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Honda CB350RS II Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda
makes you part of a worldwide family of
satisfied customers who appreciate Honda's
reputation for building quality into every
product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
Read this owner's manual carefully.
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Follow all recommendations and
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procedures contained in this manual.
Pay close attention to safety messages
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contained in this manual and on the
vehicle.
The following codes in this manual indicate
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the country.
The illustrations here in are based on the
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CB350RS II ID type.
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  • Page 1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new The following codes in this manual indicate Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda the country. makes you part of a worldwide family of The illustrations here in are based on the satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s...
  • Page 2 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 important responsibility. HURT 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Vehicle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 16 Maintenance P. 39 Troubleshooting P. 79 Information P. 95 Specifications P. 107 Warranty Policy P. 110 Index P. 118...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Safety

    Vehicle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines P. 3 ............Image Labels P. 6 ............... Safety Precautions P. 8 ............Riding Precautions P. 9 ............Accessories & Modifications P.

  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines that you and your passenger are both wearing an approved helmet and protective apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding onto the Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: Perform all routine and regular inspections rear grip or your waist, leaning with you in specified in this manual.
  • Page 6 Safety Guidelines Make Yourself Easy to See Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Make yourself more visible, especially at night, It’s important to keep your vehicle properly by wearing bright reflective clothing, maintained and in safe riding condition. positioning yourself so other drivers can see...
  • Page 7 Safety Guidelines 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 8: Image Labels

    Image Labels Image Labels Read instructions contained in Owner’s Manual carefully. The following pages describe the label meanings. Some labels warn you of potential Read instructions contained in Shop hazards that could cause serious injury. Others Manual carefully. In the interest of provide important safety information.
  • Page 9 Image Labels BATTERY LABEL DANGER • Keep flame and spark away from the battery. Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion. • Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when handling the battery, or you can get burned or lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.

  • 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 rear grip 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 Avoid continuous braking. Repeated braking, such as when descending ► Running-in Period long, steep slopes can seriously overheat the brakes, reducing their effectiveness. Use During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, engine braking with intermittent use of the follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle’s brakes to reduce speed.
  • Page 12 Riding Precautions Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Engine Braking ▌ ▌ This model equipped with an Anti-lock Brake Engine braking helps slow your vehicle down System (ABS) designed to help prevent the when you release the throttle. For further brakes from locking up during hard braking. slowing action, downshift to a lower gear.
  • Page 13 Riding Precautions Parking Parking with the Side Stand or Centre Stand ▌ 1. Stop the engine. Park on a firm, level surface. 2. Using the side stand If you must park on a slight incline or loose Push the side stand down. surface, park so that the vehicle cannot move Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its or fall over.
  • Page 14 Riding Precautions Using the centre stand Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines To lower the centre stand, stand on the left Follow these guidelines to protect the engine, side of the vehicle. fuel system and catalytic converter: Hold the left handle grip and the left rear grip. Use only unleaded petrol.
  • Page 15 (HSTC) sand, it may be easier to free it by turning off the Torque Control temporarily. When the Honda selectable torque control Temporarily turning off Torque Control also (Torque Control) detects rear wheel spin during may help you maintain control and balance acceleration, the system will limit the amount of when riding on off-road terrain.

  • Page 16: Accessories & Modifications

    We strongly advise that you do not add any seriously hurt or killed. accessories that were not specifically designed for your vehicle by Honda or make Follow all instructions in this owner’s modifications to your vehicle from its original manual regarding accessories and design.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Operation Guide

