Contents Scooter Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 16 Maintenance P. 42 Troubleshooting P. 80 Information P. 90 Specifications P. 111 Index P. 115...
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your scooter best. Honda scooter. Your selection of a Honda If you have the required mechanical “know- makes you part of a worldwide family of how”...
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A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very DANGER important. Operating this scooter safely is an You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY important responsibility. HURT if you don’t follow instructions. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating WARNING procedures and other information on safety...
Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines Before Riding Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check Perform all routine and regular inspections ● that you and your passenger are both wearing specified in this manual.
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Safety Guidelines We recommend that all riders take a certified Make Yourself Easy to See course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Make yourself more visible, especially at night, Foundation (MSF). New riders should start with by wearing bright reflective clothing, the basic course, and even experienced riders positioning yourself so other drivers can see will find the advanced course beneficial.
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Safety Guidelines check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, It’s important to keep your scooter properly and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. maintained and in safe riding condition.
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Safety Guidelines Carbon Monoxide Hazard WARNING Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon Breathing it can cause monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and unconsciousness and even kill you. may lead to death. Avoid any areas or activities that If you run the engine in confined or even partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain...
Safety Labels Safety Labels serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them. If a label comes off or Safety and information labels on your scooter becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a provide important safety information and may replacement.
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Face shield with unobstructed field of vision ● or other approved eye protection. Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the ● handlebar and feet on the floor. Look for a DOT (Department of Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rail or Transportation) certification label on any helmet ●...
Riding Precautions ❙ Riding Precautions Boots or Riding Shoes Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection. Break-in Period ❙ During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running, Jacket and Pants follow these guidelines to ensure your scooter’s Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket future reliability and performance.
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Riding Precautions ❙ Exercise caution on low traction surfaces. Wet or Rainy Conditions ● The tires slip more easily on such surfaces Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet and braking distances are longer. brakes further reduce braking efficiency. Avoid continuous braking.
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Riding Precautions ❙ Parking with the Side Stand or Center Stand Parking 1. Stop the engine. Park on a firm, level surface. ● 2. Using the side stand If you must park on a slight incline or loose ● Push the side stand down. surface, park so that the scooter cannot Slowly lean the scooter to the left until its move or fall over.
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Riding Precautions Refueling and Fuel Guidelines Left handle grip Follow these guidelines to protect the engine and catalytic converters: Use only unleaded gasoline. ● Use recommended octane number. Using ● lower octane gasoline will result in decreased engine performance. Do not use fuels containing a high ●...
We strongly advise that you do not add any seriously hurt or killed. accessories that were not specifically designed or approved for your scooter by Honda or make Follow all instructions in this owner’s modifications to your scooter from its original manual regarding accessories and design.
Loading Loading WARNING Carrying extra weight affects your scooter’s ● Overloading or improper loading can handling, braking and stability. Always ride at cause a crash and you can be seriously a safe speed for the load you are carrying. hurt or killed. Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep ●...
Parts Location Document bag (P39) Center compartment (P39) Throttle grip (P78) Front brake fluid reservoir (P72) Front brake lever CBS brake fluid reservoir (P72) Battery (P61) Fuse box (P89) Tool kit (P39) Coolant reserve tank (P70) Engine oil drain bolt (P68) Engine oil fill cap/dipstick (P66)
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Front box (P40) Accessory socket (P41) Rear brake lever Fuel fill cap (P35) Helmet holder (P38) Seat (P37) Spark plug (P64) Crankcase breather (P63) Center stand (P12) Oil plug (P68) Brake lock knob Side stand (P29) (P77)
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Instruments Speedometer Mode switch Display Check When the ignition switch is turned on, all the modes and digital segments will show. If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
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Clock (12-hour display) To set the clock: (P22) Fuel gauge Remaining fuel when there is only 1st (E) segment: approximately 0.29 US gal (1.1 liters) This segment flashes when the fuel decreases further. If the fuel gauge indicators repeat flashing or turned off: (P84) continued...
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Instruments (Continued) Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP] & Average fuel mileage meter [AVG] Mode switch selects the odometer, tripmeter and average fuel mileage. Average fuel Odometer Tripmeter mileage...
