Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications..........................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Component Locations .........................................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
Service Preparations
Component Locations .......................................28
Seat Removal ....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................30
Subframe Removal............................................32
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever..................................................53
Spark Plug .........................................................54
Valve Clearance.................................................55
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................63
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................71
Brakes................................................................76
Wheels...............................................................80
Tires & Tubes ....................................................81
Drive Chain .......................................................83
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................86
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................89
Appearance Care ...............................................91
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .....93
Front Suspension Adjustments..........................94
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................107
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................111
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................112
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips..........115
Chassis Adjustments........................................127
Gearing ............................................................128
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................129
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................130
TIPS................................................................131
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................132
Storing Your Honda.........................................133
You & the Environment ..................................134
Troubleshooting...............................................135
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................137
Vehicle Identification ......................................138
Specifications ..................................................139
Torque Specifications......................................140
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment .............143
Oxygenated Fuels............................................144
Competition Logbook .....................................145
Optional Parts List ..........................................147
Spare Parts & Equipment................................148
Wiring Diagram...............................................149
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................151
Authorized Manuals ........................................152
Contacting Honda............................................153
Your Honda Dealer..........................................154
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only) .............155
Table of Contents...........................................156
INDEX ............................................................157
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