IMPORTANTNOTICE I

I
. O P E R A T O RA N D P A S S E N G E R
This motorcycle is designedto ca.ry the operaror and one pasengei. Neve.
exceedthe vehiclecapacityload. as shown on the tjre inforftalion label.
. ON.ROAD USE
This motorcycle b not equipped e h a sldk arester and is desienedto be used
only on the road. Operalion in forest. brush or g.ass.overed areasmay be
illesal.Obey local lawsand resulalions
. R t A D o I 4 N E R . sM A N U A L C A R I F U L L Y
Pay specialattention nr sratementsprecededby the following wordsl
EEM
Ik.ticat.s a sttuhs posibitit, of sevet. pe^onal injury ot ros oJ ltfe t ins"uc
tiont arc notfo owe.l.

Indicatcs a po$ibility of peaonal iniut\ ar equrynent danase i.f insttutti.as

NOTEI
Giveshelpful information.
This nanual should be considereda permlnent pa.t of rhe lehicle and should
remain with the vehiclewhen resold
IIONDA CI]650 CUSTONI 1980
OWNER'SN{ANUAL

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 CONTENTS
page
M O T O R C Y C L L S A F E T .Y. . . . . . . . I R e a rW h e e lR e m o v a l . . ., j9
S a f eR i d i n gR u l e s I FuseRepLacem€nt..... 4l
Protecliv€Appar€l 2 M A I N T E N A N C E. . . .......... 42
L o a d i n ag n dA c c e $ o r i e. s . . . . . . . 3 M a i n l e n a nS cechedule ... ....44
Tires...... 5 M a i n t e n a nR c e c o r d. . .. ..46
Modifications 7 EnsineOil... ........... .... 47
DESCRIPIION 8 O i lF i l t d . . . . . . . ............ 48
P a r t sL o c a t l o n SparkPluss.................
SerialNudbere t2 Idle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0
PartsFunctlon l4 A n C l e a n e.!. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 5l
Fuel ....... 23 C r a n k c aB s er e a t h e- r. . . ... 52
E n s i n e O i l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Clutch.......... 53
OPERATION 21 FrontBiake.... 55
P r e ' r i d eI n s p e c t i o .n.. . . . . . . . . 21 RearBrake . . 57
Staltingthe Enejne . 28 D r i v eC h a i n . . . . 59
B r e a ki n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3t S i d eS t a n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2
Ridin8....... Brtte.y 63
Brakine.... CLEANI\G.., 65
Parkrng .... 35 STORACE.. 65
A n t i t h e f tT i p s .15 E M I S S I OC N O N T R O IS- Y S T E M . . . . .
SPLCIA? L R O C E D T J R E S. . . . . . . 3ar C O N S U M F , IR\ F O R M A T I O N , 69
ToolKrl .......... 31 SPECIFICATIONS. 72
F r o n t W h e e l R e m o v .a. l. . . . . . . . 38
 MOTORCYCLE
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* Mototcycle idins rcguires sPeciateffotts on lour pQtt to enerc tout nfet!.
thev rcqunemen$ beforc rou ri.te.
S A F ER I D I N G R U L E S
L A l w a y s m a k e a P r ei d e r l s p e c u o n
(pase 27) berore vou stalt tl'e englne.
You may prevena t n a c c ' d e no
t r equrp
) Many accidents involve rnexpenenced
ride.s. Most states requi.e a special
motorcycle rjding lest or license Make
sure you are qualiiied beiorc you ride.
NEVER lend you! notorcycle to an
lltany automobiler'motorcycle a..ide!ts
happen becluse the automobile d.iver
does not se€ the molorcyclist.Make
y o u s e l f c o n s p i c u o u sl o h e l p o l o i d t h e
a c c i d e n rt h a l w a s n t y o u r I a u l t :
. Wear bright o. reflectivc clothing.
. Don't drive in anothcr rnolorist\
Kno\|
:1. Obey aU federal, state and local laws
and regulations.
. Fxcessilespeedis a factor jn many
a.cid€nts. Obey the speed linrrts,
and NEVER travel l!\ter than con
. Sicnal bciorc you m.ke a turn or
lane change. Your size and nincu-
verrbility can surp.iseothcr monr.-
5 Don t let other nrotorists surprise you.
Use extra cautio. !t interscclions,
aa.king lot entralccs ard exns, and
6. Keep both hrnds on the handlebr.s
!nd both f.et o! thc f.otpegs shile
r i d r n s . A p a s s e n s e rs h o u l d h o l d o n t { l
the motorcy.le or the operdLor with
borh hands aid kcep both fcct on the
pa\senger lootpeSs.
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PROTECTWE APPAREL
1. Most motdcycle accident fatauti* are
due to head iAjuri€s: ALWAYS w.ar a
helmet. You should also w€ar a face
shicld or goSSlcaas vtell a! boob, tlov$,
tnd protectiv€ clothinS. A passcng€r
ncedr the lams Protection.
2. The exhaust system becomcs vcry hot
during op.ration, and it remains hot
aft€r op€ration. Never touch any pait
of thc hot €xhawt system. Weat cloth-
ins that fuuy covqs your legs.
3. Do not w€ar loo$c clothing which could
qtch on the control lders, footpcgs or
LOADTNGAND ACCESSORIES
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* prevefll
To an acci.lent, ue extreme
carc wher odalits and nding vth
acce$ones anat caryo- A.lditio,
occetsoies an.! .4r8o cdn feduce a
motorclcle \ ttabilitt, perfown.4 ahd
sale opelating sPeed. Never ride a,
a.cessory-equipped motorclcle
speedsabove 80 nqh. And r.membet
that this 80 mph limit ,ra! be reduced
b! installLtion of aotuflon.la accesrories,
imprcpet loadi c, \'otn tiresard overa
motorcrcle cokdition, poor roa.l or
weather conditions, etc. TheseSeneral
sui.lelines nat hetp rou decide whether
ol how to equip lour motorclcle, dnd
how to loo.t it safeu.
The conbined weisht of the rider, passens-
eri cargo and all accesso.ie.must not ex'
ceed 460 lbs, lhe vehicle capacity load.
Carso weight alone should not exceed
60 lbs.
l. Keep careo and accessoryweieht low
and close to the cent€r of the motor'
cycle. Load weight equatly on both
sides to minimize imbalance. As weieht
is located fdther from the motorcyclek
of
ce.ter of siarity, han{Uing is propor-
2. Adjust tire pressure(TIRES, paeps5-6)
and shock absorber spiings (SHOCK
4t
ABSORBERS. pase 22) to suit load
3. Lugsaseracksde for light weieht items.
Do not cady more than 30 lbs. of carso
on a lussagerack behind the seat.Bulky
items too fd behird the rider may cause
wind tubulence that impans handlins.
4. All cargoa.d accesso.ies must be secure
for stable handlins. Re{heck cargo
securityand accessorynounts frequent-
ly.
5. Do not altach large,healy items to the
handlebars, front foiks. or fender.
Unstable handling or slow steering
fesponsemay result.
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Genuine Honda accessorieshave teen 4. Do not add electrical equipment that
specifically designed for and tesied on will exceed the motorcyclet electrical
system capacity. A blown fuse could
Becausethe facto.y cannot test all other quse a dangerous loss of lietrts or
accessories, you are penonally responsible engine power at nisht or in traffic.
for proper s€lection, installation and use 5. This motorcycle was not deslgnedto
of accessories.Alwaysfollow the euidelines puU a sidecar or tiailer. Handline 1nay
under Loadingabove,and these: be serioudy inpaired if so equipped.
l. Carefully inspect the acces$ry to mske
sue it does not obscure any lishts.
reduce sround clearanceand bankins
angle or limit suspensiontravel, steering
travelor control operaiion.
2. Lalge fork-rnounied fairinss or wind-
shields,or poorly designedor imp.oper-
ly mounted fairings can produce aero-
dynamic forces that cause unstable
handling. Do not install fairings that
decreasecooling air flow to the engine.
3. Accesories which alter your riding
position by moving hards or feet away
Jrom corfols may increase .eaction
time in an emergency.
T I R E S :T U D E L E S S
This motorcycle is equippedwith tubeless 3.50Sr9- ll0/90
tires, valves,and wheel rifts. Useonly tires 4PR t6 67S
marked "TUBELESS" and tubeles valves
on rims marked 'TUBELESS" TIRE (200lbt 2 . 0( 2 8 ) 2 . 0( 2 8 )
APPLICABLE''.
Proper an pressue will provide inaxmum 90 ks
stability, ridine comfon and lire life. (200lbt
check tne presues frequently and adtust 2 . 0( 2 8 ) 2 . 2 5\ 3 2 1