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• Odometer: Total distance ridden. • Tripmeter: Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset. To reset tripmeter, press and hold mode switch with tripmeter displayed. The average fuel mileage is also reset. • Average fuel mileage: The average fuel mileage will be based on tripmeter. Average fuel mileage since tripmeter was reset.
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Instruments (Continued) To set the clock: Wait for 5 seconds and press mode switch. The clock is set. Turn the ignition switch on. The time can also be set by turning the With odometer displayed, press and hold ignition switch off. the mode switch until the clock digits start flashing.
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To change the average fuel mile- age meter unit: Turn the ignition switch on. With average fuel mileage displayed, press and hold the mode switch more than 2 seconds. You can select “mile/gal”, “mile/L”, “km/L” or“L/100km.” If the “mile/gal” or “mile/L” is selected, the odometer and tripmeter are shown as “mile.”...
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Indicators High coolant temperature PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) indicator malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) If it comes on while riding: Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned on with the engine stop switch in the (P82) (Run) position. If it comes on while engine is running: (P83)
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Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator High beam indicator...
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Switches Engine stop switch Should normally remain in the (Run) position. In an emergency, switch to (Off) position (the starter motor will not operate) to stop the engine. Turn signal switch Pressing the switch turns the Start button turn signal off. Horn button Headlight dimmer switch •...
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Ignition Switch Turns electrical system on for starting/riding. Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the steering, and operates the OPENER Operates the fuel lid and seat opener switch. fuel lid and seat opener switch. Key can be removed when in the OFF Turns engine off.
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Switches (Continued) Shutter The shutter will automatically close when you The ignition switch for this scooter is remove the ignition key at the (LOCK) equipped with an automatic shutter. After position. parking the scooter, close the shutter for Also you can close the shutter manually. theft prevention.
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❙ Rear Brake Lock To Release the Rear Brake Lock Be sure the rear brake is applied while Squeeze and hold the rear brake lever. starting and warming up the engine. Press the brake lock knob down while pushing in the center button. ❙...
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Starting Starting the Engine Place the scooter on its center stand. Start your engine using the following Lock the rear wheel by squeezing the rear procedure, regardless of whether the engine brake lever ) and setting the rear brake is cold or warm. lock The starter motor will only work when This scooter is equipped with a side stand...
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Make sure the engine stop switch is in the Press the start button with the throttle (Run) position. completely closed. Release the start button as soon as the engine starts. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. continued...
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Starting (Continued) If you cannot start the engine: If the engine does not start: Place the scooter on its center stand and Open the throttle fully and press the start squeeze the rear brake lever. button for 5 seconds. With the throttle slightly open (about 1/8 in Repeat the normal starting procedure.
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Riding Starting the Scooter Release the brake lock. Squeeze and hold the rear brake lever Push the scooter forward off the center Press the brake lock knob down while stand. pushing in the center button Apply the rear brake lock. (P29) To prevent unexpected movement, Keep throttle closed.
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Riding (Continued) Acceleration and deceleration. Braking To accelerate: Open the throttle slowly. Close the throttle and apply the front and To decelerate: Close the throttle. rear brake levers together. Open (Accelerate) Do not apply the brake lock while riding. It Close (Decelerate) may cause the rear wheel to lock, reducing control of the scooter.
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Refueling Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline only Opening the Fuel Fill Cap Recommended fuel octane number: Your Insert the ignition key and turn it to the scooter is designed to use Pump Octane position of SEAT FUEL. Number (PON) 86 or higher. Push the FUEL side of the fuel lid and seat Tank capacity: 2.11 US gal (8.0 liters) opener switch.
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Refueling (Continued) Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise and Closing the Fuel Fill Cap remove the cap. Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by turning it clockwise. Arrow marks Make sure that the arrow marks on the cap and fuel tank are aligned. Close the fuel lid until it locks.
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Storage Equipment Seat Open Seat Fuel lid and seat Turn the handlebar pointed straight ahead. opener switch Insert the ignition key and turn it to the position of SEAT FUEL. Push the SEAT side of the fuel lid and seat opener switch.
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Storage Equipment (Continued) Helmet Holder WARNING The helmet holder is located under the seat. A helmet set wire is in the tool kit. Riding with a helmet attached to the holder can interfere with your ability Use the helmet holder only when parked. to safely operate the scooter and could lead to a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
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A helmet can be stored in the center Tool Kit/Document Bag compartment. The tool kit and document bag are in the Set the front of the helmet forward. center compartment. Some helmets may not fit in the Document bag Tool kit compartment due to their size or design.
