Shine - Service Manuval PDF

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Welcome z The following codes in this manual indicate the country. Congratulations on your purchase of a new Honda vehicle. Your selection of a Honda z The illustrations here in are based on the makes you part of a worldwide family of CBF125 V ID type. satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every Country Codes Country product. India Code To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: CBF125 z Read this owner’s manual carefully. z Follow all recommendations and V ID, VI ID procedures contained in this manual. z Pay close attention to safety messages contained in this manual and on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very DANGER important. Operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY To help you make informed decisions about HURT if you don’t follow instructions. safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety WARNING labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY hurt you or others. HURT if you don’t follow instructions. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with CAUTION operating or maintaining a vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Other important information is z Safety labels on the vehicle provided under the following titles: z Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert NOTICE Information to help you avoid symbol and one of three signal words: damage to your vehicle, other DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. property, or the environment. These signal words mean:

Contents Vehicle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 14 P. 30 Maintenance P. 80 Troubleshooting P. 95 P. 107 Information P. 110 Specifications P. 118 Warranty Policy Index

Vehicle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines.............................................................P. 3 Image Labels........................................................................P. 6 Safety Precautions..........................................................P. 8 Riding Precautions.........................................................P. 9 Accessories & Modifications............................... P. 12 Loading.................................................................................. P. 13

Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines that you and your passenger are both wearing Vehicle Safety an approved helmet and protective apparel. Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: Instruct your passenger on holding onto the z Perform all routine and regular inspections grab rail or your waist, leaning with you in turns, and keeping their feet on the footpegs, even specified in this manual. when the vehicle is stopped. z Stop the engine and keep sparks and flames Take Time to Learn & Practice away before filling the fuel tank. z Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly Even if you have ridden other vehicles, practice riding in a safe area to become familiar with enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust how this vehicle works and handles, and to gases is toxic and can kill you. become accustomed to the vehicle’s size and weight. Always Wear a Helmet Ride Defensively It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective apparel significantly reduce the number and Always pay attention to other vehicles around severity of head and other injuries. So always you, and do not assume that other drivers see wear an approved helmet and protective you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an apparel. P. 8 evasive maneuver. Before Riding continued 3 Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally focused, and free of alcohol and drugs. Check

Safety Guidelines Vehicle Safety Make Yourself Easy to See Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Make yourself more visible, especially at night, It’s important to keep your vehicle properly by wearing bright reflective clothing, maintained and in safe riding condition. positioning yourself so other drivers can see Inspect your vehicle before every ride and you, signaling before turning or changing lanes, perform all recommended maintenance. Never and using your horn when necessary. exceed load limits ( P. 13), and do not modify your vehicle or install accessories that would Ride within Your Limits make your vehicle unsafe ( P. 12). Never ride beyond your personal abilities or If You are Involved in a Crash faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and inattention can impair your ability to use good Personal safety is your first priority. If you or judgement and ride safely. anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity of the injuries and whether it Don’t Drink or Use Drugs and Ride is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws Alcohol or drugs and riding don’t mix. Even one and regulations if another person or vehicle is alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to involved in the crash. respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional If you decide to continue riding, first turn the drink. The same is true for drug use. Don’t drink ignition switch to the OFF position, and evaluate or use drugs and ride, and don’t let your friends the condition of your vehicle. Inspect for fluid do it either. leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and 4

bolts, and check the handlebar, control levers, Safety Guidelines Vehicle Safety brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. Your vehicle may have suffered damage that is WARNING not immediately apparent. Have your vehicle thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility Running the engine of your vehicle as soon as possible. while in an enclosed or even partially enclosed area can cause a rapid Carbon Monoxide Hazard build-up of toxic carbon monoxide gas. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, Breathing this colourless, odorless gas a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon can quickly cause unconsciousness and monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and lead to death. may lead to death. Only run your vehicle’s engine when it If you run the engine in a confined or even is located in a well ventilated area partly enclosed area, the air you breathe could outdoors. contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. Never run your vehicle inside a garage or other enclosure. 5