NOTE:
* Tire pressureshould be checkedwhen
ihe ines a.e 'cold '. before you ride. DL'NLOP r ll l(t21
* Tubeles tires havesome desee of ser-
sealing ability f they are puncrured, ('heck the lires for cuts. rnbedded nails
and leakaee1s oflen very slow. Inspect
very closely for puntures. especially or othe. sharp objects. ('heck the.ims
f the !ne is nor fully intlared. for dents oi deformarron.If there B any
damase,s€eyou autholzed llonda dealer
for repatr.replacement.and balancing.
Curb Ne'Ahl(wet) kg (lbs)
clffhrile krBhr

VehGl-e ap-eny loa-

2 0 8( 4 6 0 )
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* Imptupet nrc inflrtion taill Muse ab'
hotmol tfead |'ear an.I oeate a sfet!
hozotd- Undennflation nfl! rctult in
the tte slippingon,ot conins olf of the
" Op.rution vith etce$ivel! $'om .ires
X hazatdous and irill adt)qselt affect
ttt. tio n on.l handling.
Rellace tnes before tread depth a1 the
certer of ihe tne reachesthe fotlowine
iimit.
Minimum tread depth
1.,, Fiont:
Rear:
1 . 5m n ( l / 1 6 i n )
2 . 0m m ( 3 / 3 2 i n )
ReDair/ReDlacement:
Seeyour authorizedHonda Dealer.
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*
The use of tir.s othet than thos. lbted
on the tire ikfortution label may
ad'e$e ty affe c t han.l lins.
Do not install tube-ttpe tires on tube-
les rins. The bea.ls mat not seat an.l
the ties coul.l slip on the rims, cdusins
Prcper wheel bolance is e.essarr for
safe, {toble hon.llin8 of the mto/c!.|e.
Do not renoe. or .hange akt vheel
bolanceweishts. When \ah.el balancine
X rcquire.l, see yout duthotized Hottda
dealel. tltheel bdlancins is tequte.l aJter
,irc repair or replo.enent.
Do ot ercee.t 50 ftph (80 kn/h) for
the fi$ 24 houts altet tirc rcpat, or
rcpat failure and tite defl4tion tar
tzsult. Neeet use a rcanirc.l tte for
tu.ins ot speeds over 80 mph (l2O
Replace the tit. il the sidewa is punc'
ture.l or rtamdse.!. Side\9a4fteriis tut
cdusercpail failute dkd tirc.leflation.
cauflor{: MODIFICATIONS
* Do not try to rcmove tubeles nres
wthout specidl tools antl rim protec-
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*MoclrTication of the motorrcle, ot
tors. You mat ddmage the nm sealins rcnoval of orisinal equipnent na!
sutface or ditfisurc the ritu rc d.r the ,ehicle unfufe or i esal.
Obet o fedetul, state and local equip-
 DESCRIPTION

I
2
3
5 Headlightdimmer switch

7
8
PARTS LOCATION
(10) Warningand indicator lights

(12) F'rontb.ake fluid resenon

(13) Enginestop swilch
( l4) Fiont biake lever
(l5) Throttle Srip
(16) Starler bution
(l7) ISitiitionswitch
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I
ta.

(1) Fuelvalve (3) Foot peg (s) Sid€srand

(2) Cear chanaepedal (4) Centersland (6) Pssnger lbor pec
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(1) (3)
(2J (4)
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SERTALNUMBERS
The fiane and engine serial numbers are
lequired when registering voLlr motor
cycle. They may also be iequired bv vour
deal€r when ordering !eplacement parts
Recod fte numbers here for vour refeF
F R A M EN O .
ENGINE NO.
The VIN, VehicleIdenhfication
Lab.l
"t.r"r-l
(l), is on the SafetvCertification
rfiixed io the left side ol the steering
head. This number is the sane as the
frame number (2) stamped on the.isht
sideof the steerinehead.
The eneine nunber (3) is stampedon top
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PARTS FUNCTION
Instruments.nd lndicato6
Th€ indicaton and warnine lighis are
g r o u p e d b e t w e e nt h e i n s t r u m e n t sa. b o v e
t h e h e c d l s h t .T h e i rf u n c t i o n sd r ed e s c r r D e o
in the tableson the following pages
U S An o d e l :
jn
Odometer and tripneter read miles'
C a n a d i am
n odel:
O d o m e t ear n d t l i p m e t e !r e a dr n k i l o n e t e r s

l)
( 2)
( 3)
( Left turn sieMl indicator
( 5 ) Righi turn sigrul indicator
( 6 ) Oil pressure warnins lisht
( 7)
( 8 ) Hish bean indicator
( e)
( I O J Tachometerred zone
( t l l Tripmeter reseiknob

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R.f. No.
Showsdriving speed,0to 85 mph.
2 Slows accumutateamjleae€.
3 Showsmileageper tdp.
Left turn sign2l indi-
Flasheswhen l€ft tum signaloperates.

Right turn signal indi-

5 F'lashes
wher rishr turn signalopqates.

L i g h r sw h e ne n s i n eo i l p r e s s u r ies b e l o wn o ' m a l
operating lange. Should light when ienilion
s w i r c hi s " O N ' a n d e n g i n ek n o r r u n n i n g S . hould
go our when engire sldr\, eleept for oc!asional
Oil piessure warning n i c k e r i n sa r o r n e a ri d l i n gs p e e dw h e nr h ee n g n .
risht (red)
CAUTION:
+ Rukains the cneihe @nh intullicient oil
pressuft will cdute senous ensine ddmase.
Ref. No.

7 Lights when t.ansmission is in neutral.

Hi8h beam indicator

8 (blue) LiShtswhen h€adlightis on high b@m.

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Do not ope.ate engin€ in red zone when avoid-
able.NtsVERopqate beyondred zone-
l0 Tachorneterred zon€
* E ceedine rccomnekded maxinum engine
rpm may causesenous engike damaSe.
R e s e r sl r i p n e r e r r o z e r o l 0 ) . l u r n k n o b i n
u Tripmeter resetknob
knition Switch
The isnition swiich (l) is behind the indi-

LOCI( is locked.Ensineand liehrscannorbe

SreerinE

OFF E.gine and lishls mnnotbe operared.

Headtshl, raillishl and m€lerlighls are on a.d
ON oiherUghtscanb€ operaied.Enginecanbe Key cdnol be rcmoved,

For parkinBthenDlorcyclenqr farnc. The

tailughi is on, but all other lghls are ofi Tne
eqine cannotbo starred.
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Engine StoD Switch
The tbree position engine stop swiich (t) The starter button (2) is below the engine
is next to the throttle edp. In "RUN",
the engine wiU operate.In either "OFF" When the starter button is pressedthe
position the engine witl not operate.This starter motor will crank ihe engine, the
switch is intended primarily as a safety or h@dlieht will automatically eo oul, but
emergency swiich dd should normauv the taillieht will stay on.
remainin {RUN" Seepages28-30 for startingprocedure.
NOTE:
* If your motorcycle is stopled with the
ignition switch "ON" and the encine
stop swtich "OFF", the headlight and
tajllisht will still be on, resulting in
battery discharge.

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The three controls next to the left handle-

H€rdlisht Dinner Switch (1)

Select "HI" for high beam, "LO for low

Tum sisnat switch (2)

Move to "L" to sienala left tum, "R" to
signal a right tum. Retum to the center

Eom Button (3)

Pres ihe button to sound ihe horn.

