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  • Page 2 This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of a new The following codes in this manual indicate the country. Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda The illustrations here in are based on the makes you part of a worldwide family of AFS110MD MA type.
  • Page 4 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very DANGER important. Operating this vehicle safely is an You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT important responsibility. if you don’t follow instructions. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating WARNING procedures and other information on safety...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Vehicle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 12 Maintenance P. 32 Troubleshooting P. 76 Information P. 94 Specifications P. 105 Index P. 108...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Safety

    Vehicle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines .......... P. 3 Safety Precautions ........P. 6 Riding Precautions........P. 7 Accessories & Modifications...... P. 10 Loading ............P. 11...

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines an approved helmet and protective apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding onto the Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: grab rail or your waist, leaning with you in turns, Perform all routine and regular inspections and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even specified in this manual.
  • Page 8 Safety Guidelines Make Yourself Easy to See Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Make yourself more visible, especially at night, by It’s important to keep your vehicle properly wearing bright reflective clothing, positioning maintained and in safe riding condition. yourself so other drivers can see you, signaling...
  • Page 9 Safety Guidelines fluid leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and WARNING bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. Running the engine of your vehicle Your vehicle may have suffered damage that is while in an enclosed or even partially not immediately apparent.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the WARNING handlebar and feet on the footpegs. Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rail or Not wearing a helmet increases the your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs chance of serious injury or death in a while riding.

  • Page 11: Riding Precautions

    Riding Precautions Riding Precautions and braking distances are longer. Avoid continuous braking. Repeated braking, such as when Running-in Period descending long, steep slopes can seriously During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, overheat the brakes, reducing their follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle’s effectiveness.
  • Page 12 Riding Precautions Engine Braking Parking Engine braking helps slow your vehicle down Park on a firm, level surface. when you release the throttle. For further slowing If you must park on a slight incline or loose action, downshift to a lower gear. Use engine surface, park so that the vehicle cannot move braking with intermittent use of the brakes to or fall over.
  • Page 13 Riding Precautions Using the centre stand 3. Turn the handlebar fully to the left. To lower the centre stand, stand on the left Turning the handlebar to the right reduces side of the vehicle. Hold the left handle grip stability and may cause the vehicle to fall. 4.

  • Page 14: Accessories & Modifications

    Honda or make modifications to your vehicle from its original design. Doing so Follow all instructions in this owner’s can make it unsafe.

  • Page 15: Loading

    Loading Loading WARNING Carrying extra weight affects your vehicle’s Overloading or improper loading can handling, braking and stability. cause a crash and you can be seriously Always ride at a safe speed for the load you hurt or killed. are carrying. Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep Follow all load limits and other loading within specified load limits.

