honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

Maintenance
Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” 
carefully before attempting any maintenanc e. Refer to “Specifications” for service 
data.
Importance of Maintenance ...................... P. 49
Maintenance Schedule............................... P. 50
Maintenance Fundamentals ...................... P. 53
Tool Kit........................................................ P. 64
Removing & Installing Body
Components ...............................................P. 65...

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Maintenance
Importance of Maintenance
Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained is 
absolutely essential to your safety and to 
protect your investment, obtain maximum 
performance, avoid breakdowns, and reduce air 
pollution. Maintenance is the owner’s 
responsibility. Be su re to inspect your 
motorcycle before each ride, perform the 
periodic checks specified in the Maintenance 
Schedule. 
2P. 50 Always read the maintenance instructions 
before you begin each task, and make sure that 
you have the...

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Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule specifies the 
maintenance requirements necessary to 
ensure safe, dependable performance, and 
proper emission control.
Maintenance work should be performed in 
accordance with Honda’s standards and 
specifications by properly trained and 
equipped technicians. Your dealer meets all 
of these requirements. Keep an accurate 
record of maintenance to help ensure that 
your motorcycle is properly maintained.
Make sure that whomever performs the...

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Maintenance
Maintenance Level : Intermediate. We recommend service by your dealer, unless 
you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. 
Procedures are provided in an official Honda Shop Manual.
 : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your motorcycle  serviced by your dealer.Maintenance Legend : Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace if necessary)
 : Lubricate
 : Replace
 : Clean
Items Pre-ride 
Check2P. 53
Frequency *1Annual Check Regular...

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Notes:*1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
*2 : Service more frequently when ri ding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
*3 : Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle.
*4 : Replacement requires mechanical skill.
Items Pre-ride 
Check2P. 53
Frequency *1Annual Check Regular 
Replace Refer to 
page
× 1,000 km 1 12 24 36 48
× 1,000 mi 0.6 8 16 24 32
Drive Chain Slider 85
Brake Fluid *42 Years78
Brake Pads...

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Maintenance Fundamentals
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to 
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure 
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, 
but because having a breakdown, or even a 
flat tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you ride 
motorcycle:
●Fuel level − Fill fuel tank when necessary. 
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●Throttle − Check for smooth opening and 
full closing in all steering positions. 
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Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their 
equivalents to ensure reliability and safety.
When ordering coloured components, specify 
the model name, colour, and code mentioned 
on the colour label. The colour label is attached 
to the frame under the rear seat. 
2P. 42
Replacing Parts
3WARNING
Installing non-Honda parts may make 
your motorcycle unsafe and cause a 
crash in which you can be seriously 
hurt or killed.
Always use Honda Genuine Parts or 
equivalents...

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Maintenance
Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free type 
battery. You do not have to check the battery 
electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the 
battery terminals if th ey become dirty or 
corroded.
Do not remove the battery  cap seals. There is no 
need to remove the cap when charging.
This symbol on the battery means that 
this product must not be treated as 
household waste.
❙Cleaning the Battery Terminals
1.Remove the battery. 2P. 69
2.If the terminals...

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3.If the terminals are heavily corroded, clean 
and polish the terminals with a wire brush or 
sandpaper. Wear safety glasses.
4.After cleaning, reinstall the battery.
The battery has a limited  life span. Consult your 
dealer about when you should replace the 
battery. Always replac e the battery with 
another maintenance-free  battery of the same 
type. Fuses protect the electrical circuits on your 
motorcycle. If something electrical on your 
motorcycle stops...

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If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an 
electrical fault. Have your motorcycle inspected 
by your dealer.
Engine oil consumption and oil quality 
deteriorates according to riding conditions and 
time elapsed.
Check the engine oil level regularly, and add the 
recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty oil 
or old oil should be changed as soon as 
possible.
❙Selecting the Engine Oil
For recommended engine oil, see 
“Specifications.” 
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If you use...