Title Honda-FL400R-Pilot-Manual.pdf ✅

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Indicates a strong possihilitl of seaere personal injury or loas of life if instructions are not follmed CAUTION: Indicates o possibility of injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed. NOTE: Gives helpful information. Detailed descriptions standard workshop procedures, safety principles and service operations are not included. It is important to note that this manual contains some warnings and cautions against some specific service methods which could cause PERSONAL INJURY to service personnel or could damage a vehicle or render it unsafe. Please understand that those warnings could not cover all conceivable ways in which service, whether or not recommended by Honda might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences of each conceivable way; nor could Honda investigate all such ways. Anyone using service procedures or tools, whether or not recommended by Honda, must satisfy himself thoroughly that neither personal safety nor vehicle safety will be jeopardized by service methods or tools selected.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Follow the Competition Maintenance Schedule recommendations (Page 3-2) to ensure that the FL400R is always in peak operating condi- tion. Sections 1 through 3 apply to the whole FL400R, while sections 4 through 20 describe parts of the FL400R, grouped according to location. Find the section you want on this page, then turn to the table of contents on page 1 of that section. Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration and specifications, torque values, general instructions, tools and troubleshooting for the section. The subsequent pagesgivedetailed procedures for the section. If you don't know the source of the trouble, see section 2 1 , Troubleshooting. All information, illustrations, directions and specifications included in this publication are based on the latest product information avail- able at the time of approval for printing. HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without inwmng any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. Service Publication Office CONTENTS Dafe of Issue- November. 1988 OHONDA MOTOR CO . LTD
1. GENERAL INFORMATION I GENERAL SAFETY 1-1 TORQUE VALUES SERVICE RULES 1-1 TOOLS MODEL IDENTIFICATION 1-2 CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING 1-9 SPECIFICATIONS 13 OPTIONAL PARTS LIST 1-14 GENERAL - SAFETY If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure the area is well oentihted Nwer run the engine in an enclosed area The exharut contabu poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause lose of condciousness and - may lead to death Gasoline in extremelyflammable and is explosioe under certain conditions. Work in a well aentilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flame* or - sparks in your working area or where gasoline is stored Inhaled asbestos fibera haw been found to cause respi- ratory disease and cancer. Nemer use an air hose or dry brwh to clean brake assemblies. ?be M CkSHA-a~~roced mnrum cleaner or altenuue method rparoaed by OSHA, deaigned to minimize the hoard sawed by airborne asbestos fibers. Dt not rem- the radiator cap when the engine is hot The coolant is under premure and seeere scalding could rsnult. The engine must be cool before senicing the baling sjrtem. - The battery gices off explosime gases; keep sparks, fhmes and cigarette. away. P-ide adequate eentilation when char@ng. . Tqa batrery contairu sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Co- with skirt or eyes may cause seeere burs. Wear ptectiu clothiwg and a face shield - If electrolyte geu on your akin, flush with water. - If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a phyaician. - Electrolyte is poisonous. - If swallmed drink large quantities of water or milk and foll- with milk of magnesia or eegeta- . - ble oil and call a physician. rmm The rear shock absorber contains nitrogen under high pressure. Donol allotofireorheat nrar theshock absorber. CAUTION Used oil may cause skin cancer if repatedly leff in contact with the skin for prolonged periodr Although this is unlikely unks you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your had with soap and water as soon an possible ajier handling used oil %IERYICE RULES 1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet Honda's design specifications may damage the motorcycle. 2. Use the special tools designed for this product. 3. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, lock plates, etc. when reassembling. 4. When torquing bolts or nuts, begin with larger-diameter or inner bolt first, and tighten to the specified torque diagonally in 2-3 steps, unless a particular sequence is specified. 5. Clean parts in non-flammable or high flash point solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly. 6. After reassembly, check all pans for proper installation and operation. 7. Use only metric tools when servicing this vehicle. Metric bolts, nuts, and screws are not interchangeable with English fasteners. The use of incorrect tools and fasteners may damage the motorcycle. 8. Route all electrical wires as shown on pages 1-9 through 1-13, Cable and Harness Routing.