honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay (NC700X/XA only)
88
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...

Clutch u Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay (NC700X/XA only)
89
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...

90
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
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  90 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

91
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
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  91 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

92
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...

Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Windscreen Height
93continued
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
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  93 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Windscreen Height
94
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
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  94 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

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 “-”...

96
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...

97
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...