    Parts Location Tool Kit & Document bag P. 38 Right side cover P. 57 Throttle grip P. 75 Front brake fluid reservoir P. 65 Fuel fill cap P. 35 Front brake lever Number plate stay First aid kit P. 37 Rear brake fluid reservoir P.
  • Page 19 Clutch lever P. 73 Left side cover P. 56 Battery P. 55 Fuse box P. 92 Helmet holder P. 36 Sari guard Data link connector Allen key P. 37 Spark plug P. 59 Side stand P. 68 Centre stand P. 12 Crankcase breather P.
  • Page 20 Instruments Speedometer button button/ button HSTC Display Check When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, all the mode and digital segments will show. If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
  • Page 21 Odometer [TOTAL]/ Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]/ Current Fuel Millage/ Average Fuel Millage [AVG]/ Available driving distance [RANGE] and Battery voltage [V] P. 20 Fuel gauge Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing: approximately 1.5 litres (0.40 US gal, 0.33 Imp gal) If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat pattern or turns off: P.
  • Page 22 Instruments (Continued) Odometer [TOTAL]/ Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]/ Current fuel mileage/ Average fuel mileage [AVG]/ Available driving distance [RANGE]/Battery voltage [V] The SEL button selects the odometer, tripmeter A, tripmeter B, current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage, available driving distance and battery voltage. Current fuel mileage Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B...
  • Page 23 • Odometer [TOTAL] : Total distance ridden. • Tripmeter [TRIP A/B] : Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset. P. 22 • Current fuel mileage : Displays instant fuel mileage. If your speed is less than 5±2 km/h or immediately after ignition switch is turned to ON, “--.-”...
  • Page 24 Instruments (Continued) To reset the tripmeter, current fuel Then, the display returns to the last mileage, average fuel mileage and selected indication. available driving distance To reset tripmeter A, current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage and available driving To reset tripmeter B, Press and hold distance together, press and hold button with tripmeter B displayed.
  • Page 25 1 Clock Setting: Press the button. The minute digits start flashing Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Press and hold the button until the indicator start flashing Press button until the desired minute Press the button the display move to is displayed clock setting and hour digit start flashing Minute will advance by one minute,...
  • Page 26 Instruments (Continued) The display will stop flashing Press the button. The brightness is switched. automatically and the adjustment will be cancelled if the button is not pressed Bright for about 30 seconds. Dark NOTICE The clock will be reset “1:00” if the battery is disconnected.
  • Page 27 First blinking of service due indicator will whenever your vehicle reach specified kilometer. start 250 kms before first service (as per Kindly visit your Honda dealer for service due specified distance) of the vehicle. indicator resetting.
  • Page 28 Indicators If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems. Right turn PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Left turn Injection) malfunction indicator signal indicator signal indicator lamp (MIL) Comes ON briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
  • Page 29 High beam indicator Torque Control indicator ● Comes ON when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Goes off when your speed reaches approximately 3 km/h to indicate Torque Control is ready to work. ● Blinks when Torque Control is operating. If it comes on while riding: P.
  • Page 30 Indicators (Continued) ECO indicator Press button then minute digits start flashing. When fuel consumption improves the indicator will come on. Press button then display move When the vehicle comes to a stop, the backlight brightness adjustment. indicator will turn off. Press button.
  • Page 31 Switches Ignition switch P. 30 Engine stop switch/ Start button Should normally remain in the (Run) position. In an emergency, switch to the 9 (Stop) position to stop the engine. Horn button Hazard switch Turn signal switch Flashes all turn signals at the same time. Pressing the switch turns the turn signal off.
  • Page 32 Switches (Continued) Ignition switch Push Switches the electrical system ON/ OFF, locks the steering. Key can be removed when in the OFF or Turn LOCK position. Turns electrical system Ignition key on for starting/ riding. Locking Turns engine off. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left. LOCK Push the key down, and turn the ignition Locks steering.
  • Page 33 Honda Selectable Torque Control Torque Control (engine power Control) can be turned ON/ OFF. Do not operate the Torque Control switch while riding. HSTC Stop the vehicle first, turn the Torque button Control off or on. The Torque Control cannot be turn off when the system is activated (Torque Control indicator flashing).
  • Page 34 Starting the Engine Start your engine using the following NOTICE procedure, regardless of whether the engine • If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn is cold or warm. the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying to start the engine again to recover battery voltage.
  • Page 35 If you cannot start the engine: If the engine does not start: open the throttle slightly (about 3mm, Open the throttle fully and press the start without freeplay) and press the start button. button for 5 seconds. Repeat the starting procedure. About 3 mm without freeplay If the engine starts, open the throttle slightly if idling is unstable.
  • Page 36 Shifting Gears Your vehicle transmission has 5 forward gears in a one-down, four-up shift pattern. 2 3 4...
  • Page 37 Refuelling Opening the Fuel Fill Cap Lower edge of Ignition key Slide the lock cover either left or right side, filler neck insert the ignition key, and turn it clockwise to open the cap. Closing the Fuel Fill Cap a After refuelling, push the fuel fill cap closed until it locks.
  • Page 38 Storage Equipment Helmet holder WARNING The helmet holder is located rear left side of the vehicle. Riding with a helmet attached to the u Use the helmet holder only while parked. holder can interfere with your ability to safely operate the vehicle and could lead to a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
  • Page 39 Allen-Key Tool First Aid Kit Allen-Key Tool is located under the left side First aid kit located under the right side cover. cover. First aid kit Allen key Removing the left side cover Removing the right side cover • P. 56 P.
  • Page 40 Storage Equipment (Continued) Tool Kit / Document bag Tool Kit and document bag located on the underside of the seat. Tool kit Document bag Removing the seat P. 58...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. Importance of Maintenance Side Stand P.40 P.68 ......................Maintenance Schedule Drive Chain P.41 P.69 ........................Maintenance Fundamentals P.44 Clutch P.73 ........

