Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 302

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ONE.WAY CLUTCH SYSTEM
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The engine design is a DOHC, 16'valve, water cooled V'4.
The cylinders are arranged in two banks of two cylinders, 90 degrees apart.
The pent-roof combustion chamber has four valves per cylinder (two intake and two exhaust valves) ensure highly-efficient
intake and exhaust flow.
o Rocker arms
With the rocker arms under the camshafts,
overall weight is reduced and valve float at high
r p m i s v i r t u a l l y e l i m i n a t e d .
o One-way clutch
Prevents rear wheel lock-up during
rapid
deceleration caused by down shifting of the
transmission at high engine speed.
o Selfodiusling hydraulic clutch
H y d r a u l i c a l l y a s s i s t e d , t h e c l u t c h r e q u i r e s a
lighter lever pull compared to cable operated
motorcycle clutches.
This system also provides a consistently smooth
feeling when the clutch lever is pulled ih and
released. The hydraulic system automatically
compensates for wear and the only mainte-
n a n c e c h e c k r e q u i r e d i s t h e h y d r a u l i c f l u i d
. Carburetors with bystart€r valva
The carburetors deliver the proper amount of
a i r f u e l m i x t u r e i n t o t h e c y l i n d e r u n d e r a l l
operating conditions.
The bystarter valve in each carburetor provides
sufficient fuel flow during cranking, making the
engine easier to start in cold weather. The by-
starter is controlled by the choke lever on the
handlebar.
. Automatic cam chain adiuster
T h e c a m c h a i n t e n s i o n e r a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o m -
pensates for
cam chain
wear, eliminating
periodic adiustment and maintenance.
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