(i) HadIBnt dinmer swftch


To lock the steeiing. nrm the handlebars
ail the way to the left oi dght, tum the
key (l) to "LOCK" while pushine in.
NEEG
* Do not tum the ker to 'LocK" while
ri.liflg t h. mo torctcle,
{r) lsnrnnkey ( A ) P u s hi n
(B) T!rn to "IOCK
Helnet Holder
The helmet holder (l ) is by the left slde of
the seat. Inseit the ignition key (2) and
tum it counterclockwis€to urlock. Hug
the helmet on the lock and Pwh in the
holdq lin (3).
o)
(2)
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* The heltuet holder is desisaed
fot ue
thile pafking- Do not opercte the
nototctcle eith a helnet attached to
the holdi. The helmet m4, intetferc
with the rca/ wheel, posibl! stoppiag
DocumentContainer
The document container (1) is in the left
This owner's manual and other documents
should be stored in this container.
When washingyou.r motorcycle, be caieful
not to flood this areawith wate..
( l ) D o o m e n tc o n r a i n e r
Each shock absorber (1) has five adjust'
ment positionsfo. different load or riding

Position I is for lisht loads and smooth

road conditions.PositionsII lo V indease
spring preload for a stiffer rear suspension,
and can be used when ihe motorcycle is
heavily loaded. Be certain to adjust borh
shock absorbersio the sameposition.
FUEL NOTE:
a Do not operate the machine wirh rhe
The three way fuet valve (l) is on the fuel valve ir the "RES" position after
left side of the fuel tank. €fuelinc- You nay run out of fuel,
:9TT:
At "OFF", fuel ca.not flov/ from the ElMd
*
tank to the carburetors, Tum the valve Knov ho\a) to operute the luel talve
off wheneverthe motorcycle is not in use- while niliflg the motorclcle. yoL hut,
'oN" aeoi.l a sudden stop in troffic.
* 8e carcful not to tou.h dnr hot engiae
At "ON", fuel will flow from the main fuel
supply to the carbureto6. Nrts \r hile operating t he fue I talv-
-B!!:
At "RES", fuel wil flow from the reserve
fuel supply to the carburetoB. Use the
rercrve fuel only when the main supply is --F+ --E+
sone. Refill ihe tank as soon as possible
afrer soitchins to "RES'. The reserve ,rei (7R6)
f u e ls u p p l yi s 3 . 5 9 ( 0 . 9 U S s a l ) .
@)w)
Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity is 13.51 (3.6 US sal)
including 3.s! (0.9 US eal) in the r€serve
$pply. To remove the fuel tank cap (1),
insefi the isnition key (2) and tun it clock-
wise. The cap viu pop up and can be lfted
off.
Any automotive sasoline with a pump
o . t a n e n u m b e r( r _ 3 or 86 d i1gher.
or a research octane number of 9l or
hieher may be used. If "knocking" or
"pinsine' occu$. try a different brand of
gasolineor a hisher octaneclade.
To attach the fuel tank cap, alisn lltch in
cap with slot in filler neck.
Push cap into Iltler neck uniil it snaps
closedand locks. Rernovethe key.
IEM
* Casoline h .tteftely flammdbte dk.t is
explosive un.ler ceftain coaditioas- R.-
fuet in o wetl 'entilated ar@ eith the
ergine rtopped. Do not snoke or alov
flanes ot spatks in the ata where
the nototc!cle is rcfueled or ||hqe
+ Do not overfi the tdkk (there shoul.l
be no fuet ih the fillq h..k). After
lefuelins, nake sure the fuet cdp it
ENGINE OIL
Eneire Oil Lev€l Check * Ruhning the engine
Check the engine oil level each day before
rjding the motorcycle.
The lerel must be dairtained between tle
upplr (2) and lowe. (l) level narks on the

l. Start rhe elgine and lel it idle tor

a iew minules. Make sure the red oll
pressure warnirg lieht goes off. If the
lighl remains onj stop the engine Lm

2. Stop the engine and put the motor-

c y c l eo n i t s c e n l e rs t a n do n l e v c lg r o u n d .
|l
3 . Alter a few minutes, remove the on
i i l l e r c a p / d i p s t i c k( l ) , w i p e j t c l e a n ,
H-@
and reinsert the dipstick wiibout
screwingi1 in. The oil level should be
ii''o
b e t w e e nt h c u p p e r ( 2 ) a n d l o w e r ( 3 )
levelma.ks on the dipslick.
A d d t h e s p e c i l i e do i l u p t o t h e u p l e r
l e v e tl u a r k ,i f . e q u n e d .
5 . R e p l a c et h e f i l l e r . a p l d i p s t i c k .C h e c k
(l)
l2)
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EnsineOil Recommendation Reconnended Oil Viscosity:
USE HONDA 4.STROKEOIL OR AN sAE 10W-40
EQUIVALENT Other viscositiesshown in the chart below
Use only hlsh detergeni,lrenium quality may be usedwhen the averaget€mp€rature
moto! oil ceitified to meet or exceedUS in your iiding aiea is within the indicated
automobile manufacnrrers requirenents
for ServiceClasification SE.
Motor oils intended for ServiceSE will
show lhis desisnation on the containe!.
The use of special oil additives is un'
necessaryand will only increaseoperatlng

CAUTION:
* Ensine oil is a majol factor affecting
the perfomdnce and serrice lik of the
ehgine. Non detereent, eegetable, or
castar basedraciag oils, ,re not rccom-

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 OPERATION
PRE.RIDE INSPECTION
EEz@
*
If the Prc+i.le lhpe.tion is not pq-
fomed, sqious danage ol on a..ideit
Insp€ct your motorcycle every day before
you start the engine.The items lited hde
will only take a few mi.utes, and in the
long flrn they can save time, expense and
6. Thro.tle check for smooth openins
and closingin all steerinspositions.
7. Lights and horn-check that headlisht,
iail/sioplight, tum signsls, indicators
and horn function properly.
8. Eneine sto! switch check for proper
function (paee 18).
Correct any discrepancybefore you ride.
Contact your au.horized Honda dealer
for assistanceif you cannot colrect the

1. Ensine oil l€vel add ensine oil if

required (pagB 25). Check fo. leals.
2. Fuel level-fill fuel tank when neces
sary(page24). check for leaks.
3. Front and rear braies-.checkoperation;
nake sure thde is no brake fluid
leakaee.Adjust free play if nece$ary
(paees55 58).
4. Ti.es-check condition and presure
(pas6s5 6).
5. Driae chain check condition and slack
(p Ees 59 62r- Adjust and lubricate
STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
to restart a warm engine, follow rhe
[E@ p.ocedurefor "High Air Temperatue."
* Never run the eryine in a closed area.
The ethaust contains poisofous cdrbor

NOTE:
* Do not use the elechic starter for
mor€ than 5 secondsat a aime.Rel@se
the siarter budon for approaimately
i0 secondsbefore lre$ing it aeain.
I The electric starter wil woik when the
transnission is in gear with the clutch

* Do not flood the engne by twisting the

thJottle repeatediy. The carburetois
havean acceleratorpump,

PREPARATION
Make sure the tla.smission is in neulal,
a n d t h e e n g i n es t o p s w i t c hi s a t " R U N ' .
Tum the fuel valve "ON". Inse the key
and tum ihe ignition switch ON .
Check that the red oi1 pre$ur warning
(l) Chok€knob (A)FuUyCloed
iB) FulY OPen
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li"-!14" I_:rys4r!!1 High Atr Tempe.ature
lo"-3s'c (50" 95'F) 3{q!2{Dqe!ere
l Pull the choke knob (l) up aU the way l- Do not usethe choke.
to "Fully Closed"(A). 2. OPenthe throttle drghtly.
2. Stan the engire, leavirg the tbrottle

cauflorr:
. The rcd ail presture wamtng lisht
shoutd so off a fe\r secondsafter the
engine rtarts. lf the light stays on, stop
the ensne innediately and che.k
engine oil level. Do hot opercte the
ehsinewtth insufficient oil presure.
3. tmmednlely after the engine stans.
operatethe chote knob (1) to keepfast
idle at 1,000 2,700 rpn
4. About 45 seconds after tll€ engine
starts,push the chote knob (l) down all
the way to "Fuly Open"{B).
5. If idling is unstable,open the ihrotiie
sltghdy.

