Table of Contents
Advertisement
Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY................................1
Important Safety Information...............................2
Important Safety Precaution ...........................2
Accessories & Modifications ...............................3
Safety Labels ........................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS ..............................5
Operation Component Locations .........................6
BEFORE RIDING..............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride?.......................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?.....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......11
Safe Riding Precautions .....................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine .........................13
Preparation ....................................................13
Starting Procedure ........................................13
Flooded Engine .............................................13
How to Stop the Engine................................14
Break-in Guidelines ...........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA.........................17
The Importance of Maintenance ........................18
Maintenance Safety ............................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule .......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ....................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance.........26
After Competition Maintenance ...................27
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations...................28
Seat Removal .....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ............................................30
Subframe Removal.............................................32
Contents
Service Procedures
Fluid & Filters
Fuel System ........................................................34
Transmission Oil ................................................36
Coolant ...............................................................38
Air Cleaner .........................................................40
Throttle ...............................................................42
Clutch System ....................................................44
Spark Plug ..........................................................48
Cylinder System .................................................49
RC Valve ............................................................55
Reed Valve..........................................................58
Chassis
Suspension..........................................................60
Brakes.................................................................65
Wheels ................................................................69
Tires & Tubes .....................................................70
Drive Chain ........................................................72
Expansion Chamber ...........................................75
Additional Maintenance Procedures ..................76
Appearance Care ................................................78
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ......81
Front Suspension Adjustments...........................82
Rear Suspension Adjustments ............................95
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines..................100
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips...........103
Chassis Adjustments.........................................110
Gearing .............................................................111
Tire Selection for Track Conditions .................112
Personal Fit Adjustments..................................113
TIPS ................................................................115
Transporting Your Motorcycle .........................116
Storing Your Honda..........................................117
You & the Environment ...................................118
Troubleshooting................................................119
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................121
Vehicle Identification .......................................122
Specifications ...................................................123
Torque Specifications.......................................124
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment ..............127
Oxygenated Fuels.............................................128
Competition Logbook ......................................129
Optional Parts List ...........................................131
Spare Parts & Equipment.................................132
Wiring Diagram................................................133
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................135
Authorized Manuals .........................................136
Contacting Honda.............................................137
Your Honda Dealer...........................................138
The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) ..............139
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................140
INDEX .............................................................141
Advertisement
Table of Contents
