MAINTENANCE
Engine
Choke valve stroke
Recommended spark plugs
Standard
For cold climate (Below 5"C. 41°FI
Extended high speed riding
Spark plug gap
Idle speed
Engine oil
Recommended oil
(j~HONDA
~
Gl1200D' Gl1200A
: 6-7
mm
(0.2-0.3
in)
: DPR 8EA-9INGKI or X24EPR·U9 (NO)
: OPR lEA-9 (NGKj or X22EPR·U9 (NO)
: OPR 9EA-9 (NGKI or X27EPR·U9 (NO)
: 0.8-0.9
mm
(0.031-0.035
in)
: 950:t 100
min'
I
(rpm)
: HONDA 4-stroke oil or equivalent
API Service classification SE or SF
The viscosities shown in the chart may be
used when the average temperature in your
riding area is within the indicated range.
OIL VISCOSITIES
Single
grade
Engle oil capacity
Carburetor vacuum difference
TOOLS
Vacuu~
gauge
Vacuum gauge adaptor (A)
Vacuum gauge adaptor (B)
3-2
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: 3.2Q /3.4 US
qt,
2.8 Imp qtl After draining
4.0l? (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) After disassembly
: Within 40mm/l.6inlHg
: 07404-0030100 or equivalent gauge commercially
available
: 07510-3000100
: 07510-3000200