honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

							Removing & Installing Body Components u Lower Cowl
68
Maintenance
(NC700XD) The lower cowl must be removed to service 
the coolant reserve tank, to replace the 
engine oil filter and clutch oil filter.
❙Removal
1.Remove the screw A and B.
2.Remove the lower cowl, then remove the 
prongs from the grommets.
❙Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of 
removal.
Lower cowl Grommets
Screw A ProngsScrew B
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							Removing & Installing Body Components u Clip
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Maintenance
Clip
The clip must be removed to open the 
owner’s manual box.
❙Removal
1.Press down on the centre pin to release 
the lock.
2.Pull the clip out of the hole.
❙Installation
1.Slightly open the reta ining pawls and then 
push them out.
2.Insert the clip into the hole.
3.Lightly press down on the centre pin to 
lock the clip.
! a
!b
!a
!b !c
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							Removing & Installing Body Components u Battery
70
Maintenance
Battery❙Removal
Make sure the igniti on switch is off.
1.Open the luggage box.2P. 45
2.Remove the maintenance lid.2P. 66
3.Unhook the rubber strap.
4.Disconnect the negative - terminal from 
the battery.
5.Disconnect the positive + terminal from 
the battery.
6.Remove the battery taking care not to 
drop the terminal nuts.
❙Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of 
removal. Always connect the positive 
+ 
terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts 
are tight.
The clock will be reset AM 1:00 if the battery 
is disconnected.
For proper handling of the battery, see 
“Maintenance Fundamentals.” 
2P. 56
Battery Goes Dead 2P. 110
Battery Rubber strap
Positive 
terminal
Negative 
terminal
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							71
Maintenance
Engine Oil
Checking the Engine Oil
1.If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 
to 5 minutes.
2.Turn the ignition switch off, stop the 
engine and wait 2 to 3 minutes.
3.Place your motorcycle in an upright 
position on a firm, level surface.
4.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it 
clean.
5.Insert the oil fill cap/dipstick until it seats, 
but don’t screw it in.
Check that the oil le vel is between the 
upper and lower level marks in the oil fill 
cap/dipstick.
6.Securely install the oil fill cap/dipstick. (NC700X/XA)
(NC700XD)
Oil fill cap/dipstick
Upper level
Lower level
Oil fill cap/dipstick
Upper level Lower level
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							Engine Oil u Adding Engine Oil
72
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
If the engine oil is below or near the lower 
level mark, add the reco mmended engine oil. 
2P. 58
1.Add the recommended oil until it reaches 
the upper level mark.
uPlace your motorcycle in an upright 
position on a firm, level surface when 
checking the oil level.
u Do not overfill above the upper level 
mark.
u Make sure no foreign objects enter the 
oil filler opening.
u Wipe up any spills immediately.
2.Securely reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick. For the recommended oil and oil selection 
guidelines, see “Maintenance 
Fundamentals.” 
2P. 58
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can 
cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands 
and grades of oil. They may 
affect lubrication and clutch 
operation.
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							Engine Oil u Changing Engine Oil & Filter
73continued
Maintenance
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Changing the oil and filter requires special 
tools. We recommend that you have your 
motorcycle serviced by your dealer.
Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or 
equivalent specified for your model.
1.Remove the lower cowl. 2P. 67
2.If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 
to 5 minutes.
3.Turn the ignition switch off, stop the 
engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.
4.Park on a firm, level surface and lower 
the side stand.
5.Place a drain pan under the drain bolt.
6.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick, drain 
bolt, and sealing wash er to drain the oil.
7.Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench 
and let the remaining oil drain out. Make 
sure the prior seal is not stuck to the 
engine.
u Discard the oil and oil filter at an 
approved recycling centre.
NOTICE
Using the wrong oil filter can  result in serious damage to 
the engine.Sealing washer Drain bolt
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							Engine Oil u Changing Engine Oil & Filter
74
Maintenance
8.Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the 
rubber seal of a new oil filter.
9.Install a new oil filter and tighten.
10.Install a new sealing washer onto the 
drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt.
11.Fill the crankcase with the recommended 
oil (
2P. 58) and install the oil fill cap/
dipstick.
12.Check the oil level. 2P. 71
13.Check that there are no oil leaks.
14.Install the lower cowl.
Torque: 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·
m, 19 lbf·ft).
Oil filterRubber seal
Torque: 
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft).
Required oil When changing oil & 
engine oil filter:
3.4 litres (3.6 US qt, 3.0 Imp qt)
When changing oil only:
3.1 litres (3.3 US qt, 2.7 Imp qt)
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							Engine Oil u Changing Clutch Oil Filter (NC700XD only)
75continued
Maintenance
Changing Clutch Oil Filter
(NC700XD only)
Use a new Honda Genuine clutch oil filter or 
equivalent specified for your model.
1.Follow the steps 1-7 of Changing Engine 
Oil & Filter. 
2P. 73
2.Remove the clutch oil filter cover, clutch 
oil filter and spring by removing the clutch 
oil filter cover bolts.
uDiscard the oil and clutch oil filter at an 
approved recycling centre.
NOTICE
Using the wrong clutch oil filter can result in serious 
damage to the transmission.Rubber seal
OUT-SIDE 
mark
Bolts
O-ring
Clutch 
oil 
filter
Spring
Clutch oil filter cover
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							Engine Oil u Changing Clutch Oil Filter (NC700XD only)
76
Maintenance
3.Install the new clutch oil filter with the 
rubber seal facing in, toward the engine. 
You will see “OUT-SIDE” mark on the 
clutch oil filter body,  toward the filter 
cover.
4.Replace the O-ring and apply a thin coat 
of engine oil to the new O-ring when 
before installing it.
5.Install the spring and the clutch oil filter 
cover.
6.Install the clutch oil filter cover bolts and 
tighten.
7.Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the 
rubber seal of a new engine oil filter. 
2P. 74
8.Install a new engine oil filter and tighten.
9.Install a new sealing washer onto the 
drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt.
10.Fill the crankcase with the recommended 
oil (
2P. 58) and install the oil fill cap/
dipstick.
11.Check the oil level. 2P. 71
12.Check that there are no oil leaks.
13.Install the lower cowl.
Torque: 26 N·m (2.7 kgf· m, 19 lbf·ft).
Torque: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft).
Required oil When changing oil, engine oil 
filter & clutch oil filter:
3.4 litres (3.6 US qt, 3.0 Imp qt)
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							77continued
Maintenance
Coolant
Checking the Coolant
1.Place your motorcycle on a firm, level 
surface.
2.Hold your motorcycle in an upright 
position.
3.Check that the coolant level is between 
the UPPER and LOWER level marks in the 
reserve tank.If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or 
the reserve tank is empty, you likely have a 
serious leak. Have your
 motorcycle inspected 
by your dealer.Adding Coolant
1.If the coolant level is below the LOWER 
level, add the recommended coolant 
2P. 60 until the level reaches the UPPER 
level mark.
Add fluid only from the reserve tank cap 
and do not remove radiator cap.
2.Remove the lower cowl. 2P. 67
Reserve tank
UPPER level
LOWER levelLOWER level
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