Honda TRX90EX User Manual

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the ATV and should remain with the ATV 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.

The vehicle pictured on the front cover may not match your vehicle.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2007

2008 Honda TRX90EX SPORTRAX 90EX OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY

This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. USA only: It conforms to US EPA Noise Emission regulations, but does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or US EPA On Highway Exhaust Emission regulations, and operation on public streets, roads, or highways is illegal. The vehicle is equipped with a USDA qualified spark arrester. Obey local laws and regulations.

It conforms to US EPA, California, and Environment Canada exhaust emission regulations for ATVs.

Introduction

Congratulations on choosing your Honda ATV.

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 ATV for off-road use by one rider only.

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

We also recommend that you read this 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 detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section, and both an in-depth table of contents and an index at the back of the book.

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

to your Honda, other property, or the environment.

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symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage

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

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.

Introduction

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Introduction

If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your ATV 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!

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

State of Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the

Introduction

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this ATV 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 an ATV. You must use your own good judgment.

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

Safety Labels

Safety Messages

three signal words: or .

A Few Words About Safety

–– on the ATV.

–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION

A Few Words About Safety

These signal words mean:

YouWILLbeKILLEDor 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 Precautions.

Safety Section

Instructions

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

–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important

–– such as ATV Safety.

–– how to use this ATV correctly and safely.

A Few Words About Safety

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.

.......................................................................................ATV Safety .

Important safety information and a special message for parents you should know, plus a look at the safety-related labels on your ATV.

........................................................................Indicator & Controls .113

The location and function of indicators and controls on your ATV and operating instructions for various controls and features.

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

The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear, how to make sure you and your ATV are ready to ride, and important information about loading.

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

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

Contents

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

Why your ATV needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, an owner maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance and adjustment items.

....................................................................................................Tips .

How to store and transport your ATV 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, emission controls, how to get Honda service manuals.

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

Sequential listing of topics in this owner’s manual.

..................................................................................................Index .

Quick Reference

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

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Contents

ATV Safety

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

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

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

..........................................................................................Safety Labels . 9

ATV Safety

Important Safety Information

Your ATV 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 ATV has been designed for younger riders. However, not all youngsters are physically or emotionally ready to ride. Therefore, before parents allow any youngster to ride this ATV, we urge them to carefully read the beginning on page and the

Parents, Youngsters & ATVs

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.

Follow the Age Recommendation

The minimum recommended age for this ATV model is 12. Children under age 12 should never operate an ATV with engine size 70cc or greater.

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 ).

Important Message to Parents

booklet that came with the ATV (USA

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Never Carry a Passenger

Your ATV 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 ATV.

ATV Safety

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Important Safety Information

Ride Off-Road Only

Your ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The tires are not made for pavement, and the ATV 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 ATV across.

Take Time to Learn & Practice

Even if you have ridden other ATVs, take time to become familiar with how this ATV works and handles. Practice in a safe area until you build your skills and get accustomed to the ATV’s size and weight.

Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge all riders to take a training course approved by the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). See page . Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 (USA only) to find out about the training courses nearest you.

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.

ATV Safety

Important Safety Information

Ride within Your Limits

Pushing limits is another major cause of ATV 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.

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 ATV 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 ATV before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance.

ATV Safety

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 ATV. 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 ATV.

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 while the minimum age recommended for this ATV is 12 years old, there are other factors that you should consider.

PHYSICAL ABILITY are important considerations. To help determine whether a youngster is big enough for this ATV, have them stand up on the footpegs and grasp the handgrips. While the youngster holds this position, check that they have at least three inches of clearance between the ATV seat and the youngster’s ‘‘seat of the pants.’’ A rider needs at least three inches of clearance so they can stand up for balance and comfort, and to shift their body forward, backward and from side to side.

ATV Safety

Important Message to Parents

Also make sure your youngster can comfortably reach and work all the controls. For example, can they turn the handlebars all the way to the right and left? Can they easily use their feet to work the brake pedal and gearshift lever? Can they operate the throttle and brake levers while they hold onto the handgrips? If not, the youngster is not physically ready to ride this ATV.

Before you let a youngster ride an ATV, decide whether they are physically, mentally and emotionally ready to ride.

ATHLETIC ABILITY is another requirement for riding an ATV. Generally speaking, your youngster should be good at riding a bicycle before they get on an ATV. 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 f or this ATV.

ATV Safety

Important Message to Parents

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY maturity are also necessary 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 ATV.

Instruction and Supervision

If you decide that your youngster is ready to safely operate this ATV, make sure both of you first carefully read and understand the instructions and warnings in this owner’s manual. Also be sure that your youngster always wears a helmet and other appropriate riding equipment when operating or sitting on it (page ).

