Honda 32KTGC00 Owner's Manual

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Honda SH125/150CRF

OWNER’S MANUAL

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2009

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IMPORTANT INFORMA TION

OPERATOR AND PASSENGER

This scooter is designed to carry the operator and one passenger.

ON-ROAD USE

This scooter is designed to be used only on the road.

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY

Pay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. These messages are fully explained in the ‘‘A Few Words About Safety’’ section which appears before the Contents page.

Thismanualshouldbeconsideredapermanentpartofthescooterandshouldremainwith the scooter when resold.

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Honda SH125/150CRF OWNER’S MANUAL

All information in this publication is based on the lat est production information available at the time of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

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WELCOME

The scooter presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You ride through the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no other does. Unlike an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a preride inspection and regular maintenance are essential to your safety. Your reward is freedom.

To meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly familiar with this owner’s manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE SCOOTER.

Asyoureadthismanual,youwillfindinformationthatisprecededbya symbol.This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your scooter, other property, or the environment.

When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your scooter best. If you have the required mechanical ‘‘know-how’’ and tools, your dealer can supply you with an Official Honda Shop Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.

Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda !

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The f ollowing code in this manual indicates the country.

VN Vietnam

The specifications may vary with each locale.

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AFEWWORDSABOUTSAFETY

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this scooter safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other inf ormation on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining a scooter. You must use your own good judgment.

You will f ind important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels

Safety Messages DANGER, WARNING, CAUT ION

These signal words mean:

–– on the scooter.

–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:

or .

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Safety Headings

Safety Section

Instruct ions

–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

–– such as Scooter Safety.

–– how to use this scooter correctly and safely.

This entire manual is filled with important safety information –– please read it caref ully.

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OPERATION

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SCOOTER SAFETY ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL

IMPORT ANT SAFETY

INFORMATION PROTECTIVE APPAREL

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

PARTS LOCA TION

INSTRUMENTS AND

INDICATORS

MAJOR COMPONENTS

(Information you need to operate

this scooter)

SUSPENSION

BRAKES

COOLANT

FUEL

ENGINE OIL

TUBELESS TYRES

COMPONENTS

IGNITION SWITCH

KEYS

RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS

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(Not required for operation)

STEERING LOCK

SEAT LOCK

HELMET HOLDER

DOCUMENT COMPARTMENT

CENTER COMPARTMENT

SHOPPING HOOK

FRONT COVER

HEADLIGHT AIM VERTICAL

49 50 54 55 63 64

ADJUSTMENT

OPERATIONFEATURES

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION STARTING THE ENGINE RUNNING-IN RIDING PARKING ANTI-THEFT TIPS

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MAINT ENANCE

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MAINT ENANCE CLEA NING

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TOOL KIT

SERIAL NUMBERS

AIR CLEANER

BELT CASE AIR CLEANER

CRANKCASE BREATHER

ENGINE OIL

SPARK PLUG

COOLANT

THROTTLE OPERATION

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION

BRAKE PAD WEAR

BATTERY

FUSE REPLACEMENT

BULB REPLACEMENT

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STORAGE GUIDE

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112

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STORAGE

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REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

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TAKING CARE OF THE UNEXPECT ED

SPECIFICATIONS

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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SCOOTER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your scooter can provide many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility f or your own safety and understand the challenges that you can meet on the road.

Thereismuchthatyoucandotoprotect yourself when you ride. You’ll f ind many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. Following are a f ew that we consider to be most important.

Always Wear a Helmet

It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and make sure your passenger does the same. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear (page ).

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Make Yourself Easy to See

Some drivers do not see scooters because they are not looking for them. To make yourself more visible, wear bright ref lective clothing, position yourself so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you.

Ride Within Your Limits

Pushing the limits is another major cause of scooter crashes. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgements and ride safely.

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Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.

Keep Your Bike in Saf e Condition

For safe riding, it’s important to inspect your scooter before every ride and perf orm all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits, and only use accessories that have been approved by Honda for this scooter. See page for more details.5

PROTECTIVE APPARELDon’t Drink and Ride

Foryoursafety,westronglyrecommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, trousers, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you ride. Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper gear can reduce the chance of injury when you ride. Following are suggestions to help you choose proper gear.

Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Be sure you and your passenger always wear a helmet, eye protection and other protective apparel when you ride.

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Helmets and Eye Protection Additional Riding Gear

Your helmet is your most important piece of riding gear because it offers the best protection against head injuries. A helmet should fit your head comfortably and securely. A bright-coloured helmet can make you more noticeable in traffic, as can reflective strips.

