These messages are fully explained in the “A Few Words About Safety” section which appears before the contents page. This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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OWNER’S MANUAL All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your vehicle best. If you have the required mechanical “know-how” and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official Honda shop manual on paid basis to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.
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You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including : ● Safety labels - on the vehicle. ● Safety messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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● Safety Heading - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. ● Safety Section – such as vehicle Safety. ● Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire manual is filled with important safety information–please read it carefully. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
So always wear an approved helmet and make sure your passenger does the same. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective apparel (page 2). Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Not wearing a helmet increases the exceed load limits, and only use accessories chance of serious injury or death in a that have been approved by Honda for this crash. vehicle. See page 5 for more details. Be sure you and your passenger always Don’t Drink and Ride...
The following pages give more specific information on loading, accessories and modifications. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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If you wish to carry more cargo, check with your Honda dealer for advice, and be sure to read the information WARNING regarding accessories on (page 5).
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Check be sure to read the following information. with your dealer for assistance and always follow these guidelines: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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● Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your illegal. vehicle. This vehicle is not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your vehicle’s handling. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Fkz k S V y fxz i Horn button gkuZ cVu Starter button LVkVZ j cVu Ignition switch Headlight dimmer switch Fuel filler cap bfXu”ku fLop gs M ykbV fMEej fLop ¶;w y fQyj dS i Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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D Vj Rear brake pedal Passenger footpeg Footpeg Oil filler cap/Dipstick fj;j cz s d iS M y ;k=h Qq V iS x Qq V iS x vkW ; y fQyj dS i @fMifLVd Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Center stand fx;j f”k¶V iS M + y ba t u vkW ; y Mª s u Iyx Qq V iS x lkbZ M LVS a M ls a V j LVS a M Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(8) Neutral indicator ¼U;w V ª y ba f Mds V j½ (9) Trip meter ¼fVª i ehVj½ (10) Select button ¼ls y s D V cVu½ (11) Set button ¼ls V cVu½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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(10) Select button • To set mileage countdown • To adjust time Use this button for the following purposes. • To reset tripmeter (11) Set button • To set mileage countdown • To adjust time Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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To reset the tripmeter, press and hold the set button for more than 3 seconds when the display is in the “Trip”. (1) Fuel gauge ¼¶;w y xs t ½ (2) Last band ¼vkf[kjh cS a M ½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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(1) Select button ¼ls y s D V cVu½ appears. (2) Set button ¼ls V cVu½ 6. Press the select button when the display reaches the desired minute. The display will stop flashing. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(1-2-3 or 3-2-1). (2) Pin spanner ¼fiu LiS u j½ Attempting to adjust directly from 3 to 1 (3) Spring preload adjuster ¼fLiz a x iz h y®M ,MtLVj½ may damage the shock absorber. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(page 65), there is probably air in the brake system and it must be bleed. See your Honda dealer for this service. (1) Lower level mark ¼fupyk Lrj fpUg½...
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¼Ýh Iys c<+ k ,s a ½ 4. Apply the brake several times and check for free wheel rotation after the (1) Rear brake pedal ¼fj;j cz s d iS M y½ brake pedal is released. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Rear Brake Fluid Level: (for CBS) If proper adjustment cannot be obtained by this method, see your Honda dealer. With the vehicle in a side right position, After adjustment, push the brake arm to check the fluid level. It should be above the confirm that there is a gap between the LOWER level mark (1).
Clutch adjustment may be required if the inspected for leaks. vehicle stalls when shifting into gear or The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT tends to creep; or if the clutch slips, causing 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed container, acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
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(2) Lock nut ¼YkkW d uV½ (3) Adjusting nut ¼,MtfLVa x uV½ (A) Increase free play ¼Ýh Iys c<+ k ,s a ½ (B) Decrease free play ¼Ýh Iys ?kVk,s a ½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
RES. The fuel tank capacity including the reserve The reserve fuel supply is: supply is: 1.7 Ltr. (0.45 US gal , 0.37 Imp gal) 12 Ltr. (3.17 US gal , 2.63 Imp gal) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Push the fuel fill cap into the dealer. Failure to do so is considered filler neck until it snaps closed and locks. misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s Limited Warranty. Remove the key. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(EVAP) canister, which is designed to keep gasoline from evaporating into the atmosphere. Rather than venting a gas tank to the atmosphere. If the problem occurs, contact your Honda dealer. (1) Fuel tank ¼¶;w y VS d ½ (2) Canister ¼dS f uLVj½...
