honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
108
Troubleshooting
Installation
1.To install the rear wheel, reverse the 
removal procedure.
uTake care to prevent the brake caliper 
from scratching the wheel during 
installation.
2.Make sure that the slot on the brake 
caliper bracket is positioned in the lug on 
the swingarm.
NOTICE
When installing the brake calip er into position, carefully 
fit the brake disc between the pads to avoid scratching 
them.
Swingarm Slot
Lug
Brake caliper 
bracket
12 NC700X...

Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
109
Troubleshooting
3.Adjust the drive chain. 2P. 84
4.Install and tighten the rear axle nut.
5.Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts 
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and 
tighten the lock nuts.
6.After installing the wheel, apply the brake 
pedal several times, then recheck the 
wheel rotates freely. Recheck the wheel if 
the brake drags or if the wheel does not 
rotate freely. 
7.(NC700XD only)
Install the parking brake caliper and 
tighten the mounting bolts....

110
Troubleshooting
Electrical Trouble
Battery Goes Dead
Charge the battery using a motorcycle 
battery charger.
Remove the battery from the motorcycle 
while charging.
Do not use an automobile-type battery 
charger, as these can overheat a motorcycle 
battery and cause permanent damage.
If the battery does not recover after 
recharging, contact your dealer.
Burned-out Light Bulb
Follow the procedure below to replace a 
burned-out light bulb.
Turn the ignition switch  to the OFF or LOCK 
position.
Allow...

Electrical Trouble u Burned-out Light Bulb
111continued
Troubleshooting
❙Headlight Bulb1.Pull off the socket without turning.
2.Remove the dust cover.
3.Press the pin down and pull out the bulb 
without turning it.
4.Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse 
order of removal.
uInstall the dust cover with its “TOP” 
mark facing up.
Do not touch the glas s surface with your 
fingers. If you touch the bulb with your bare 
hands, clean it with a cloth moistened with 
alcohol.
Pin Bulb
Socket
Dust cover...

Electrical Trouble u Burned-out Light Bulb
112
Troubleshooting
❙Position Light Bulb
1.Pull off the socket without turning.
2.Pull out the bulb without turning.
3.Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse 
order of removal.
❙Brake/Tail Light Bulb
1.Remove the screw A.Bulb
Socket
Screw A
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  112 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

Electrical Trouble u Burned-out Light Bulb
113continued
Troubleshooting
2.Open the under side of the rear fender.
3.Remove the screws B and the screw C.
4.Remove the brake/tail light assembly.
5.Turn the socket counterclockwise, and 
remove it.
6.Slightly press the bulb and turn it 
counterclockwise.
7.Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse 
order of removal.
8.Install and tighten the screw C.
Screw CBrake/tail light assembly
Under side of 
the rear fender Screws B
Torque: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7...

Electrical Trouble u Burned-out Light Bulb
114
Troubleshooting
❙Front/Rear Turn Signal Bulb
1.Remove the screw.
2.Remove the turn signal lens.
3.Slightly press the bulb and turn it 
counterclockwise.
4.Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse 
order of removal.
uUse only the amber bulb.
Bulb
Turn signal lens
Screw
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  114 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse
115continued
Troubleshooting
Blown Fuse
Before handling fuses, see “Inspecting and 
Replacing Fuses.” 
2P. 57
❙Fuse Box Fuses
1.Open the luggage box.2P. 45
2.Remove the maintenance lid.2P. 66
3.Remove the fuse box cover.
4.Pull the fuses out with the fuse puller in 
the tool kit one by one check for a blown 
fuse. Always replace a blown fuse with a 
spare of the same rating.
uSpare fuses are provided back side of 
the fuse box cover.
5.Reinstall the fuse box cover....

Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse
116
Troubleshooting
(NC700XD)
Fuse box cover
Spare fuses
12 NC700X Revision-42MGS6010.book  116 ページ  ２０１１年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後４時１４分  

Electrical Trouble u Blown Fuse
117
Troubleshooting
❙Main Fuse
1.Open the luggage box. 2P. 45
2.Remove the maintenance lid. 2P. 66
3.Disconnect the wire connector of the 
starter magnetic switch.
4.Pull the main fuse out with the fuse puller 
in the tool kit and check for a blown fuse. 
Always replace a blown fuse with a spare 
of the same rating.
u Spare main fuse is provided in the 
starter magnetic switch.
5.Reinstall parts in the reverse order of 
removal.
Starter magnetic switch Main 
fuse
Spare...