  • Page 42: Importance Of Maintenance

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

  • Page 43: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance work should be performed in new owner. accordance with Honda’s standards and specifications by properly trained and equipped Honda recommends that your dealer should technicians. Your dealer meets all of these road test your vehicle after each periodic requirements. Keep an accurate record of maintenance is carried out.
  • Page 44 : Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and necessary) are mechanically skilled. : Replace Procedures are provided in an official Honda : Clean Shop Manual. : Lubricate : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your...
  • Page 45 Maintenance Schedule Frequency Pre-ride Refer × 1,000 km 1 12 18 24 30 36 Annual Regular Check Items Check Replace × 1,000 mi 0.6 12 16 20 24 P.44 page Months 12 18 24 30 36 Brake Fluid 2 Years Brake Pads Wear Brake System Brakelight Switch...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Fundamentals

    Maintenance Fundamentals Pre-ride Inspection Brakes - Check operation; Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to pads wear. 2 P. 65, 66 perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure that Lights and horn - Check that lights, indicators any problem you find is corrected.
  • Page 47 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 48 Maintenance Fundamentals What to do in an emergency WARNING If any of the following occur, immediately see your doctor. The battery gives off explosive Electrolyte splashes into your eyes: hydrogen gas during normal operation. Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water ►...
  • Page 49 Always replace the battery with another maintenance-free battery of the same type. NOTICE Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can NOTICE overload the electrical system, discharging the battery Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly and possibly damaging the system.
  • Page 50 Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the circular API service symbol. For recommended engine oil, see “Specifications.” 2 P. 108 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...
  • Page 51 If either has worn or damaged teeth, NOTICE have the sprocket replaced by your dealer. Brake fluid can damage plastic and painted surfaces. Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly. Recommended brake fluid: Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid or equivalent Damaged Drive Chain Worn Normal (REPLACE)
  • Page 52 Maintenance Fundamentals Cleaning and Lubricating Do not use a steam cleaner, a high pressure After inspecting the slack, clean the chain and cleaner, a wire brush, volatile solvent such as sprockets while rotating the rear wheel. Use a petrol and benzene, abrasive cleaner, chain dry cloth with chain cleaner designed specially cleaner or lubricant NOT designed specially for for O-ring chains, or neutral detergent.
  • Page 53 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 54 Maintenance Fundamentals Inspecting Tread Depth WARNING Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they become Riding on tyres that are excessively visible, replace the tyres immediately. worn or improperly inflated can cause For safe riding, you should replace the tyres a crash in which you can be seriously when the minimum tread depth is reached.
  • Page 55 Maintenance Fundamentals Air Cleaner Do not install a tube inside a tubeless tyre on this vehicle. Excessive heat build-up can This vehicle is equipped with a viscous type air cause the tube to burst. cleaner element. Use only tubeless tyres on this vehicle. Air blow cleaning or any other cleaning can The rims are designed for tubeless tyres, and degrade the viscous element performance and...

