honda nc700 x xa xd owners 2012 User Manual

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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. 71
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 stays on 
when the oil level is at the proper level, stop 
the engine and contact your dealer. If the engine oil level goes down rapidly, your 
motorcycle may have a leak or another 
serious problem. Have your motorcycle 
inspected by your dealer.
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel 
Injection) Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp (MIL)
If the indicator comes on while riding, you 
may have a serious problem with the PGM-FI 
system. Reduce speed and have your 
motorcycle inspected by your dealer as soon 
as possible.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with low oil pressure can cause serious 
damage to the engine.
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							Warning Indicators On or Flashing u  ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator (NC700XA/XD only)
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Troubleshooting
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 
Indicator (NC700XA/XD 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.
●Indicator does not go off at speeds above 
10 km/h (6 mph). If the ABS indicator stays on, your brakes will 
continue to work as a conventional system, 
but without the anti-locking function.
The ABS indicator may flash if you turn the 
rear wheel while your mo
torcycle is lifted off 
the ground. In this case, turn the ignition 
switch off and then on again. The ABS 
indicator will go off a fter your speed reaches 
30 km/h (19 mph).
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							100
Troubleshooting
If the “-” Indicator is Blinking in the Gear Position Window While Riding
(NC700XD 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 yo u try to follow the 
procedure below.
1.Turn the ignition  switch to OFF.
2.Turn the ignition swit ch to ON and start 
the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF and move the 
motorcycle back and forth slightly (to 
disengage the gears).
Turn the ignition switch to ON again and 
start the engine. Start the engine while applying the brake 
lever or pressing the brake pedal.
When a gear position is shown in the gear 
position indicator, you can ride in that gear.
Take your motorcycle to your dealer riding at 
a safe speed.
Damage is preventing you from riding.
Have your motorcycle inspected by your 
dealer immediately.
If you cannot start the engine:
If you still cannot start the engine:
If you can shift from N to D mode:
If you can’t shift from N to D mode and the “-” 
indicator is blinking:
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							101
Troubleshooting
Other Warning Indication
Fuel Gauge Failure Indication
If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge 
indicators will be displayed as shown in the 
illustration.
If this occurs, see your dealer as soon as 
possible.
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							102
Troubleshooting
Tyre Puncture
Repairing a puncture or removing a wheel 
requires special tools and technical expertise. 
We recommend you have this type of service 
performed by your dealer.
After an emergency repair, always have the 
tyre inspected/replac ed by your dealer.
Emergency Repair Using a Tyre 
Repair Kit
If your tyre has a minor puncture, you can 
make an emergency repair using a tubeless 
tyre repair kit.
Follow the instructions provided with the 
emergency tyre repair kit.
Riding your motorcycle with a temporary tyre 
repair is very risky. Do not exceed 50 km/h 
(30 mph). Have the tyre replaced by your 
dealer as soon as possible.
Removing Wheels
Follow these procedures if you need to 
remove a wheel in order to repair a puncture.
3WARNING
Riding your motorcycle with a 
temporary tyre repair can be risky. If 
the temporary repair fails, you can 
crash and be seriously injured or 
killed.
If you must ride with a temporary tyre 
repair, ride slowly and carefully and 
do not exceed 50 km /h (30 mph) until 
the tyre is replaced.
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							Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
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Troubleshooting
(NC700XA/XD only)
When removing and installing the wheel, be 
careful not to damage the wheel speed 
sensor and pulser ring.
❙Front Wheel
Removal
1.Park on a firm, level surface.
2.Cover both sides of  the front wheel and 
brake caliper with protective tape or 
cloth.
3.On the right side, remove the mounting 
bolts and remove the brake caliper. u Support the brake caliper assembly so 
that it doesn’t hang from the brake 
hose. Do not twist the brake hose.
u Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on 
the disc or pad surfaces.
u (NC700X)
Do not pull the brake lever while the 
brake caliper is removed.
(NC700XA/XD)
Do not pull the brake lever or push the 
brake pedal while the brake caliper is 
removed.
u Take care to prevent the brake caliper 
from scratching the wheel during 
removal.
Mounting 
bolts Wheel speed sensor 
(NC700XA/XD only)
Pulser ring (NC700XA/XD only)
Brake 
caliper Tape or 
cloth
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							Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
104
Troubleshooting
4.Loosen the axle pinch bolt.
5.Support your motorcycle securely and 
raise the front wheel off the ground 
using a maintenance stand or a hoist.
6.On the left side, loosen and withdraw 
the front axle shaft, and remove the side 
collars and wheel. Installation
1.Attach the side collars to the wheel.
2.On the left side, place the wheel 
between the fork legs and insert the 
front axle shaft to the end, through the 
left fork leg and wheel hub.
3.Tighten the axle shaft.
Front axle shaft
Axle pinch boltTorque:  74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft).
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							Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
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Troubleshooting
4.Install the brake caliper and tighten the 
mounting bolts.
u Take care to prevent the brake caliper 
from scratching the wheel during 
installation.
u Use new mounting bolts when 
installing the brake caliper.
5.Lower the front wheel on the ground.
6.Apply the brake lever and brake pedal 
several times. Then, pump the fork 
several times.
7.Tighten the axle pinch bolt.
8.Raise the front wheel off the ground 
again, and check that  the wheel rotates 
freely after you release the brake.
9.Uncover the protective tape or cloth.
If a torque wrench was not used for 
installation, see your dealer as soon as 
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of 
braking capacity.
Torque: 
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft).
NOTICE
When installing the brake cali per into position on the 
fork leg, carefully fit the brake disc between the pads 
to avoid scratching them.
Torque:  22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft).
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Troubleshooting
❙Rear Wheel
Removal
1.Support your motorcycle securely and 
raise the rear wheel off the ground using 
a maintenance stand or a hoist.
2.(NC700XD only)
Release the parking brake.
3.(NC700XD only)
Remove the mounting bolts and remove 
the parking brake caliper.
4.Loosen the rear axle  nut, lock nuts and 
turn the adjusting nut s so the rear wheel 
can be moved all the way forward for 
maximum drive chain slack.
5.Remove the rear axle nut.
Mounting bolts (NC700XD only)
Parking brake caliper (NC700XD only)
Wheel speed sensor (NC700XA/XD only)
Lock nut Rear axle 
nut
Adjusting nut Washers
Pulser ring 
(NC700XA/XD 
only)
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							Tyre Puncture u Removing Wheels
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Troubleshooting
6.Remove the drive chain from the rear 
wheel sprocket by pushing the rear wheel 
forward.7.Remove the rear axle shaft, washers, 
brake caliper bracket, rear wheel and side 
collars.
uSupport the brake caliper assembly so 
that it doesn’t hang from the brake 
hose. Do not twist the brake hose.
u Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on the 
disc to pad surfaces.
u Do not push the brake pedal while the 
wheel is removed.
u (NC700XD only)
Do not pull the parking brake lever 
while the wheel is removed.
Lock nut
Rear axle shaft
Adjusting nut
Washer
Drive 
chain
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