honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new 
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a 
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family 
of satisfied customers who appreciate 
Honda’s reputation for building quality into 
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
●Read this owner’s manual carefully.
●Follow all recommendations and 
procedures contained in this manual.
●Pay close attention to safety messages 
contained in this manual and on the 
motorcycle.
●The following codes in this manual...

A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very 
important. Operating this motorcycle safely is 
an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about 
safety, we have provided operating 
procedures and other information on safety 
labels and in this manual. This information 
alerts you to potentia l hazards that could 
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to 
warn you about all haza rds associated with 
operating or maintaining a...

Contents
Motorcycle SafetyP. 2
Operation Guide P. 18
Maintenance P. 48
Troubleshooting P. 92
Information P. 114
Specifications P. 126
Index P.129
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Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines ......................................... P. 3
Image Labels ................................................. P. 6
Safety Precautions ..................................... P. 11
Riding Precautions ..................................... P. 12
Accessories & Modifications ...................... P. 16
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Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle SafetySafety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
●Perform all routine and regular inspections 
specified in this manual.
●Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame 
away before filling the fuel tank.
●Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly 
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust 
gases is toxic and can kill you.
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective 
apparel significantly reduce the number and 
severity of head and other...

Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle SafetyMake yourself more visible, especially at night, 
by wearing bright reflective clothing, 
positioning yourself so other drivers can see 
you, signaling before turning or changing lanes, 
and using your horn when necessary.
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or 
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and 
inattention can impair your ability to use good 
judgement and ride safely.
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one 
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to...

Safety Guidelines
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Motorcycle Safetycheck the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, 
and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes, 
and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage 
that is not immediately apparent. Have your 
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified 
service facility as soon as possible.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, 
a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon 
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and 
may lead to death.
If you...

Image Labels
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Motorcycle SafetyImage Labels
The following pages describe the label 
meanings. Some labels warn you of 
potential hazards that could cause serious 
injury. Others provide important safety 
information. Read this information carefully 
and don’t remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, 
contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are 
as follows.
Read instructions contained in Owner’s 
Manual...

Image Labels
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Motorcycle SafetyBATTERY LABEL
DANGER• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.  Battery produce explosive gas that can cause 
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when  handling the battery, or you can get burned or 
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch  a battery unless they understand proper 
handling and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care  as it...