EXONIDA ~~ Foreword
( We take this opportunity. of welcoming you to the HONDA
fraternity, also for choosing this machine from the many others available
to you.
To assist you in keeping this excellent machine “in peak condition"
we have set out for your guidance, the correct handling procedure
and adjustments that are required from time to time.
We advise you to read this booklet carefully so that you will
be familiar with your €200.
( (The specifications in this booklet are subject to revision without
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prior notice.)
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#5-5, YAESU, CHUO-KU,
TOKYO, JAPAN
GN_—— Table of Contents
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF HONDA 90 4
PRINCIPAL DATA ......cccceseceeeeeseeerseene
TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR OPERATION
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Gear Changing
Operating on Grades
Stopping and Parking Procedure
Operation of Principal Parts...
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ..... 18
Daily Inspection
Periodic Inspection........sececseee
Ignition Timing Adjustment
Valve Clearance Adjustment ........
Clutch Adjustment ......sccccccceseseeeee
Front Brake Adjustment
Rear Brake Adjustment ..
Drive Chain Adjustment.
Carburettor Adjustment
Changing Engine Oil
Dusting of Air Cleaner
Cleaning of Oil Filter ..
Cleaning of Fuel Strainer.........
Decarbonizing of Spark Plug
Checking of Battery Solution
Decarbonizing of Muffler ....
Inspection of Tightened Parts ...
Adjustment of Throttle Wire.
Removing Front Wheel
Removing Rear Wheel
PORTABLE TOOL KIT
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR HONDA 90.
PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING
REGARDING FUEL AND OIL
GENUINE HONDA PARTS
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HONDA HEAD OFFICE AND OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES ...Distinctive Features of Honda 90
Newest style
@ Perfect electrical equipment
HE Weight is only 85.5kg
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Completely enclosed drive chain
Wet type multi-plate hand clutch
Utilization of 4-cycle engine
Suitable transmission for high power
output and high efficiency
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HONDA 7 Principal Data
MM ENGINE
Cooling system and cycle......... O.H.V., Air-cooled & 4 cycle
Number of cylinders and arrangement. .One, rising angle of 10° from horizontal
BOG: 26 StORG! eee. sa ssiisians ouereres ---49X% 46 mm (1.92X 1.76 in)
Total exhaust volume... +86.7 ce (§.31 cu in)
Compression ratio ..... <8:0'2 1)
Mas OUtpUh) oc. nemsinaeie -6.5 PS/8,000 r.p.m.
MGR FORGUE! see's) cosnacviawiaave senses 0.65 m-kg/6,000 r.p.m.
(4.74 ft-lb/6,000 r.p.m.)
Ignition method sicuisens sane ses Battery ignition
WSRITON: SMING,:: § eseneia, enetarezal@ sitensne a eabs 25-35° before upper dead center
SPOnKPIUGSiwiacrsceasucrinn: sme aed NGK's D-6HW, Nippon Denso's X20F
BONSiys Sdn tab oisis flues ects 6V, 6AH (B108~6)
GOS UPEHOES ti cite re, wale spares aa he Keihin Seiki's PW18HA
LUBFICGHION SYSPOM) 65.6 ei ciidies vie ee a0 Forced lubrication
QU PUR sore eres o15, 6 whois ann eee, ye Gear type
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ROSE ES PAE coc acepiscotie’a-eaupeivesiazni-oua Teme: oil o5ne/e 0s Wet multi-plate type
Transmission .-Constant mesh gear type
Gear operation 4-speed return type operated by left ’
foot
Gear ratio -
Tst ‘speed (LOW) sescssavecens 2,540 total reduction ratio (25.20)
2nd speed (Second) 1,610 ” (16.00)
3rd speed (Third) .. 1,190 ib (11.80)
4th speed (Top) - -0,960 * 1 9.51) :
Primary tive sis: s: sees) epee Gears
Gear ratio for the above.........+ 3.72 |
Finaldtive | .0.° ceitnaestke 2 oes Chain i
Reduclion rutio for the above ...... 2.67 i
FRAME ‘
PRET Has oetieiih atts nica te AxG~ EeeS ds RAEN ap balsas: Backbone type
SUSHBHSIOMs saarse is -~.cse- cht. age IaeR a Se Pivot type (front and rear)
BREE Aieeiet hon etace brah fot era.ne tastate ieee Inside expanding type (front and rear
Haridle length... cece vesase ewe aes 625 mm (24.60 in)
SHSSNNG ANGIE:
_Increosing speed.
=) Decreasing speed.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
With the clutch lever pulled to the full, depress the heel port a of the change
arm and the gear will be engaged smoothly. (Fig. 5)
Selection of the lower gear from the higher can be attained by depressing the
heel part b.
Increase the engine revolution by turning the throttle grip counter clockwise while
slowly releasing the clutch lever.
