Honda CTX200 (2003) Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario
CTX200
Honda CTX200
OWNER’S MANUAL
Moto Honda da Amazônia Ltda. 2002
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OPERATOR ONLY. NO PASSENGER
This motorcycle is designed and constructed as an operator-only model. The seating
configuration does not safely permit the carrying of a passenger. Do not exceed the
maximum weight capacity.
ON/OFF-ROAD USE
This motorcycle is designed for ‘‘dual purpose’’ use.
READTHISOWNER’SMANUAL CAREFULLY
Pay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. These
messages are fully explained in the ‘‘Safety Messages’’ section which appears opposite the
Contents page.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain
with the motorcycle when resold.
Honda CTX200
OWNER’S MANUAL
All information in this publication is based on the latest production information
available at the time of approval for printing. Moto Honda da Amazônia Ltda.
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.
Moto Honda da Amazônia Ltda.
WELCOME
The motorcycle 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
pre-ride 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 MOTORCYCLE.
Asyoureadthismanual,youwillfindinformationthatisprecededbya symbol.This
information is intended to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the
environment.
When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best. If
you have the required mechanical ‘‘know-how’’ and tools, your dealer can supply you with an
official Honda Service Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.
Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda !
Following codes in this manual indicate each country.
U Australia
The specifications may vary with each locale.
AFEWWORDSABOUTSAFETY
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:
–– on the motorcycle.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:
or .
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 manual 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.
OPERATION
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1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY 1 Important Safety Information 3 Protective Apparel 5 Load Limits and Guidelines 9 Off-roadsafety
10 PARTS LOCATION 13 Instruments and Indicators
15 MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to
operate this motorcycle)
15 Brakes
19 Clutch
21 Clutch Lock Lever
23 Fuel
27 Engine Oil
28 Tyres
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33 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS
33 Ignition Switch
34 Right Handlebar Controls
35 Left Handlebar Controls
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36 FEATURES
(Not required for operation)
36 Steering Lock
37 Side Cover
38 Tool bag storage
39 Headlight Aim Vertical Adjustment
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40 OPERATION
40 Pre-ride Inspection
41 Starting the Engine
44 Running-in
45 Riding
47 Shifting
48 Braking
49 Parking
50 Anti-theft Tips
MAINTENANCE
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51 MAINTENANCE
51 TheImportanceofMaintenance
52 Maintenance Safety
53 Safety Precautions
54 Maintenance Schedule
57 Tool Kit
58 Serial Numbers
59 Colour Label
60 Air Cleaner
61 Crank Case Breather
62 Engine Oil
66 Spark Plug
68 Throttle Operation
69 Idle Speed
70 Drive Chain
76 Drive Chain Slider
77 Front and Rear Suspension
Inspection
78 Side Stand
79 Wheel Removal
83 Brake Pad Wear
84 Brake Shoe Wear
85 Battery
89 Fuse Replacement
91 Stoplight Switch Adjustment
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92 Bulb Replacement
96 CLEANING
99 STORAGE GUIDE 99 Storage
101 Removal from Storage
102 SPECIFICATIONS
106 NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM
MOTORCYCLESAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Always Wear a Helmet
Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges that you can
meet on and off-road.
Thereismuchthatyoucandotoprotect
yourself when you ride. You’ll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we
consider most important.
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It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries, so don’t ride without one. 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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Make Yourself Easy to See On-Road
Some drivers do not see motorcycles
because they are not looking for them. To
make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective 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
motorcycle accident both on-road and off.
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.
BeAlert forOff-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.
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Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
For safe riding, it’s important to keep your
motorcycle properly maintained. 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. Never
exceed load limits, and use only accessories
that have been approved by Honda for this
motorcycle. See page for more details.5
PROTECTIVE APPAREL Helmets and Eye Protection
Foryoursafety,westronglyrecommend
that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots,
gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved jersey,
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 always wear a helmet,
eye protection and other protective
apparel when you ride.
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.
An open-face helmet offers some protection,
but a full-face helmet offers more. Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect
your eyes and help your vision.
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Additional On-Road Gear Additional Off-Road Gear
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 for
comfortaswellasprotection.Brightcoloured 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 motorcycle.
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On-road apparel may also be suitable for
casual off-road riding. But if you plan on any
serious off-road riding you will need more
serious off-road gear. In addition to your
helmet and eye protection, we recommend
off-road motorcycle boots and gloves, riding
pants with knee and hip pads, a jersey with
elbow pads, and a chest/shoulder protector.
This motorcycle has been designed as a
rider-only motorcycle. It is not designed to
carry a passenger. A passenger 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.
The following pages give more specific
information on loading, accessories and
modifications.
LoadingLOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES
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
cancauseacrashandyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Load Limits Loading Guidelines
Following are the load limits for your
motorcycle:
Maximum weight capacity:
123 kg (271 lbs)
Includes the weight of the rider and any
accessories
Front carrier:
never exceed the maximum weight limit:
3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Rear carrier:
never exceed the maximum weight limit:
20 kg (45 lbs)
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Follow these guidelines whenever you carry
cargo:
Keep cargo small and light. Make sure it
cannot easily be caught on brush or other
objects,andthatitdoesnotinterferewith
your ability to shift position to maintain
balance and stability.
Placeweightasclosetothecenterofthe
motorcycle as possible.
Do not attach large or heavy items (such
as a sleeping bag or tent) to the
handlebar, fork, or front f ender.
Make sure that all cargo is tied down
securely.
Never exceed the maximum weight limit.
Check that both tyres are inflated
properly.
Accessories and Modifications Accessories
Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory,besuretoreadthefollowing
information.