In addition to a helmet and eye protection, we also recommend:

Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to help protect your feet and ankles. Leather gloves to keep your hands warm and help prevent blisters, cuts, burns and bruises.

A motorcycle riding suit or jacket f or An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a f ull-face helmet offers more. Always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision.

comfortaswellasprotection.Bright-

coloured and reflective clothing can help

make you more noticeable in traffic. Be

sure to avoid loose clothes that could get

caught on any part of your scooter.

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ALWAYS wear a helmet. You should also wear a face shield or goggles.

Wear bright or reflective clothing.

Shoes should be close-fitting, have low heels and of fer ankle protection.

Clothes should be close-fitting.

Wear gloves.

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Your scooter has been designed to carry you and one passenger. When you carry a passenger, you may feel some dif ference during acceleration and braking. But so long as you keep your scooter well-maintained, with good tyres and brakes, you can safely carry loads within the given guidelines.

However, excessive weight or carrying an unbalanced load can seriously affect your scooter’s handling, braking and stability. Non-Honda accessories, improper modifications, and poor maintenance can also reduce your safety margin.

The f ollowing pages give more specific information on loading, accessories and modifications.

LoadingLOADING AND ACCESSORIES

How much weight you put on your scooter, and how you load it, are important to your safety. Anytime you ride with a passenger or cargo you should be aware of the following information.

Overloading or improper loading can

causeacrashandyoucanbe

seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all loading guidelines in this

manual.

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Putting too much weight in individual storage compartments can also affect stability and handling. So be sure to stay within the limits given below:

Maximum weight :

in center compartment: shopping hook: rear carrier:

10 kg (22 lb)

1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

3.0 kg (6.6 lb)

Rear carrier: weight limit:

3.0 kg (6.6 lb)

Center compartment: weight limit:

10 kg (22 lb)

Shopping hook: weight limit:

1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

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Loading Guidelines

transporting you and a passenger. You may wish to secure a jacket or other small items to the seat when you are not riding with a passenger.

If you wish to carry more cargo, check with your Honda dealer f or advice, and be sure to read the information regarding accessories on page .

Improperly loading your scooter can aff ect its stability and handling. Even if your scooter is properly loaded, you should ride at reduced speeds whenever carrying cargo.

Follow these guidelines whenever you carry a passenger or cargo:Your scooter is primarily intended for

Check that both tyres are properly

inflated (page ).

If you change your normal load, you may

need to adjust the rear suspension (page

).3121 To prevent loose items from creating a hazard,makesurethecenter compartment is closed and that any other cargo is securely tied down before you ride away. Place cargo weight as close to the center of the scooter as possible. Balance cargo weight evenly on both sides.

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Accessories and Modif icat ions Accessories

Modifying your scooter or using non-Honda accessories can make your scooter unsaf e. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information.

Improper accessories or modifications cancauseacrashinwhichyoucanbe seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

We strongly recommend that you use only Honda Genuine Accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your scooter. Because Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally responsible for proper selection, installation and use of non-Honda accessories. Check with your dealer f or assistance and always follow these guidelines:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, reduce ground clearance and banking angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position or interf ere with operating any controls.

Be sure electrical equipment does not exceed the scooter’s electrical system capacity (page ). A blown fuse can

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cause a loss of lights or engine power.

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Donotpullatrailerorsidecarwithyour scooter. This scooter was not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your scooter’s handling.

Modif icat ions

We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your scooter in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your scooter’s handling, stability and braking, making it unsafe to ride.

Removing or modifying your lights, mufflers, emission control system or other equipment can also make your scooter illegal.

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PARTS L OCATION

Rear brake fluid reservoir Speedometer

Rearview mirror

Rear brake lever

Headlight dimmer switch

Passing light control switch

Turn signal switch

temperature gauge

Horn button

Fuel gauge

Ignition switch

Front brake fluid reservoir

Rearview mirrorCoolant

Front brake lever

Throttle grip

Headlight switch

Start button

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Helmet holder

Fuel fill cap

Rear carrier

Rear suspension spring preload adjuster

Oil filler cap/dipstick

Center compartment Document bag Tool kit

Passenger footpeg

Shopping hook

Coolant reserve tank

Spark plug

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Fuse box

Helmet holder

Rear suspension spring preload adjuster

Air cleaner

Battery Main fuse

Passenger footpeg

Center stand

Belt case air cleaner

Engine oil drain plug Engine oil strainer screen

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INSTR UMENTS AND INDICAT ORS

Theindicatorsarecontainedinthe instrument panel. Their functions are described in the tables on the following pages.

