack - Brake pedal a. brake lever ~ Free play 0 Hoses 5» plpes . Leaks, damage, and atmchmenz o Switches - Correct Opnafion Honda Recommended Service Schedule ~ Please refer lo the Maintenance Schedule m this manual. n Brake syslen-l . Pad wear, Fluid Leaks - Blow bypass system - Clem-Hug breather drain Elsie mninlen-nce Some basic and frequently camgd om scrvice “ems will be described over me next few pagas. Please use appropriate tools and keep wiuun your capacity For your own salery. aiwaya consult your Honda dealer it you do not have appropriate mu]: or knowledge io carry oui the basic ac ' rig, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Inflow-mg Maintenance Sch’ed l‘e ép’e’cifies all maintenance required to keep your motorcy- cle impeak operating 00nd difibnfgi‘ain ainl'enénpe wp'ly ould be performed In accordance with slandards and speufi fions of: Hunda 9 £33ng and equipped technicians Your auflxexzized Honda de er meetsafl of these re Pai‘Iorm the Pre-ride Inspection(pag (page ) at sic]; scheduled majnlenanceperiod. 1C INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST LUBRICATETQR‘ REFLACE Il' NECESSARY OCEAN R: REPLACE 13331130113 FREQUENCY F" , InREZIa’MGmNo-rfcml ring? ‘ , n k 1 ‘ ITEM ' IELLINE V 1 ' FUEL “SCREEN , ‘ C 1 I 132430 ‘ QTTLE OPERATION ' CARBL’RETOR CHOKE: AIR R REATHER SPARK mun VE CLEARANCE l c I 1 R c R I OIL STRMN‘ER -n ENGIN E IDLE SPEED BRAKE FLUID FREQUENCY EgEéEVERa ODOMETERREADING NOT FIRST x1900»: 1 s 12 18 PA so as l , mm; MONTH s 12 18 an as l l I . snoum ma SEIMQED BY AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER. UNLESS THE OWNER HAS norm-1001.5 Am; §ERVICEDATA AND IS MECHANICALL‘Y uun‘unm REFER Te THE OFFICIAL 30mm SHOP MANHAL. ‘ . . IN THE mkfisroF 5A; WE RECOMMEND THESE ITEMS BE SERVICED ONLY BY AN AUTuomzmaoNDAnm-Lmz, 'Hondcxrecommendsmiyour author-hell andé dealer should road lestyour motorcycle alter each periodic maintenance is carried out. NOTES: (1 ) At higher adameter readings, repeal at the frequencyjnten’ll established hart. 1 2) Service more freqmtly when riding in unusually wet or dusty art-AL (3) Wee more {requenfly when riding in rain or at full throttle. (4 ) Replace every 2 yearsr or m indicatlxi odomeler interval, whichever comes first Replacement requires mechanical skill. Engin: oil The engine, Lhe mumer and me thauu pipe may be ememely hot nnmedmely one: shulL'mg down the engine Please be caxeiul ta avoid burn .njnnee. Prior Kc sunning me engine and checking Lhe oil level, pleas: carry out me [shown-Ag checkaz LPlace me momrcyclc on even ground, 2.Remove me oil level mpsuok, 3 we oil offd-Ae dipsxick. 4.Ensur: that the motorcycle .5 upright mo Insert the dipstick. Do not screw in, 5.1! all can be seen on me suck, proceed In chzck the on quantity. Max Mm II on cannot In seen on me diplflck: Remove orl check ball and sealing washer on the right hand side n; Lhe crankcase If oi] leaks [tom the check bolt hale: Rem me check bull and me sealing washtre Relax «a (he procedure {or checlung Lhe on quanury in rhe engme, 11 oil «on not mi from check bolt hole: Refit the check bolt and the sealing washerv Remove the dipmck and pour some oil into (ram; Re-mserl the dxpuick and refer to the procedure ror checking me ail quanLity in the engine. ere any epru oil pncr lo sraru'ng the engine. Oil check bol! oil Quantity check 1. Park Lhe moioicyele on flat md level surface. Sun iii-id warm-up d1: enginei particularly in cold climates Warm up can be dune wllh the side stand extended and me moiorcycle learning [0 one side. 2. Alla warming up me engine, lei me :ngme nm ai ldllng rpm far about one minuie while the moiercyele is held upright, After engine warmmp, do nm run me engine in idling rpm or let me motorcycle [can to one side 3. Slop lh: englnz and remove the oil dipstick straight away, 4. Wipe the oil [mm the dipsLick. 