Service Information; Troubleshooting - Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual

FRAME/ BODY PANELS/ EXHAUST SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where gasoline is stored can
cause a fire or explosion.
• This section covers removal and instal lation of the body panels and exhaust system.
• Serious burns may result if the exhaust system is not allowed to cool before components are removed or serviced.
• Always replace the exhaust pipe gaskets after removing the exhaust pipe from the engine.
• When insta lling the exhaust system, loosely install all of the exhaust pipe fasteners. Always tighten the exhaust clamps
first, then tighten the mounting fasteners. If you tighten the mounting fasteners first, the exhaust pipe may not seat
properly.
• Always inspect the exhaust system for leaks after installation.
TORQUE VALUES
Upper cowl pan screw
Side cowl pan screw
Inner half cowl pan screw
Rear cowl pan screw
Grab rail socket bolt
Upper cowl stay mounting nut, 10 mm
Upper cowl stay mounting nut, 8 mm
Seat rail lower mounting nut
Seat rail upper mounting flange nut
Exhaust pipe joint special nut
Exha ust pipe flange nut
Pillion footpeg bracket socket bolt
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive exhaust noise
• Broken exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leak
Poor performance
• Deformed exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leak
• Clogged muffler
2 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
2 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
2 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
2 N ·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf.ft)
47 N·m (4.8 kgf·m, 35 lbf·ft)
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9lbf·ft)
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
32 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
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