Taking Care Of The Unexpected - Honda TRX500FE1 Owner's Manual

Taking Care of the Unexpected

With all the challenges you can encounter off-road, there's a chance
Taking Care of the Unexpected
that sometime something may go wrong. This section gives practical
advice to help you deal with a wide range of problems. Take time to
read this section before you ride. Also review the tips in Preparing for
a Ride (page 200).
General Guidelines ................................................................... 210
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start .......................................... 212
If the Shift Switches Do Not Function........................................ 215
Emergency Gear Selection & Operation .................................... 216
If You Have a Flat Tyre .............................................................. 218
If the High Coolant Temperature Indicator Lights...................... 221
If a Fuse Blows.......................................................................... 223
If You Crash ............................................................................. 228
If You Lose Your Key ................................................................ 229
If the Battery Is Low (or Dead)................................................... 230
If a Component Fails................................................................. 231
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