honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
Neutral (N): Neutral is selected 
automatically when you turn the ignition 
switch to on.
If neutral is not selected when you turn 
the ignition switch to on:
u Turn the ignition off and on again.
u If neutral is still not se lected after turning the 
engine off then on again. 
(P97)
You may hear (click) noises when the 
transmission shifts to  Neutral (N). This is 
normal.
When you can change between N and D
u Motorcycle is stopped and the engine is...

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Operation Guide
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AT MODE: In this mode the gears are shifted 
automatically according to your riding 
conditions.
And also using the shift up switch (+) or shift 
down switch (-), you can temporarily shift up 
or down. These switches are convenient 
when you want to temporarily down-shift in 
front of a curve, etc. 
(P41)
You can choose between two modes within 
AT MODE: D mode and S mode.
D mode (AT):  This is the standard mode 
when AT MODE is selected. Select D mode 
for regular operation...

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Shifting Gears (Continued)
Operation Guide
Changing between Neutral and AT/MT
Changing from Neutral (N) to AT MODE
Press the D/S side of the N-D switch (!a).
The D mode indicator comes on, ”1” is 
shown in the gear position indicator and first 
gear is selected.
Changing from AT or MT MODE to 
Neutral
Press N on the N-D switch ( !b).
Changing between D mode and S mode 
while in AT MODE
Press the D/S side of the N-D switch. The S or 
D mode indicator comes on ( !c, !d ).
Changing between AT MODE and MT...

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Operation Guide
Riding in MT MODE
Shift up and down with the + and - switch.
The selected gear is shown on the gear 
position indicator.
uIf the MT MODE is selected, the transmission 
does not shift up auto matically. Do not allow 
the engine revs to go into the red zone.
u The transmission automatically shifts down 
when you slow down, even in MT MODE.
u You will start from 1st gear even if MT MODE 
is selected.
Gear shift operation
Shifting Up:
Press the shift up switch (+) ( !g).
Shifting Down:...

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Operation Guide
Refuelling
This motorcycle must be opened the rear seat 
for refuelling.
Rear Seat
Open
!a Insert the ignition key into the lock, and turn 
the key counterclockwise.
! b Pull up the front of the rear seat.
Close
!a Pull up the rod upward.
!b Push down the front of the rear seat until it 
locks in place.
uMake sure that the tabs are locked 
securely in position to pull up the front of 
the rear seat lightly.
u The seat locks automatically when closed.
Take care not to lock your key in...

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Operation Guide
Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only
Fuel octane number:  Your motorcycle is 
designed to use Research Octane Number 
(RON) 91 or higher.
Tank capacity:  14.1 litres (3.73 US gal, 
3.10 lmp gal)
❙Refuel and Fuel Guideline (P15)
Opening the Fuel Fill Cap
! a Open the rear seat. (P42)
!b Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise until 
it stops and remove the cap.
Closing the Fuel Fill Cap
!a Install and tighten the fuel fill cap firmly by 
turning it clockwise.
uMake sure that the arrow marks...

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Operation Guide
Storage Equipment
Luggage BoxOpen
!a Insert the ignition key into the lock, and turn 
the key clockwise.
! b Pull up the front of the luggage box lid.
Close
!a Push down the front of the luggage box lid 
until it locks in place.
uMake sure that the tab is locked securely 
in position to pull up the front of the 
luggage box lid lightly.
u The lock automatically when closed.
Take care not to lock your key in the 
luggage box.
!b Remove the key.
Never exceed the maximum weight limit....

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Operation Guide
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A helmet can be stored in the luggage box. 
Set in the front of the helmet upward.
uSome helmets may not fit in the 
compartment due to th eir size or design.
❙Opening the luggage box. (P44)
Helmet
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Storage Equipment (Continued)
Operation Guide
Tool Kit/U-shaped Lock
The tool kit is located on the maintenance lid 
(in the luggage box) by the rubber strap. 
There is also space to store a U-shaped lock.
uThe U-shaped lock is held in place on the 
maintenance lid.
u Some U-shaped locks may not fit in the 
compartment due to their size or design.
❙Opening the lu ggage box. (P44)
Document Bag
The document bag is located in the owner’s 
manual box (in the luggage box).
Opening the owner’s manual Box
!a...

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Operation Guide
Helmet holder
The helmet holder is located under the rear 
seat.
A helmet set wire is in the tool kit.
Helmet set wire
Helmet set wireHelmet D-ring
Helmet holder
u
Use the helmet holder only when parked.
❙Opening the rear seat. (P42)
3WARNING
Riding with a helmet attached to the 
holder can interfere with the rear 
wheel or suspension and could cause a 
crash in which you can be seriously 
hurt or killed.
Use the helmet ho lder only while 
parked. Do not ride with a helmet 
secured by...