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❙ Front Box Open Push the front box lid, then open the front box lid. ❙ Close Close the front box lid by pressing the concave area on the front box lid. The maximum allowable load in the front box Front box lid shall be no more than 2.0 lb (1.0 kg)
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Accessory Socket To prevent the battery run down or weak the battery, keep the engine running while The accessory socket is located in the front drawing current from the socket. box. Set the headlight in the low beam. The battery run down or damage to the Open the cover to gain access to the accessory socket cause result.
Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. An optional larger tool kit may be available. Check with your Honda dealer’s parts department. Importance of Maintenance ......P. 43 Engine Oil........... P. 66 Maintenance Schedule.......P.
Importance of Maintenance For information about the exhaust emission and Importance of Maintenance noise emission requirements of the U.S. Keeping your scooter well-maintained is Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the absolutely essential to your safety and to California Air Resources Board (CARB), and protect your investment, obtain maximum Environment Canada (EC).
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Importance of Maintenance Follow these guidelines when performing Maintenance Safety maintenance. Always read the maintenance instructions Stop the engine and remove the key. ● before you begin each task, and make sure that Park your scooter on a firm, level surface ●...
If you sell the scooter, these receipts should be transferred with the scooter to the Maintenance work should be performed in new owner. accordance with Honda’s standards and specifications by properly trained and equipped technicians. Your dealer meets all of these requirements. Keep an accurate record of maintenance to help ensure that your scooter is properly maintained.
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: Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary) have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. : Replace Procedures are provided in an official Honda Service Manual : Clean 106). : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your scooter serviced...
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Maintenance Schedule Frequency Refer to Items × 1,000 mi 12.5 page × 1,000 km Drive Belt – Final Drive Oil – Brake Fluid Brake Shoes/Pads Wear Brake System Brake Lock Operation Headlight Aim Clutch Shoes Wear – Side Stand Suspension –...
Maintenance Fundamentals Check the following items after you get on your Pre-ride Inspection scooter: To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to Throttle action moves smoothly without ● perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure binding. P. 78 that any problem you find is corrected. A pre- Brake levers operate normally.
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Maintenance Fundamentals Periodic Checks You should also perform other periodic maintenance checks at least once a month regardless of how often you ride, or more often if you ride frequently. Also, check the odometer reading against the Maintenance Schedule and perform all maintenance that is due.
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Maintenance Fundamentals Replacing Parts Color label Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. When ordering colored components, specify the model name, color, and code mentioned on the color label. The color label is attached to the center compartment under the seat.
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Maintenance Fundamentals Electrolyte splashes into your mouth: ● Battery Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, and Your scooter has a maintenance-free type do not swallow. battery. You do not have to check the battery WARNING electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the battery terminals if they become dirty or The battery gives off explosive corroded.
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30 days using a charger designed specifically for 3. If the terminals are heavily corroded, clean your Honda, which can be purchased from your and polish the terminals with a wire brush or dealer. Read the information that came with sandpaper.
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Bump starting is also not recommended. NOTICE Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can overload NOTICE the electrical system, discharging the battery and possibly Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly damaging the system.
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Conserving” or ”Resource Conserving” on the For recommended engine oil, see circular API service symbol. “Specifications”. P. 112 If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards: JASO T 903 standard : MB ●...
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Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly. to 60 % will provide better protection in colder Recommended brake fluid: climates. Honda DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid or NOTICE equivalent Using coolant not specified for aluminum engines or using ordinary tap water can cause corrosion.
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Maintenance Fundamentals Air Cleaner Tires (Inspecting/Replacing) ❙ Checking the Air Pressure This scooter is equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element which cannot be cleaned with Visually inspect your tires and use an air compressed air or otherwise without degrading pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at its performance.
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Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Inspecting for Abnormal Wear WARNING Inspect the tires for signs of abnormal Riding on tires that are excessively wear on the contact worn or improperly inflated can cause surface. a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
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Maintenance Fundamentals Have your tires replaced by your dealer. WARNING For recommended tires, air pressure and minimum tread depth, see “Specifications”. Installing improper tires on your P. 112 scooter can adversely affect handling Follow these guidelines whenever you replace and stability, and can cause a crash in tires.