  • Page 56: Tool

    Tool The tool kit is stored underside of the seat. 2 P. 38 You can perform some roadside repairs, minor adjustments and parts replacement with the provided tools. 14 x 17 mm Open end wrench Spark plug wrench Standard/Philips screwdriver Fuse puller The following tool is stored behind the left side cover.

  • Page 57: Removing & Installing Body Components

    Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Removal Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF Positive terminal Negative terminal position. 1. Remove the left side cover. 2 P. 56 Bolt 2. Remove the battery holder by removing the bolts. 3.

  • Page 58: Left Side Cover

    Removing & Installing Body Components Left Side Cover ► Removal : Left Side Cover 1. Insert the ignition key into the left side cover lock and turn it clockwise. Prongs Grommet Grommets 2. Remove the prongs from the grommets. 3. Remove the left side cover. Installation : Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 59: Right Side Cover

    Removing & Installing Body Components Right Side Cover ► Right Side Cover Removal : 1. Remove the pan screw using the provided 5 mm Hex wrench (allen key). 2 P. 37 Grommets Pan screw 2. Remove the prongs from the grommets. 3.

  • Page 60: Seat

    Removing & Installing Body Components Seat ► Seat Removal 1. Remove the pan screws using the provided 5 mm Hex wrench (allen key). 2 P. 37 Seat Pan screws 2. Remove the seat by pull it back and up. Prongs Installation 1.

  • Page 61: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug Checking Spark Plug Spark plug cap Open end wrench For the recommended spark plug, see “Specifications”. 2 P. 108 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 62 Spark Plug Checking Spark Plug ► 5. Check the spark plug gap using a wire-type 8. Tighten the spark plug: If the old plug is good: feeler gauge. If adjustment is necessary, bend the side ► 1/8 turn after it seats. electrode carefully.

  • Page 63: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Checking the Engine Oil Oil fill cap/dipstick 1. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 Upper minutes. level 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 2 to 3 minutes. 3.
  • Page 64 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 level cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different mark, add the recommended engine oil. brands and grades of oil.
  • Page 65 Changing Engine Oil and Filter Changing the oil and filter requires special tools. We recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or equivalent specified for your model. Sealing washer Oil drain bolt NOTICE Using the wrong oil filter can result in serious damage to the engine.
  • Page 66 Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter ► 6. Remove the oil filter cover, oil filter, spring 8. Install the new O-ring into the oil filter cover and O-ring by removing the oil filter cover and then install the oil filter spring and oil bolts and let the remaining oil drain out.

  • Page 67: Brakes

    Brakes Checking Brake Fluid If the brake fluid level in either reservoir is below the LWR mark or LOWER level mark or 1. Place your vehicle in an upright position on a the brake lever and pedal freeplay becomes firm, level surface. excessive, inspect the brake pads for wear.
  • Page 68 Brakes Inspecting the Brake Pads ► Inspecting the Brake Pads Front Check the condition of the brake pad wear indicator. Brake pads The pads need to be replaced if a brake pad is worn to the bottom of the indicator. Inspect the brake pads from Front below the brake caliper.
  • Page 69 Brakes Adjusting the Brakelight Switch ► Adjusting the Brakelight Brake light switch Switch Check the operation of the brake light switch. Hold the brakelight switch and turn the adjusting nut in the direction A if the switch operates too late, or turn the nut in the direction B if the switch operates too soon.

  • Page 70: Side Stand

    Side Stand Checking the Side Stand 3. Check the spring for damage or loss of tension. 4. Sit on the vehicle, shift the transmission to Neutral, and raise the side stand. 5. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, and shift the transmission into gear.

  • Page 71: Drive Chain

    Drive Chain Inspecting the Drive Chain Slack Check the drive chain slack at several points along the chain. If the slack is not constant at all points, some links may be kinked and binding. Have the chain inspected by your dealer. 1.
  • Page 72 Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack ► Adjusting the Drive Chain Rear end of Scale the swingarm Slack Adjusting the chain requires special tools. Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your dealer. When adjusting the drive chain slack, be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor and pulser ring.
  • Page 73 Drive Chain Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack ► Checking the Drive Chain Wear Check the drive chain slack. 2 P. 69 5. Check rear axle alignment by making sure Check the chain wear label when adjusting the the rear end of the swingarm aligns with the drive chain.
  • Page 74 Drive Chain Checking the Drive Chain Slider ► Checking the Drive Chain Wear limit indicator Slider Check the condition of the drive chain slider from the right side of the vehicle. The drive chain slider will need to be replaced if the chain slider is worn to the bottom of wear limit indicator.

