Honda 2008 ST1300A Manuals

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Honda 2008 ST1300A Owner's Manual (225 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 9.02 MB

Introduction
6
Safety
8
Contents
9
Motorcycle Safety
11
Important Safety Information
12
Accessories
14
Modifications
15
Safety Labels
16
Tire Information
18
Instruments & Controls
21
Operation Component Locations
22
Gauges & Indicators
25
Lamp Check
26
Multi-Display
30
Initial Display
30
Fuel Gauge
31
Coolant Temperature Gauge
31
Air Temperature Meter
32
Temperature Display
32
Fuel Consumption Meter
33
Current Fuel Consumption
35
Average Fuel Consumption
35
To Reset Average Fuel Consumption
35
Available Driving Distance
36
Remaining Fuel
36
Odometer/Tripmeter
37
Digital Clock
38
To Adjust the Time
38
Mileage Unit Change
39
Display Illumination Adjustment
39
Ignition Switch
40
Front
40
Start Button
41
Right Handlebar
41
Engine Stop Switch
42
Headlight Dimmer Switch
43
Turn Signal Switch
43
Left Handlebar
43
Horn Button
44
Windscreen Height Adjustment Switch
44
Hazard Switch
44
Headlight Beam Adjustment Knob
45
Left Side
45
Before Riding
47
Are You Ready to Ride?
48
Protective Apparel
48
Before each Ride
48
Helmets and Eye Protection
49
Additional Riding Gear
49
Rider Training
50
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?
51
Pre-Ride Inspection
51
Loading
53
Load Limits
54
Loading Guidelines
54
Cargo Compartments
55
Saddlebags
55
To Open the Saddlebags
55
To Lock the Saddlebags
55
Fairing Pockets
56
Comfort & Convenience Adjustment
57
Windscreen Height Adjustment
58
To Adjust the Height of an Initial Configuration
58
To Adjust the Height of the Windscreen
59
Basic Operation & Riding
61
Safe Riding Precautions
62
Starting & Stopping the Engine
63
Preparatoin
63
Starting Procedure
64
Flooded Engine
64
Any Air Temperature
64
Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-Off System
65
How to Stop the Engine
65
Normal Engine Stop
65
Emergency Engine Stop
65
Shifting Gears
66
While You Are Riding
67
Recommended Shift Points
67
Shifting up
67
Shifting down
67
Braking
68
Anti-Lock Brake System
70
ABS Indicator
71
Parking
73
Under Rear Seat
74
Theft-Prevention Tips
75
Riding with a Passenger or Cargo
76
Servicing Your Honda
77
The Importance of Maintenance
80
Maintenance Safety
81
Important Safety Precautions
82
Periodic Maintenance
83
Maintenance Schedule
84
Maintenance Component Locations
89
Tool Kit
92
Owner's Manual Storage
93
Seat Removal
94
To Remove the Rear Seat
94
To Remove the Front Seat
94
To Install the Front Seat
94
To Adjust the Height of the Seat
95
Saddlebag Removal
96
To Remove the Saddlebags
96
To Install the Saddlebags
96
Cover Removal
97
Side Cover Removal
98
Maintenance Lid Removal
99
Overhead Cover Removal
100
Rearview Mirrors
101
Clip Removal
102
Raising the Fuel Tank
103
Fuel
105
Fuel Recommendation
105
Fuel Capacity
106
Refueling Procedure
106
Engine Oil & Filter
108
Oil Recommendation
109
JASO T 903 Standard
110
Checking & Adding Oil
111
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
112
Front, under Engine
112
Install a New Oil Filter
113
Add Engine Oil
114
Coolant
115
Coolant Recommendation
115
Checking & Adding Coolant
116
Coolant Replacement
117
Air Cleaner
118
Replacement
119
Final Drive Oil
120
Right Rear
120
Changing Oil
121
Throttle
122
Throttle Freeplay
122
Throttle Inspection
122
Adjustment
122
Clutch System
123
Fluid Level Inspection
123
Other Inspection
123
Engine Idle Speed
124
Idle Speed Adjustment
124
Spark Plugs
125
Spark Plug Recommendation
125
Spark Plug Inspection & Replacement
125
Suspension
127
Rear Suspension Adjustment
127
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load
128
To Adjust to the Standard Position
128
To Reduce Spring Pre-Load
128
To Increase Spring Pre-Loaad
128
Rear Suspension Damping
129
Rebound Damping
129
Brakes
130
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
130
Brake Fluid Recommendation
131
Other Inspections
132
Brake Pad Wear
133
Front Brake
133
Rear Brake
133
Brake System Inspection
134
Left Front
134
Left Rear
134
Tires
135
Air Pressure
135
Inspection
136
Tire Repair
137
Tire Replacement
138
Important Safety Reminders
139
Battery
141
Battery Storage
142
Battery Removal
143
Battery Charging
144
Appearance Care
145
General Recommendations
145
Washing Your Motorcycle with a Mild Detergent
146
Cleaning Your Windscreen
147
Spray Cleaning Your Motorcycle
148
Painted Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
149
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Maintenanec
149
Clean the Matte Painted Surface
150
Finishing Touches
150
Tips
151
Storing Your Honda
152
Preparation for Storage
152
Removal from Storage
153
Transporting
154
You & the Environment
155
Taking Care of the Unexpected
157
General Guidelines
158
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
159
If You Have a Flat Tire
162
Have Your Motorcycle Transported
162
Make a Temporary Roadside Repair
162
Types of Temporary Repairs
163
Should You Repair or Replace a Tire?
163
Emergency Front Wheel Removal/Installation
164
Emergency Rear Wheel Removal/Installation
170
If Your Engine Overheats
172
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
174
If a Fuse Blows
175
Recommended Fuses
175
Circuit Fuses Access
175
Main Fuse Acces
176
Main Fuse B
177
If You Crash
178
If You Lose Your Key
179
If Your Battery Is Low
180
Technical Information
181
Vehicle Identification
182
Serial Numbers
182
Color Label & Code
183
Specifications
184
Break-In Guidelines
190
Emission Control Systems
191
Exhaust Emission Requirements
191
Noise Emission Requirements
191
Source of Exhaust Emissions
192
Exhaust Emission Control System
192
PGM-FI System
192
Ignition Timing Control System
192
Oxidation Catalytic Converters
193
Evaporative Emission Control System
193
Crankcase Emission Control System
193
Noise Emission Control System
194
Catalytic Converters
195
Oxygenated Fuels
196
Consumer Information
199
Table of Contents
208
Quick Reference
222

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