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 these guidelines:
Improper accessories or modifications
cancauseacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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 interfere with
operating any controls.
Be sure electrical equipment does not
exceed the motorcycle’s electrical system
capacity (page ).
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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.
Removing or modifying your exhaust
system or other equipment can also make
your motorcycle illegal.
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OFF-ROAD SAFETY
Learn to ride in an uncongested off-road
area free of obstacles before venturing onto
unfamiliar terrain.
Always obey local off-road riding laws and
regulations.
Obtain permission to ride on private
property. Avoid posted areas and obey
‘‘NO Trespassing’’ signs.
Ride with a friend on another motorcycle
so that you can assist each other in case
of trouble.
Familiarity with your motorcycle is
critically important should a problem
occur far from help.
Never ride beyond your ability and
experience or faster than conditions
warrant.
If you are not familiar with the terrain,
ride cautiously. Hidden rocks, holes, or
ravines could spell disaster.
Mufflerisrequiredinmostoff-roadareas.
Don’t modify your exhaust system. Remember that excessive noise bothers everyone and creates a bad image for motorcycling.
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PARTS LOCATION
Headlight dimmer switch
Clutch lock lever
Front brake fluid reservoir
Engine stop switch
Speedometer Indicators
Clutch lever
Headlight switch
Turn signal switch
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Front brake lever
Throttle grip
Starter button
Horn button
Ignition switch
Fuel fill cap
Fuel valve
Air cleaner
Tool Box
Footpeg
Gearshift pedal
Choke lever
Side stand
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Fuse
Battery
Footpeg
Oil filler cap/
dipstick
Side stand
Kickstarter pedal
Rear brake pedal
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
The instruments are grouped together
above the headlight case.
Their functions are described in the table
on the following page.
(1)
Speedometer
(2)
Gear range
(3)
Odometer
(4)
Turn signal indicator
(5)
High beam indicator
(6)
Neutral indicator
(7)
Tripmeter
(8)
Tripmeter reset knob
(3)
(2) (4) (5) (6)
(1)
(7)(8)
(8)
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(1)
Speedometer
(2)
Gear range
(3)
Odometer
(4)
Turn signal indicator
(orange)
(5)
High beam indicator
(blue)
(6)
Neutral indicator (green)
(7)
Tripmeter
(8)
Tripmeter reset knob
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Shows riding speed.
Function(Ref.No.) Description
Shows proper speed range for each gear.
Shows accumulated mileage.
Flashes when either turn signal operates.
Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
Shows mileage per trip.
Resets tripmeter to zero (0). Turn knob in direction
shown.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
BRAKES
Front Brake
This motorcycle has a hydraulic front disc
brake.
As the brake pads wear, brake fluid level
drops.
There are no adjustments to perform, but
fluid level and pad wear must be inspected
periodically. The system must be inspected
frequently to ensure there are no fluid leaks.
If the control lever free travel becomes
excessive and the brake pads are not worn
beyond the recommended limit (page ),
thereisprobablyairinthebrakesystem
and it must be bled. See your Honda dealer
for this service.
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Front Brake Fluid Level:
With the motorcycle in an upright position,
check the fluid level. It should be above the
LOWER level mark ( ). If the level is at or
below the LOWER level mark ( ), check
the brake pads for wear (page ).
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Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn, have your brake system
inspected for leaks.
Front
The recommended brake fluid is Honda
DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container, or an equivalent.
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(1)
(1) LOWER level mark
Other Checks:
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check
for deterioration or cracks in the hoses and
fittings.
Rear Brake
Pedal Height Adjustment:
The stopper bolt ( ) is provided to allow
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adjustment of the pedal height. To adjust
the pedal height, loosen the lock nut ( )
and turn the stopper bolt. Tighten the lock
nut.
(3)
(2)
(1)
Brake Adjustment:
1.
2.
2
Place the motorcycle on its side stand.
Measure the distance the rear brake
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pedal ( ) moves before the brake starts
to take hold.
Free play should be:
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20 30 mm (0.8 1.2 in)
If adjustment is necessary, turn the rear
brake adjusting nut ( ).
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(4)
((BB))
((AA))
(5)
(1) Stopper bolt
(2) Lock nut
(3) Rear brake pedal (4) Adjusting nut
(5) Arm pin
(A) Increase free play
(B) Decrease free play
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Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting
nut is seated on the brake arm pin ( )
after making final free play adjustment.
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained
by this method, see your Honda dealer.
3.
Apply the brake several times and check
for free wheel rotation after the brake
lever is released.
Other Checks:
Make sure the brake rod, brake arm, spring
and fasteners are in good condition.
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CLUTCH
Clutch adjustment may be required if the
motorcycle stalls when shifting into gear or
tends to creep; or if the clutch slips, causing
acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
Minor adjustments can be made with the
clutch cable adjuster ( ) at the lever ( ).
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Normal clutch lever free play is:
10 20 mm (0.4 0.8 in)
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Pull back the rubber dust cover ( ).
1.
Loosen the lock nut ( ) and turn the
adjuster ( ). Tighten the lock nut ( )
4
3
2
3
and check the adjustment.
(1)
2.
If the cable adjuster is threaded out near
its limit or the correct free play cannot be
obtained using the cable adjuster ( ), a
major adjustment must be made. Loosen
thelocknut( )andturninthecable
adjuster ( ) completely. Tighten the lock
nut ( ) and install the rubber dust cover
3
().
2
3
4
(3)
(B)
(4)
(A)
4
(2)
(1) Clutch lever
(2) Dust cover
(3) Lock nut
(4) Clutch cable adjuster
(A) Increase free play
(B) Decrease free play
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