Adulterated fuel not to be used. It causes damage to the engine parts and (1) Upper level mark ¼Åijh Lrj fpUg½ considered as misuse, damage caused by misuse is not covered under Honda (2) Lower level mark ¼fupyk Lrj fpUg½ warranty. (3) Oil filler cap/dipstick ¼vkW ;...
NOTICE Follow all instructions in this owner’s Running engine with insufficient manual regarding tyre inflation and oil pressure may cause serious engine maintenance. damage. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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‘‘cold’’. This is normal, so do not let air out of the tyres to match the recommended cold air pressures given Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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¼fo;j ba f Mds V j½ Replace tyres before tread depth at the (2) Wear indicator location mark center of the tyre reaches the following ¼fo;j bfMds V j yks d s ” ku fpUg½ limit: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Engine and lights can be operated Key cannot be removed Turn signal, taillight, meter lights, position light, passing light control switch and horn can be operated. The headlight operates only when the engine is running Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
The headlight operates only when the engine is running. Headlight Dimmer Switch (2) Push the dimmer switch to (HI) to select high beam or to (LO) to select low beam. (1) Starter button ¼LVkVZ j cVu½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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(2) Headlight dimmer switch ¼gS M ykbV fMej fLop½ (3) Passing light control switch ¼ikfla x ykbV dUVª k s y fLop½ (4) Turn signal switch ¼VuZ flxuy fLop½ (5) Horn button ¼gkW u Z cVu½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(B) Turn to LOCK ¼ykW d dh vks j ?kq e k,s a ½ (A) Up ¼Åij½ (C) Turn to OFF ¼vkW Q dh vks j ?kq e k,s a ½ (B) Down ¼uhps ½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(4) Front prongs ¼vkxs dk iz k ¡ x ½ (5) Recess ¼js f ll½ (6) Rear prongs ¼ihNs dk iz k ¡ x ½ (7) Hooks ¼gw D l½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(3) Bosses ¼ckW l s l ½ (4) Grommets ¼xz k W e s V ~ l ½ (5) Left side cover ¼cka ; k lkbM doj½ (6) Slots ¼Lyks V ~ l ½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
¼MkW D ;w e s a V cS x ½ (1) Storage compartment ¼LVks j s t dEikVZ e s a V ½ (2) Document compartment ¼MkW D ;w e s a V dEikVZ e s a V ½ (3) Seat ¼lhV½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(page 23). Check for leaks. This vehicle can be started with the 2. Fuel level - fill fuel tank when necessary transmission in gear by disengaging the (page 20). Check for leaks. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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5 second at a time. Release the starter the kickstarter. button for approximately 10 seconds before 3. Immediately after the engine start pressing it again. operate the choke knob to keep fast idle. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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2. When engine speed begins to pickup the kickstarter. Turn the ignition switch to operate the choke knob to keep fast ON and open the throttle slightly; start the idle. engine using the kickstarter. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
2. While the engine is idling, pull in the clutch lever and depress the gearshift pedal to shift into 1st (low) gear. 3. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the same time gradually increase engine speed by opening the throttle. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
• When descending a long, steep grade, front and rear brake simultaneously use engine compression braking by downshifting, with intermittent use of both brakes. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
NAME: possibility of rolling off the center stand ADDRESS: or overturning. 3. Lock the steering (page 31) to help prevent theft. PHONE NO: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
If your vehicle overturns or becomes instructions are included in this manual involved in a crash, be sure your Honda only to assist in emergency service. dealer inspects all major parts, even if you are able to make some repairs.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, * Burns from hot parts. use only new genuine Honda parts or their Let the engine and exhaust system equivalents for repair and replacement. cool before touching.
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified. Refer to the Official Honda Shop Manual. ** In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer.
