Honda Africa Twin 2018 Manuals

Honda Africa Twin 2018 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Honda Africa Twin 2018. We have 1 Honda Africa Twin 2018 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual (209 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
A few Words about Safety
3
Motorcycle Safety

4
- Safety Guidelines
  5
  - Before Riding
    5
  - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
    8
  - Carbon Monoxide Hazard
    9
  - Safety Labels
    10
    
    Gloves
    12
    
    Helmet
    12
    
    Protective Apparel
    12
  - Safety Precautions
    12
    
    Brakes
    13
    
    Break-In Period
    13
    
    Jacket and Pants
    13
  - Riding Precautions
    13
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    14
    
    Engine Braking
    14
    
    Wet or Rainy Conditions
    14
    
    Parking
    15
    
    Parking with the Side Stand
    15
    
    Refueling and Fuel Guidelines
    15
    
    Honda Selectable Torque Control
    16
  - Accessories & Modifications
    17
  - Off-Road Safety
    18
  - Loading
    19
- Parts Location
  20
Operation Guide

20
- Instruments
  24
- Display Check
  24
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
  26
- D Indicator
  26
- S Indicator
  26
- G Indicator
  26
- Gear Position Indicator
  27
- Handle Grip Heater Status Icon
  28
- Odometer
  30
- Tripmeter A/B
  30
- Riding Mode
  30
- Current Fuel Mileage
  34
- CM, II CM, III CM, IV CM Type
  34
- AC, II AC, III AC, IV AC Type
  34
- Average Fuel Mileage
  35
- Average Speed
  36
- Subtraction Trip
  36
- Available Driving Distance
  38
- Air Temperature Gauge
  39
- Display Setting
  40
- Time Format Setting
  41
- Clock Setting
  42
- Backlight Brightness Adjustment
  43
- Changing the Speed and Mileage Unit
  44
- Changing the Temperature Gauge Unit
  44
- Changing the Fuel Mileage Meter Unit
  45
- Setting the Subtraction Trip
  46
- Indicators
  48
- High Coolant Temperature Indicator
  48
- Left Turn Signal Indicator
  48
- Neutral Indicator
  48
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
  49
- Low Fuel Indicator
  49
- Torque Control Indicator
  50
- Torque Control off Indicator
  50
- Parking Brake Indicator
  50
- Switches
  52
- Hazard Switch
  53
- Rear ABS Switch
  53
- Ignition Switch
  55
- Steering Lock
  55
- ABS Function on the Rear Wheel
  57
- To Turn off the ABS Function on the Rear Wheel
  57
- To Turn on the ABS Function on both Wheels
  57
- G Switch
  58
- G Switch on or off
  58
- Parking Brake
  59
- Parking Brake Lever
  59
- To Apply the Parking Brake
  59
- To Release the Parking Brake
  59
- Handle Grip Heater
  60
- Handle Grip Heater Indicator
  60
- Heater Level
  60
- To Turn off Handle Grip Heater
  61
- To Operate Handle Grip Heater
  61
- No Indication
  62
- Torque Control Level Setting
  63
- Torque Control on and off
  64
- Initial Setting
  67
- P Value (Engine Output Level)
  67
- EB Value (Engine Brake Level)
  67
- Torque Control Level
  68
- Selecting the Riding Mode
  69
- Setting the Riding Mode
  70
- Starting the Engine
  72
- If the Engine Does Not Start
  72
- If Engine will Not Start
  72
- If Engine Does Not Start
  73
- When You Stop the Engine
  73
- Shifting Gears
  74
- Recommended Shift Points
  74
- Shifting up
  74
- Shifting down
  74
- Dual Clutch Transmission
  76
- When You Can Change between N and D
  77
- Changing between Neutral and at MODE/MT MODE
  79
- Changing between at MODE and MT MODE
  79
- N-D Switch
  80
- Riding in MT MODE
  81
- Gear Shift Operation
  81
- Shift Limit
  81
- Refueling
  82
- Opening the Fuel Fill Cap
  82
- Closing the Fuel Fill Cap
  82
- Recommended Fuel Octane Number
  82
- Accessory Socket
  83
- Storage Equipment
  84
- Helmet Holder
  84
- Removing the Front Seat
  84
- Helmet Set Wire
  85
- Document Bag/Hex Wrench
  85
- Tool Kit
  86
- Rear Carrier
  86
- Right Side Pocket
  87
- Maintenance
  88
  - Importance of Maintenance
    89
  - Maintenance Safety
    90
  - Maintenance Schedule
    91
  - Maintenance Fundamentals
    94
    
    Pre-Ride Inspection
    94
    
    Periodic Checks
    96
    
    Replacing Parts
    97
    
    Cleaning the Battery Terminals
    98
    
    What to Do in an Emergency
    98
    
    Charging
    99
    
    Fuses
    100
    
    Inspecting and Replacing Fuses
    100
    
    Engine Oil
    101
    
    Selecting the Engine Oil
    101
    
    Brake Fluid
    102
    
    Drive Chain
    102
    
    Recommended Brake Fluid
    102
    
    Cleaning and Lubricating
    103
    
    Recommended Lubricant
    103
    
    Crankcase Breathers
    104
    
    Recommended Coolant
    104
    
    Checking the Air Pressure
    105
    
    Inspecting for Abnormal Wear
    105
    
    Inspecting for Damage
    105
    
    Tires (Inspecting/Replacing)
    105
    
    Inspecting Rims and Valve Stems
    106
    
    Inspecting Tread Depth
    106
    
    Tire Service Life
    107
    
    Air Cleaner
    108
    
    Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    108
  - Battery
    109
  - Removing & Installing Body Components
    109
  - Battery Box Cover
    110
  - Clip
    111
  - Front Seat
    112
    
    High Position
    112
    
    When Setting the High Seat Position
    113
    
    When Setting the Low Seat Position
    113
  - Right Side Lid
    114
  - Skid Plate
    115
  - Tool Box
    116
    
    Cleaning the Spark Arrester
    117
    
    Checking the Engine Oil
    119
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    120
    
    Changing Engine Oil & Filter
    121
    
    Required Oil
    122
    
    Changing Clutch Oil Filter
    123
    
    Adding Coolant
    125
    
    Checking the Coolant
    125
    
    Changing Coolant
    126
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    127
    
    Inspecting the Brake Pads
    128
    
    Adjusting the Brake Light Switch
    129
    
    Checking the Parking Brake
    129
    
    Checking the Side Stand
    130
    
    Drive Chain Slack
    131
    
    Inspecting the Drive Chain Slack
    131
    
    Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
    132
    
    Checking the Drive Chain Wear
    134
    
    Checking the Drive Chain Slider
    135
    
    Wheels Rims & Spokes
    136
    
    Checking the Clutch
    137
    
    Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay
    137
    
    Freeplay at the Clutch Lever
    137
    
    Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay
    138
    
    Lower Adjustment
    138
    
    Upper Adjustment
    138
    
    Checking the Throttle
    140
    
    Cleaning the Crankcase Breather
    141
  - Crankcase Breather
    141
  - Adjusting the Headlight Aim
    142
  - Other Adjustments
    142
  - Adjusting the Brake Lever
    143
  - Adjusting the Front Suspension
    144
    
    Spring Preload
    144
    
    Rebound Damping
    145
    
    Compression Damping
    146
  - Adjusting the Rear Suspension
    147
Troubleshooting

150
- Engine will Not Start
  151
  - Starter Motor Does Not Operate
    151
  - Starter Motor Operates but Engine Does Not Start
    151
  - Overheating (Segment H Flashes in Coolant Temperature Gauge)
    152
  - Low Oil Pressure Indicator
    153
  - PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
    153
  - Warning Indicators on or Flashing
    153
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator
    154
  - Torque Control Indicator
    155
  - If the "-" Indicator Is Blinking in the Gear Position Window While Riding
    156
    
    If You Can Shift from N to D Mode
    156
    
    If You Cannot Start the Engine
    156
    
    If You Still Cannot Start the Engine
    156
  - Fuel Gauge Failure Indication
    157
  - Other Warning Indications
    157
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge Failure Indication
    158
  - Handle Grip Heater Failure Indication
    158
  - Removing Wheels
    159
  - Tire Puncture
    159
    
    Tube Repair and Replacement
    159
    
    Axle Pinch Bolts
    161
    
    Rear Wheel
    164
    
    Brake Caliper Bracket
    167
  - Battery Goes Dead
    168
  - Burned-Out Light Bulb
    168
  - Electrical Trouble
    168
    
    Headlight Bulb
    169
    
    Position Light
    169
    
    Brake Light/Taillight
    170
    
    Front/Rear Turn Signal Bulb
    170
  - Blown Fuse
    171
  - License Plate Light Bulb
    171
  - Fuse Box Fuses
    171
  - Main Fuse & ABS Main Fuse
    173
  - FI Fuse & ABS FSR Fuse
    174
  - FI Fuse & ABS FSR Fuse & DCT Main
    175
- Information
  176
  - Ignition Key
    177
  - Keys
    177
    
    Document Bag
    178
    
    Engine Stop Switch
    178
    
    Ignition Cut-Off System
    178
  - Instruments, Controls, & Other Features
    178
  - Assist-Slipper Clutch System
    179
  - Caring for Your Motorcycle
    179
    
    Throttle by Wire System
    179
    
    Washing
    179
    
    Washing Precautions
    180
    
    Aluminum Components
    181
    
    Panels
    181
    
    Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
    182
    
    Windscreen
    182
  - Storing Your Motorcycle
    183
    
    Choose Sensible Cleaners
    184
    
    Recycle Wastes
    184
  - Transporting Your Motorcycle
    184
  - You & the Environment
    184
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    185
  - Emission Control Systems
    186
    
    Exhaust Emission Requirements
    186
    
    Evaporative Emission Control System
    187
    
    Exhaust Emission Control System
    187
    
    Ignition Timing Control System
    187
    
    Noise Emission Requirements
    187
    
    Crankcase Emissions Control System
    188
    
    Fuel Permeation Emission Control
    188
    
    Noise Emission Control System
    188
    
    Problems Affecting Motorcycle Exhaust Emissions
    189
  - Catalytic Converter
    190
  - Oxygenated Fuels
    191
  - Authorized Manuals
    192
  - Warranty Coverage and Service
    193
  - Honda Contacts
    195
  - Usa
    197
- Specifications
  198
  - Main Components
    198
  - Torque Specifications
    201
  - Bulbs
    201
- Index
  203

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