  • Page 75: Clutch

    Clutch Checking the Clutch Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of wear. If necessary have it replaced by your dealer. Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay Lubricate the clutch cable with a commercially Check the clutch lever freeplay. available cable lubricant to prevent premature Freeplay at the clutch lever: wear and corrosion.
  • Page 76 Clutch Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay ► Adjusting the Clutch Lever Adjusting nut Freeplay 1. Loosen the lock nut. 2. Turn the adjusting nut until the clutch lever freeplay is 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in). 3. Tighten the locknut and check the clutch lever freeplay.

  • Page 77: Throttle

    Throttle Checking the Throttle Freeplay With the engine off, check that the throttle rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully open Flange 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 Pinion You can adjust vertical aim of the headlight for proper alignment. Turn the pinion in or out as necessary using a Phillips screwdriver. Tighten the bolt after adjustment. Lower Obey local laws and regulations. Raise Headlight...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Rear Suspension

    Other Adjustments Adjusting the Rear Suspension ► Adjusting the Rear Suspension Adjuster Adjusting the suspension requires a pin spanner. We recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. Spring Preload ▌ You can adjust the spring preload by the 1 2 3 4 5 adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start P. 80 Battery Goes Dead P. 90 ......................... Warning Indicators On or Flashing P. 81 Burned-out Light Bulb P. 90 ............... PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Blown Fuse P. 92 ..................Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) P.

  • Page 82: 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 Check the correct engine starting sequence. sequence. P. 32 P. 32 Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank.

  • Page 83: Warning Indicators On Or Flashing

    Warning Indicators On or Flashing PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Indicator comes on or starts flashing while riding. Injection) Malfunction Indicator does not come on when the Indicator Lamp (MIL) ignition switch is in the ON position. Indicator does not go off at speeds above If the indicator comes on while riding, you 5 km/h (3 mph).

  • Page 84: Torque Control Indicator

    Warning Indicators On or Flashing Torque Control Indicator Torque Control Indicator The Torque Control indicator may come on if you rotate the rear wheel while your motorcycle is lifted off the ground. In this If the indicator operates in one of the case, turn the ignition switch to the (OFF) following ways, you may have a serious position, and then to the (ON) position again.

  • Page 85: Other Warning Indications

    Other Warning Indications Fuel Gauge Failure Indication If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge indicators will be displayed as shown in the illustration. If these occur, see your dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 86: Tyre Puncture

    Tyre Puncture Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel WARNING requires special tools and technical expertise. Riding your vehicle with a temporary We recommend you have this type of service tyre repair can be risky. If the performed by your dealer. temporary repair fails, you can crash After an emergency repair, always have the and be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 87 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Front Wheel Side collar 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. 3.
  • Page 88 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Installation 4. After installing the wheel, apply the brake 1. Attach the side collars and position the lever several times, then check if the wheel wheel between the fork legs. Insert the rotates freely. Recheck the wheel if the front axle shaft from the left side, through brake drags or if the wheel does not the left fork leg and wheel hub.
  • Page 89 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels Rear Wheel Removal Side collar 1. Support your vehicle securely and raise the rear wheel off the ground using the centre stand or a hoist. 2. Loosen the rear axle nut and turn the Rear axle nut adjusting bolts so the rear wheel can be moved all the way forward for maximum drive chain slack.
  • Page 90 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels 6. Remove the brake caliper bracket, rear NOTICE wheel and side collars. When installing a wheel or caliper into original position, Support the brake caliper assembly so carefully fit the brake disc between the pads to avoid scratching them.
  • Page 91 Tyre Puncture Removing Wheels 3. Adjust the drive chain. If a torque wrench was not used for P. 69 installation, see your dealer as soon as 4. Install and tighten the rear axle nut. possible to verify proper assembly. Torque: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft) Improper assembly may lead to loss of braking capacity.