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Low Air Tenpe.ature

1 Follow steps I and 2 qnder "Normal

Air Temperature".
2. Wh.n engine rptn besins to pick up,
operatethe choke knob (l) to keepfast
idle at 1P00 -2,700 rPm
3. To speedwarm up, open and closethe
throttle, keeping engine rpm below
2,700rpll.
4. Aboua 6 minutes afaerthe enginestarts,
push the choke knob down all the way
to "FuIY OPen" (B).
5. Contrnue warming uP the engne bY
opening and closing the throttle until
it w:ll idle Moothly.
cauTtoit:
* Exten.le.l use of the choke may impair
pt.ton a4d cylin.let edll tubncadon.
Flooded Engin€
If the engine fails to start after iepeated
attemlts, rl may be flooded with exces
fuel. To clear a nooded engine,tum the
engine stop switch "OF'F and push rhe
choke knob down all the way to "Futly
Open (B). Open the ttuortle fully and
crank the engine with the electdc starter
tb. 5 seconds.Tum the enginestop switch
"ON" ud folow th€ "High Air Tempera-
tu.e" StartingProcedure.
BREAK.IN
Du.ing initial break-in. newly machined
suribceswill be in contact wirh eachother
and these surfac€s MI wea! in ouicklv
Brcak-in maintenanceat 600 miles (1,0d0
km) is d€sigrcd to compensate for riis
initial minor w€e- Timely performance of
bieak-in maif,tenance will €rsuie optimum
serice life and perfomance from the
The senerairulesare asfollowsl
l. Maxinum continuous engire spead
during tne fnst 600 niles (1,000km)
must not exceed5,000 rpm.
2. Increase the ftaxinum continuous
engine speed by 2.000 ipm between
odomet€r readitresof 600 niles (1,000
km) and 1,000m es (1,600 km). Drive
brbkly, vary speeds frequently and use
fuu thottle for short bursts only. Do
not exceed7,000 rpm.
3. Bear in mind never to lue rhe engine
with fu throttle at low engine speeds.
Tlts rule is applicable not only during
break-in but at aU times.
4. Upon rcaching an odometer i€ading ot RIDING
1,000miles (l,600 kn), you car}subject E!E@
the motorcycl€ to ful tlrottle opera- + R.iev Motorct.le Safety (Poscs I 7)
Hov€v€r, do not exce€d9,50OrPm at * Make sure the siil. stanatit fuu! rctnct'
any time (tachometer RED ZONE .at befote iatilg the moto rcle.If rhe
linit). stond is ertekaleil, it tt@! ineterc vith
NOTE: (USA ONLY) conftol iluttus a left tum.
* After break-in maintenance, rcmove the
"BREAK-IN" caution label frcm tll€
. speedome@r rens
Proper shifting will provide bett€. fuel
econony. When chdrsing geais under
normal conditions, use the slrifting points
recommendedby Horda asfollows:
ShjfringU!:
From lst to 2ndr l9 mph(30 km/h)
From 2ndlo 3rd: 25mph(40kn/h)
From3rd to4th: 3l mph(50km/h)
From4th to 5th: 3? mph{60 km/h)
Shiftinc Down:
From5ih to 4th: 25 mph(40 km/h)
Fron 4th to 3rd: l9mph{30km/h)
Disengagethe ctutch when speed drops
below 9 mph (15 km/h), when engine
roughness is evident, or when engine
statline is imminent: and shift down to
lst geartor acceleration.
w@
*
Do aot .loenshift when taveting at a
spee.t that vould fol.e the engine to
owte, in the ,1extloeef eear,ot.dLse
the rcdt wheelto lose tra.tion.
CAUT|o{I
* Do not lhift gedrc without dtsengaging
the tlutch ahd closus the thrcttle.
The enshe and dnve trun coutd be
dam.sed br av.npeed ahd sha&
* Do nat ta\| rhe matorclcle or .aast
for ltas distanceswhile the engiae 6
ofl The trctsnasiaa wi nat be pro
pertt lubrrcdre.l dnd ddmdse moy
* Do no-tex(eed 8,000 rpn whek tuhni4s
the ensire without a load. Setioul
enSik? dam4ge may le,ult.
NOTE:
* The battery will nol chargewhile the
e n g r n es p e e d$ b e l o w1 , 7 0 0 . p m .A v o t d
dling for prolonged periods, or con.
l r n u o u so p e . a b o nb e l o wI , 7 0 0 r p m
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BRAKING * llhen alescer.ling a long, st.ep grade,
l. For nomal brating, sradualy apply use ensine comPresion brukins bt
both fiont and rear brales while down- doenhifnng, vith intenittent ue of
shifting to suit your road speed. both btukes. Continuousbrdk. opplica'
2. For maximum deceldation, close the tion cak oveth@t the btukes an.l rcduce
lhrottle and apply the front dd rcar their eftectiteness.
bnkes firmly. Disengage the clutch
before the motorcycle stops.
f,E@
* Independ.nt use of onlt the frcnt or
rear btuke re.luces stoppils p.torm-
ance. Ettreme bftkihg mat eug
eithq vheel to lock, reducing control
ofthe motor.ycl..
* llhm possible, re.luce spee.l ot bruke
befoe entettus o tum. Wheel slip |9i
rc.luce contrc | of t h. mo t orc! cle.
* When i.tins in tet ot tuin! .onalitions,
ol on loose surfaces, the abilitr to
maneuwt 4r.I stop will be redue.t.
For rour safett, et.rcise ettreme
caunon whe, bnking, accelenting ot
PARKING
l After stoppins the mororcycle, shift
the tnnsmhsion inro neurrat. tum rhe
fuel valve "OFF", and tum theisnition
switch "OFF".
2. Use the side or cenrerstod to support
the motorcyclewhile parked.
* Patk the mototclcle on
ftrm, teeel
Sround to pfere owrtuminS.
3. Lock the steerineto help preventtheft
(pase 2O).
NOTEr
* When stoppins for a sho tjme near
traffic at nishr, the ienition switch
may be rumed .o "P" and Ine key
removed. This will tum or rhe raillGht
to make the motorcycle hore vi$ble to
* The battery will discharseif the iention
switch is left at "P" for too lorga tjne,
ANTI.TTIEFT TIPS
l. Always lock the steeriryand n€verleave
the key in the igrition switch. This
soundssimplebut peopledo forget.
2. Be sure the resistration infoimation
for your motorcycle is accurate and
3. Pmk your motorcycle in a tocked
Sdag€wheneverposible.
4- Use an additional anti-theft device of
5. Put your name, address, and phone
numbe. in this Owner's Manuar and
keep it on your motorcycle at all
times. Many times stolen motorcycles
are recoYeredby the owner\ Manual
which i! still on them.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONENO:
 SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Thesespecialproceduresare intend€d to help you out in caseof trouble on the road: a
flat tire, or a blown fuse. In case of a flat tire, you can rcmove the enlre wheel and
take it to a qualified repair facility. Refer to "TIRES" on page 5-? Because of the
ditical natue of wh€el attachment, you should proceed to an authdized Honda dealer ag
soon as posible aftBr i€pair to vetify Proper ass€mbly.
IEM
* Stop the enstne anal suppott the motorct.le securclt on a le"el sulldce beforc pu'
fonin s t hesepro ceil urcB.
Tool Kit
The tool kit (1) is behind the teft side
cover. Remove the side cover imd urLlook
ihe strap to lemove the tool kit.
Some roadside repaits, minor adjustents
and parts replacementcan be pe ormed
!,/ith the toois containedin the kit.

