Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 2

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual describes the sel'lice procedures for the VFRNFR-
ABS.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule (Sedion 3) reoommendations
to
ensure that the vehrcle rs in peak operating
condition
and emission levels
are within
the
standards set by
the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, California Air Resources Board and Transport Canada.
Performing
the
first scheduled maintenance is very important It
compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the break-in period.
Sections 1 and 3 apply
to
the whole motorcycle. Section 2 inustrates
procedures
for
nemovaVinstallatlon of components that may
be
required
to perform service described in the following sections.
Section 4 through 20 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped
according to location.
Find the section you want on this page, then tum to the table of contents
on the first page of the section. ·
Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration, service
information and troubleshooting for the section . The subsequent pages
give detailed procedure.
If
you are not familiar with this motorcycle, read Technical Feature In
Section 22.
If you don't know
the
source of the trouble, go
to
seclion 23
Troubleshooting.
Your safety, and the safety of others,
is
very important To help you
make informed decisions we have provided safely messages and
other
information
throughout this manual. Of course. it
is
not
practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated
with senncing this vehicle. You must usa
your own
good judgement
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms
including:
• Safety Labels - on
the
vehrcle
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
d'!.
and
one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
( I J•l;lf!Cli·'
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
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If you don't follow instructions.
You CAN
be
HURT if you don't follow
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instructions.
• Instructions - how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.
As you
read this manual, you
will
find Information that is preceded by a
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symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent
damage to your vehicle , other property, or the environment
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST
SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAUINSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/\(ALVES
CLUTCH
GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
CRANKCASEfTRANSMISSION
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
REAR WHEEU SUSPENSION
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER/STARTER CLUTCH
LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
WIRING DIAGRAMS
TECHNICAL FEATURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX