Honda SH300 2008 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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BRAKE FLUID
Spilling fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are
not compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir.
• When the fluid level of the front master cylinder
is low, check the brake pads for wear (page 4-19).
• A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake
pads. If the brake pads are worn, the caliper pis-
ton is pushed out, this accounts for a low reser-
voir level. If the brake pads are not worn and the
fluid level is low, check entire system for leaks
(page 4-19).
Turn the handlebar to the left so the reservoir is
level and check the brake reservoir fluid level
through the sight glass.
If the fluid level is near the “LOWER” level mark, fill
the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid (page 17-8).
"LOWER"
LEVEL MARK
"LOWER"
LEVEL MARK

Honda SH300 2008 Specifications

General

Displacement	279 cc
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 68.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Tire	110/70-16
Rear Tire	130/70-16
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder
Max Torque	26.5Nm / 6, 000rpm
Transmission	V-Matic
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Front Brake	Single 256 mm disc
Rear Brake	240mm hydraulic disc