How To Use This Manual - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This service manual describes the service procedures for the
XL700V/VA.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule (Section 3) recommendations to
ensure that the vehicle is in peak operating condition.
Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important. It
compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the break-in
period.
Sections 1 and 3 apply to the whole motorcycle. Section 2 illustrates
procedures for removal/installation of components that may be
required to perform service described in the following sections.
Section 4 through 21 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped
according to location.
Find the section you want on this page, then turn to the table of
contents on the first page of the section.
Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration, service
information and troubleshooting for the section. The subsequent
pages give detailed procedure.
If you don't know the source of the trouble, go to section 23
Troubleshooting.
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help
you make informed decisions we have provided safety
messages and other information throughout this manual. Of
course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with servicing this vehicle.
You must use your own good judgement.
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
one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
• Instructions – how to service this vehicle correctly and safely.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Date of Issue: September, 2007
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM (PGM-FI)
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
CYLINDER/PISTON
CLUTCH/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER
LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (HISS)
WIRING DIAGRAMS
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
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