Honda CRF100F User Manual

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.

This publication includes the latest production information available before 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.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2004

2005 Honda CRF100F OWNER’S MANUAL

A Few Words About Safety

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

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information 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 motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.

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

Safety Labels

Safety Messages DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

Safety Messages

–– on the motorcycle.

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

A Few Words About Safety

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

Instructions

This entire book is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.

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

–– such as Motorcycle Safety.

–– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.

Safety Messages

Contents

These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner’s manual. The first page of each section lists the topics covered in that section.

Introduction

....................................Motorcycle Safety .

Important safety information, a special message for parents, precautions about loading, accessories, and modifications, and the location of safety labels.

..................................Operating Controls .

The location, function, and operation of the throttle, brakes, clutch, and other basic controls.

...........................................Before Riding .

The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear, plus how to make sure you and your motorcycle are ready to ride.

Contents

.......................Basic Operation & Riding .

How to start and stop the engine, shift gears, and brake. Also, riding precautions.

.............................Servicing Your Honda .

Why your motorcycle needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, a maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance items.

Contents

How to transport and store your motorcycle, and how to be an environmentally-responsible rider.

..............Taking Care of the Unexpected .

What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.

.............................Technical Information .

ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.

...........................Consumer Information .

Information on warranties and how to get Honda service manuals.

.....................................Table of Contents .

Sequential listing of topics in this owner’s manual.

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..........................................................Index .............................................................Tips .

Quick Reference

Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures.

Contents

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Introduction

Congratulations on choosing your Honda offroad motorcycle.

When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.

Your Honda was designed as a recreational motorcycle for off-road use by one rider only. It’s an ideal bike for younger, beginning riders, but one that is also suitable for many adult riders.

Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-in guidelines, and perform all the

Introduction

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pre-ride and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.

We also recommend that you read the owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To make it easy to use, the manual contains a table of contents, a detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section, and an index at the back of the book.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a

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

Read the Warranties Booklet (page ) thoroughly so you understand the coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

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Whenever you ride, tread lightly. By staying on established trails and riding only in approved areas, you help protect the environment and keep off-road riding areas open for the future.

If you have any questions, or if you ever need a special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.

Please report any change of address or ownership to your Honda dealer so we will be able to contact you concerning important production information.

You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.

Happy riding!

Introduction

Motorcycle Safety

This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you ride your motorcycle safely. Please take a few moments to read these pages. This section also includes a special message for parents and location information for the safety labels on your motorcycle.

..........................Important Safety Information .2

..........................Important Message to Parents .5

...........Loading, Accessories & Modifications .8

........................................................Loading .8

.....................Accessories & Modifications .10

..................................................Safety Labels .12

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Important Safety Information

Your motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding.

This motorcycle has been designed for younger riders, as well as for smaller adults. However, not all youngsters are physically or emotionally ready to ride. Therefore, before parents allow any youngster to ride this motorcycle, we urge them to carefully read the

to Parents Parents, Youngsters and Of f-Highway Motorcycles

booklet that came with the motorcycle (USA only).

There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider most important.

beginning on page and the

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Important Message

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. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear (page ).

Never Carry a Passenger

Your motorcycle is designed for one person only. There are no handholds, footrests, or seat for a second person so never carry a passenger. A passenger could interfere with your ability to move around to maintain your balance and control of the motorcycle.

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Important Safety Information

Ride Off-Road Only

Your motorcycle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The tires are not made for pavement, and the motorcycle does not have turn signals and other features required for use on public roads. If you need to cross a paved or public road, get off and walk your motorcycle across.

Take Time to Learn and Practice

Developing off-road riding skills is a gradual, step-by-step process. Start by practicing at low speeds in a safe area and slowly build your skills. Personal instruction from an experienced rider can also be valuable.

If you need assistance, ask your dealer about riding groups in your area.

Also be sure to read the

f or the Of f-Highway Motorcyclist

came with your motorcycle (USA only).

Tips & Practice Guide

booklet that

Be Alert for Off-Road Hazards

The terrain can present a variety of challenges when you ride off-road. Continually ‘‘read’’ the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts, and other hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to allow time to see and react to hazards.

Ride within Your Limits

Pushing limits is another major cause of motorcycle accidents. 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 judgments and ride safely.