Vehicle Safety Image Labels Read instructions contained in Owner’s Manual carefully. Image Labels Read instructions contained in Shop The following pages describe the label Manual carefully. In the interest of meanings. Some labels warn you of potential safety, take the vehicle to be serviced hazards that could cause serious injury. Others only by your dealer. provide important safety information. Read this information carefully and don’t remove the DANGER (with RED background) labels. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, WARNING (with ORANGE contact your dealer for a replacement. background) You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY There is a specific symbol on each label. HURT if you don’t follow instructions. The meanings of each symbol and label are as CAUTION (with YELLOW follows. background) You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. 6

Image Labels Vehicle Safety BATTERY LABEL DANGER • Keep flame and spark away from the battery. Battery produce explosive gas that can cause explosion. • Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when handling the battery, or you can get burned or lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte. • Do not allow children and other people to touch a battery unless they understand proper handling and hazards of the battery very well. • Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of your eyesight. • Read this manual carefully and understand it before handling the battery. Neglect of the instructions can cause personal injury and damage to the vehicle. • Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or below the lower level mark. It can explode causing serious injury. 7

Safety Precautions Vehicle Safety Safety Precautions z Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection z Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the handlebar and feet on the footpegs. WARNING z Instruct your passenger to keep their hands Not wearing a helmet increases the on the grab rail or your waist and their feet chance of serious injury or death in a on the footpegs while riding. crash. z Always consider the safety of your passenger, Make sure that you and any passenger as well as other drivers and riders. always wear an approved helmet and protective apparel. Protective Apparel # Gloves Make sure that you and any passenger are wearing an approved helmet, eye protection, Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion and high-visibility protective clothing. Be sure resistance to avoid loose clothes that could get caught on any part of your vehicle. Ride defensively in # Boots or Riding Shoes response to weather and road conditions. Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle # Helmet protection Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct # Jacket and Trousers size for your head z Must fit comfortably but securely, with the Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket and durable trousers for riding (or a protective chin strap fastened suit) 8

Riding Precautions Riding Precautions Vehicle Safety Running-in Period z Exercise caution on low traction surfaces. ► The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces, During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running, and braking distances are longer. follow these guidelines to ensure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance. z Avoid continuous braking. z Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid ► Repeated braking, such as when descending long, steep slopes can acceleration. seriously overheat the brakes, reducing z Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts. their effectiveness.Use engine braking with z Ride conservatively. intermittent use of the brakes to reduce speed. Brakes z For full braking effectiveness, operate both Observe the following guidelines: the front and rear brakes together. z Avoid excessively hard braking and down- # Combi Brake shifting. ► Sudden braking can reduce the vehicle’s Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system that distributes the braking force between the stability. front and rear brakes. ► Where possible, reduce speed before The distribution of the braking force applied to turning; otherwise you risk sliding out. the front and rear brakes when operating the lever only and when operating the pedal only is different. For full braking effectiveness, operate both the front and rear brakes together. continued 9

Vehicle Safety Riding Precautions Parking # Engine Braking z Park on a firm, level surface. z If you must park on a slight incline or loose Engine braking helps slow your vehicle down when you release the throttle. For further surface, park so that the vehicle cannot move slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use or fall over. engine braking with intermittent use of the z Make sure that high-temperature parts brakes to reduce speed when descending long, cannot come into contact with flammable steep slopes. materials. z Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and # Wet or Rainy Conditions other high-temperature parts until they cool down. Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet z To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock brakes further reduce braking efficiency. the handlebar and remove the key when Exercise extra caution when braking in wet leaving the vehicle unattended. conditions. If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while Use of an anti-theft device is also riding at low speed to help them dry. recommended. 10 # Parking with the Side Stand or Centre Stand 1. Stop the engine. 2. Using the side stand Push the side stand down. Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its weight rests on the side stand.

Riding Precautions Turn the handlebar fully to the left. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Vehicle Safety ► Turning the handlebar to the right reduces and remove the key. P. 22 stability and may cause the vehicle to fall. Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines Using the centre stand To lower the centre stand, stand on the left Follow these guidelines to protect the engine, side of the vehicle. fuel system and catalytic converter: Hold the left handle grip and the grab rail. z Use only unleaded petrol. Press down on the tip of the centre stand with z Use the recommended octane number. Using your right foot and, simultaneously, pull up and back. Turn the handlebar fully to the left or lower octane petrol will result in decreased right. engine performance. z Do not use fuels containing a high Left handle concentration of alcohol. P. 105 grip z Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Centre stand z Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Grab rail 11

