honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

							Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay (NC700X/XA only)
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Maintenance
Adjusting the Clutch Lever 
Freeplay (NC700X/XA only)
❙Upper Adjustment
Attempt adjustment with the upper clutch 
cable adjuster first.
1.Loosen the upper lock nut.
2.Turn the upper clutch cable adjuster until 
the freeplay is 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in).
3.Tighten the upper lock nut and check the 
freeplay again.
❙Lower Adjustment
If the upper clutch cable adjuster is threaded 
out near its limit, or the correct freeplay 
cannot be obtained, attempt adjustment 
with the lower adjusting nut.
Upper clutch cable adjuster Upper lock nut
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							Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay (NC700X/XA 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 lower lock nut.
3.Turn the lower adju sting 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 wo
rk 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 throttle 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. 65) 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.
Pinion
Lower
Raise
Brakelight switch
Adjusting nut A
B
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							Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Windscreen Height
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Maintenance
Adjusting the Windscreen 
Height
You can adjust the windscreen height 2 
positions.
1.Remove the windscreen by removing the 
screws and the washers.
2.Remove the nuts and the adaptors.
Washers
Washers
Screws Screws
Windscreen
Nuts Adaptors
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							Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Windscreen Height
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Maintenance
3.Set the all adaptors to the low position 
holes or high position holes.
4.Install the nuts.
5.Install the windscreen.
6.Install and tighte n the screws and 
washers.
Nuts Low position High position
Adaptors
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							Troubleshooting
Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on) ......................... P. 96
Overheating  (High coolant temperature 
indicator is on) ......................................... P. 97
Warning Indicators On or Flashing .......... P. 98
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ......................... P. 98
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)  Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............ P. 98
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator  (NC700XA/XD only) ................................ P. 99 If the “-” Indicator is Blinking in the Gear 
Position Window While Riding ............. P. 100
Other Warning Indication ....................... P. 101
Fuel Gauge Failure Indication ................... P. 101
Tyre Puncture ........................................... P. 102
Electrical Trouble ...................................... P. 110
Battery Goes Dead .................................. P. 110
Burned-out Light Bulb ............................. P. 110
Blown Fuse ..............................................P. 115
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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 key) 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. 115
●Check for a loose batte
ry connection or 
battery terminal corrosion 
2P. 70
●Check the condition of the battery 2P. 110
If the problem continues, have your 
motorcycle inspecte d 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 i gnition switch to the 
ON position.
2.Check that the radiator fan is operating, 
and then turn the igni tion switch to the 
OFF position.
Suspect a fault. Do  not start the engine.
Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.
Allow the engine to cool 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. 77
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. 77
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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