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Important Safety Information

Don’t Drink and Ride

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 Honda in Safe Condition

It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. Having a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you are stranded off-road far from your base. To help avoid problems, inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance.

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Important Message to Parents

Your child’s safety is very important to Honda. That’s why we urge you to read this message before you let any young person ride this motorcycle. Off-road riding can be fun. But, as with riding a bicycle, bad judgment can result in injury, and we don’t want that to happen! As a parent, you can help prevent accidents by making good decisions about if, when, and how your youngster rides this motorcycle.

Riding Readiness

The first decision you’ll need to make is whether your youngster is ready to ride. Riding readiness varies widely from one person to another, and age and size are not the only factors.

PHYSICAL ABILITY is an important consideration. For example, riders must be big enough to hold the motorcycle up, get on, and comfortably sit on the seat with both feet touching the ground. They should also be able to easily reach and work the brakes, throttle, and all other controls.

ATHLETIC ABILITY is necessary for riding a motorcycle. Generally speaking, your youngster should be good at riding a bicycle before getting on a motorcycle. Can your youngster judge speeds and distances while riding a bicycle and react with proper hand and foot actions? Anyone who does not have good coordination, balance, and agility is not ready to ride this motorcycle.

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Important Message to Parents

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY are requirements for safe riding. Does your youngster think through problems and come to logical solutions? On a bicycle, does your youngster obey safe riding rules? Be honest! Young people who take unnecessary risks, make bad judgments, and don’t obey rules are not ready to ride this motorcycle.

Instruction and Supervision

If you decide that your youngster is ready to safely operate this motorcycle, make sure both of you carefully read and understand the owner’s manual before riding. Also be sure that your youngster has a helmet and other appropriate riding equipment and always wears it when operating the vehicle or sitting on it.

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GOOD INSTRUCTION is an important part of hands-on training. The teacher can either be you or another responsible adult who has experience with off-road motorcycle riding. (For help in finding a qualified instructor, talk with your Honda dealer.) Even if you’re not the main teacher, it’s up to you to ensure your youngster’s safety. Remember, learning to ride a motorcycle is a gradual, step-by-step process. It takes time, patience, and practice many hours over a period of weeks or months.

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SUPERVISION is another important obligation of parents. Even after youngsters have become skilled off-road riders, they should always ride with adult supervision. It helps to regularly remind young riders of basic safety rules and precautions. And remember, it’s your responsibility to see that the motorcycle is properly maintained and kept in safe operating condition.

SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RIDING must be an on-going commitment by you and your youngster. When you both put safety first, you can enjoy more peace of mind, and your youngster can enjoy more hours of safe offroad riding.

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Important Message to Parents

For your convenience, this comes with an ignition switch and key. Remove the key when the motorcycle is parked to help prevent unauthorized use.

CRF100F

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Loading, Accessories & Modifications

Your Honda was designed as a rider-only motorcycle. It was not designed to carry a passenger or cargo. A passenger or cargo could interfere with your ability to move around to maintain your balance and control of the motorcycle.

In addition, exceeding the weight limits or carrying an unbalanced load can seriously affect your motorcycle’s handling, braking, and stability. Adding accessories or making modifications that change this motorcycle’s design and performance can also make it unsafe. Also, the weight of any accessories will reduce the maximum load the motorcycle can carry.

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More specific information on load limits, accessories, and modifications follows.

How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how you load it, are important to your safety. If you decide to carry cargo, you should be aware of the following information.

Overloading or carrying a passenger can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

Loading, Accessories & Modifications

Load Limits

Following are the load limits for your motorcycle:

Maximum weight capacity

220 lbs (100 kg)

Includes the weight of the rider and any accessories.

Loading Guidelines

As discussed on page , we recommend that you do not carry any cargo on this motorcycle. However, if you decide to carry cargo, ride at reduced speeds and follow these commonsense guidelines:

Keep cargo small and light. Make sure it cannot easily be caught on brush or other objects, and that it does not interfere with your ability to shift position to maintain balance and stability.

Place weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible. Do not attach large or heavy items (such as a sleeping bag or tent) to the handlebar, fork, or front fender. Make sure that all cargo is tied down securely. Never exceed the maximum weight limit. Check that both tires are inflated properly.

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Loading, Accessories & Modifications

Accessories

Accessories & Modifications

Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe.

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 modifications and accessories.