5. Hold the mnlorcycle upright and insert the. dipstick. [ Do not screw m ,1 6» The oil level should be in bztween th: Max and (he Mm hnes Top up to the Max line er the oil 1m] .5 low, 7. mm to the nex! page for further details 0! adding oil. 5mm the dipstick Mlx Mm Adding engine oil Recnmmended oil: geguin: Honda Four-“mg: motomycle on o! :guivgjsn}. AP] Class sAE pad: Ultra U SE class low-30 Uler GP SF class low-40 or zow-so llynu are using equivalent products, please check me label m eneure that ii eonldnna WflJ'I the above tahle um SAE. please reler to me xemperature-‘nscosiry man an '11: next page), Although it is rare, some produms in not suitable for ths mommyclei even mdugh both and: API and SAE classification match the ahnve “bled run: The clutch |S submerged in me engine oil. Engine oil with additives or modifiers may enuee the clutch to slip and add dimculues in starting the engine. It may aflecl the engine's perlormanee and liie. Theeelnre: 0 Do not use engine nil with addinvee or Friction Modifiers. and e Do nnl add any of those addinves lo the oil. Do not rmx dinemn brands Ind/or grade: or nil, Ind do no! use oil that dues not match the chart, regardleee of the qunlity Use at such oil may reduce me engine yenonnance and may eeuee damage lo the engine, Engine at: tempentun-viicmity cluu _SAE Grade ~10 Ambient Temperature on change intervals: lniua]: 1,000km Subsequent every s‘ooom Please consult your Honda dealer [or me as! change, Dxive chain Extend the side sund and let the motorcycle lean on it. Move the dnve chain up and down at the midpoint between the two spmcketa. The chain slack shauld be wiu-lin the following range: Drive chain slack: so — 40mm Adjust Lhe tension .1 the slack ie beyond the above range. Never nde Lhe motnrcyele it the chain slack is in excess or 60mm Hold Lhe motorcycle upnghl and move it back and furward in check the smoDLh chain movement, If the chain does not travel smoothly or iryeu hear any noise, the cham should be inspected, Please consult your Honda dealer [or the drive enam adjustment. Drive ell-in slnck Lubricating Ind tie-hing the drive ch-in Remove am and mud on the drive chain and sprockets by usmg a brush, Move the inhuman bnck and forward to clean 1h: entire chain and both spmcims. Do not mam clean me chain as it my cause dimlge m the Rubber 0- nngsi Mm cleaning all dirt [mm Lhe chain, apply lubrication along its surface. Apply (mi-n both sides a! the chain mun; Excessive iuhricauon may splash onto your flaming or the motorcycle imu. gecommended maximum: Genu‘ 1-! mil chain oil or eat on u o: eguiuium - 490 Tip: Some nnn~Honda chain nix, including chain spray, may contain additives which may reduce the chlin lu’e Battery This molurcycle i: equipped wirh a maintenance-Ire: harrery. There IS no need to check/refill me battery fluid, The only mainkenance required is to lreep ire len'l'unals clean. Handling the hnuery - Please keep clan! nl any naked lininee and eperke when handling the battery. - Emery fluid re eorroelve end toxic. Exercise caution in avoid physical Contact with eyes and skin w-mingz sauery fluid ennrarne eullune acid. Dlrecl cerium wieh eyes Ind skin may result in severe bun-i. » Always wear satay goggles Ind protective elnming when werking near the battery, . Keep the heuerx our of reach or children. Tip: The benery re sealed he not remove rhe nuid filler cap. There is no need ro open zhe cap when charging the heuery. Fini-Aid Information: ~ Eye-conuct: Rinse ldr :1 least 15 minute: from werer in . glass. Do not rinee with lap waier as running Wilel’ now my damage eyes - Skin-conhck Renme the contaminated cleaning and wash the elun wim running wnrer, e Swnllowed: Drink water or milk. Do not induce vorniung, Alley any lint-lid ugltmeni, consult e Doctor are won as yllcfiul. Cleaning the battery terminus Remove 111: battery mm m the hex! pagep. , 1r carmsion .s evident by white powder on me [emu-1115‘ Wipe 0“ With warm water. ‘ u the corrosion is 5mm polish mm a Wire brush or sindpipcr. Rem-Asks.“ the hungry an" cleaning the arming}. Apply small amount a! gens: our the lenninals. When replacing me battery, always select the same model 01 the maintenanca-{rn type. Battery remov-l a. iurmmiou Removal: . Remove left side cover VREmnve negauve terminal bolt and disconnect the negative lead. .Remove porluve lemml hull and orseomecl the posluve lend. ,Remuve lower battery holder bolls. ,Remove upper balmy holder bolt and collar to remove lhe ballery holder . Remove me benery. mean-e a lneralleuorr: Reverse me above procedure lo revlnstall the battery, Always connect the positive terminal lead first, nrmly secure Lhe lemma] bolls/ems. Negative lemimal Pbshive lamina! Terminal cover Bauery holder Bnllu