. 10 x I 2nm open end wrench

. l 4 x l ? m m o p e n e n dw r e n c h

. No. 2 screwdriv€r
. No. 2 Phillipsscrewdive.
. 6 mn hex wrench

. Handle ror 22 nm and ?4 nm wienches

. Spark plugwrench

. Feelersauge0.7 mm
Front WheelRemoyal InstallationNotes:
1 Raisethe froni wheel off lhe Croundby Reverselhe removalprocedure.
placing a support block under the
CAT'TION:
* tlhea iastallits the wheeL
2. Remove the sleedometer oable set fx the brake
screw (1) and disconnecrthe speedo- disc carefull! between the brake pads to
dvaiddamaeingthe pads.
3- Remoye the front axie holder nuts (3)
(two on each side), a.d ienove the
fiont axle holders (4) (one on each

4. Removethe front wheei.

NOTE:
* Do not depres the blake lever when
the wheel is off the motorcycle. The
caliler liston will be forced out of the
cylinder with subsequentloss of brake
fluid. If this occurs, se icing of rhe
brake system wil be necessary.See
your authorizedHonda dealer-

o)
(2)
Speedoneterabte st screw

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. lnstall the axte holders (4) with the
"F' arrow (high dating surface) foF
ward and tishten ihe forward holdei
nuts (3) to the specified torque first,
then tighi€n the iear nuts to the same
Axle holder nui lorque:
1 . 8 2 . 5k g m ( 1 3 l 8 f t ' l b )
. After installing the wheel. apply the
brake severaltimes and check for free
wheelrotation when released.
ptr@
* If a toque ercn.h wds not usetl for
insta ation, see !ou/ dealet as sooh as
possibleto Enfr prcpq asenblt.
Re!r.WheelRemoY.t
1. Placethemotorcycle on its centerstand.
2. Remove the rear brale adjusting nut
(1). Disconnect lhe bra*e rod from
the blake arm (2) bY Pushingdown on
the braie pedal. Disconnectthe stopPer
am fron the brake PanelbY renovine
the cotter pin (3), stopper arn nut (4),
washer(5) and iubber sronmet.
(4) Nu!
3. Removethe cotte. pin (7) fron the axle . Adjust the brake (page 57) and drive
and loos€nthe nut (6). chain (paee59).
4 Loosen the drive chajn adjustins lock .
n u t s( 8 ) a n d b o l i s( 9 ) . Apply the b.ake servaltines and check
5. Pull the adjusters(10) dovn. push the for free wheel rotaiion when released.
wheel forward, and d€rail the drive
chain from ihe driven sprocket.Reinove
AEM
' If a toryue wench sas not used fol
Instalation Noies: thttalanoa, see lour .lealer as soon as
. To irstall the rear wheel, ieverse the posible to venfr wopet dstenbry.
removaL!rocedure.
* Al|/als ftpldce tted .attet pin! with

_ 8 . 0 1 0 . 0k s - m( 5 8 - 7 2 f t l b )
s t o p p e ra r m n u t :
1 . 6 2 . 5 k s - m( 1 3 l 8 f i ' l b )

(9) Dive chainadjuslingbolt

(61 o) (10)
40

The nain fuse (2) is behind the left side
coyei. Removethe sidecovd and open the
ndn fuse cover ( 1) The main fuse is 30 A
The fuse box (3) i. located betwe€n the
handlebab. Removeihe screws(4)andfuse
box coye.. The speciJiedfusesare l0A (5).
When fiequent fuse failure occurs' 1t
usually indicates a short circuit or an
overload in the elect.ical svstem- See
your authorized Honda dealer for @!air'
Etr@
* Nevet use a
fuse N)ith d .liffer.nt rutine
ftom that specifiect Serious ddmQgeto
the ete.tiel slsten or a tte maY
result, causins a dongercus loss of
Iights or eryi e Poi4er at flight or in
* Tum the tcnition switch "OFF" before
checkins or teplacing luses to plevent
accidehtdl short-circu iting
 MAINTENANCE
The U.S.- Envnomentat Prorection Agency iequircs manufacturcrs ro certify that
motorcycles btrjlt afrtr December31, lq77 wijt compty with applcabte emi$ions
slndards d6ing tleir useful life. when operat€ddd mainlaired s..ordirs lo rhe in-
strucuoB provided. Complianc€ with the terms of th€ Distriburois Wa.ranty for Horda
Motorcycle Emission Control Systems is neccessary in order to keep Ui"
system waranty in effect. (USA ONLY). ".i."io""

When s€rviceis requned, remenber that your aurhoiized Honda dealer knows your
motorcycle best and is fully equippedto maintain and repan it. The scheduledmain
tenece may also be perfomed by a qualified servicefaciliiy that normally does this
kjnd of work; or you may perfoim most of the work yourself if you are mechanicay
qualified and have the prope. tools and service data_

These instructions are based on the asumption that the motorcycle wiU be used ex-
clusively for its designedpurpose_Sustainedhigh speed operarion, or operadon in
unusually wet or dusty conditions wiU iequne mo.€ frequent s€rvicethan specifiedin
the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. Consult your authodzed Honda dealerfor recom_
m€ndationsapplicableto youl indiidual needsod use.
 The Vehicle EmissionConhol Infoimation
EtrI@
. is ovettuneo or label (1) is attached to the frde bv the
If vour motorcltle
a collisrcn' inspe't 'onrtot left sidecover.(USA oNLY)
involved in
leven, @btes, broke hoses cotpe-t
patts Jol
d.ce$ones, and o.hef vitat
damdse Do not tide the nototcvcle U
flave
dandse tmryits saJe oPenho4
jour Hondo dealer inspect the tnolor
conDonents inclu.lins fttne suspen'
sion: and steerias potft lot nitutiadmenl
a\.l danaqe thot lou ma! not be aote 'o

Srop ihe enqine oad suPPo4 tne nobt

ct.le se.uelt ok o |evel surlaee DeloP
pefoffiing anr rutnterun
Use nev, senuike Eokda pa/ts ot thett
eouitdlefi Jot naiktenaice 4'd rcpatr'
P;^ ehich dre not of equivaleht
qwlit! ttut imPair th. efetr of Your
motorct.le dn.t the elfectire operafion
of the enistion conttol srstems'

(1) VehicleEnissionControl Inrormaiion label

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform the Prejid€ Inspectiotr (Pase 27) ar each schedulealmainrenance period.
I: INSPECTAND CLEAN, ADJUST.LUBRICATEOR REPLACEIF NECESSARY.
C: CLEAN R: REPLACE AI ADJUST L: LUBRICATE

FREQUENCY

ITEM

FUEL LTNI'S I I I
IHROIIIE OPERATION I I I
CARBURETOR.CHOKE I I I
AIR CLEANER NOTE0 | c R c R c
CRANKCASE BREATHER NOTE(2) c c c c c
3 SPAR(PLUGS R R R R R
VALVECLEARANCF I I I
ENGINEOIL YEAR R R R R R R
ENGINEOII FIITER YEAR R R R R R R
CAM CHAIN TENSION
CARBURETOR.SYNCHRONlzE
E CARBURETOR.IDLESPEED I
I
I
I
I

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 ODOMETERREADING INOTE(3)

DRIVECHAIN

BRA(E !LUID (FRONT)

H E A D L I G H 1A

BOLTS,TASTENE

* STIOULDBT SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED ITONDA DEALER, UNLESSTHE OWNER HAS

PROPERTOOLS AND SERVICEDATA AND IS MECHANICALLY QUAIIFIED. REFERTOTHE
OFFICIAL HONDA SHOI MANUAL.
** IN THE INTEREST q!!I
THESEITEMSBESERVICED
OF SAFETY,WE RECOMMEND BY AN
AUTHORIZED HONDADEALER.
- T F r l , S e n r e n o r e t r P q J e nl v s h e n i r d r n gn d L ' t \ d r ( "
NO
r 2 r S eq c n o r e I ' c ' r u e n r l jr h e ' i r o r l gI n r ' o r a r I r l l r h o l e ' L r S aO ' l L Y ,
(3)For nisnd odometer*adrngs,r.pea! al lhe frequencyinlervalestdblished here.
MAINTENANCE RECORD

Mile! Date
600
4,000
8,000
12,000

I6,000

20,000

Makesurethat whoeverperformsthe mainrenancecomDteteslhis record

A U $ h e d u l e dm a i r L e n s n c ei n. c t u d i n gr h e o O 0 m d e r 1 . 0 0 0 k r r b r e a k - i nm a i n r e n d c e ,
i \ o n s d e r e d B n d m a l o q n e r o p e ra r i n g . o s ta n d w j U b . ( h a r g e dt o r b y y o u r d e d t e r
u e l r r i . o ' e c e ' p t .v e ' r t y j r gl h e p e r f o r m d n coef r e q u i r e dm a i n r e n a n .seh o u l db e r e l c r n e J
These recerpb should be ransfered wrth the noto.cycle ro the new owner rf the

