honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

							Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay (NC700S/SA only)
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Maintenance
1.Loosen the upper lock  nut and turn the 
upper clutch cable adjuster all the way in 
(to provide maximum freeplay). Tighten 
the upper lock nut.
2.Loosen the lo wer lock nut.
3.Turn the lower adjusting nut until the 
clutch lever freeplay is 10 to 20 mm (0.4 
to 0.8 in).
4.Tighten the lower lock nut and check the 
clutch lever freeplay.
5.Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, 
and shift into gear. Make sure the engine 
does not stall and the motorcycle does not 
creep. Gradually release the clutch lever 
and open the throttle.  Your motorcycle 
should move smoothly and accelerate 
gradually. If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or 
the clutch does not work
 correctly, see your 
dealer.
Lower adjusting nut
Lower lock nut
–
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Maintenance
Throttle
Checking the Throttle
With the engine off, check that the throttle 
rotates smoothly from fully closed to fully 
open in all steering positions and throttle 
freeplay is correct. If the throttle does not 
move smoothly, close automatically, or if the 
cable is damaged, have the motorcycle 
inspected by your dealer.
Freeplay at the thro ttle grip flange:
2 to 6 mm (0.1 to 0.2 in).
Freeplay
Flange
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Maintenance
Crankcase Breather
Cleaning the Crankcase 
Breather
1.Remove the crankcase breather tube plug 
from the tube.
2.Drain deposits into a suitable container.
3.Install the crankcase breather tube plug.
Crankcase breather tube plug
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Maintenance
Other Adjustments
Adjusting the Headlight Aim
You can adjust vertical aim of the headlight 
for proper alignment. Turn the pinion using a 
Phillips screwdriver provided in the tool kit 
(
2P. 64) in or out as necessary.
Obey local laws and regulations.
Adjusting the Brakelight 
Switch
Check the operation of the brakelight switch. 
Turn the adjusting nut in the direction A if 
the switch operates too  late, or turn the nut 
in the direction B if the switch operates too 
soon.
PinionLower
RaiseBrakelight switch
Adjusting nut
AB
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							Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on) .......................... P. 93
Overheating  (High coolant temperature 
indicator is on) .......................................... P. 94
Warning Indicators On or Flashing ........... P. 95
Low Oil Pressure Indicator..........................P. 95
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............P. 95
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator  (NC700SA/SD only) ..................................P. 96 If the “-” Indicator is Blinking in the Gear 
Position Window While Riding ............... P. 97
Other Warning Indication ......................... P. 98
Fuel Gauge Failure Indication .................... P. 98
Tyre Puncture ............................................. P. 99
Electrical Trouble ..................................... P. 107
Battery Goes Dead .................................. P. 107
Burned-out Light Bulb ............................. P. 107
Blown Fuse ............................................. P. 112
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Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on)
❙Starter Motor Operates But Engine 
Does Not Start
Check the following items:
●Check the correct engine starting 
sequence 
2P. 34
●Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank
●Check if the PGM-FI malfunction indicator 
lamp (MIL) is on
u If the indicator light is on, contact your 
dealer as soon as possible.
●Check if the HISS indicator stays on
u Turn the ignition switch to the OFF 
position and remove the key. Reinsert 
the key and turn the ignition switch to 
the ON position. If the indicator still 
stays on, check the following: Check if there is no another HISS key 
(including spare ke
y) close to the 
ignition switch.
Check if there are no any metallic seals 
or stickers on the key.
If the HISS indicator still stays on, have 
your motorcycle inspected by your 
dealer.
❙Starter Motor Does Not Operate
Check the following items:
●Make sure engine stop  switch is RUN   
position 
2P. 30, 33
●Check for a blown fuse 2P. 112
●Check for a loose battery connection or 
battery terminal corrosion 
2P. 69
●Check the condition of the battery 
2P. 107
If the problem continues, have your 
motorcycle inspected by your dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is on)
The engine is overheating when the 
following occurs:
●High coolant temperature indicator comes 
on
●Acceleration becomes sluggish
●If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the 
road and perform the following procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause the high 
coolant temperature indicator comes on.
