Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY................................1
Important Safety Information...............................2
Important Safety Precaution ...........................2
Accessories & Modifications ...............................3
Safety Labels........................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS ..............................5
Operation 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
Preparation ....................................................13
Starting Procedure ........................................13
Flooded Engine.............................................13
How to Stop the Engine................................14
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 ...................27
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations...................28
Seat Removal .....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ............................................30
Subframe Removal.............................................32
Service Procedures
Fluid & Filters
Fuel System........................................................34
Transmission Oil ................................................36
Coolant ...............................................................38
Air Cleaner .........................................................40
Engine
Throttle ...............................................................42
Clutch System ....................................................44
Spark Plug ..........................................................48
Cylinder System .................................................49
RC Valve ............................................................55
Reed Valve..........................................................58
Chassis
Suspension..........................................................60
Brakes.................................................................65
Wheels................................................................69
Tires & Tubes .....................................................70
Drive Chain ........................................................72
Expansion Chamber ...........................................75
Additional Maintenance Procedures ..................76
Appearance Care ................................................78
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ......81
Front Suspension Adjustments...........................82
Rear Suspension Adjustments ............................92
Suspension Adjustments for Track Conditions ..96
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines....................97
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips...........100
Chassis Adjustments.........................................107
Gearing .............................................................108
Tire Selection for Track Conditions.................109
Personal Fit Adjustments..................................110
TIPS ................................................................111
Transporting Your Motorcycle .........................112
Storing Your Honda..........................................113
You & the Environment ...................................114
Troubleshooting................................................115
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................117
Vehicle Identification .......................................118
Specifications ...................................................119
Torque Specifications.......................................120
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment ..............123
Oxygenated Fuels.............................................124
Competition Logbook ......................................125
Optional Parts List ...........................................127
Spare Parts & Equipment.................................128
Wiring Diagram................................................129
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................131
Authorized Manuals .........................................132
Contacting Honda.............................................133
Your Honda Dealer...........................................134
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only) ..............135
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................136
INDEX .............................................................137
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