  • Page 16: Operation Guide

    Basic Operation Flow Pre-ride Inspection (P37) Acceleration Carefully inspect your vehicle to make sure that it is safe to ride. Apply throttle gradually. Obey the speed limit. Shift Change (P26) Starting the Engine (P23) Start and warm the engine. Avoid revving the engine. Starting the Vehicle How to use basic features.
  • Page 17 Parking Braking (P8) Close the throttle and apply the Park on a firm level surface. front and rear brakes together. Use the stand, and lock the The brakelight will indicate that steering. you have applied the brakes. Stopping If pulling of the road, signal early enough to show traffic that you are pulling over, and pull over smoothly.
  • Page 18 Parts Location AFS110MD Battery (P49) Fuse box (P93) Helmet holder (P30) Throttle grip (P73) Front brake lever (P61) Main pipe cover (P53) Spark plug (P54) Rear brake pedal (P63) Engine oil drain bolt (P57) Kickstarter Engine oil fill cap/dipstick (P24) (P56) Brakelight switch (P66)
  • Page 19 Helmet holder (P30) Headlight case Document bag (P51) (P31) Luggage box (P31) Tool (P31) Seat (P30) Fuel fill cap (P28) Seat lock (P30) Choke lever (P24) Fuel valve (P22) Drive chain (P68) Side stand (P67) Crankcase breather Centre stand (P8) (P74) Shift lever (P26)
  • Page 20 Parts Location (Continued) AFS110MCS Battery (P49) Fuse box (P93) Helmet holder (P30) Throttle grip (P73) Front brake fluid reservoir (P59) Main pipe cover (P53) Spark plug (P54) Rear brake pedal (P63) Engine oil drain bolt Kickstarter (P57) (P24) Engine oil fill cap/dipstick (P56) Brakelight switch (P66)
  • Page 21 Helmet holder (P30) Headlight case Document bag (P51) (P31) Luggage box (P31) Tool (P31) Seat (P30) Fuel fill cap (P28) Seat lock (P30) Choke lever (P24) Fuel valve (P22) Drive chain (P68) Side stand (P67) Centre stand (P8) Crankcase breather Shift lever (P26) (P74)
  • Page 22 Instruments Speedometer Gear range Shows proper speed range for each gear. Fuel gauge Needle in the red mark, remaining fuel approximately 0.93 litres (0.246 US gal, 0.205 Imp gal) Odometer Total distance ridden.
  • Page 23 Indicators If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems. High beam indicator Left turn signal Right turn signal indicator indicator Neutral indicator Comes on when the transmission is in Neutral. Gear position indicators Indicates 1st to 4th gear position.
  • Page 24 Switches Start button Horn button Turn signal switch Pressing the switch turns the turn signal off. Headlight dimmer switch • : High beam • : Low beam...
  • Page 25 (On) Ignition Switch Turns electrical system on Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the for starting/riding. steering. (Off) Key can be removed when in the (Off) or Turns engine off. (Lock) position. (Lock) Locks steering. Steering Lock Locking Lock the steering when parking to help Turn the handlebar all the way to the left or prevent theft.
  • Page 26 Fuel Valve The two-way fuel valve is used to control the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor. ON: normal position for riding. OFF: for parking, storing, or transportation.
  • Page 27 Starting the Engine Start your engine using the following procedure. !g !i To restart a warm engine, follow the procedure for "High Air Temperature." continued...
  • Page 28 Starting the Engine (Continued) Using the start button NOTICE With the throttle slightly open, press the start • If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the button. ignition switch to the (Off) position and wait 10 Using the kickstarter seconds before trying to start the engine again to recover battery voltage.
  • Page 29 High Air Temperature 35°C (95°F) Low Air Temperature 10°C (50°F) or or above : below : Do not use the choke. Follow steps 1- 6 under “Normal Air Temperature.” Using the start button Warm up the engine by opening and closing With the throttle slightly open, press the start the throttle slightly.
  • Page 30 Shifting Gears Your vehicle transmission has four forward gears. The gearshift operation differs when stopping and when moving. When stopping, change can be made from 4th to neutral directly with the 4-step rotary system. When moving, the forward 4-step return Stopping system is used.
  • Page 31 Downshifting Proper shifting can prevent damaging the engine and transmission. Downshifting at speeds higher than those in the table below may overrev the engine and Upshifting can cause damage to the engine and The upper limit speed of each gear is shown in transmission.
  • Page 32 Refuelling Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only Fuel fill cap Lower edge of Fuel octane number: Your vehicle is filler neck designed to use Research Octane Number (RON) 91 or higher. Tank capacity: 3.7 litres (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp gal) Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines (P9) Arrow marks...
  • Page 33 Closing the Fuel Fill Cap Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by turning it clockwise. Make sure that the arrow marks on the fuel fill cap and fuel tank is aligned. Close the seat. WARNING Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
  • Page 34 Storage Equipment Helmet Holders The helmet holders are located under the seat. Use the helmet holders only when parked. Ignition key WARNING Seat lock Riding with a helmet attached to the Seat Open holder can interfere with your ability to Insert the ignition key into the seat lock and safely operate the vehicle and could lead turn it clockwise to unlock.
  • Page 35 Luggage Box Tool Never exceed the maximum weight limit. The tools are in the luggage box. Maximum Weight: 5 kg (11 lb) Tools Do not store any items that are flammable or susceptible to heat damage. Do not store valuables or fragile articles. Document Bag The document bag is in the document compartment in the reverse side of the seat.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. Importance of Maintenance ...... P. 33 Drive Chain...........P. 68 Maintenance Schedule ....... P. 34 Throttle............P. 73 Maintenance Fundamentals....... P. 37 Crankcase Breather ........P.