  • Page 92: Electrical Trouble

    Electrical Trouble Battery Goes Dead Burned-out Light Bulb Charge the battery using a motorcycle All light bulbs on the motorcycle are LEDs. If battery charger. there is a LED which is not turned on see your Remove the battery from the vehicle before dealer for servicing charging.
  • Page 93 Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb Headlight/Front Turn Signal Brakelight/Taillight/License Light Plate Light/Rear Turn Signal Light Headlight License plate light Brakelight/Taillight Rear turn signal light Front turn signal light The headlight and front turn signal light uses The brakelight/taillight, license plate light and several LEDs.

  • Page 94: Blown Fuse

    Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse Blown Fuse 1. Remove the seat. P. 58 2. Open the fuse box cover. Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and 3. Pull out the fuses one by one with the Replacing Fuses.” P. 47 fuse puller provided in the tool kit ( P.
  • Page 95 Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse Main Fuse 1. Remove the left side cover. P. 56 2. Pull out the starter magnetic switch. Wire connector 3. Disconnect the wire connector of the Main fuse starter magnetic switch. 4. Pull the main fuse out and check for a blown fuse.

  • Page 96: Unstable Engine Operation Occur Intermittently

    Unstable Engine Operation Occurs Intermittently If the fuel pump filter is clogged, unstable engine operation will occur intermittently while riding. Even if this symptom occurs, you can continue to ride your vehicle. If unstable engine operation occurs even if sufficient fuel is available, have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 97: Information

    Information Keys P. 96 ..................Instruments, Controls, & Other Features P. 97 ..............Caring for Your Vehicle P. 98 ........... Storing Your Vehicle P. 101 ..........Transporting Your Vehicle P. 102 ........You & the Environment P. 103 ........Serial Numbers P.

  • Page 98: Keys

    Keys Keys Ignition key Be sure to record the key number provided with the key number plate. Store the spare key and key number in a safe location. To make a duplicate, take the spare key or the key number to your dealer. If you lose all ignition keys and the key number, Ignition key Key number plate...

  • Page 99: Instruments, Controls, & Other Features

    Instruments, Controls, & Other Features Instruments, Controls, & Tripmeter Other Features The tripmeter A and B return to 0.0 when the read-out exceeds 9,999.9. Ignition Switch Also average fuel mileage & available driving Leaving the ignition switch in the ON position distance are reset at same time with tripmeter A.

  • Page 100: Caring For Your Vehicle

    4. After the vehicle dries, lubricate any moving Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to parts. ensure the life of your Honda. A clean vehicle Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the makes it easier to spot potential problems.
  • Page 101 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 engine from starting. Do not use high-pressure washers: High-pressure water cleaners can damage Do not direct water near the headlight: moving parts and electrical parts, The headlight’s inside lens may fog...
  • Page 102 Caring for 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 103: Storing Your Vehicle

    Storing Your Vehicle Storing Your Vehicle After removing your vehicle from storage, inspect all maintenance items required by the Maintenance Schedule. If you store your vehicle outdoors, you should consider using a full-body vehicle cover. If you won’t be riding for an extended period, follow these guidelines: Wash your vehicle and wax all painted surfaces (except matte painted surfaces).

  • Page 104: Transporting Your Vehicle

    Transporting Your Vehicle Transporting Your Vehicle If your vehicle needs to be transported, it should be carried on a motorcycle trailer or a flatbed truck or trailer that has a loading ramp or lifting platform, and motorcycle tie-down straps. Never try to tow your vehicle with a wheel or wheels on the ground.

  • Page 105: You & The Environment

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

  • Page 106: Serial Numbers

    Serial Numbers Serial Numbers 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. You should record these numbers and keep Frame number them in a safe place.