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Maintenance Fundamentals ❙ Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire Service Life The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of The service life of your tires is dependent on numbers and letters located on the sidewall of many factors, including, but not limited to, the tire.
Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Cover The battery cover must be removed to remove the battery, to service the fuses. ❙ Removal 1. Open the seat. P. 37 2. Press the tabs and remove the battery cover. ❙ Installation Tabs Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Removing & Installing Body Components Battery Battery 4. Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery. 5. Pull out the battery taking care not to Rubber strap drop the terminal nuts. Positive terminal ❙ Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Air Cleaner Changing Air Cleaner Element Screws Use a new Honda Genuine air cleaner Air cleaner element or equivalent specified for your housing cover scooter. NOTICE Using the wrong air cleaner element may cause premature engine wear or performance problems.
Crankcase Breather Cleaning the Crankcase Breather 1. Place a drain pan under the crankcase breather tube. 2. Remove the crankcase breather tube and drain deposits. Crankcase 3. Reinstall the crankcase breather tube. breather tube...
Spark Plug Changing Spark Plug Floor mat For the recommended spark plug, see “Specifications”. P. 112 Screw Use only the recommended type of spark plug in the recommended heat range. NOTICE Using spark plug with an improper heat range can cause engine damage.
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Spark Plug Changing Spark Plug 5. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the 10. Tighten the spark plug: spark plug. If the old plug is good: ● 6. Clean any dirt from around the spark 1/8 turn after it seats. plug base.
Engine Oil Checking the Engine Oil Oil fill cap/dipstick 1. Park your scooter on its center stand on a Upper level firm, level surface. 2. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil Adding Engine Oil NOTICE Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can If the engine oil is below or near the lower cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands level mark, add the recommended engine oil. and grades of oil.
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Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil, Cleaning Strainer Screen 3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the Sealing washer engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt and oil plug. 5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick, drain bolt and sealing washer to drain the oil.
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Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil, Cleaning Strainer Screen 11. Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt. Torque: 18 lbf·ft (24 N·m, 2.4 kgf·m). 12. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil ( 54) and install the oil fill cap/ dipstick.
Coolant Checking the Coolant If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or the reserve tank is empty, you likely have a 1. Park your scooter on its center stand on a serious leak. Have your scooter inspected by firm, level surface. your dealer.
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Coolant Changing Coolant 3. Remove the reserve tank cap and add Floor mat fluid while monitoring the coolant level. Do not overfill above the UPPER level mark. Make sure no foreign objects enter the Reserve tank lid reserve tank opening. 4.
Brakes Checking Brake Fluid Front brake 1. Place your scooter in an upright position Front brake fluid reservoir on a firm, level surface. 2. Check that the brake fluid reservoir cap is horizontal and that the fluid level is: above the LWR mark. Front brake between the LOWER level and CBS brake...
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Brakes Inspecting the Front Brake Pads Inspecting the Front Brake Pads Inspecting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay Check the condition of the brake pad wear indicators. 1. Park the scooter on its center stand. The pads need to be replaced if a brake pad 2.
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Brakes Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Lubricate the brake cable with a commercially available cable lubricant to Freeplay prevent premature wear and corrosion. Make sure the brake arm, spring and Adjust the freeplay of the brake lever with fastener are in good condition.
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Brakes Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Freeplay 1. Adjust by turning the rear brake adjusting 3. Push the brake arm to confirm that there nut a half-turn at a time. is a gap between the rear brake adjusting nut and brake arm pin. Brake arm pin Brake arm Push...
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Arrow See your dealer for this service. When the brake service is necessary, see your dealer. Use only Honda Genuine Parts or its equivalent. Reference mark Brake panel Brake arm...
Side Stand 4. Sit on the scooter and raise the side stand. 5. Start the engine. 6. Lower the side stand all the way. The engine should stop as you lower the side stand. If the engine doesn’t stop, have your scooter inspected by your dealer.
Throttle Checking the Throttle With the engine off, check that the throttle rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully open in all steering positions and throttle freeplay is correct. If the throttle does not move smoothly, close automatically, or if the cable is damaged, have the scooter inspected by your dealer.