  • Page 37: Importance Of Maintenance

    Importance of Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Keeping your vehicle well-maintained is Always read the maintenance instructions before absolutely essential to your safety and to protect you begin each task, and make sure that you your investment, obtain maximum performance, have the tools, parts, and skills required.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance work should be performed in new owner. accordance with Honda’s standards and specifications by properly trained and Honda recommends that your dealer should equipped technicians. Your dealer meets all of road test your vehicle after each periodic these requirements. Keep an accurate record maintenance is carried out.
  • Page 39 : Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary) you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. : Replace Procedures are provided in an official Honda Shop Manual. : Clean : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your vehicle serviced by : Lubricate your dealer.
  • Page 40 Maintenance Schedule Frequency * Pre-ride Annual Regular Refer to Items Check × 1,000 km 1 12 18 24 30 36 Check Replace page P. 37 × 1,000 mi 0.6 12 16 20 24 Secondary Air Supply Pair Filter * 3 years –...

  • Page 41: Maintenance Fundamentals

    Maintenance Fundamentals Brakes - Check operation; Pre-ride Inspection AFS110MD To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to Front and Rear: check shoes wear ( P. 65) perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure and freeplay, adjust if necessary. P. 62, 64 that any problem you find is corrected.
  • Page 42 Maintenance Fundamentals Replacing Parts Battery Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their Your vehicle has a maintenance-free type equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. battery. You do not have to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the...
  • Page 43 Maintenance Fundamentals What to do in an emergency WARNING If any of the following occur, immediately see your doctor. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen Electrolyte splashes into your eyes: gas during normal operation. Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
  • Page 44 NOTICE NOTICE Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can overload Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly the electrical system, discharging the battery and possibly increases the chance of damage to the electrical system.
  • Page 45 Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the “Specifications.” P. 106 circular API service symbol. If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards: JASO T 903 standard : MA...
  • Page 46 NOTICE Brake fluid can damage plastic and painted surfaces. Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly. Recommended brake fluid: Honda DOT3 or DOT4 Brake Fluid or Normal Worn Damaged (GOOD) (REPLACE) (REPLACE)
  • Page 47 Maintenance Fundamentals Cleaning and Lubricating After inspecting the slack, clean the chain and sprockets while rotating the rear wheel. Use a dry cloth with high flash-point solvent. Use a soft brush if the chain is dirty. After cleaning, wipe dry and lubricate with the recommended lubricant.
  • Page 48 Maintenance Fundamentals Inspecting for Damage Crankcase Breather Inspect the tyres for Service more frequently when riding in rain, at cuts, slits, or cracks full throttle, or after the vehicle is washed or that exposes fabric or overturned. Service if the deposit level can be cords, or nails or other seen in the transparent section of the drain foreign objects...
  • Page 49 Maintenance Fundamentals Inspecting Tread Depth WARNING Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they become visible, replace the tyres immediately. Riding on tyres that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
  • Page 50 Maintenance Fundamentals Have your tyres replaced by your dealer. WARNING For recommended tyres and air pressure, see “Specifications.” P. 106 Installing improper tyres on your vehicle Follow these guidelines whenever you replace can adversely affect handling and tyres. stability, and can cause a crash in which Use the recommended tyres or equivalents of you can be seriously hurt or killed.
  • Page 51 Maintenance Fundamentals Air Cleaner This vehicle is equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element. Air blow cleaning or any other cleaning can degrade the viscous element performance and cause the intake of dust. Do not perform the maintenance. Should be serviced by your dealer.

  • Page 52: Tool

    Tool The tools are stored in the luggage box. P. 31 You can perform some roadside repairs, minor adjustments and parts replacement with the tools contained in the kit. Spark plug wrench Standard/Phillips screwdriver Screwdriver handle...

  • Page 53: Removing & Installing Body Components

    Removing & Installing Body Components Battery 3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Removal 4. Disconnect the positive terminal from Make sure the ignition switch is in the (Off) the battery. position. 5. Remove the battery taking care not to drop 1.
  • Page 54 Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Always connect the positive terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts are tight. For proper handling of the battery, see “Maintenance Fundamentals.” P. 38 “Battery Goes Dead.”...

