HONDA FES125-A, FES150-A User Manual

Honda

FES125/A FES150/A

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO

© HONDA ITALIA INDUSTRIALE S.p.A. 2007

Honda

FES125/A FES150/A

OWNER’S MANUAL

© HONDA ITALIA INDUSTRIALE S.p.A. 2007

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•OPERATOR AND PASSENGER

This scooter is designed to carry the operator and one passenger. Never exceed the maximum weight capacity as shown on the accessories and loading label.

•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.

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

Honda FES125/A - FES150/A

OWNER’S MANUAL

All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 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.

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.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a NOTICE symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your scooter, other property, or the environment.

When servicing 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 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.

	FES125/125A/150/150A
ED	European direct sales
F	France,Belgium
E	UK
IIED	European direct sales
IIF	France,Belgium
IIIE	UK

• The specifications may vary with each location.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

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 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 scooter. You must use your own good judgement.

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

•Safety Labels - on the scooter.

•Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol n and one of three signal words:

DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

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

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

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

•Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

•Safety Section - such as Scooter Safety.

•Instructions - how to use this scooter correctly and safely.

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

OPERATION

	Page		Page
	1	SCOOTER SAFETY	52 FEATURES
	1	Important safety information		(Not required for operation)
	2	Protective apparel	52	Steering lock
	5	Load limits and guidelines	53	Seat lock
	10	PARTS LOCATION	54	Helmet holder
			55	Center compartment
	13	Instruments and indicators
			57	Document compartment
		MAJOR COMPONENTS
	29		57	Trunk light
		(Information you need to operate this scooter)	58	Accessory socket
	29	Suspension	59	Left compartment
	30	Brakes	60	Shopping hook
	35	Coolant	61	Headlight aim vertical adjustment
	37	Fuel
	41	Engine oil	62 OPERATION
	42	Tubeless tyres	62	Pre-ride inspection
	48	ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS	64	Starting the engine
			68	Running-in
	48	Ignition switch
			69	Riding
	49	Right handlebar controls
			76	Parking
	51	Left handlebar controls
			77	Anti-theft tips

MAINTENANCE

	Page	MAINTENANCE	Page	CLEANING
	78		118
	78	The importance of Maintenance	122	STORAGE
	79	Maintenance safety
			122	Storage
	80	Safety precautions
			124	Removal from storage
	81	Maintenance schedule
	84	Tool kit	125	SPECIFICATIONS
	85	Serial numbers	129	CATALYTIC CONVERTER
	86	Colour label
	87	Air cleaner
	88	Belt case air cleaner
	90	Crankcase breather
	91	Engine oil
	93	Engine oil / Oil strainer screen
	96	Spark plug
	99	Throttle operation

100Coolant

101Front and rear suspension inspection

102Side stand

103Brake pad wear

105	Battery
107	Fuse replacement
110	Bulb replacement

SCOOTER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your scooter 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 the road.

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.

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 2).

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 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 scooter 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 judgements and ride safely.

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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 Bike in Safe Conditions

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

See page 5 for more details.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants 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.

n WARNING

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

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.

Additional Riding 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 comfort as well as protection. 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 scooter.

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ALWAYS wear a helmet. You should also wear

a face shield or goggles.

Wear bright

or reflective clothing.

Clothes should be close-fitting.

Wear gloves.

Shoes should be close-fitting,

have low heels and offer ankle protection.

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LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES

Your scooter has been designed to carry you, one passenger and a limited amount of cargo. When you add cargo or carry a passenger, you may feel some difference 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 limits and guidelines.

However, exceeding the weight limit 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 following pages give more specific information on loading, accessories and modifications.

Loading

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.

n WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed.

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

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Load limits

Following are the load limits for your scooter:

Maximum weight capacity:

180 kg (397 lbs)

Includes the weight of the rider, passenger, all cargo and all accessories.

Maximum cargo weight:

19 kg (42 lbs)

The weight of added accessories will reduce the maximum cargo weight you can carry.

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	10	kg (22 lbs)
in left compartment	0,5	kg (1.0 lbs)
shopping hook	1,5	kg (3.0 lbs)
rear carrier	3,0	kg (6.6 lbs)

Left compartment:	Rear carrier:
weight limit:	weight limit:
0,5 kg (1.0 lbs)	3,0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Shopping hook:	Center compartment:
weight limit:	weight limit:
1,5 kg (3.0 lbs)	10 kg (22 lbs)

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Loading Guidelines

Your scooter is primarily intended for transporting you and a passenger.

If you wish to carry more cargo, check with your Honda dealer for advice and be sure to read the information regarding accessories on page 8.

Improperly loading your scooter can affect 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:

•Check that both tyres are properly inflated.

•If you change your normal load, you may need to adjust the rear suspension (see page 29).

•To prevent loose items from creating a hazard, make sure the left compartment and the center compartment are 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 modifications

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

n WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

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

Accessories

We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda 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 for 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 interfere with operating any controls.

