SP125-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 CBF125ME V ID type. satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every Country Codes Country product. Code India CBF125ME To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: z Read this owner’s manual carefully. ID, II ID, V ID, VI ID z Follow all recommendations and 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. 37 Maintenance P. 86 Troubleshooting P. 102 P. 114 Information P. 117 Specifications P. 125 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 vehicle, 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. 29 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. 112 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. 114 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. 42 # Acceleration Carefully inspect your vehicle to make Apply throttle gradually. sure that it is safe to ride. Obey the speed limit. # Shifting Gears P. 33 How to use basic features. # Starting the Engine P. 30 • Instruments P. 18 • Indicators P. 25 Start and warm the engine. # Starting the • Switches P. 27 Avoid revving the engine. • Steering Lock P. 29 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. 34 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. 55 16 Fuel fill cap P. 34 Throttle grip P. 82 Front brake lever P. 68 Right side cover P. 56 Battery P. 53 Spark plug P. 57 Engine oil fill cap/ dipstick P. 59 Engine oil filter P. 61 Rear brake pedal P. 65 Kickstarter P. 31 Fuse box P. 100 Data link connector

Clutch lever P. 80 Helmet holder P. 36 Operation Guide Document bag / Tools P. 35 First aid kit P. 35 Seat lock P. 55 Left side cover P. 56 Crankcase breather P. 83 Shift lever P. 33 Side stand P. 75 Centre stand P. 10 P. 61 Engine oil drain bolt 17

Instruments Operation Guide SEL button SET button Display Check When the ignition switch is turned on, all the mode and digital segments will show. If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems. 18

Speedometer Odometer [TOTAL]/ Tripmeter Operation Guide Speedometer [TRIP A/B]/ Current fuel mileage/ Average fuel mileage [AVG]/ Available driving distance [AVG RANGE] P. 20 SERVICE DUE indicator P. 24 Gear position indicator This shows 1st to 5th gear position.“-” appears when not shifted properly Fuel gauge Clock (12-hour display) Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing: To set the clock P. 23 approximately 0.8 litres (0.21 US gal, 0.18 Imp gal) F If the fuel gauge indicator flashes in a repeat pattern or turns off: P. 89 E continued 19

Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) Odometer [TOTAL]/ Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]/ Current fuel mileage/ Average fuel mileage [AVG]/ Available driving distance [AVG RANGE] The button selects the odometer, tripmeter, current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage and available driving distance. Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Selectable when fuel bar gauge is below the maximum scale Unselectable Available driving Average fuel Current fuel Selectable distance mileage mileage P. 21 P. 21 P. 21 • Odometer: Total distance ridden. • Tripmeter [A/B]: Distance ridden since tripmeter was reset. u To reset the tripmeter. P. 22 20

• Current fuel mileage: Displays instant fuel mileage. Operation Guide If your speed is less than 5±2 km/h or immediately after ignition switch is turned to ON, “--.-” is displayed. When “--.-” is displayed on other cases, go to your dealer for service. • Average fuel mileage: Displays average fuel mileage since tripmeter A was reset. It displays “--.-” after resetting tripmeter A. When “--.-” is displayed in other cases, go to your dealer for service. • Available driving distance: (Selectable when the fuel gauge is displaying fuel quantity below maximum scale) Displays the estimated distance you can travel on remaining fuel. The indicated available driving distance is calculated based on the driving conditions, and the indicated figure may not be the actual available distance. When the calculated distance is below 5 km (3 mile) or the amount of remaining fuel is below 1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal): “---” is displayed. For a while after resetting the tripmeter A: “--.-” is displayed. When “---” is displayed except for the above-mentioned cases, go to your dealer for service. continued 21

Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) c Then, the display returns to the last selected indication. # To reset the tripmeter, current fuel d To reset tripmeter B, Press and hold the mileage, average fuel mileage and button with tripmeter B displayed. available driving distance B Tripmeter B a To reset tripmeter A, current fuel mileage, average fuel mileage and available driving distance together , press and hold the button with tripmeter A displayed. Current Average Available fuel fuel driving Tripmeter A mileage mileage distance or or or B b When they are reset, \"0.0\" is displayed at each indication. 22