  • Page 55: Headlight Case

    Removing & Installing Body Components Headlight Case Headlight Case Removal 1. Pull up the rubber dust covers. 2. Loosen the lock nuts by turning clockwise. Rearview mirrors 3. Loosen the rearview mirrors and remove Rubber dust covers them by turning them clockwise. 4.
  • Page 56 Removing & Installing Body Components Headlight Case Installation Headlight Case Install the parts in the reverse order of Screw B Boss Rear handle cover removal. To install the rearview mirrors. 1. Install the mirror adapters. 2. Install the rearview mirrors by turning counterclockwise until they will no longer Boss turn.

  • Page 57: Main Pipe Cover

    Removing & Installing Body Components Main Pipe Cover Main Pipe Cover Removal 1. Remove the screws A, screws B and screw C. 2. Slightly release the tabs from the slots. Screws A 3. Remove the main pipe cover. Screw B Screw C Installation Main pipe cover...

  • Page 58: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug Checking Spark Plug For the recommended spark plug, see Spark plug cap “Specifications.” P. 106 Spark plug wrench Use only the recommended type of spark plug in the recommended heat range. NOTICE Using a spark plug with an improper heat range can cause engine damage.
  • Page 59 Spark Plug Checking Spark Plug 5. Check the spark plug gap using a wire-type 8. Tighten the spark plug: feeler gauge. If the old plug is good: If adjustment is necessary, bend the side NGK: 1/6 turn after it seats. electrode carefully.

  • Page 60: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking the Engine Oil Upper level 1. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the (Off) position and wait for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a firm, level surface.
  • Page 61 Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil NOTICE Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can If the engine oil is below or near the lower cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands level mark, add the recommended engine oil. and grades of oil.
  • Page 62 Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil 3. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a 6. Install a new sealing washer onto the drain firm, level surface. bolt. Tighten the drain bolt. 4. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt. Torque: 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft) 5.

  • Page 63: Brakes

    Brakes Checking the Front Brake Fluid Front brake fluid reservoir AFS110MCS L (lower) level 1. Place your vehicle in an upright position on mark a firm, level surface. 2. Check that the brake fluid reservoir is horizontal and that the fluid level is above the L (lower) level mark.
  • Page 64 Brakes Inspecting the Front Brake Pads Inspecting the Front Brake Pads Brake pads AFS110MCS Check the condition of the brake pad wear indicators. The pads need to be replaced if a brake pad is worn to the indicator. Wear Inspect the brake pads from below the brake indicators Disc caliper.
  • Page 65 Brakes Inspecting the Front Brake Lever Freeplay Inspecting the Front Brake Check the brake cable for kinks or signs of wear. If necessary have it replaced by your Lever Freeplay dealer. Lubricate the brake cable with a commercially AFS110MD available cable lubricant to prevent premature 1.
  • Page 66 Brakes Adjusting the Front Brake Lever Freeplay Adjusting the Front Brake Lever Freeplay AFS110MD Adjust the freeplay of the brake lever with the front wheel pointed straight ahead. Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is Decrease freeplay seated on the brake arm pin when adjusting the freeplay.
  • Page 67 Brakes Inspecting the Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay Inspecting the Rear Brake Pedal Brake arm Freeplay 1. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a Push firm, level surface. 2. Measure the distance of the rear brake pedal before the starts to take hold. Brake arm pin Freeplay at the tip of the rear brake Adjusting nut...
  • Page 68 Brakes Adjusting the Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay Adjusting the Rear Brake Pedal 1. Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting nut a half-turn at a time. Freeplay Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is seated on the brake arm pin when adjusting the freeplay.
  • Page 69 Brakes Inspecting the Brake Shoe Wear Inspecting the Brake Shoe Wear 3. Push the brake arm to confirm that there is a gap between the rear brake adjusting nut AFS110MCS and brake arm pin. The rear brake is equipped with a brake wear Brake arm indicator.
  • Page 70 See your dealer for this service. Adjusting nut When the brake service is necessary, see your dealer. Use only Honda Genuine Parts or its equivalent.