•Be sure electrical equipment does not exceed the scooter’s electrical system capacity (page 128). A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine power.

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•Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your scooter. This scooter was not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your scooter’s handling.

Modifications

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 LOCATION

Rear brake fluid Fuel gauge Speedometer Tachometer

reservoir	Multifunction display

Rearview mirror

Headlight dimmer switch

Passing light control switch

Rear brake lever

Turn signal switch Horn button
Left compartment	Ignition switch

Coolant temperature gauge

Front brake fluid reservoir

Rearview

mirror

Front brake lever

Throttle grip

Hazard switch (FES125A/150A)

Start button

10

Shopping hook

Helmet holder	Air cleaner housing

			Belt case air
Coolant reserve tank	Passenger	Side stand	cleaner
			Center
	footpeg		stand

11

	Document compartment
	Tool kit
	Fuse Box		Ignition switch
	Main fuse	Center compartment
			Seat opener
	Battery		Fuel lid opener

Oil filler cap / dipstick

Passenger footpeg

Fuel fill cap

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
The indicators are contained in the
instrument panel. Their functions are (1)		(2) (3)	(4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
described in the tables on the following
pages.
(1)	Fuel gauge
(2)	Left turn signal indicator
(3)	Speedometer
(4)	Multi-function display
(5)	Tachometer
(6)	Tachometer red zone
(7)	Right turn signal indicator

(8)Coolant temperature gauge

(9)High beam indicator

(10)	Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator	(14)	(10) (9)
	(FES125A/FES150A)	(13)	(12) (11)
(11)	RESET button
(12)	MODE button
(13)	Oil change indicator
(14)	PGM-FI malfunction indicator

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	(Ref. No.) Description	Function
(1)	Fuel gauge	Shows approximate fuel supply available
		(page 26).
		The fuel gauge needle will swing to the
		maximum scale on the dial once when the
		ignition switch is turned ON.
(2)	Left turn signal indicator (green)	Flashes when the left turn signal operates.
(3)	Speedometer	Shows riding speed. This shows your speed in
		kilometers per hour (km/h) and/or miles per hour
		(mph) depending on the type.
		The speedometer needle will swing to the
		maximum scale on the dial once when the
		ignition switch is turned ON.

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	(Ref. No.) Description	Function
(4) Multifunction display		The display includes the following functions;
		This display shows the initial display (page 19).
	Odometer	Shows accumulated mileage (page 21)
	Tripmeter A and B	Shows trip mileage (page 21)
	Digital clock	Shows hours and minutes (page 23)
	Fuel consumption meter	Shows current fuel consumption
		(page 25).
(5) Tachometer		Shows engine revolution per minute.
		The tachometer needle will swing to the
		maximum scale on the dial once when the
		ignition switch is turned ON.

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	(Ref. No.) Description			Function
(6)	Tachometer red zone	Never allow the tachometer needle to enter the
		red zone, even after the engine has broken in.
			NOTICE
		Running the engine beyond recommended
		maximum engine speed (the beginning of the
		tachometer red zone) can damage the engine.
(7)	Right turn signal indicator (green)	Flashes when the right turn signal operates.
(8)	Coolant temperature gauge	Shows coolant temperature (page 27).
		The coolant temperature gauge needle will
		swing to the maximum scale on the dial once
		when the ignition switch is turned ON.
(9)	High beam indicator (blue)	Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
(10)	Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator (red)	This indicator light normally illuminates when the
	(FES125A/FES150A)	ignition switch is turned ON and is extinguished
		when the scooter is ridden at a speed of more
		than 10 km/h (6 mph).
		In the event of problems with the ABS system this
		indicator flashes and remains on (page 31-32).

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(Ref. No.) Description	Function
(11) RESET button	This button is used to reset the tripmeter A or
	B to zero (page 22).
	This button is also used to reset the oil change
	indicator (page 28) and adjust the time (page
	23).
(12) MODE button	This button is used to select the odometer or
	the tripmeter A or B (page 21).
	This button is also used to select the current
	fuel consumption meter (page 21-25) and to
	adjust the time (page 23).

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(Ref. No.) Description	Function
(13) Oil change indicator (yellow)	Lights when specified maintenance interval for
	engine oil change is reached (page 28).
(14) PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (red)	Lights when there is any abnormality in the
	PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system.
	It 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 motorcycle to your Honda dealer as
	soon as possible.

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Initial display

When the ignition switch is turned ON, the multi-function display (1) will temporarily show all the modes and digital segments so you can make sure the liquid crystal display is fuctioning properly.

Digital clock (2) and tripmeter (3) will reset if the battery is disconnected.

The unit “mile” (4) will be displayed only for E and IIIE type.

(3)

(1)	(2)
Type E, IIIE	(3)

	(4)
(1)	(2)

(1)Multifunction display

(2)Digital clock

(3)Tripmeter

(4)“mile”

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