Clock Setting: f Press the button until the desired a Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. minute is displayed. b With odometer (TOTAL) displayed, press u Minute will advance by one minute, Operation Guide and hold the and button until each time the button is pressed. ECO indicator P. 26 starts flashing. Press and hold to advance the minute fast. c Press the button.The hour digits start flashing. g Press the button. The clock is set. d Press the button until the desired u The time can also be set by turning the hour is displayed. ignition switch off. u Hour will advance by one hour, each u The display will stop flashing time the button is pressed.Press automatically and the adjustment will and hold to advance the hour fast. be cancelled if the button is not pressed for about 30 seconds. e Press the button. The minute digits NOTICE The clock will be reset “1:00” if the battery is start flashing. disconnected. continued 23

Operation Guide Instruments (Continued) Second blinking of service due indicator will start 500 kms before second service (as per SERVICE DUE indicator specified distance) of the vehicle and later When odometer reading reaches specified same pattern will continue for every next distance then service due indicator light service. blinks upto service limit (kms) and then light Service due indicator will continuous glow if glows continuously. service of the vehicle is not done as per the specified distance mentioned in SERVICE DUE indicator lighting pattern maintenance schedule. understanding: NOTICE Blinking: Service due indicator blinking / continuous glow is an u Blinking of service due indicator indicates indication for vehicle service due which is based on distance (Kms) covered by the vehicle however every that your vehicle has reached the specified service schedule is to be followed as per the distance for service hence kindly visit your maintenance schedule with respect to days or kms nearest Honda dealer for vehicle service. covered (whichever comes first) If your vehicle is serviced before the specified distance Continuous glow: as mentioned in maintenance schedule P.40, in that u Indicate that your vehicle has crossed the case service due indicator will start blinking, whenever your vehicle reach specified kilometer. specified distance for Service. Kindly visit your Honda dealer for service due Immediately visit Honda dealer for indicator resetting. vehicle service. First blinking of service due indicator will start 250 km before first service (as per specified distance) of the vehicle. 24

Indicators If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems. Left turn signal indicator Side stand indicator P. 75 Operation Guide Comes on when the side stand is ECO indicator P. 26 lowered. It goes off when the side stand is raised. PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Right turn signal indicator Injection) malfunction High beam indicator indicator lamp (MIL) N Neutral Comes on briefly when the Comes on when the transmission is in Neutral. ignition switch is turned to the continued 25 ON position. If it comes on while engine is running: P. 88

Indicators (Continued) d To set the desired option, press the button. The hour digits start flashing. ECO indicator Operation Guide e Press the button.The minute digits When fuel consumption improves the ECO indicator will come on. start flashing. u When the motorcycle comes to a stop, the f Press the button. The minute digits ECO indicator will turn off. Activate or deactivate the indicator: stop flashing. a Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. g The ECO indicator is set. b With odometer (TOTAL) displayed, press and hold the and button until ECO indicator starts flashing. c Press the button to select “ON” (activate) or “OFF” (deactivate). 26

Switches Ignition switch P. 28 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 continued 27

Switches (Continued) ON Turns electrical system Ignition switch on for starting/riding. Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the steering. OFF u Key can be removed when in the OFF or Turns engine off. LOCK position. LOCK Steering Lock: P. 29 Locks steering. GNITIONI Operation Guide 28

Steering Lock # Locking Operation Guide Lock the steering when parking to help a Turn the handlebar all the way to the left prevent theft. or right. A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is also recommended. b Push the key down, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. b Push a u Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is Turn difficult to engage. Ignition key c Remove the key. # Unlocking Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 29

Operation Guide Starting the Engine NOTICE • If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the Start your engine using the following procedure, regardless of whether the engine ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds is cold or warm. before trying to start the engine again to recover battery voltage. b • Extended fast idling and revving the engine can a damage the engine and the exhaust system. • Do not operate the kickstarter while the engine is c running as engine damage could result. Do not apply excessive force on the kickstarter. c • 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. 30

a Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If you cannot start the engine: Operation Guide b Shift the transmission to Neutral ( Open the throttle slightly (about 3 mm, without freeplay). indicator to come on) c Using the start button About 3 mm without freeplay With the throttle completely closed, press If the engine does not start: the start button. Using the start button a Open the throttle fully and press the start 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 continued 31 closing the throttle slightly.