  • Page 71: Side Stand

    Side Stand Checking the Side Stand 1. Check that the side stand operates smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or squeaky, clean the pivot area and lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease. 2. Check the spring for damage or loss of tension.

  • Page 72: Drive Chain

    Drive Chain Inspecting the Drive Chain 3. Check the slack in the lower half of the drive chain midway between the sprockets. Slack Drive chain slack: Check the drive chain slack at several points 20 to 30 mm (0.8 to 1.2 in) along the chain.
  • Page 73 Drive Chain Inspecting the Drive Chain Slack 4. Rotate the rear wheel and check that the chain moves smoothly. 5. Inspect the sprockets. P. 42 6. Clean and lubricate the drive chain. P. 43...
  • Page 74 Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack Scale graduations Adjusting the chain requires special tools. Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your Adjusting nut dealer. 1. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop the engine. 2.
  • Page 75 Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack 7. Tighten the rear axle nut. Adjust the slack at a point midway between the drive sprocket and the driven Torque: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft) sprocket. 8. Hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the Check the drive chain slack.
  • Page 76 Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack Checking the Drive Chain Wear If the drive chain slack is excessive when the rear axle is moved to the furthest limit of adjustment, the drive chain is worn and must be replaced. Chain: DID420AD2 RK420EL...

  • Page 77: Throttle

    Throttle Checking the Throttle With the engine off, check that the throttle rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully open in all steering positions and throttle freeplay is correct. If the throttle does not move smoothly, close automatically, or if the cable is damaged, have the vehicle inspected by your dealer.

  • Page 78: Crankcase Breather

    Crankcase Breather Cleaning the Crankcase Breather 1. Place a suitable container to receive deposits. 2. Remove the crankcase breather tube and drain deposits. 3. Reinstall the crankcase breather tube. Crankcase breather tube...

  • Page 79: Other Adjustments

    Other Adjustments Adjusting the Headlight Aim You can adjust vertical aim of the headlight for proper alignment. To move the headlight, loosen the adjusting bolt. Tighten the adjusting bolt after adjustment. Obey local laws and regulations. Headlight Down Adjusting bolt...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start........P. 77 Tyre Puncture ..........P. 78 Electrical Trouble ........P. 86 Battery Goes Dead..........P. 86 Burned-out Light Bulb ........P. 86 Blown Fuse.............P. 93...

  • Page 81: Engine Will Not Start

    Engine Will Not Start Starter Motor Operates But Starter Motor Does Not Engine Does Not Start Operate Check the following items: Check the following items: Check the correct engine starting sequence Check the correct engine starting sequence. P. 23 P. 23 Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank Check for a blown fuse P.

  • Page 82: Tyre Puncture

    Tyre Puncture Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel Anytime a tube is replaced, the tyre should be requires special tools and technical expertise. carefully inspected as described. We recommend you have this type of service WARNING performed by your dealer. After an emergency repair, always have the Riding your vehicle with a temporary tyre inspected/replaced by your dealer.
  • Page 83 Tyre Puncture Emergency Repair Using a Tyre Repair Kit Emergency Repair Using a Tyre WARNING Repair Kit Riding your vehicle with a temporary AFS110MCS tyre repair can be risky. If the temporary If your tyre has a minor puncture, you can repair fails, you can crash and be make an emergency repair using a tubeless seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 84 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Removing Wheels Front axle nut Speedometer Brake arm cable Follow these procedures if you need to Front brake adjusting nut remove a wheel in order to repair a puncture. Front Wheel AFS110MD Removal 1. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a firm, level surface.
  • Page 85 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Installation Brake panel 1. Install the side collar into the right side wheel hub. 2. Position the wheel between the fork legs and insert the front axle shaft from the right Slot side, through the right fork leg and wheel hub.
  • Page 86 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Front Wheel Speedometer gearbox Front axle nut AFS110MCS Removal 1. Place your vehicle on its centre stand on a firm, level surface. 2. Support your vehicle securely and raise the front wheel off the ground using a maintenance stand or a hoist.
  • Page 87 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Installation the brake drags or if the wheel does not 1. Attach the side collar and speedometer rotate freely. 6. Install the speedometer cable securely. gearbox to the wheel. 2. Position the wheel between the fork legs and insert the front axle shaft from the right Speedometer side, through the right fork leg and wheel...
  • Page 88 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Rear Wheel Drive chain adjusting nut Removal Drive chain 1. Support your vehicle securely and raise the adjuster Drive chain lock nut rear wheel off the ground using the centre Rear axle nut stand or a hoist. Brake rod 2.
  • Page 89 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels 8. Remove the rear axle shaft, drive chain 3. Tighten the brake stopper arm nut. adjusters, side collars and rear wheel from Torque: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) the swingarm. 4. Adjust the rear brake pedal freeplay. Drive chain adjuster 5.