  • Page 107: Fuels Containing Alcohol

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

  • Page 108: Catalytic Converters

    (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the engine. exhaust gasses into safe compounds. 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 Main Components Displacement 348.36 cm (21.250 cu-in) Overall length 2171 mm (85.5 in) Bore x stroke 70.000 x 90.519 mm (2.7559 × 3.5637 in) Overall width 804 mm (31.7 in) Compression ratio 9.5 : 1 Overall height 1097 mm (43.2 in) Unleaded petrol Fuel Recommended: 91 RON or higher...
  • Page 110 Specifications Service Data Honda 4-stroke motorcycle oil API Service Classification SJ or higher, Front 100/90-19M/C 57H Recommended excluding oils marked as “Energy Conserving,” Tyre size Rear 150/70-17M/C 69H engine oil or “Resource Conserving” SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, Tyre type Tubeless...
  • Page 111 Specifications Bulbs Torque Specifications Engine oil drain bolt 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft) Headlight Engine oil filter cover bolt 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft) Position light Front fork Pinch bolt 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) Brakelight/Taillight Front axle shaft 54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft) Front turn signal Rear axle nut...

  • Page 112: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Pvt.) Ltd. In all such cases the decision of the respective (HMSI) gives the following warranty in respect manufacturer will be final and binding. vehicle “CB350RS” manufactured by them.
  • Page 113 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) This warranty and any claim arising there from Further this warranty is not applicable to: is subject to Gurugram jurisdiction only. 1. Any “CB350RS” on which any free and No claim for exchange or repair can be paid services has not been carried out, as consider unless the customer:...
  • Page 114 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) 5. If there is any damage to the painted not manufactured or recommended for use surface due to industrial pollution or other by HMSI if in the sole judgment of HMSI, extraneous factors.
  • Page 115 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) This warranty is entirely written warranty the authorized service center shall take such “CB350RS” given by HMSI for and no corrective measures as may be necessary and other person, including the dealer or its or shall at its sole discretion replace free of charge his agent or employee is authorised to...
  • Page 116 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) 3. Warranty claim for the components under of such examination will be final and binding. Emission warranty will be admitted, for a If, on examination, a warrantable condition is prima facie examination, in the event of not established, the manufacturers will have failure of the vehicle to meet the emission...
  • Page 117 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) 8. Any consequential repairs or replacement statutory authorities on account of failure of parts which may be found necessary to to comply with the in use emission establish compliance to in-use emission standards.
  • Page 118 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) in use emission standards in spite of h. Produces valid certificate of insurance having maintained and used the vehicle and RTO registration. in accordance with the instructions in 14.
  • Page 119 Warranty Policy (Valid in India only) Warranty Policy (Valid in India Only) A vehicle which has been used for 2. The emission warranty covers only competitions, races, rallies or for the compliance with the emission standard as purpose of establishing records. specified in the sub rule (2) of rule 115 of CMVR.

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Clutch ..............73 Crankcase Breather..........76 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..... 10 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator ............26, 81 Drive Chain ............. 49, 69 Accessories ............14 Drive Chain Slider ..........72 Air Cleaner ............53 Electrical Trouble ..........90 Battery .............. 45, 55 Engine Brakes Number...............104...
  • Page 121 Headlight Dimmer Switch.......29 Fundamentals ............44 Helmet Holder .............36 Importance ............40 High Beam Indicator ......... 27 Safety ..............40 Honda Selectable Torque Schedule ............... 41 Control (HSTC) ..........13, 31 Maximum Weight Limit ......15, 107 Horn Button ............29 Modifications ............14 HSTC Button ............18 Neutral Indicator ..........
  • Page 122 Riding Precautions ..........9 Engine ...........48, 61, 108 Safety Guidelines ..........3 Safety Precautions ..........8 Parking ..............11 Seat ................58 Parts Location ............16 Passing Light Control Switch ......29 SEL button ............. 18 Petrol ...............35, 107 Serial Numbers ..........104 PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) SET button .............
  • Page 123 Transporting Your Vehicle ......102 Tripmeter ............22, 97 Troubleshooting ..........79 Turn signal indicators ........26 Turn signal Switch ..........29 Tyres Air Pressure ..........51, 108 Puncture ...............84 Replacing ............51, 85 Warning Indicator On or Flashing ....81 Warranty Policy ..........110 Washing Your Vehicle ........98 Weight Limit............

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