(1) Lef t turn signal indicator (2) High beam indicator (3) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp

(MIL) (4) Oil change indicator (5) Right turn signal indicator (6) Fuel gauge (7) CLOCK/OIL button (8) Speedometer (9) Digital clock

(10) Odometer (11) Tripmeter (12) Tripmeter reset knob (13) Coolant temperature gauge

(1) (2) (4) (5)

(3)

(13) (6)

(12)

(10) (11)

(7)

(8)(9)

(12)

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(Ref .No.) Description Function

(1)

Left turn signal indicator (green)

Flashes when the left turn signal operates.

(2)

High beam indicator (blue)

(3)

PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (amber)

(4)

Oil change indicator (amber)

(5)

(green)

Lights when the headlight is on high beam.

Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system. Should also light for a few seconds and then go off when the ignition switch is turned ON. If it comes on at any other time, reduce speed and take the scooter to your Honda dealer as soon as possible.

Lights when specified maintenance interval for engine oil change is reached (page ).

Flashes when the right turn signal operates.Right turn signal indicator

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(Ref .No.) Description Function

(6)

Fuel gauge

CLOCK/OIL button This button is used to adjust the time (page ).

(7)

Shows approximate fuel supply available (page ).

This button is also used to reset the oil change

(8)

Speedometer

(9)

Digital clock

(10)

Odometer

(11)

Tripmeter

(12)

Tripmeter reset knob

(13)

Coolant temperature gauge

indicator (page ).

Shows riding speed.

Shows hour and minute (page ).

Shows accumulated mileage.

Shows mileage per trip.

Resets tripmeter to zero (0) by pushing the knob.

Shows coolant temperature (page ).

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Coolant Temperature Gauge

The coolant temperature gauge ( ) shows coolant temperature.

(1)

When the needle begins to move above the C (Cold) mark ( ), the engine is warm

2 enough for the scooter to be ridden. The normal operating temperature range is within the section between the H and C marks. If the needle reaches the red band ( ), stop the engine and check the reserve

tank coolant level. Read pages and

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25 26 do not ride the scooter until the problem has been corrected.

Exceeding maximum running temperature may cause serious engine damage.

(3)(2)

(1) Coolant temperature gauge (2) C (Cold) mark (3) Red band

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Fuel Gauge

When the fuel gauge needle ( ) enters the red band ( ), fuel will be low and you

should ref ill the tank as soon as possible. The amount of f uel left in the tank with the vehicle set upright when the f uel gauge needle enters the red band is approximately:

2.0

(0.53 US gal , 0.44 Imp gal)

(2)

(1)

(1) Fuel gauge needle (2) Red band

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Digital Clock

Shows hour and minute. To adjust the time, proceed as follows:

Turn the ignition switch ON.

Press and hold the CLOCK/OIL button

( ) for more than 2 seconds. The clock will be set in the adjust mode with the display flashing.

(1)

(2)

(1) Digital clock (2) CLOCK/OIL button

Press the CLOCK/OIL button until the desired time and AM/PM are displayed.

Thetimeisadvancedbyoneminute, each time the button is pressed. Thetimeisadvancedbytenminutes, when the button is pressed and held.

To end the adjustment, press the CLOCK/OIL button 5 seconds af ter the last adjustment, or turn the ignition switch OFF.

The clock will be reset AM 1:00 if the battery is disconnected.

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Oil Change Indicator

The oil change indicator ( ) lights when the mileage on your scooter approaches the oil change interval specified on the maintenance schedule (page ). After changing the engine oil, reset the indicator as f ollows:

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Press and hold the CLOCK/OIL button

( ) while simultaneously turning the

ignition switch to ON.

Continue to hold the CLOCK/OIL button for more than 2 seconds. The indicator will disappear.

If the oil is changed bef ore the oil change indicator appears, be sure to reset the oil change indicator af ter changing the oil. The indicator will appear for 2 seconds, then disappear. This means the indicator is reset.

(1)

(2)

(1) Oil change indicator (2) CLOCK/OIL button

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The first oil change is at 1,000 km (600 miles), but in this case the indicator should not be reset. The indicator will start blinking after the scooter has covered approximately 4,000 km (2,500 miles). Therefore, after the second engine oil change, as described in the maintenance schedule (page ), remember to reset the

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