Vehicle Safety Accessories & Modifications WARNING Accessories & Improper accessories or modifications Modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. We strongly advise that you do not add any accessories that were not specifically designed Follow all instructions in this owner’s for your vehicle by Honda or make manual regarding accessories and modifications to your vehicle from its original modifications. design. Doing so can make it unsafe. Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to, Modifying your vehicle may also void your your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed for warranty and make your vehicle illegal to these attachments, and their use can seriously operate on public roads. Before deciding to impair your vehicle’s handling. install accessories on your vehicle, be certain the modification is safe and legal. 12

Loading Loading Vehicle Safety z Carrying extra weight affects your vehicle’s WARNING handling, braking and stability. Always ride at a safe speed for the load you Overloading or improper loading can are carrying. cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed. z Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep within specified load limits. Follow all load limits and other loading Maximum weight capacity P. 107 guidelines in this manual. z Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and close to the centre of the vehicle. z Do not place objects near the lights or the muffler. 13

Basic Operation Flow Operation Guide # Pre-ride Inspection P. 35 # Acceleration Carefully inspect your vehicle to make Apply throttle gradually. sure that it is safe to ride. Obey the speed limit. # Shifting Gears P. 26 How to use basic features. # Starting the Engine P. 23 • Instruments P. 18 • Indicators P. 19 Start and warm the engine. # Starting the • Switches P. 20 Avoid revving the engine. • Steering Lock P. 22 Vehicle Before pulling away, indicate your direction with the turn signal switch, and check for oncoming traffic. 14

# Braking # Parking P. 10 Operation Guide Close the throttle and apply the Park on a firm level surface. front and rear brakes together. Use the stand, and lock the f The brakelight will indicate that steering. you have applied the brakes. # Stopping # Refuelling P. 27 If pulling off the road, signal early enough to show traffic that you are pulling over, and pull over smoothly. # Turning Corners Do your braking before entering corners. Gradually reapply throttle when exiting turn. 15

Operation Guide Parts Location Seat P. 49 16 Fuel fill cap P. 27 Throttle grip P. 76 Front brake lever P. 62 Right side cover P. 50 Battery P. 46 Spark plug P. 51 Engine oil fill cap/ dipstick P. 53 Engine oil filter P. 55 Rear brake pedal P. 59 Kickstarter P. 23 Fuse box P. 93 Data link connector

Clutch lever P. 74 Operation Guide Tools P. 28 Document bag P. 28 First aid kit P. 28 Seat lock P. 49 Left side cover P. 50 Crankcase breather P. 77 Shift lever P. 26 Side stand P. 69 Centre stand P. 10 P. 55 Engine oil drain bolt 17

Instruments Speedometer Operation Guide Odometer Gear range Fuel gauge Needle in the red mark, remaining fuel approximately 2.4 litres (0.63 US gal, 0.53 Imp gal) 18

Indicators Operation Guide If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems. Left/Right turn signal indicator Side stand indicator P. 69 High beam indicator Comes on when the side stand is N Neutral lowered. It goes off when the side stand is raised. Comes on when the transmission is in Neutral. PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If it comes on while engine is running: P. 82 19

Switches Ignition switch P. 21 Operation Guide Horn button Engine stop switch/Start button Turn signal switch Should normally remain in the 8(Run) u Pressing the switch turns the turn position. u In an emergency, switch to the 9 (OFF) signal off. position to stop the engine. Headlight dimmer/Passing light control switch • : High beam • : Low beam • PASS : Flashes the high beam headlight 20

Ignition switch ON Operation Guide Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the Turns electrical system steering. on for starting/riding. u Key can be removed when in the OFF or OFF LOCK position. Turns engine off. Steering Lock: P. 22 LOCK Locks steering. continued 21

Operation Guide Switches (Continued) # Locking Steering Lock a Turn the handlebar all the way to the left Lock the steering when parking to help or right. prevent theft. A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is b Push the key down, and turn the ignition also recommended. switch to the LOCK position. u Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is b Push difficult to engage. Turn c Remove the key. Ignition key # Unlocking a Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 22