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EneineOil
Enerne oil quality is the chief factor
affecline eDgine seNice life. Chanee the
enerne oil when sP.cified by ihe nainte
NOTE:
* Chanceengineoil wiin the enginewaio
a n d i h e m o t { r r c y c l eo n i t s c e n t e rs t l n d
io assu.ccompleteand rapjd drainrne.
L To drain lhe oil remove the oil fille.
cap (l ), crlnkcasedr.in plug (4) and oil
t-l
u-6\
i,
(r) Filler cap/di?stick (3)
2. After the oil is completely drained
cbeck that the sealinewashe.(5) on the
oil dmin plug is in good condition and
install the drain plug.
Drai! PlueTorque:
2 . s 3 . 5k s - n ( 1 8 2 5 f t - l b )
l. Check thar the oil filter bolt (6) and
cover O iings are in good condition af,d
O i l F i l t e rB o l t T o r q u e l
2 . 1 3 . 3k s n ( 2 0 2 4 f t l b )
(4) Oil drain plug (5) Sealincwashel
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 FiU the clankcasewith appioximately
3.0 liters (3.2 US qt) of the recom-
5 . Install the oil filler ca! ( 1).
6 . Stait the engineand let it idle io. 2-3
'7.
Stop the ensine and check that the oil
level is at the upper level m.k (2) ot
the dipstick- Make sure there are no oil
(6) Oil filler bolr (?) Oil fitter cover
48
Engine Oil Filter
NOTE:
* Change ihe filter after draining lhe
L Renove the oil filier elemenr(1) from
2. Check that the O-rines (2) on the oit
filter bolt af,d cover are in good con'
3. lnsert a new oil lilter element. Check
that all parls are installed as shown.
Install the oil filler cover.
Oil Filter Bolt To.que:
2 7-3.3 kg-n (20 24 ft-lb)
4. Performsteps4 7 of EnsineOil Chanee
(1) on tuierelemenl (2) Orings
Spark Plugs 4. Witl th€ plug washers attached, thread
Recommendedsparkplugs: the new spark Plugs in bY hand to
pievent qossthr€ading.
5. Tiehtef, the spark plues 1/2 tum with
X z 4 E S . U( N D ) , D 8 E A ( N G K ) . a spaik Plue wrench to comPressihe
For cold climate (Below 5"C. 41"F):
X 2 2 E S - U( N D ) . D ? E A ( N G K ) 6. Connect the spErk Plug caPs
For extend€dhigh speedridirtg: CAUTION:
X 2 7 E S - U( N D ) , D 9 E A ( N G K ) ' The spark plug mtst be secufe|t tiSht'
ened.An inploperlt tightenedplug can
becohe ,ery hot ahd Posibu danase
X24ESR-U(ND) oi DR8ES-L^(NGK)
Fol cold climate(Below 5'C,4l-F): * Neeer usea spdrkpluCwith an improper
Xz2ESR-U(ND) or DRTES(NcK)
For extendedhigh speedridinS:
X2?ESR-U(ND) or DR8ES (NGK)
l- Clean any dirt fron around the spark o
2- Disconnect the spark plus caps.
Remove and discard the spark pluss.
3. Make sure the new spark plus 8ap (1)
is 0.6 0.7 mm (0.024 0.028 in) usine
a wire type feeler eause.If adjutmena
is necessary,bend the side electrode
(2) carefuny- (l) Spa* plus gap (2) Sideelectlode
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Idle Speed
The idle speedadjustnenr procedureeiren
here should only be ured when changesin
altitude affect lornal idling speed as set
try yolu dealer. see your authorized
Honda dealer for rcgularly schcduled
ca.buretor adjushent, including indivldu
al .arbu.etor adjtrstmcni and synchroni-

NOTE:
* The engine nust be warm for accurare
i d l e s p e e da d j u r t n e n t .T e n m i n u r e so f
sloP-and-goridjne is suflicicnt.
l Warn up lhe engine, shilt to neuhal
lnd placc the Dotorcyclc on jts cente.

2. Adjust idle spced with the tlrottle

l d l eS p e e d r1 . 0 5 0i l 0 0 r p m

;"
(l) Throttle srop scEw

50
t
The an cleaner should be servic€d at
regular intervals (pase 44). Service more
frequently when ridine in dusty areas.
l. Removethe iight sidecover.
2. Remove the three bolts (2) and the air
cleanercover (1). Pull out the element
(3).
3. Clean the element by tappins it lishtly
to loosen dust. Blow away the .emain-
ing dust by alplying compiessedalr
from the outside of the element. Re-
place the elemett if it is excessively
dirty. tom or damaeed,
4. Reinstal the element, air cieanercover
and iight sidecover.
(3) An daner eleneni
(USA ONLY)
1. Remove the diain plug (l) from the
tube, and drain the deposits.
2. Reinstallthe drain plue (l).
NOTE:
' Service more frequently wh€n riditrg
in rah, at full thiottle, or when deposits
can be seen in the transparentsection
of the drain tube.

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Clutch
Clutch adjusiment may be requiredif the
motorycle stalls when shifting into 8ear,
or tends ro creep: or il the clutch sLips,
causingaccelerationto las behind ensine
Normal clutch leverfree play is l0 20mn
( 3 / 8 l / 4 i n ) a t t h e l e v e r( l ) . M i n o ra d j u s t -
ments can be made wilh the clutch cable
adjuste!at the lever.
l0-20mm
1. PuI off the dust cover (2) Loosen the
lock nut (3) and tum the adjuster(4)
Tidten the lock nut (3), and check
2. If ihe adjustq is iheaded out near iis
limit or if the coteci fiee plav cmnoi
be obtained,loosenthe lock trut (3) and
turn in the adjuster (4) completelv.
Tighten ihe lock nut (3) and pul1on the
(4) Clu&n cable adjusler
3 A! the lower e.d ol th€ cabie,loosen Other Checks:
the lock nut (6). Turn the adjustire Check the clutch cablefor khks or signsof
nut (5) to obtain the specified free werr that could causesticking or jailure.
play. Tishten the lock nut (6), and Lubricatethe clulch ceble with ! commer-
check adjustment. ciaUy available cable lubricdnt 10 p.event
4. Stall the cngine, pull in the clutch prematureweai and cofosron.
lever lnd shifL into Cear. Make sure the
engine does not stall, and thc motor-
cycle does not dcep. Gradudllyrelease
the clutch lever and open the thiottle.
The notorcyclc should start snoothly
a n d d c c e l e r a t eg r a d u a l l y .
NOTE:
{ If prope! adjustment cannot be
obtained or the clutch does noi wort<
corre.tly, sce your authonzed Honda

( 5 ) Adjurta.c nul (A) Increasefree play

lo.k nut (D) Decrerseltee plav

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I Remove the reservoircap and diaphrasm.
This model has a hydraulic disc front Whenever the level is below the lower
level mark (2) on the .eservoir. lill the
brake. As ihe brake pads wear, lhe brake
fluid leveldropsin the.eservoq. reservoir with DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID
There a.e no adjustments!o perform, but from a sealedcontainer, up to the upper
fluid levet and pad wear must be inspected level nark (1). Reinstall the diaphrasn,
periodically.The systemmus! be inspected and reservoir cap. Tighten th€ screws
irequently to ensure there are ro fluid (3) securely-
cAUTtot{:
lf the control lever free play becomes * when addins btuke flri.l be sute the
excessiveand the friction pads are not resetva, is hari2ontal before the cap
worn beyond the rccommended limit it rcmored ot brcke lluid mdl spitt out
(!ase 56), ther€ is probably air in the
brake system and it must be bled. See
your authorizedHonda dealer.
Brake fluid level:
Etr@
* 8ruke fluid mat .ause iritation. Avoi.l
contact uith tkin ot etes, In case of
cotttd.t, flush thotoughl! with ater
dn.l call a .toctor if yorr eret we/e