  • Page 90: Electrical Trouble

    Electrical Trouble Battery Goes Dead Burned-out Light Bulb Charge the battery using a motorcycle battery Follow the procedure below to replace a charger. burned-out light bulb. Remove the battery from the vehicle before Turn the ignition switch to the (Off) charging.
  • Page 91 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Headlight Bulb 1. Remove the headlight case. P. 51 2. Remove the rubber cover. 3. Slightly press down on the pin and turn it clockwise until it releases from the “ “ mark headlight bulb housing. 4.
  • Page 92 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Position Light Bulb 1. Remove the main pipe cover. P. 53 2. Pull the socket without turning it. 3. Pull out the bulb without turning it. 4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.
  • Page 93 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Brakelight/Taillight Bulb 1. Remove the brakelight/taillight lens by removing the screws and washers. 2. Slightly press the bulb and turn it Bulb counterclockwise. Brakelight/ 3. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse taillight lens order of removal.
  • Page 94 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Front Turn Signal Bulb 1. Remove the main pipe cover. P. 53 2. Turn the socket counterclockwise, then pull it out. 3. Slightly press the bulb in and turn it counterclockwise. 4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse Socket order of removal.
  • Page 95 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Rear Turn Signal Bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by removing the screw. 2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull Socket it out. 3. Pull out the bulb without turning it. 4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.
  • Page 96 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb License Plate Light Bulb 1. Remove the license light cover and cover packing by removing the screws. License light cover 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket without turning it. 3. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse Bulb order of removal.

  • Page 97: Blown Fuse

    Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse Blown Fuse Battery cover Fuse box covers Spare fuses Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and Sub fuse Replacing Fuses.” P. 40 Fuse Box Fuses 1. Open the seat. P. 30 2. Remove the battery cover. P. 49 Main fuse 3.

  • Page 98: Information

    Information Keys .............. P. 95 Instruments, Controls, & Other Features... P. 96 Caring for Your Vehicle ......P. 97 Storing Your Vehicle........P. 99 Transporting Your Vehicle ....... P. 100 You & the Environment......P. 101 Serial Numbers .......... P. 102 Fuels Containing Alcohol ......

  • Page 99: Keys

    Keys Keys Ignition Key Be sure to record the key number provided with the key number plate and record it in this manual. Store the spare key in a safe location. To make a duplicate, take the spare key or the key number to your dealer.

  • Page 100: Instruments, Controls, & Other Features

    Instruments, Controls, & Other Features Instruments, Controls, & Document Bag Other Features The owner’s manual, registration, and insurance information can be stored in the plastic Ignition Switch document bag located on reverse side of the seat. Leaving the ignition switch in the (On) position with the engine stopped will drain the battery.

  • Page 101: Caring For Your Vehicle

    4. After the vehicle dries, lubricate any moving Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to ensure the life of your Honda. A clean vehicle parts. makes it easier to spot potential problems.
  • Page 102 Caring for Your Vehicle Washing Precautions Do not direct water at the air cleaner: Follow these guidelines when washing: Water in the air cleaner can prevent the Do not use high-pressure washers: engine from starting. High-pressure water cleaners can damage Do not direct water near the headlight: moving parts and electrical parts, rendering The headlight's inside lens may fog...

  • Page 103: Storing Your Vehicle

    Storing Your Vehicle Aluminium Components Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Aluminium will corrode from contact with dirt, When the exhaust pipe and muffler are painted, mud, or road salt. Clean aluminium parts do not use a commercially available abrasive regularly and follow these guidelines to avoid kitchen cleaning compound.