Starting the Engine Start your engine using the following NOTICE • If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the procedure, regardless of whether the engine ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds is cold or warm. a before trying to start the engine again to recover Operation Guide battery voltage. b • Extended fast idling and revving the engine can damage the engine and the exhaust system. c • Do not operate the kickstarter while the engine is running as engine damage could result. Do not apply c excessive force on the kickstarter. • Fold up the kickstarter after the kickstarter is return to the pedal stop. Consult your dealer for advice if you plan to ride your vehicle at an altitude above 2,500 m (8,000 feet). NOTICE • If the vehicle is transported to a place 2,000 m (6,500 feet) higher or lower than the start point, you may not be able to achieve sufficient engine performance at the new altitude. Consult your dealer before transporting your vehicle. continued 23

Operation Guide Starting the Engine (Continued) If you cannot start the engine: Open the throttle slightly (about 3 mm, a Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. without freeplay). b Shift the transmission to Neutral ( About 3 mm without freeplay indicator to come on) c Using the start button If the engine does not start: Using the start button With the throttle completely closed, press a Open the throttle fully and press the start the start button. Using the kickstarter button for 5 seconds. With the throttle completely closed, b Repeat the starting procedure. operate the kickstarter starting from the c If the engine starts, open the throttle top of the stroke, kick through to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion. slightly if idling is unstable. d Warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle slightly. 24

d If the engine does not start, wait for 10 Operation Guide seconds, before trying steps a & b again. Using the kickstarter a Turn the ignition switch to OFF. b Open the throttle fully and crank the engine several times with the kickstarter. c Turn the ignition switch to ON. d Repeat the starting procedure. e If engine start, open the throttle slightly if the idling is unstable. f If engine does not start, try steps a- d again. # If Engine Will Not Start P. 81 25

Operation Guide Shifting Gears Your vehicle transmission has 5 forward gears in a five-up shift pattern when you shift with your toe. You can also shift to a higher gear by depressing the shift lever with your heel. If you put the vehicle in gear with the side stand down, the engine will shut off. 26

Refuelling Ignition key Lower edge of and turn it clockwise to open the cap. filler neck Closing the Fuel Fill Cap Slot a After refuelling, align the fuel cap latch with Operation Guide Lock cover the slot in the filler neck. Push the fuel fill cap into the filler neck until it snaps closed and Fuel filler cap Fuel cap latch locks. b Remove the key and close the lock cover. Do not fill with fuel above the lower edge of u The key cannot be removed if the fuel the filler neck. fill cap is not locked. Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only WARNING Fuel octane number: Your vehicle is Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or designed to use Research Octane Number seriously injured when handling fuel. (RON) 91 or higher. • Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Tank capacity: 10.5 litres (2.77 US gal, 2.31 • Only handle fuel outdoors. Imp gal) • Wipe up spills immediately. # Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines P. 11 27 Opening the Fuel Fill Cap Lift up the lock cover, insert the ignition key,

Operation Guide Storage Equipment Document Bag/ Tools Document bag and tools are stored in the First Aid Kit reverse side of the seat. First aid kit is located under the seat. Document bag First aid kit Tools # Removing the seat P. 49 28

Helmet Holder WARNING Operation Guide The helmet holder is located under the seat of the motorcycle. Riding with a helmet attached to the holder can interfere with your ability u Use the helmet holder only when to safely operate the vehicle and could parked. lead to a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Helmet holder Use the helmet holder only while Helmet D-ring parked. Do not ride with a helmet secured by the holder. 29

Maintenance Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. Importance of Maintenance..................................P.31 Brakes........................................................................................P.57 Maintenance Schedule...............................................P.32 Side Stand..............................................................................P.69 Maintenance Fundamentals..................................P.35 Drive Chain...........................................................................P.70 Tools...........................................................................................P.45 Clutch........................................................................................ P.74 Removing & Installing Body Components......P.46 Throt tle.................................................................................... P.76 Crankcase Breather.......................................................P.77 Bat ter y......................................................................................................P.46 Other Adjustments........................................................P.78 Drive Chain Case..........................................................................P.47 Headlight Case.............................................................................. P.48 Adjusting the Headlight Aim........................................P.78 Seat...............................................................................................................P.49 Adjusting the Rear Suspension.................................P.79 Side Cover............................................................................................P.50 Spark Plug.............................................................................P.51 Engine Oil...............................................................................P.53