Operation Guide Starting the Engine (Continued) d If the engine does not start, wait for 10 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. 87 32

Shifting Gears Operation Guide Your vehicle transmission has 5 forward gears in a one-down, four-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. 33

Refuelling Ignition key Lower edge of and turn it clockwise to open the cap. filler neck Closing the Fuel Fill Cap Operation Guide Slot a After refuelling, align the fuel cap latch with Lock cover the slot in the filler neck. Push the fuel fill cap Fuel cap latch into the filler neck until it snaps closed and locks. Fuel filler cap 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 fill cap is not locked. the filler neck. WARNING Fuel type: Unleaded petrol only Petrol is highly flammable and Fuel octane number: Your vehicle is explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. designed to use Research Octane Number • Stop the engine, and keep heat, (RON) 91 or higher. sparks, and flame away. Tank capacity: 11.0 litres (2.91 US gal, 2.42 • Only handle fuel outdoors. • Wipe up spills immediately. Imp gal) # Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines P. 11 Opening the Fuel Fill Cap Lift up the lock cover, insert the ignition key, 34

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 Operation Guide First aid kit Tools # Removing the seat P. 55 continued 35

Operation Guide Helmet Holder WARNING 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. 36

Maintenance Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data. Importance of Maintenance..................................P.38 Side Stand..............................................................................P.75 Maintenance Schedule...............................................P.39 Drive Chain...........................................................................P.76 Maintenance Fundamentals..................................P.42 Clutch....................................................................................... P.80 Tools...........................................................................................P.52 Throttle................................................................................... P.82 Removing & Installing Body Components......P.53 Crankcase Breather...................................................... P.83 Other Adjustments....................................................... P.84 Bat ter y......................................................................................................P.53 Drive Chain Case..........................................................................P.54 Adjusting the Headlight Aim....................................... P.84 Seat...............................................................................................................P.55 Adjusting the Rear Suspension.................................P.85 Side Cover............................................................................................P.56 Spark Plug.............................................................................P.57 Engine Oil...............................................................................P.59 Brakes........................................................................................P.63

Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Importance of Maintenance Maintenance Safety 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. 39 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. 38

Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule specifies the All scheduled maintenance is considered a Maintenance 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. 39

Maintenance Schedule Items Pre- Frequency *1 24 30 36 Annual Regular Refer 16 20 24 Check Replace to Fuel Line ride × 1,000 km 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Fuel Level Check × 1,000 mi 0.6 4 8 12 Page Throttle Operation Air Cleaner *2 P.42 Months 1 6 12 18 Crankcase Breather*3 Spark Plug IIIIII I – Valve Clearance Maintenance Engine Oil I– Engine Oil Strainer Screen Engine Oil Filter I IIIIII I 82 Engine Idle Speed Evaporative Emission Control RR 51 System Drive Chain CCCCCC 83 IRIRIR 57 IIIIII – I RRRRRRR R 59 C CC – R RR 61 IIIIIII I – II – I 1000 km (600mi): I L 76 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. 40

Maintenance Schedule Pre- Frequency *1 Refer to Items ride × 1,000 km 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 Annual Regular 24 Check Replace Page Brake Fluid*4 (ID & V ID) Check × 1,000 mi 0.6 4 8 12 16 20 Brake Shoes Wear (II ID & VI ID) P.42 Months 24 30 Brake Shoes/Pads Wear (ID & V ID) 1 6 12 18 36 Brake System Brakelight Switch I I I I I I I I 2 Years 63 Headlight Aim Lights/Horn I IIIIII I 73 Maintenance Engine Stop Switch Clutch System I IIIIII I 67,64 Side Stand Suspension I IIIIIII I 63 Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Wheels/Tires IIIIII I 74 Steering Head Bearings IIIIII I 84 I– I 27 I IIIIIII I 80 I IIIIII I 75 IIIIII I 85 I I I II – I IIIIII I 49 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. 41

Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance Pre-ride Inspection CBF125ME ID, V ID 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. 63, 64 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. 67, 65 because having a breakdown, or even a flat tyre, can be a major inconvenience. CBF125ME II ID, 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. 73, 68 z Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary. z Lights and horn - Check that lights, indicators 2 P. 34 and horn function properly. z Engine stop switch: Check for proper z Throttle - Check for smooth opening and full function. 2 P. 27 closing in all steering positions. 2 P. 82 z Clutch - Check operation; Adjust freeplay if necessary. 2 P. 80 z Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary. Check for leaks. 2 P. 59 z Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check for proper function. 2 P. 75 z Drive chain − Check condition and slack, adjust and lubricate if necessary. 2 P. 76 z Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air pressure and adjust if necessary. 2 P. 49, 115 z Brakes - Check operation; 42

Replacing Parts Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance Always use Honda Genuine Parts or their Battery equivalents to ensure reliability and safety. Your vehicle has a maintenance-free type WARNING battery. You do not have to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. Clean the Installing non-Honda parts may make battery terminals if they become dirty or your vehicle unsafe and cause a crash corroded. in which you can be seriously hurt or Do not remove the battery cap seals. There is killed. no need to remove the cap when charging. Always use Honda Genuine Parts or NOTICE equivalents that have been designed Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can be and approved for your vehicle. permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed. NOTICE An improperly disposed of battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Always confirm local regulations for proper battery disposal instruction. continued 43

Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals WARNING # What to do in an emergency The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. If any of the following occur, immediately see A spark or flame can cause the battery your doctor. to explode with enough force to kill or z Electrolyte splashes into your eyes: seriously hurt you. ► Wash your eyes repeatedly with cool water Wear protective clothing and a face for at least 15 minutes. Using water under shield, or have a skilled mechanic do pressure can damage your eyes. the battery servicing. z Electrolyte splashes onto your skin: # Cleaning the Battery Terminals ► Remove affected clothing and wash your skin thoroughly using water. 1. Remove the battery. 2 P. 53 2. If the terminals are starting to corrode and z Electrolyte splashes into your mouth: ► Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, and are coated with a white substance, wash with do not swallow. warm water and wipe clean. 44

Maintenance Fundamentals 3. If the terminals are heavily corroded, clean Fuses Maintenance 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. 100 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. 116 Blown fuse NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chance of damage to the electrical system. continued 45

Maintenance Maintenance Fundamentals *1.The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines. There are If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an two classes: MA and MB. For example, the electrical fault. Have your vehicle inspected by following label shows the MA classification. your dealer. Oil code Engine Oil Oil classification Engine oil consumption varies and oil quality *2.The SAE standard grades oils by their viscosity. deteriorates according to riding conditions and *3.The API classification specifies the quality and time elapsed. Check the engine oil level regularly, and add performance rating of engine oils. Use SJ or the recommended engine oil if necessary. Dirty higher oils, excluding oils marked as “Energy oil or old oil should be changed as soon as Conserving” or “Resource Conserving” on the possible. circular API service symbol. # Selecting the Engine Oil Not recommended Recommended For recommended engine oil, see “Specifications.” 2 P. 115 If you use non-Honda engine oil, check the label to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards: z JASO T 903 standard*1: MA z SAE standard*2: 10W-30 z API classification*3: SJ or higher 46

Brake Fluid Maintenance Fundamentals Maintenance CBF125ME ID, V ID If the chain does not move smoothly, makes Do not add or replace brake fluid, except in an strange noises, has damaged rollers, has loose emergency. Use only fresh brake fluid from a pins, has missing O-rings, or has kinks, have the sealed container. If you do add fluid, have the chain inspected by your dealer. brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. Also inspect the drive sprocket and driven sprocket. If either has worn or damaged teeth, NOTICE have the sprocket replaced by your dealer. Brake fluid can damage plastic and painted surfaces. Wipe up spills immediately and wash thoroughly. Normal Worn Damaged (GOOD) (REPLACE) (REPLACE) Recommended brake fluid: Honda DOT3 or DOT4 Brake Fluid or NOTICE equivalent Use of a new chain with worn sprockets will cause rapid Drive Chain chain wear. 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. 76 continued 47