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EVERY 1000 km (600 mil)I, L * BATTERY VOLTAGE BRAKE FLUID NOTE (4) 2YEARS 15,17 The vehicle must be serviced at every 6000 kms or within 6 months whichever is earlier from the date of previous service. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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* SUSPENSION * NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS ** WHEELS/TYRES STEERING HEAD BEARINGS The vehicle must be serviced at every 6000 kms or within 6 months whichever is earlier from the date of previous service. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Record the numbers here for your reference. The frame number (1) is stamped on the right side of the steering head. FRAME NO. (2) Engine number ¼ba t u uEcj½ (1) Frame number ¼Ýs e uEcj½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
The above colour code table helps in atmospheric temperatures. providing the correct colour part as per your vehicle colour. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Engine Oil If a torque wrench is not used for this installation, see your Honda dealer as soon Engine oil quality is the chief factor affecting as possible to verify proper assembly. engine service life. Change the engine oil Change the engine oil with the engine...
3. Reinstall the crankcase breather tube ground. Make sure there are no oil plug. leaks. Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
5. With the plug washer attached, the is heavy, replace the plug. Clean a spark plug in by hand to prevent wetfouled plug with a plug cleaner, cross-threading. otherwise use a wire brush. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Tighten the plug 1/2 turn after it carburetor adjustments. seats. 1. Warm up the engine, and shift to Loosen the plug. neutral, and place the vehicle on its center stand. Tighten the plug again 1/8 turn after it seats. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(1) Throttle stop screw ¼Fkz k s V y LVkW i LØw ½ (A) Increase ¼c<+ k ,s a ½ (B) Decrease ¼?kVk,s a ½ (1) Lock nut ¼ykW d uV½ (2) Adjuster ¼,MtLVj½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Honda genuine air cleaner element specified for your model. Using the The service life of the drive chain is wrong Honda air cleaner element or a dependent upon proper lubrication and non-Honda air cleaner element which adjustment. Poor maintenance can cause...
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Never use a new chain with slack should remain constant. If the worn sprockets; rapid chain wear will result. chain is slack only in certain sections, some links are kinked and binding, kinking can be eliminated by lubrication. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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¼ba M S D l ekDlZ ½ (4) with the rear edge of adjusting slots (5) Rear edge of adjusting slot (5) on both sides of the swingarm. ¼,MtfLa V x LykW V dk fiNyk fdukjk½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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If a torque wrench is not used for this plates, pins, bushings, and rollers. installation, see your Honda dealer as soon Replacement chain: L.G.B 428-132 as possible to verify proper assembly. 6. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then tighten the lock nuts by holding the adjusting nuts with a spanner.
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Replace any chain that has damaged Install the master link retaining clip so rollers, loose fitting links, or otherwise that the closed end of the clip will face appears unserviceable. the direction of forward wheel rotation. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
If this occurs, servicing of the brake system will be necessary. Visit your Honda dealer for this service. (1) Side stand spring ¼lkbM LVS U M fLiz a x ½...
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If a torque wrench was not used for (1) Front axle nut ¼Ýa V ,Dly uV½ installation, see your Honda dealer as soon (2) Axle pinch bolt ¼,Dly fiUp cks Y V½ as possible to verify proper assembly.
¼Mª k bo pS u ykW d uV½ (3) Drive chain adjusting nut (6) Drive chain adjusting nut ¼Mª k bZ o pS u ,MtfLa V x uV½ ¼Mª k bo pS u ,MtfLa V x uV½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
If a torque wrench was not used for (2) Rear axle shaft ¼fj;j ,Dly “kkW ¶ V½ installation, see your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper assembly. Improper assembly may lead to loss of braking capacity. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
If either pad is worn to the bottom of the wear indicator grooves, replace both pads as a set. See your dealer for this service. (1) Wear indicator grooves ¼f?klkoV la d s r d xz w O l½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(3) on the brake panel (4). If the arrow aligns with the reference mark on full application of the brake, the brake shoes must be replaced. Visit your Honda dealer for this service. (1) Arrow mark ¼rhj dk fu“kku½ (1) Wear indicator grooves ¼f?klkoV la d s r d xz w O l½...
4. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal be harmful to the environment and human lead (3) from the battery, first. health. 5. Disconnect the positive (+) terminal Always return the used maintenance-free lead (4). battery to the Honda dealer. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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¼cS V jh gks Y Mj½ (3) Negative (-) terminal lead ¼us X ks f Vo¼ ½VfeZ u y yhM½ (4) Positive (+) terminal lead ¼ikW f tfVo ¼ ½VfeZ u y yhM½ (5) Battery ¼cS V jh½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(1) Fuse box ¼¶;w t ckW D l½ The specified fuse is: (2) Fuse box cover ¼¶;w t ckW D l doj½ (3) Spare fuse ¼Lis ; j ¶;w t ½ 15A & 5A Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
(1) Stoplight switch ¼LVkVZ j eS x us f Vd fLop½ ¼LVkW i ykbV fLop½ (2) Adjusting nut (4) Spare main fuse ¼Lis ; j es u ¶;w t ½ ¼,MtfLVa x uV½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
After installing a new bulb, check that the light operates properly. (1) Front cowl ¼Ýa V dkmy½ (2) Screws ¼LØw l ½ (3) Position Light Bulb ¼iks f t+ ” ku ykbV cYc½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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(1) LED tail light unit ¼,y-b-Mh- Vs y ykbV ;q f uV½ (1) Seat rubber ¼lhV jcM+ ½ (2) Headlight bulb ¼gs M ykbV cYc½ (3) Pin ¼fiu½ (4) ‘‘Arrow’’ mark ¼rhj dk fu”kku½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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¼VuZ flXuy ys a l ½ (1) Licence plate light cover ¼ykblS a l Iys V ykbV doj½ (2) Screw ¼LØw ½ (2) Screws ¼LØw l ½ (3) Bulb ¼cYc½ (3) Bulb ¼cYc½ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Moisture condensation inside the High pressure water (or air) can damage headlight lens will disappear gradually by certain parts of the vehicle. lighting the headlight in high beam. Run the engine while keeping the headlight on. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Strong detergent residue can corrode If a surface on your vehicle is chipped or alloy parts. scratched, your Honda dealer has touch up 5. Dry the vehicle, start the engine, and paint to match your vehicle’s colour. Be sure let it run for several minutes.
8. Cover the vehicle (don’t use plastic or other coated materials) and store in an unheated area, free of dampness with a minimum of daily temperature variation. Do not store the vehicle in direct sunlight. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Fuel tank 12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.63 lmp gal) Fuel tank reserve 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 lmp gal) Passenger capacity Operator and one passenger Maximum weight capacity 170 Kg (374.7 lbs) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Trail length 100 mm (3.9 in) Tyre size, front 100/80-17M/C 52S Tyre size, rear 140/70 -17 M/C 66S POWER TRANSMISSION Primary reduction 3.136 Gear ratio, 3.076 1.789 1.300 1.066 0.916 Final reduction 3.133 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Position light 12V-5W x 2 Stop/tail light License plate lamp 12V-5W Turn signal light 12V-10W x 4 Instrument lights Neutral indicator Turn signal indicator High beam indicator Fuse Main fuse Sub fuse Sub fuse Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
It can set on fire any stalling or other wise not running combustible materials that come near it. properly. Park your vehicle away from high grasses, dry leaves or other flammables. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Valid in India only Warranty Policy Honda Vehicle & Scooter India (Pvt.) Ltd. (HMSI) gives the following warranty in respect of vehicle “CB Hornet” manufactured by them. Proper care and precaution has been taken to ensure the best quality in respect of the material and workmanship in manufacturing “CB Hornet”.
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Bushes, at their own risk, and this warranty shall Fasteners, Shims, Washers not be enforceable. Electrical Items like Bulbs(LEDs are covered under warranty), Rubber and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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HMSI affect its 8. If there is any damage caused due to performance and reliability. usage improper oil/grease, genuine parts. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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3. Warranty claim for the components their Authorized service centers and under Emission warranty results of such examination will be annexure–II will be admitted, for a Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Regularly obtains and carries out 116 of the Central Motor Vehicle maintenance in accordance with the Rules. manufacturers guidelines and enters Produces the Owner’s Manual and the details in the Logbook. Log book for verification details. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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Use of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer in the not specified and approved by the Owner’s Manual with regard to use and manufacturer. maintenance have been violated. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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