Importance of Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Maintenance Keeping your vehicle well-maintained is Always read the maintenance instructions absolutely essential to your safety and to protect before you begin each task, and make sure that your investment, obtain maximum performance, you have the tools, parts, and skills required. avoid breakdowns, and reduce air pollution. We cannot warn you of every conceivable Maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Be hazard that can arise in performing sure to inspect your vehicle before each ride, maintenance. Only you can decide whether or and perform the periodic checks specified in not you should perform a given task. the Maintenance Schedule. 2 P. 32 WARNING Follow these guidelines when performing maintenance. Improperly maintaining your vehicle z Stop the engine and remove the key. or failing to correct a problem before z Place your vehicle on a firm, level surface you ride can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. using the side stand, centre stand or a maintenance stand to provide support. Always follow the inspection and z Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other maintenance recommendations and high-temperature parts to cool before schedules in this owner’s manual. servicing as you can get burned. z Run the engine only when instructed, and do so in a well-ventilated area. 31

Maintenance Schedule Maintenance The maintenance schedule specifies the All scheduled maintenance is considered a maintenance requirements necessary to ensure normal owner operating cost and will be safe, dependable performance, and proper charged to you by your dealer. Retain all emission control. receipts. If you sell the vehicle, these receipts should be transferred with the vehicle to the Maintenance work should be performed in new owner. accordance with Honda’s standards and specifications by properly trained and equipped Honda recommends that your dealer should technicians. Your dealer meets all of these road test your vehicle after each periodic requirements. Keep an accurate record of maintenance is carried out. maintenance to help ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained. Make sure that whomever performs the maintenance completes this record. 32

Maintenance Schedule Items Pre-ride × 1,000 km Frequency *1 24 30 36 Annual Regular Refer Check × 1,000 mi 16 20 24 Check Replace to Fuel Line Months 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Fuel Level P.35 0.6 4 8 12 Page Throttle Operation 1 6 12 18 Air Cleaner *2 Crankcase Breather*3 IIIIII I – Spark Plug Valve Clearance I– Maintenance Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter I IIIIII I 76 Engine Oil Strainer Screen Engine Idle Speed RR 44 Evaporative Emission Control System CCCCCC 77 Drive Chain IRIRIR 51 IIIIII – I RRRRRRR R 53 R RR 55 C CC – IIIIIII I – II – I 1000 km (600mi): I L 70 Maintenance Level Maintenance Legend I : Inspect (clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if : Intermediate. We recommend service by your dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and necessary) are mechanically skilled. R : Replace Procedures are provided in an official Honda C : Clean Shop Manual. L : Lubricate : Technical. In the interest of safety, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. 33

Maintenance Schedule Pre-ride Frequency *1 Refer Check to Items × 1,000 km 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Annual Regular 4 8 12 16 20 24 Check Replace Page Brake Fluid*4 (V ID) P.35 × 1,000 mi 0.6 Brake Shoes Wear (VI ID) Months 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Brake Shoes/Pads Wear (V ID) Brake System I I I I I I I I 2 Years 57 Brakelight Switch Maintenance Headlight Aim I IIIIII I 67 Lights/Horn Engine Stop Switch I IIIIII I 61,58 Clutch System Side Stand I IIIIIII I 57 Suspension Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners IIIIII I 68 Wheels/Tires Steering Head Bearings IIIIII I 78 I– I 20 I IIIIIII I 74 I IIIIII I 69 IIIIII I 79 I I I II – I IIIIII I 42 I I II – Service according to odometer reading or months, whichever is earlier. Notes: *1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. *2 : Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. *3 : Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. *4 : Replacement requires mechanical skill. 34

Maintenance Fundamentals Pre-ride Inspection CBF125 V ID Maintenance To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to Front: check brake fluid level and pads perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure that wear. 2 P. 57, 58 any problem you find is corrected. A pre-ride Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay, inspection is a must, not only for safety, but adjust if necessary. 2 P. 61, 59 because having a breakdown, or even a flat tyre, can be a major inconvenience. CBF125 VI ID Check the following items before you get on your vehicle: Front and Rear: check shoes wear and freeplay, adjust if necessary. 2 P. 67, 63 z Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary. z Lights and horn - Check that lights, indicators 2 P. 27 and horn function properly. z Engine stop switch: Check for proper z Throttle - Check for smooth opening and full function. 2 P. 20 closing in all steering positions. 2 P. 76 z Clutch - Check operation; Adjust freeplay if necessary. 2 P. 74 z Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary. z Side stand ignition cut off system - Check for Check for leaks. 2 P. 53 proper function. 2 P. 69 z Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air z Drive chain − Check condition and slack, pressure and adjust if necessary. 2 P. 42, 108 adjust and lubricate if necessary. 2 P. 70 z Brakes - Check operation; 35

Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals Battery Replacing Parts Your vehicle has a maintenance-free type battery. You do not have to check the battery Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. battery terminals if they become dirty or corroded. WARNING Do not remove the battery cap seals. There is no need to remove the cap when charging. Installing non-Honda parts may make your vehicle unsafe and cause a crash NOTICE in which you can be seriously hurt or Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can be killed. permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed. Always use Honda Genuine Parts or NOTICE equivalents that have been designed An improperly disposed of battery can be harmful to and approved for your vehicle. the environment and human health. Always confirm local regulations for proper battery disposal instruction. 36

# What to do in an emergency Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance If any of the following occur, immediately see WARNING your doctor. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. z Electrolyte splashes into your eyes: ► Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water A spark or flame can cause the battery for at least 15 minutes. Using water under to explode with enough force to kill or pressure can damage your eyes. seriously hurt you. z Electrolyte splashes onto your skin: Wear protective clothing and a face ► Remove affected clothing and wash your shield, or have a skilled mechanic do skin thoroughly using water. the battery servicing. z Electrolyte splashes into your mouth: # Cleaning the Battery Terminals ► Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, and do not swallow. 1. Remove the battery. 2 P. 46 2. If the terminals are starting to corrode and are coated with a white substance, wash with warm water and wipe clean. continued 37

Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance 3. If the terminals are heavily corroded, clean Fuses and polish the terminals with a wire brush or sandpaper. Wear safety glasses. Fuses protect the electrical circuits on your vehicle. If something electrical on your vehicle 4. After cleaning, reinstall the battery. stops working, check for and replace any blown The battery has a limited life span. Consult your fuses. 2 P. 93 dealer about when you should replace the battery. Always replace the battery with another # Inspecting and Replacing Fuses maintenance-free battery of the same type. NOTICE Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can remove and inspect fuses. If a fuse is blown, overload the electrical system, discharging the battery replace with a fuse of the same rating. For fuse and possibly damaging the system. ratings, see “Specifications.” 2 P. 109 38 Blown fuse NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chance of damage to the electrical system.

If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance electrical fault. Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer. *1.The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines. There are Engine Oil two classes: MA and MB. For example, the following label shows the MA classification. Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality deteriorates according to riding conditions and Oil code time elapsed. Oil classification Check the engine oil level regularly, and add the recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty *2.The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity. oil or old oil should be changed as soon as *3.The API classification specifies the quality and possible. performance rating of engine oils. Use SJ or # Selecting the Engine Oil higher oils, excluding oils marked as “Energy Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the For recommended engine oil, see circular API service symbol. “Specifications.” 2 P. 108 If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the Not recommended Recommended label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards: continued 39 z JASO T 903 standard*1: MA z SAE standard*2: 10W-30 z API classification*3: SJ or higher

Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals If the chain does not move smoothly, makes strange noises, has damaged rollers, has loose Brake Fluid pins, has missing O-rings, or has kinks, have the chain inspected by your dealer. CBF125 V ID Do not add or replace brake fluid, except in an Also inspect the drive sprocket and driven emergency. Use only fresh brake fluid from a sprocket. If either has worn or damaged teeth, sealed container. If you do add fluid, have the have the sprocket replaced by your dealer. brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. Normal Worn Damaged (GOOD) NOTICE (REPLACE) (REPLACE) Brake fluid can damage plastic and painted surfaces. Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly. NOTICE Use of a new chain with worn sprockets will cause rapid Recommended brake fluid: Honda DOT3 or DOT4 Brake Fluid or chain wear. equivalent Drive Chain The drive chain must be inspected and lubricated regularly. Inspect the chain more frequently if you often ride on bad roads, ride at high speed, or ride with repeated fast acceleration.2 P. 70 40