(l)
(2)
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CAUTION:
* Use on|, DoT 3 brdke
llui.l fran a
* Hdndle brcke fluid \|ith cdre becarse
it can damage paint and ins,ument
* Neter d ow .ontdminants l.1irt, water,
etc.) to entet the brdkefluid reretroif.
hake Pads:
Brake pad wear wiU depend upon the
severity of usasej type of dlivjng, and
condition of the loads. The pads wiu
wear faster on dirty and wet roads.
Inspect the padsvisuallyduring all reclrlar
service inteflals to determine the pad
wed. Removethe inspectionhole crp.
If the padswear to the red line (1), both
padsrnust be replaced.
Other Checksl
Make sure there are no fluid leaks.Check
for deieriolat1or or cracks in the hoses

Adjushent:
1. Measure the distance the rear brate
pedal (1) movesbefore th€ brate staits
Fiee llay should be 10 15 mln (3/8
5/8 in). If adjustmentis necessary,
tuin
the rear brake adjustinsnut (2).
NOTE:
* Make sure that the cutout on the
adjusting nut is seated on the brale
2. Apply the brate severaltimes and
check for free wheel rotation when
NOTE:
* lf prcper adjustmeni cannot be ob-
tained by this method, see Yout
authodzedtlonda dealer.
Olher Checks:
Make sure the biake rod, brate a.m,
spdng md fastenersare m good con-
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when the brake is applied, an arrow (3),
attached to the brat<e arm (4), moves
lowa.d a refelence nark (2) on the brake
p a n e (l 1 ) .
If the anow aliens with the .eference
mark on full application of the brake,
the brakeshoesnust be rePiaced.
Drive Chain Drive chain slack should remain constani
The service life of the drive chain is de- as the vheel rotates. lf the chain is slack
pendent upon prope. lubricatjon and in ole sectio! and taut in another, sone
adjustnent. Poor maintenancecan cause links are kinked and binding, Bindine
premature wear or damage to lhe drive can trequently be eliminated by lubrica-
.hain ald sprockets.
The drive chain should be chec|ed and
lubricated as part of the Pre-ridelnspec_
tion (pase 27). Under severe usase, or
when the motorcycl€is ridden in unusualy
dusty areas, nore lrequert mainteDance

Inspection:
l. Turn the engine off, place the molor-
cycle on the center stand dd shiit the
transmissioninlo neutial.
2. Check sleck in the lower drive charn
run mid{ay betweenthe sprockets
Drive chain slack should be adiusted
to allow approximateLy l5 ?5 mm
(5/8-l in) vertical movementby hand.
Rotate ihe red wheel bY hand and
check diive chain slack as the wheel
3. Turn the rear wheel slowly, md inspect
the d.ive chain and sp.ockets for any of
the foltowitrg conditioG:
DRIVE CHAIN
* Danaced Rollers

i Dry oi Rusxed Linkg

+ Kinked or Bindine Links
* ExcessiveWee
* Impioper Adjustment
* Missing O-rincs
SPROCKETS
+ Excessively Woin Teeth
+ Bioken oi DanagedTeeth
A drive chain with danased rolers,loose Dnrg.d5p'(lel T@lh, wo,nsr,@lptTftri
!ins, oi missingO-rin$ must be replaced.
If the drive chain requires rcplacement, see
Youi ruthorized Honda dealei.
A chain which appea.s dry, or shows signs
of nst, requiies supplemental lubiication.
x
Kinked oi bindine lints shotild be
thoroushry lubricated and worked free.
If lints cannot be freed the chain must b€

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Adjustmenl:
If the drive chai! requiresadjuslnenl, lhe
procedue is asfollows:
l. Remove fte cotter pin (2) and loosen
i h e r e a ra x l en u 1 ( 3 ) .
2. Loosen the lock nuts {6) ald lurn the
adjustlng bolts (7) on both lhe nshr
and left chain adjustemto increaseor
defease chain slack. Alicn the chain
adjuster index mrl(s (4) wiih cones
ponding sqle (5) graduationson botn
sidesof ihe swinearm.
NOTEI
+ If drive chain slack is excesive when
rhe rear axle is moved to the furthest
limit of adjustment,the drive chain is
worn and must be repiaced
3. Tighlen lhe rear axle nut and secure
the nut with new cotter pin '
Red axle nut torque:
8 . 0 - 1 0 . 0k s ' m ( 5 8 7 2 f t - l b )
4. Tighten the lock tuts.
5. check drive chain dack.
6. Brake pedal lree plav is alfected when
r e p o s b o n i n gt h e r e a r w h e e l t o c t l i u s l
d n v e . h a r n s l a . k . C h e c kf r e e p l a v a n d
adjust asn€cessary (Paee57).
* me d/fie chain on thn mototclcle I
equipped with sndll Orines betweeh
the link pl.tes- mese O'rings retain
gease inside the chain to imprcre its
setvice life- Howetel, lpeciat precau'
tion must be taken when ddiusting,
lubncdting, washing and repla.ing the
* lleays replace use.1cottet pins wtth
6',r
 Lubrication:
SideSland
Lubricate the drive chain every 300 miles
(500 km) or soonet if it appean dry. Check the rubbe! pad for dereriorationand
Lubricate with SAE 80 or 90 eear oil wed. Replaceif any wear exrends to the
wear line (1) as shown. Check the side
!n preferenceto motoi oil or other com-
mercialchain lubricants. stand sprins for damageand loss of ten
Saturate each chah lint joirt so rhe sion, and ihe side stand asembly for
lubric&t ,penefuates between the tink freedom of movement-See your authoriz-
plates, pins, bushi.ss, and rolen. For ed Honda dealerforreplacement.
maximum penetration.lub.icate when rte
ct@ir is warm after riding.
Repla€enentchain: D.LD.50V or RK5oMO

GOOD REPLACE

oD ,6',\
ffi,,,-#
Oy

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lf the motorcycle is operatedwith insufri'
cient battery electrolyte. sufation dd
battery plate damagewill occui,
If rapid loss of elecbolyte is experienced,
or if your battery seems lo be weak,
causine dolv starting or othd electrical
ploblens, see your autho.ized Honda
Batt€iy Eleckolyt€:
The electiolyte level must be naintained
between the upper (2) and lower (3) level
mdks on the side of the battery (l).
Remove the left side cover and the docu-
ment container to inspect. lf rh€
€lectrolyt€ level is near the lower level
nark (3), removethc seat bolt (4) md the
seat. Removethe strap (5) and pull out the
battery. Removethe battery filer caps(6).
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Carefuly add distilled waler up to the
upper level mark, using a smll slainge
NOTE:
* Use only dislilled water in the batt.ry.
Tap water will shorren the serviceliie
* Th. battery bredthd tube must be
routed at shown oa the label. Do not
bend or tvist the breathq rube, A b.nt
ol kinked bredthet tube fta! pressuize
the batter! and damageits case-

EEE@
* The battery coitains sulfun. acid.
Atoid .ontdct ||ith skin,.res or cloth-
irs. Anti.lote : EXTERNA L-Flush ||ith
tdtq, INTERNAL-D|in| lafge quaati-
CAUTI01{
ties of wtel or milk. Fo oe vnh nilk
of masnesid, beaten ees or resetable oil-
Ca phlsicida imme.liatel!. Eres: Flush ltf,4
eith watq at.l C.t ptoftpt merlical
sI0Rt6r
Ratteties prcaluce erplosive gases.Keep IANIi
spa*s, flanes and ciSalett.s awQ!. DlIl
Yenflate when charyins ot usine in
enclote.l spa.e. Alvtts shiel.t eresvhen
wo*ins neat battenes.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILD.
REN.