  • Page 104: Transporting Your Vehicle

    Transporting Your Vehicle Transporting Your Vehicle After rain, remove the body cover and allow the vehicle to dry. Remove the battery ( P. 49) to prevent If your vehicle needs to be transported, it should discharge. be carried on a vehicle trailer or a flatbed truck or Charge the battery in a shaded, well-ventilated trailer that has a loading ramp or lifting platform, area.

  • Page 105: You & The Environment

    You & the Environment You & the Environment cleaning solvents contain poisons that can hurt refuse workers and contaminate drinking water, Owning and riding a vehicle can be enjoyable, lakes, rivers, and oceans. but you must do your part to protect the environment.

  • Page 106: Serial Numbers

    Serial Numbers Serial Numbers Frame number The frame and engine serial numbers uniquely identify your vehicle and are required in order to register your vehicle. They may also be required when ordering replacement parts. To check the frame number, open the seat. P.

  • Page 107: Fuels Containing Alcohol

    Fuels Containing Alcohol Fuels Containing Alcohol The use of petrol containing more than 10% ethanol may: Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol Damage the painting of the fuel tank. are available in some locales to help reduce Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line. emissions to meet clean air standards.

  • Page 108: Catalytic Converter

    (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the running properly, stop riding and turn off the exhaust gasses into safe compounds. engine. A defective catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your engine’s performance. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or equivalent.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Main Components Displacement 109.17 cm (6.659 cu-in) Overall length 1,937 mm (76.3 in) Bore × stroke 50.000 × 55.597 mm (1.9685 × 2.1889 in) Overall width 703 mm (27.7 in) Compression ratio 9.0:1 Overall height 1,089 mm (42.9 in) Unleaded petrol Fuel Wheelbase...
  • Page 110 0.8 to 0.9 mm (0.03 to 0.04 in) AFS110MCS IRC T-SPEC NF63B Y Idle speed 1,400 ± 100 rpm DUNLOP TT100 Recommended Honda 4-stroke motorcycle oil API Service Tyre AFS110MD Recommended Classification SG or higher, excluding oils marked YUANXING CORDIAL YX-P180-XX engine oil as “Energy Conserving”...
  • Page 111 Specifications Bulbs Drive chain slack 20 to 30 mm (0.8 to 1.2 in) Headlight 12 V-35/35 W KMC420JB Brakelight/Taillight 12 V-21/5 W DID420AD2 Standard drive Front turn signal light 12 V-10 W x 2 chain RK420EL Rear turn signal light 12 V-10 W x 2 No.

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Index Compartment Accessories .............10 Document Bag ..........31, 96 Tool ..............31, 48 Crankcase Breather ........44, 74 Basic Operation Flow ...........12 Battery ...............38, 49 Brakelight Switch ..........66 Drive Chain ............42, 68 Brakes Fluid ...............59 Pad Wear ..............60 Electrical Trouble ..........
  • Page 113 Fuel Gauge ..............18 Ignition Key ............95 Recommended ...........28 Ignition Switch ..........21, 23 Indicators ..............19 Remaining ............18 Tank Capacity ............28 Instruments ............18 Valve ..............22 Fuels Containing Alcohol ........ 103 Fuses ..............40, 93 Kickstarter ..............24 Gasohol ..............103 Load Limits...............
  • Page 114 Modifications ............10 Removal Battery ..............49 Headlight Case ........... 51 Neutral Indicator ...........19 Main Pipe Cover ..........53 Riding Precautions ..........7 Odometer ..............18 Safety Precautions ..........6 Engine ............41, 56 Seat ................30 Serial Numbers ............102 Shifting Gears ............26 Parking ...............
  • Page 115 Storing Your Vehicle ..........99 Switches ..............20 Throttle ..............73 Tool ..............31, 48 Transporting Your Vehicle ......100 Troubleshooting ...........76 Turn Signal Indicator ...........19 Turn Signal Switch ..........20 Tyres Air Pressure ..........44, 105 Puncture ...............78 Replacing ............44, 78 Washing Your Vehicle .........97 Wheels Front removal ..........80, 82 Rear removal ............84...

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