Other Adjustments Adjusting the Headlight Aim You can adjust vertical aim of the headlights for proper alignment. Turn the pinion using a Phillips screwdriver in or out as necessary. Obey local laws and regulations. Lower Raise Pinion...
Engine Will Not Start ❙ ❙ Starter Motor Operates But Engine Starter Motor Does Not Operate Does Not Start Check the following items: Check the following items: Make sure engine stop switch is (Run) ● Check the correct engine starting position.
Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is on) The engine is overheating when the 1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch. following occurs: 2. Allow the engine to cool with the ignition High coolant temperature indicator comes switch in the OFF position. ●...
Warning Indicators On or Flashing PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) If the indicator comes on while riding, you may have a serious problem with the PGM-FI system. Reduce speed and have your scooter inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.
Other Warning Indications Fuel Gauge Failure Indication If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge indicators will be displayed as shown in the illustration. If this occurs, see your dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Puncture Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel WARNING requires special tools and technical expertise. We recommend you have this type of service Riding your scooter with a temporary performed by your dealer. tire repair can be risky. If the After an emergency repair, always have the temporary repair fails, you can crash tire inspected/replaced by your dealer.
Electrical Trouble Battery Goes Dead Burned-out Light Bulb Charge the battery using a motorcycle All light bulbs of scooter are LEDs. If there is battery charger. a LED which is not turned on, see your dealer Remove the battery from the scooter before for this service.
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Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Headlight/Front Turn Signal Lights/ The headlight/front turn signal lights/position Position Lights lights use several LEDs. If there is a LED which is not turned on, see Front turn signal lights your dealer for this service. Position light Position light Headlight...
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Electrical Trouble Burned-out Light Bulb ❙ Brake Light/Tail Light/Rear Turn The brake light/tail light/rear turn signal Signal Lights/License Plate Light lights/license plate light use several LEDs. If there is a LED which is not turned on, see your dealer for this service. Brake light/Tail light Rear turn signal lights...
Electrical Trouble Blown Fuse Blown Fuse 1. Remove the battery cover. P. 60 2. Open the fuse box cover. Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and 3. Pull the main fuse and other fuses out one Replacing Fuses”. P. 53 by one with the fuse puller located inside of the fuse box cover.
Information Keys.............P. 91 Warranty Coverage and Service ..... P. 107 Instruments, Controls, & Other Features ..P. 92 Honda Contacts ........P. 108 Caring for Your Scooter......P. 93 Reporting Safety Defects ..... P. 110 Storing Your Scooter .........P. 96 Transporting Your Scooter ......P. 96 You &...
Keys Keys Ignition key Be sure to record the key number provided with the key number plate. Store the spare key and recorded key number in a safe location. To make a duplicate, take the spare key or the key number plate to a locksmith. If you lose all keys and the key number, the ignition switch and key shutter set will need to be replaced.
Instruments, Controls, & Other Features Instruments, Controls, & Odometer Other Features The display locks at 999,999 when the readout exceeds 999,999. Ignition Switch Tripmeter The headlight is always on when the ignition switch is ON. The tripmeter returns to 0.0 when the readout Leaving the ignition switch on with the engine exceeds 999.9.
Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth. ensure the life of your Honda. A clean scooter 4. After the scooter dries, lubricate any moving makes it easier to spot potential problems.
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Caring for Your Scooter ❙ Washing Precautions Any condensation inside the headlights Follow these guidelines when washing: should dissipate after a few minutes of Do not use high-pressure washers: running the engine. ● High-pressure water cleaners can damage Do not use wax or polishing compounds on ●...
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Caring for Your Scooter Wash gently using a soft sponge and plenty ● Windscreen of water. Using plenty of water, clean the windscreen To remove stubborn stains, use diluted ● with a soft cloth or sponge. (Avoid using detergent and rinse thoroughly with plenty of detergents or any kind of chemical cleaner on water.
If you won’t be riding for an extended period, For more information about storage, follow these guidelines: refer to the Honda Winter Storage Guide, Wash your scooter and wax all painted available from your dealer. ●...
You & the Environment You & the Environment drain or on the ground. Used oil, gasoline, coolant, and cleaning solvents contain poisons Owning and riding a scooter can be enjoyable, that can hurt refuse workers and contaminate but you must do your part to protect the drinking water, lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Identification Number The VIN and engine serial numbers uniquely identify your scooter and are required in order to register your scooter. They may also be required when ordering replacement parts. The VIN is stamped on the rear of the frame body inside the center compartment and also appears on the Safety Certification Label attached inside the leg shield.