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 3 Tesl the brakesbefore ndrng the moto!-
CLEANING cycle in lralfic. Severalapplrcatron!tnav
be nece$ary to testorc normal braking
Clean your motoreycle regularlv to pro-
r e . r t h e s u r t ! . e f r n F h e sa n d r n s p e c tl o r
damase. wear. rd orl or hvdraubc flu1d
gE@
* Erakinc pe(otnahce mat
immediatelY aftet edshins
* Aroul sprayLn4 heh Pressure watel
4. Lubdcate the dnve chain
Itl\ral n draoPerated &r washetl after washing and drying
aI the lolbwtns drcas
whe.l llrbs lqntnoh S||rt(h
Btok? ltlastel CYrndel
STORAGE
Storagefor mole than a monlh. or winter
un.let seat storaSerequi!6s mlintenance lo pr€vent
Hdndtebar conosion and deterioration of the luel,

L After cleanmS, rmse the motorcvcle See your autho.ized Ho.da dealer for this
lhoroughly wtth llentv ol clean valer'
S t . o n s d e i e r g e n rr e s d u e c a n c o r r o o e

2. Dry the motorcycle, start the engne.

a4d let 't run tor severalmrnules

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 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (USA ONLY)
Source of Emisionj
The combustion proces produces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.Control of
hydrocarbonsis very importart because,u.de! certain conditions,they react to form
photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight.Carbon monoxide does not react in
the sameway. but it is toxic.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. utilizes lean carburetor settjngs and oth€r systems to reduce
carbon monoxide ald hydrocdbons.

Exhrust Embsion Control System

The €xhaust emission control system is compded of lear carburetoi settings, and no
adjustmentsshould be made except idle speedadjustmentwith the throttle stop screw.
The exhaust emissioncontiol system is separatefrom the cimkcase enislion control

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Crankcsc Emission Conttol Systcm
prevent dischdging cranlcase
The engine is equipDed witll a closed crank€asesvstem to
embsionsinto ahe atmospnere-
si;'-;;-s.r;' the combustion chamber through rhe air cleanerand the
".-"d-to

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. Probl.ms Which May Affcct MotorcycleEnissio6
If you are aware of any of the followine symptoms. have the vehicle inspectedand
repaiJedby your local Honda Motorcycle Dealer.

l. Hard startins orstalling after stardng

2. Roudidle
3. Misirins or backflringdunng acceleration
4. After-bumhg(backfi ns)
5. Poor perfomance (driv@bility) and poor fuel economy.

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 CONSUMERINFORMATION
VEHICLE STOPPINCDISTANCE
This table indicatesbraking performancethat can be met or exceededbv the
vehiclesto which it applies.without locking the wheelsunder differenl condi'

The infomatjon presentedreplesentsrcsults obtained by slilled drivels undd

controlled .oad md vehicle conditions,and the infornation mav not be correct
under other conditions.

Desffiption ofvehicles to which th; table applies. IIONDA CB650 CUSTOM

Full ODerationalSe ice Brake

!9eg
Light

0 50 100 150
Stoppins Distancein Feet from 60 nlh

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 ACCELERATION AND PASSING ABILITY

This table indicates passinstimes and distancesthat can be met or exceeded

by the vehictesto which it applies,in the situationsdiasiammedon the next

The low-speedpassassumesan initial speedof 20 MPH and a limiting speed

of 35 MPH. The hish{peed pass asumes an ititial speed of 50 MPH and a
ttnirins speedof 80 MPH.
NOTICET The information presentedrcpresentsresults obtalned by skilled
drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions,and the itfor
nation may rot be coEect undei other conditions.

Descriptionofvehiclesto which this table applies: HONDA C8650 CUSTOM

SUMMARYTABLE:
Low{leed pass . . .3!! ree|73 seconds
High{peed pass. . . . .918 feet; 8.9 seconds

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L0w-sPtE0
( MiTTNG
SPtt0 : 35MPt1
ToTALPASSTNc
DTSIANCt,
tt Er __________J
roralPAssrNG
TrME,
sEcoNos
+'.--------- - -- --- --- r - ----'r+, I
k-4 F--l
--{--D oo't
looE+--;;..""t--;-

HIGH.SPIEO

iOiAL PASS]NC 'TEI

D]STANCI.
IOTALPASSNGI MI STCONDS

5oMPft
coNsItNT
f;i-

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 SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS
OYeralllensth 2,215 rnrn (87.2 in)
870 mln (34.3 in)
OveraUheisht 1 , 1 s 5l n 1 n( 4 5 . 5i n )
1,480rnln (58.3 in)
WEIGHT
Diy weight 201kg (442lbs)
CAPACTTIES
Engineoil 3.0t (3.2USqt) After drainins
r3.5 [ (3.6US&r)
3.51 (0.9us Eal)
Passenger
capacity Operatorandonepassenser
Vehiclecapacityjoad 208ks (460lbs)
ENGINE
5 9 . 8x 5 5 . 8 m m ( 2 . 3 5 4x 2 -1 9 7i n )
Compresslonratio 9.0:1
6 2 7 c c ( 3 8 . 2c u . i n )

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Sparkplus

( B e l o w5 ' c , 4 l o F )
Sparkpluggap
X 2 4 E S - U( N D ) o r X 2 4 E S RU ( N D )
D 8 E A( N G K ) D R 8 E S . L( N G K )
X 2 2 E S - U( N D ) o r x 2 2 E S R - U( N D )
D ? E A( N G K ) D R T g S( N G K )
X 2 7 E S - U( N D ) o r X 2 ? F ] S R - (UN D )
D 9 E A( N G K ) D R 8 E S( N G K )
0.6 0.7mm(0.024 0 028in)
INTAXE: 0.05mm(0.002in)
EXHAUST: 0.08nm (0.003in)
1 , 0 5 0 1l O 0r p m

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 CHASSISAND SUSPENSION
60'40'
Trail l2l mm(4-8in)
3.50S19':1PR
130/9G1667S

POWERTRANSMISSION
Primdy ieduction 2.737
2.500
2.s00
2nd 1.722
3rd 1.333
4th 1.O74
5rh 0.884

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Irem
ELECTRICAL
l2v t2AII
A.C.eenerator
0.26kws,0OOrpm
LIGHTS
Headlight(HIGH/Low) I2V 65/50W
Tail/sroplight 1 2 Y- 3 1 3 2 . p s A H N O _l l 5 7
Turn signallight l2V 32 cp S A EN O . :
FRONT IO34
REAR IO73
Mete.lights I2V 2 cp S A EN O , 5 7
N€utral indicaror ligha l2Y 2cp S A EN O . 5 ?
Twn sienalindi@tor lisht 12Y 2 cp sAENO.57
Hish beamindicator lieht l2Y- 2 cp sAENO.57
Oil presure warnins light 12Y 2 cp S A EN O , 5 7
FUSE l0A (Headlight.taillieht and mererlight)

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OWNER SATISFACTION
your satnfacrionand goodwill arc imporlant to your deal€rand lo us. Normally, any prollens
with the op€ration of your velicle wil be hedled by your dealer'sServi@Depannent. Sone-
dnes, however.despilethe be31intentons of all coner.ed, misundestandinss canoccur,Ilyour
problen hasnol beenhandl€d10your satisfaction,we suegestyou tak€ the followi.s action:
* Disuss your problem with a menber oI dal€rsfiip nanagemenl. Often conpLints d be
qni.kly resolved .t lhtt level, If th€ problem lus already been reviewed with rhe Senice
Manager,contact tle oener of the dealership or the C€neral Manager.
* Ir your problem slill has not been resoNed to your eiisfaciion, co.tact the Motorcycle
Cuslomer SeNi@ Departnenr, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 100 Wesl Alondra
Boulevard,Cardena,Cariforni^ 90241 (213) 321 a2a0. andprovidethem with:
- Your ume.addresa.d teleDhonennober
V€hiclernme nunber
Dealefsnane and location
Vehicledeliverydate and pr€sentnileage
Natue of problem
Arter revjeNinsall the factsinvolved,you will be advisedofwh.t action qn b€ hken.
Plase bear ir nind that your problen wiU [kely be rc$lved in the dealershp,lsinc lhe dealeis
facilides,equipn€nt and personnel.So u 6 very inportanl that your initial conractbe wilh the

Your purchaseof a Honda producl is ereatly appreciatedby bolh your dealer and Anerican
Ho.da Motor Co., Inc- We want to asi9t you jn every way possibleto asnre yonr conplele
salisfactionMlh youi purchase.