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...

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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...

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 “-”...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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....

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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...