July 2014

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Update Your Midtronics
Battery Tester
The Honda battery fleet has expanded to include
the Yuasa YTZ5S battery for the Grom125. Be
sure to update your battery tester today so that
this new battery can be properly tested by your
service department.
For step-by-step instructions on updating your
Midtronics Battery Tester, refer to Service Tool
News (STN) #16 located on iN under:

NC700JD, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR

Top Shelter Installation
Several Honda models have a plastic top shelter
that installs over a gas cap assembly that includes
a rubber insulator around its circumference. Be
sure to reference the model specific Service Manual for the correct removal/installation procedure.
To further ease the shelter installation, lubricate
the inside edge of the top shelter fuel filler hole
with a dish-soap and water solution and gently
slide the shelter over the fuel cap.
Apply soap solution.

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On-Road
NC700JD (NM4)

Rider Seat Installation
When installing the rider seat on NM4, be sure to
insert the front two prongs (one on each side) into
their respective stays. If these prongs are not
inserted fully, the seat may be difficult to install
and remove. Also, the seat can be damaged if the
motorcycle is ridden while it is improperly installed.
INSULATOR

The rubber insulator should neatly seal the top
shelter filler hole against the gas cap without any
deformation. Follow the remainder of the installation instructions for the top shelter.

PRONG

ATV and SxS Vehicles
TRX420FA/FPA/FA1/FA2

Shifting Complaints, But
No DTCs
Most customer complaints about shifting “problems” on these models are the result of operator
error while riding in ESP mode. For example, failing
to correctly execute down shift(s) when coming to
an abrupt stop while in a high gear. Or pushing the
up/down shift buttons while the vehicle is stationary. These conditions can cause the transmission
to hang up between gears; a temporary shift failure
indicated by a solid dash (–) appearing in the gear
position indicator. Also, the engine will not start if it
was turned off with the gear position display showing a dash (–). Normal operation can be restored by
rocking the vehicle back and forth while pushing
the down shift button to help the transmission shift
into the next lower gear, and then cycling the ignition switch to OFF then ON.
The thing to keep in mind about the Dual Clutch
Transmission is that it is basically an electronically
shifted constant mesh transmission. As such, it
requires the wheels to be turning to reliably shift
from one gear to the next, like a motorcycle.
Please share the above information with your customers so they may avoid unnecessary trips to the
dealer for a problem that be can resolved in the field.

Aftermarket A-Arm Guards
and Brake Performance
Following the installation of any aftermarket components, always fully test the fitment and clearance. Some vehicle operators have encountered
loss of brake hydraulic pressure that required the
driver to double pump the brake lever/pedal to
rebuild brake pressure. Dealers have reported that
the problems have been traced to aftermarket Aarm guards interfering with brake calipers and, in
some instances, the brake hoses.
After installing any suspension accessory, remove
one end of the shock absorber and fully stroke the
suspension in all steering positions to make sure
the accessory does not interfere with any neigh-

boring components. Always test drive the vehicle
to be sure that there are no complications created
by the accessory.
For optimum customer safety and satisfaction,
use only Genuine Honda and Honda Signature
accessories, which are designed and fully tested
for each vehicle application.

Service Library
A well maintained Service Library is an indispensable resource for ensuring maximum Service
Department productivity. Make sure there is a
designated “librarian” at your dealership who is
updating the Service Manuals with revision pages
and conversion stickers on a monthly basis.
Going forward, the Service Library column will
remind dealers about the monthly mailing of Service Manual updates and other service materials
posted on iN.
Note that some materials may not be available to
you, depending upon your dealership’s sales and service agreement(s) with Honda. In June, AHM mailed
the following service materials to dealerships:
• 2004-2015 CRF50F Service Manual Conversion
Stickers
• 2013-2015 CRF110F Service Manual Conversion Stickers
• 2014 CBR650F/FA Service Manual Revision
Pages (3) - The revision pages correct a critical
engine hanger nut torque specification.
• 2002-2003 ARX1200N3/T3 Service Manual Revision Pages (2)
• 2004-2007 ARX1200N3/T3/T3D Service Manual
Revision Pages (2)
• 2003-2007 ARX1200N2/T2 Service Manual Revision Pages (2)
The ARX1200 revision pages reflect new information associated with an updated fuel tank design.
• ARX1200 Safety Recall Repair Manuals (2)
The repair manuals are in support of the Safety
Recall of all model year ARX1200 PWC for fuel
tank replacement (see S/B ARX1200 #6). Each
repair manual includes a streamlined procedure
for updating the fuel tank on ARX1200 models.

THE WRENCH
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consideration. *The information in this article is for authorized Honda PWC or MUV dealers only (applicable only if a PWC or MUV article is included in the issue).
Editor: Robert Heilbron

E-mail The Wrench at EditorTheWrench@ahm.honda.com

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