# Cleaning and Lubricating Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance After inspecting the slack, clean the chain and Do not use a steam cleaner, a high pressure sprockets while rotating the rear wheel. Use a cleaner, a wire brush, volatile solvent such as dry cloth with chain cleaner designed specially petrol and benzene, abrasive cleaner, chain for O-ring chains, or neutral detergent. Use a cleaner or lubricant NOT designed specially for soft brush if the chain is dirty. O-ring chains as these can damage the rubber After cleaning, wipe dry and lubricate with the O-ring seals. recommended lubricant. Avoid getting lubricant on the brakes or tyres. Avoid applying excess chain lubricant to prevent Recommended lubricant: spray onto your clothes and the vehicle. Drive chain lubricant designed specifically for O-ring chains. Crankcase Breather If not available, use SAE 80 or 90 gear oil. Service more frequently when riding in rain, at full throttle, or after the vehicle is washed or overturned. Service if the deposit level can be seen in the transparent section of the drain tube. If the drain tube overflows, the air filter may become contaminated with engine oil, causing poor engine performance. 2 P. 77 continued 41

Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals # Inspecting for Abnormal Wear Tyres (Inspecting/Replacing) Inspect the tyres for signs of abnormal # Checking the Air Pressure wear on the contact surface. Visually inspect your tyres and use an air pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month or any time you think the tyres look low. Always check air pressure when your tyres are cold. # Inspecting for Damage Inspect the tyres for cuts, slits, or cracks that exposes fabric or cords, or nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tyre or the tread. Also inspect for any unusual bumps or bulges in the side walls of the tyres. 42

# Inspecting Tread Depth Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they WARNING become visible, replace the tyres immediately. Riding on tyres that are excessively or TWI worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously Wear indicator hurt or killed. location mark Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding tyre inflation and maintenance. Have your tyres replaced by your dealer. For recommended tyres and air pressure, see “Specifications.” 2 P. 108 Follow these guidelines whenever you replace tyres: z Use the recommended tyres or their equivalent of the same size, construction, speed rating, and load range. continued 43

Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance z Do not install a tube inside a tubeless tyre on Air Cleaner this vehicle. Excessive heat build-up can cause the tube to burst. This vehicle is equipped with a viscous type air cleaner element. z Use only tubeless tyres on this vehicle. Air blow cleaning or any other cleaning can The rims are designed for tubeless tyres, and degrade the viscous element performance and during hard acceleration or braking, a cause the intake of dust. tube-type tyre could slip on the rim and Do not perform the maintenance. Should be cause the tyre to rapidly deflate. serviced by your dealer. WARNING Installing improper tyres on your vehicle can adversely affect handling and stability, and can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always use the size and type of tyres recommended in this owner’s manual. 44

Tools Maintenance Tools are stored in the reverse side of the seat. 2 P. 28 You can perform some roadside repairs, minor adjustments and parts replacement with the provided tools. z 14 x 17 mm Open end wrench z Spark plug wrench z Standard/Philips screwdriver 45

Removing & Installing Body Components Battery # Removal Negative terminal Positive terminal Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF Battery holder position. Maintenance 1. Remove the right side cover. 2 P. 50 2. Remove the bolt. Bolt Battery 3. Remove the battery holder. 4. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. 5. Disconnect the positive terminal from the battery. 6. Remove the battery taking care not to drop the terminal nuts. # Installation Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Always connect the positive terminal first. Make sure bolts and nuts are tight. For proper handling of the battery, see “Maintenance Fundamentals.” 2 P. 36 “Battery Goes Dead.” 2 P. 90 46

Removing & Installing Body Components ► Drive Chain Case Drive Chain Case Hook # Removal : Maintenance Upper Hook chain 1. Remove the bolts. Swing arm case 2. Remove the drive chain case. Stays Bolts # Installation : Lower chain case 1. Match the holes and insertions of the upper chain case with the swing arm holes and stays. 2. Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts to hold upper chain case. 3. Fit the insertions of the upper and lower chain case with the swing arm stays. ► The body will be slightly outside and appear like floating. 4. Slide the lower chain case to the rear and insert the hook. 5. Visually check that all hooks have been inserted. 6. Turn to the right side of the vehicle and check. 7. Tighten 4 bolts of the upper and lower chain case. Torque: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft) 47