We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. 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 for assistance and always follow this guideline:

Make sure the accessory does not reduce ground clearance and lean angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position, or interfere with operating any controls.

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Loading, Accessories & Modifications

Modifications

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

We also advise you not to make any modifications or remove any equipment (such as the USDA qualified spark arrester or emission control system components) that would make the motorcycle illegal in your area.

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Safety Labels

This page shows the locations of safety labels on your motorcycle. Some labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.

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Operating Controls

When you ride off-road, you need to operate the throttle, clutch, brakes, and other controls without stopping to look at them. Read this section carefully before you ride. It describes the location, function, and operation of all the basic controls on your motorcycle.

....................................Component Locations .14

......................................................Fuel Valve .17

...................................................Choke Lever .18

...............................................Ignition Switch .19

........................................Engine Stop Button .20

..........................................Front Brake Lever .20

...........................................................Throttle .20

...................................................Clutch Lever .20

.....................................................Shift Lever .21

............................................Rear Brake Pedal .21

......................................................Kickstarter .21

......................................................Side Stand .21

Operating Controls

Component Locations

Operating Controls

clutch lever

engine stop button

front brake lever

throttle

ignition switch

Component Locations

fuel valve

choke lever

shift lever

side stand

Operating Controls

Component Locations

kickstarter

rear brake pedal

Operating Controls

Fuel Valve

ON RESOFF

The three-way fuel valve is used to control the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.

Operating Controls

ON Turning the fuel valve ON before attempting to start the engine allows fuel to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.

OFF Turning the fuel valve OFF after stopping the engine prevents the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.

RES Turning the fuel valve to RES allows fuel to flow from the reserve fuel supply to the carburetor.

Operating Controls

The reserve fuel supply is:

0.29 US gal (1.1 )

The tank should be refilled as soon as possible after switching to reserve, and the fuel valve should be returned to the ON position after refueling to avoid running out of fuel with no reserve.

Choke Lever

LEFT SIDE

(1) choke lever

Operating Controls

ＡＡ

○○

ＢＢ

○○

ＣＣ

○○

(A) fully ON (B) detent position (C) fully OFF

(1)

The choke lever is used for starting the engine (page ). The choke increases the percentage

31 of fuel in the fuel/air mixture delivered to the engine.

ON Used to start a cold engine with air temperature below 35°C (95°F).

DETENT Used to warm a cold engine immediately after starting with air temperature below 35°C (95°F).

OFF Used for normal operation, for restarting a warm engine, or starting a cold engine with air temperature above 35°C (95°F).

Ignition Switch

Operating Controls

LEFT SIDE (under fuel tank)

The ignition switch is used to prevent unauthorized use of the motorcycle.

Before riding, insert the key and turn it to the ON position.

Key

Position

OFF

The engine cannot be operated. With the transmission in neutral, the engine can be started.

Key RemovalFunction

The key can be removed. The key cannot be removed.

After parking the motorcycle, remove the key.

OFF

(1) ignition switch

(1)

ONOFF

Operating Controls

Engine Stop Button

The engine stop button is used to turn the engine off during normal riding situations. To operate, push the button in and hold it in until the engine stops completely.

Front Brake Lever

The front brake lever is used to slow or stop your motorcycle. To operate, pull the lever. For information on braking techniques, see page .37

Operating Controls

Throttle

The throttle controls engine rpm (speed). To increase engine rpm, rotate the grip toward you. To reduce engine rpm, rotate the grip away from you. The throttle will automatically return to the closed position (engine idle) when you remove your hand.

Clutch Lever

The clutch lever is used to disengage the clutch whenever you shift gears. To operate, pull the clutch lever in all the way before shifting, then slowly release it after shifting.

Operating Controls

Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to select the next higher or lower gear in the transmission. To operate, raise the shift lever (after pulling in the clutch lever) to engage the next higher gear or depress the shift lever to engage the next lower gear.

Shif ting Gears,

See page .

Rear Brake Pedal

The rear brake pedal is used to slow or stop your motorcycle. To operate, depress the pedal. For information on braking techniques, see page .

Kickstarter

The kickstarter is used to start the engine. To operate, swing the kickstarter out from its stored position and depress it through its entire stroke. See page .

Starting Procedure,

Side Stand

The side stand is used to support your motorcycle while parked (page ). To operate, use your foot to lower the stand. Before riding, raise the stand.

Operating Controls

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