Emission Control Systems Emission Control Systems Your scooter engine emits combustion byproducts, including carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporation also emits hydrocarbons. Controlling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important for the environment.
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Compliance with the terms of the Distributor’s Noise Emission Requirements Warranties for Honda Scooter Emission Control Systems is necessary in order to maintain a valid The EPA requires that scooters built after emissions system warranty (USA only). The...
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Honda dealer is recommended. ❙ PGM-FI System Evaporative Emission Control System The PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) system...
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Emission Control Systems Crankcase Emissions Control System Noise Emission Control System ❙ TAMPERING WITH THE NOISE CONTROL The engine is equipped with a closed crankcase SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED: system to prevent discharging crankcase emissions into the atmosphere. Blow-by gas is U.
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Emission Control Systems ❙ AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO Problems Affecting Scooter Exhaust CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE Emissions FOLLOWING ACTS: Have your scooter inspected and repaired by Removal of, or puncturing the muffler, ● your dealer if you experience any of the baffles, header pipes or any other component following symptoms: which conducts exhaust gases.
A defective catalytic converter contributes to air riding and turn off the engine. Have your pollution and can impair your engine’s scooter serviced as soon as possible. performance. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or equivalent.
Oxygenated Fuels Oxygenated Fuels If you accidentally fill your fuel tank with an oxygenated fuel containing higher percentages, Some conventional fuels blended with alcohol you may experience performance problems. To or an ether compound are available in some resolve the problem, have your dealer drain the areas to help reduce emissions to meet clean air fuel tank and replace with the correct fuel.
However, if you possess The Service Manual used by your authorized the proper tools, observe the safety standards, dealer is available from your Honda dealer or and are mechanically capable, you should find Helm, Inc. them easy to use.
Honda. Your warranty coverage does not apply to the normal wear Coverage and deterioration associated with use of the scooter. Your new Honda is covered by the following warranties: Your warranty coverage is not voided if you Scooter Limited Warranty ●...
Honda dealer. Make an appointment for an American Honda Motor Co., Inc. inspection and diagnosis. You will be asked to If you wish to contact Honda directly to authorize that inspection, and your dealer will comment on your experiences with your return the results of the inspection.
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Dealer name and address ● Your Honda dealer can also supply information We will likely ask your Honda dealer to respond, about, riding events, and information about or possibly acknowledge your comments safety training available in your local area, and directly.
Highway Traffic Safety Administration Washington, DC 20590. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying You can also obtain other information American Honda Motor Co., Inc. about motor vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.gov If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds...
Specifications Specifications ■ Main Components Displacement 9.3 cu-in (153 cm Type KF18 Bore x stroke 2.28 x 2.28 in (58.0 x 57.9 mm) Compression ratio 10.6:1 Overall length 76.0 in (1,930 mm) Unleaded gasoline Overall width 29.1 in (740 mm) Recommended fuel octane number: Fuel Overall height...
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Minimum tread capacity After disassembly 0.15 US qt (0.14 liters) depth Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm) Recommended Honda DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Spark plug (standard) CPR7EA-9 (NGK) brake fluid 0.03 to 0.04 in Cooling system Spark plug gap 0.51 US qt (0.48 liters)
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Information Record Engine No. Color Label & Code Owner’s Name Address City/State Phone Dealer’s Name Address City/State Phone Service Manager...
Index Index Accessories..........14 Caring for Your Scooter......93 Accessory Socket ........41 Catalytic Converter........104 Air Cleaner ..........62 Center Compartment ........ 39 Authorized Manuals ....... 106 Color Label..........50 Compartment Document Bag ........39, 92 Battery ..........51, 61 Owner’s Manual.........
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Helmet Holder ...........38 Stop Switch ........26, 92 High Beam Indicator........25 Stopping ..........92 High Coolant Temperature Indicator ..24 Environment ..........97 Honda Contacts ........108 Horn Button ..........26 Flooded Engine ......... 32 Frame Number........... 98 Ignition Cut-off System Front Box ........... 40 Side Stand ..........77...
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