1.Stop the engine using the ignition switch, 
and then turn the igni tion switch to the 
ON position.
2.Check that the radiator fan is operating, 
and then turn the ignition switch to the 
OFF position.
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.
Allow the engine to co ol with the ignition 
switch in the OFF position.
3.After the engine has cooled, inspect the 
radiator hose and check if there is a leak. 
2P. 76
Do not start the engine. Transport your 
motorcycle to your dealer.
4.Check the coolant level in the reserve 
tank, and add coolant as necessary. 
2P. 76
5.If 1–4 check normal, you may continue 
riding, but closely monitor the high 
coolant temperature indicator.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause 
serious damage to the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
If the fan is operating:
If there is a leak:
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Troubleshooting
Warning Indicators On or Flashing
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
If the low oil pressure indicator comes on, 
pull safely to the side of the road and stop 
the engine.
1.Check the engine oil level, and add oil as 
necessary. 
2P. 70
2.Start the engine.
uOnly continue riding if the low oil 
pressure indicator goes off.
Rapid acceleration may momentarily cause 
the low oil pressure indicator to come on, 
especially if the oil is at or near the low level.
If the low oil pressure indicator stays on 
when the oil level is at the proper level, stop 
the engine and contact your dealer. If the engine oil level 
goes down rapidly, your 
motorcycle may have a leak or another 
serious problem. Have your motorcycle 
inspected by your dealer.
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel 
Injection) Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp (MIL)
If the indicator comes on while riding, you 
may have a serious problem with the PGM-FI 
system. Reduce speed and have your 
motorcycle inspected by your dealer as soon 
as possible.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with low oil pressure can cause serious 
damage to the engine.
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							Warning Indicators On or Flashing u ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator (NC700SA/SD only)
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Troubleshooting
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 
Indicator (NC700SA/SD only)
If the indicator operates in one of the 
following ways, you may have a serious 
problem with the brake system. Reduce your 
speed and have your motorcycle inspected by 
your dealer as soon as possible.
●Indicator comes on or starts flashing while 
riding.
●Indicator does not come on when the 
ignition switch is in the ON position.
●Indicator does not go off at speeds above 
10 km/h (6 mph). If the ABS indicator stays on, your brakes will 
continue to work as 
a conventional system, 
but without the anti-locking function.
The ABS indicator may flash if you turn the 
rear wheel while your mo torcycle is lifted off 
the ground. In this case, turn the ignition 
switch off and then  on again. The ABS 
indicator will go off after your speed reaches 
30 km/h (19 mph).
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Troubleshooting
If the “-” Indicator is Blinking in the Gear Position Window While Riding
(NC700SD only)
If the “-” indicator is blinking while riding, 
you may have a serious problem with the 
Dual Clutch Transmission system.
Park your motorcycle in a safe place and have 
your motorcycle inspected by dealer 
immediately.
There is possibility for you to ride yourself to 
go to dealer if you try to follow the 
procedure below.
1.Turn the ignition switch to off.
2.Turn the ignition swit ch to on and start 
the engine.
Turn the ignition switch  to off and move the 
motorcycle back and forth slightly (to 
disengage the gears).
Turn the ignition switch to on again and start 
the engine. Start the engine while applying the front or 
rear brake lever.
When a gear position 
is shown in the gear 
position indicator, you can ride in that gear.
Take your motorcycle to your dealer riding at 
a safe speed.
Damage is preventing you from riding.
Have your motorcycle inspected by your 
dealer immediately.
If you cannot start the engine:
If you still cannot start the engine:
If you can shift from N to D mode:
If you can’t shift from N to D mode and the “-” 
indicator is blinking:
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