honda nc700 s sa sd owners 2012 User Manual

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Maintenance
Brakes
Checking Brake Fluid
1.Place your motorcycle in an upright 
position on a firm, level surface.
2. Check that the brake fluid reservoir 
is horizontal and that the fluid level is 
above the LOWER level mark.
 Check that the brake fluid reservoir 
is horizontal and that the fluid level is 
between the LOWER le vel and UPPER level 
marks. If the brake fluid level in either reservoir is 
below the LOWER level mark or the brake 
lever and pedal freeplay becomes excessive, 
inspect the...

Brakes u Inspecting the Brake Pads
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Maintenance
Inspecting the Brake Pads
Check the condition of the brake pad groove 
wear indicators. 
 The pads need to be replaced if a 
brake pad is worn to the indicator.
 The pads need to be replaced if a 
brake pad is worn to the indicator.
1. Inspect the brake pads from below 
the brake caliper.
2. Inspect the brake pads from the 
rear right of the motorcycle.
If necessary have the pads replaced by your 
dealer.
Always replace both left and right brake pads 
at...

Brakes u Inspecting the Parking Brake (NC700SD only)
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Maintenance
Inspecting the Parking Brake 
(NC700SD only)
Place your motorcycle on a firm, level 
surface. Stop the engine and push your 
motorcycle while applying the parking brake 
lever to check the efficacy of the parking 
brake.
If the efficacy of the parking brake become 
weak, have the brake adjusted by your 
dealer.
Parking brake lever
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Maintenance
Side Stand
1.Check that the side stand operates 
smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or 
squeaky, clean the pivot area and 
lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease.
2.Check the spring for damage or loss of 
tension.
3.(NC700S/SA)
Sit on the motorcycle, put the 
transmission in Neutral, and raise the side 
stand.
(NC700SD)
Sit on the motorcycle and raise the side 
stand.
4.(NC700S/SA)
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, 
and shift the transmi ssion into gear.
(NC700SD)
Start the...

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Maintenance
Drive Chain
Inspecting the Drive Chain 
Slack
Check the drive chain slack at several points 
along the chain. If the slack is not constant at 
all points, some links may be kinked and 
binding.
Have the chain inspected by your dealer.
1.Place your motorcycle on the side stand 
on a level surface.
2.Stop the engine. Place the transmission in 
Neutral.
3.Check the slack in the lower half of the 
drive chain midway between the 
sprockets.
uDo not ride your moto rcycle if the slack 
exceeds 50...

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5.Inspect the sprockets. 2P. 58
6.Clean and lubricate the drive chain. 
2P. 59
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools. 
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your 
dealer.
(NC700SA/SD only)
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be 
careful not to damage the wheel speed 
sensor and pulser ring.
1.Place your motorcycle on the side stand 
on a level surface.
2.Stop the engine. Place the transmission in...

Drive Chain u Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Maintenance
5.Turn both adjusting nut s an equal number 
of turns until the corre ct drive chain slack 
is obtained. Turn the adjusting nuts 
clockwise to tighten  the chain. Turn the 
adjusting nuts counterclockwise to 
provide more slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway 
between the front sprocket and the rear 
wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack. 
2P. 82
6.Check rear axle alignment by making sure 
the chain adjuster index marks align with...

Drive Chain u Checking the Drive Chain Slider
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Maintenance
❙Checking the Drive Chain Wear
Check the chain wear label when adjusting 
the drive chain. If the allow mark on the 
chain adjuster plate enters the red zone on 
the label after the chain has been adjusted to 
the proper slack, the chain is excessively 
worn and must be replaced.
If necessary have the drive chain replaced by 
your dealer.
Checking the Drive Chain Slider
Check the condition of the drive chain slider.
The drive chain slider need...

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Maintenance
Clutch
Checking the Clutch (NC700S/
SA only)
❙Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay
Check the clutch lever freeplay.Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of 
wear. If necessary have it replaced by your 
dealer.
Lubricate the clutch cable with a 
commercially availabl
e cable lubricant to 
prevent premature wear and corrosion.
Freeplay at the clutch lever:
10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Freeplay Clutch lever
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Maintenance
Adjusting the Clutch Lever 
Freeplay (NC700S/SA 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 cabl e adjuster is threaded 
out near its limit, or the correct...