Because good instruction is an important part of learning how to ride, we strongly recommend that young riders take the free hands-on training course Honda off ers to all new ATV owners and immediate family members. We also recommend that you take or observe the course with your youngster. This will enable you to better understand proper riding techniques and safety messages. To enroll in a class in your area, call 1-800-887-2887 (USA only). Even if a youngster takes a certified training course, it’s up to you to ensure your youngster’s safety. Remember, learning to ride an ATV is a gradual step-by-step process. It takes time, patience and practice.

To help you regulate your youngster’s rate of learning, your ATV was delivered with an adjustable throttle limiter and an air restrictor. We recommend that all beginning riders start off with the throttle limiter adjusted as delivered. The limiter may be adjusted to gradually increase maximum speed as the beginner becomes more familiar with operating the ATV. For adjustment and removal instructions, see pages .

ATV Safety

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Important Message to Parents

SUPERVISION is another important obligation of parents. Even after youngsters have become skilled off -road riders, make sure they always have adult supervision while riding. It also helps to regularly remind young riders to follow the instructions and warnings in this manual. And remember, it’s the parents’ responsibility to see that the ATV is properly maintained and kept in safe operating condition. If you choose to lend your ATV, do make sure that any riders under 16 years old will have adult supervision. Your youngster should understand that the decision to lend the ATV is yours.

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 many hours of safe off-road riding.

In Summary

Children diff er in skills, physical abilities, and judgement. Some children may not be able to operate an ATV safely. Parents should supervise their child’s use of the ATV at all times. Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the ability to operate the ATV safely.

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ATV Safety

Safety Labels

Your ATV comes with a hang tag and several labels containing important safety information. Anyone who rides the vehicle should read and understand this information before riding.

Parents of young riders should make sure their youngsters read and understand the hang tag and label information before allowing them to ride.

The labels should be considered permanent parts of the vehicle. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for replacements.

ATV Safety

Safety Labels

USA only

ATV Safety

(For Canada)

Safety Labels

ATV Safety

Safety Labels

ATV Safety

Indicator & Controls

This section shows the location of all indicators and controls you would normally use before or while riding your ATV.

The items listed on this page are described in this section. Instructions for other components are presented in other sections of this manual where they will be most useful.

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

...............................................................................................Indicator . 17

....................................................................Neutral Indicator Lamp . 17

.............................................................................Controls & Features . 18

........................................................................................Fuel Valve . 18

.....................................................................................Choke Lever . 19

.................................................................................Ignition Switch . 20

.......................................................................................Start button . 21

.........................................................................Engine Stop Switch . 22

..................................................................................Throttle Lever . 23

............................................................................Front Brake Lever . 24

.............................................................................Rear Brake Lever . 24

..............................................................................Rear Brake Pedal . 25

...................................................................................Parking Brake . 26

.............................................................................Flag Pole Bracket . 27

Indicator & Controls

Operation Component Locations

ignition switch

rear brake lever/parking brake lever

parking brake lock lever

start button

engine stop switch

front brake lever

throttle lever

Indicator & Controls

Operation Component Locations

flag pole bracket

strage compartment

rear brake pedal

Indicator & Controls

Operation Component Locations

fuel valve

shift lever

choke lever

seat lock lever

Indicator & Controls

Indicator

Neutral Indicator Lamp

The neutral indicator lamp ( ) is located on the handlebar case.1

The neutral indicator lamp will light when the transmission is in neutral and the ignition switch is ON ( ).

If the indicator does not come on when it should, have your Honda dealer check for a burned-out bulb or other problems.

FRONT

(1) neutral indicator lamp

(1)

Indicator & Controls

Controls & Features

Fuel Valve

LEFT SIDE

(1)

(1) fuel valve

OFF

RES

The manual fuel valve ( ) is located on the left side under the fuel tank.

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

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ON normal position for riding.

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OFF for parking, storing, or transportation.

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RES for extra fuel to get to a gas supply for refueling.

Reserve Fuel Remember to check that the fuel valve is in the ON position each time you refuel. If the fuel valve is left in the RES position, you may run out of fuel with no reserve.

For complete information about fueling your ATV, see page .

Indicator & Controls

Choke Lever

Controls & Features

LEFT SIDE

(1) choke lever

The choke lever ( ) may be used when starting the engine. See page .561

(1)

((AA))

((BB))

(A) fully ON (B) fully OFF

Indicator & Controls

Controls & Features

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch ( ) is used for starting and stopping the engine (page ). Insert the key and turn it to the right for the ON ( )

position.

Key Position Function

OFF ( )

CENTER OF HANDLEBAR

Electrical circuits on.ON ( ) No electrical circuits function.

OFF ON

(1)

(1) ignition switch

Indicator & Controls

ON OFF

Controls & Features

Start Button

LEFT HANDLEBAR

(1)

(1) start button START

The start button ( ) is used for starting the engine. Pushing the button in starts the engine. See page .

When the start button is pushed, the starter motor will crank the engine. The starter motor will not operate if the engine stop switch is in the OFF ( ) position when the start button is pushed.

Starting Procedure,

Indicator & Controls

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