A changing order is arranged as seen in Fig. 6, the gear system being of "'return””
forward 4-speed type
4. Get the knack of shifting the gears according to motorcycle speed.
the preceding 1. and 2 are repeated)
(For operation,
a
Gear Low —+ second | Second — third | Third — Top
Over 12km/h | Over 20km/h Over 30 km/h
Speed (Over 8 mph) (Over 13mph!_| (Over 19 mph)
5. The speed control when the motor
cycle is running on Top is done with
the throttle grip
6. To indicate neutral position the
neutral lamp (red) located on the
speedometer goes on (Fig 7)
(NOTES)
1. Pressure on the change arm should
be firm.
2. A too quick release of the clutch
lever sometimes stalls the engine ;
exercise care.
NEUTRAL LAMP
ci)MB OPERATING ON GRADES
(12)
@ When climbing up grade
1. This motorcycle will climb practically all upgrades at normal running
speed ; however, when driving with two persons or carrying an extra
load, climbing should be done in third, second or low speed.
2. While running at top speed and coming to an up grade, if the speed
is to be reduced, perform the operation opposite to that of accelerating.
3. In this case, try to operate the clutch lever and throttle grip quickly.
shifting gears with left foot without losing the momentum of the
motorcycle.
@ When driving down grade
1. When going down grade close the throttle, applying the front and
rear brakes gradually.
2. When running down a steep grade, use the engine brake by shifting
into third, second or low speed with the throttle grip. closed.
Use the front and rear brakes
HB STOPPING AND PARKING PROCEDURE
1. Make it a habit to use both front and rear brakes simultaneously (When
using the front brake, use it with the steering handle in a straight forward
position.)
2. When the motorcycle stops, shift
back into neutral. (Verify with :
the indicating lamp of Fig. 7)
3. When parking the motorcycle,
observe the following :
(1) Close the gasoline cock
(2) Remove key from the com-
bination switch
(3) Place theft protection lock
on the handle (Fig. 8)
fig. 8
(13)HB OOPERATION OF PRINCIPAL PARTS
@ Combination
switch
Fig. 9
Key
Whether key
‘ Function can be removed
position ie OP
0 Stop (all electrical circuits are open) Removable
I Daytime driving and starting (Directional signals, | Unremovable
horn and stop light can be used)
a0 Night driving and starting Unremovable
(All safety devices can be used)
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@ Directional Signal Lights
Directional Signal Light can function when the key is in I or II position.
When the knob is turned to R, — the right lamp flashes
When the knob is turned to L, — the left lamp flashes.
(NOTE)
The bulb is 6V, 8W; always use the
specified bulb: if a bulb of different
power rating is used, the operation ek ‘
becomes unstable. . VWkel: ?
Fig. 10
Cs)@ Headlight @ Stoplight
1, The headlight goes on when the key is on “II” position.
When the knob is turned to a, illumination is straight forward (6V, 25W)
When the knob is turned to b, illumination is deflected downward (6V, 25W) Qo
1. The stoplight goes on when the key is
on “I” or “IL” position.
2. Adjust so the stoplight will go on when
the rear brake pedal is pressed a
normal amount.
(Fig. 11)
When the knob is between a and b, the headlight does not go on.
2. Adjust the headlight so it will illuminate the ground area 50m (165 ft) in front.
3. Adjust the angle of illumination with the adjusting screw. (Fig. 12)
When this screw is turned clockwise, the light beam is lengthened.
When turned counter clockwise, the light beam is shortened.
3. Loosen the nut a and adjust with the
nut b. (Fig. 13)
Turned to the right, the stoplight will
go on quicker.
Turned to the left, the stoplight will
go on slower.
4. Standard bulb is 6V, 6 W.
£4 @ Tail light
HORN SUTTON é Fig 13 1. The tail light goes on when the key is
on “II” position.
2. Standard bulb is 6V, 2W.
018) eeInspection and Adjustment
WM DAILY CHECK-OFF LIST FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
Do the headlight and direction lights go on?
Does the horn operate normally ?
Do the tail light and stoplight go on?
Does the clutch work all right 2
Is the engine oil level up to the specified level? (Capacity 0.94)
Is there sufficient gasoline in the fuel tank ?
Is the play of the front brake lever 20~30mm (0.8~1.2 in)?
Is the play of the rear brake pedal limit 20~30 mm (0.8~1.2 in) ?
Standard air pressure for the front tyre 1.7 kg/em® (24 Ib/in*)
Standard air pressure for the rear tyre 2.1 kg/cm® (30 Ib/in*)
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(NOTES) 1. Change the oil every 500km of repeated short distance and wintertime running.
a. when daily run is over 50 km.
2. Check battery solution often ) b. when running in mountainous creas.
c. when usual run is at high speed.
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,|_Carburettor adjustment
MM PERIODIC INSPECTION
Mai
tenance items
Ignition timing adjustment
Valve clearance adjustment
| Clutch adjustment
Front brake adjustment
Drive chain adjustment P
@ Marked items are to be inspected periodically by the
agent ; be sure to take the motorcycle to the agent
issuing the service card or designated service station.
© Marked items can be checked by yourself but prefer-
ably at ao service station.
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| 4.000
(15,000)
)}(1 1,000)
7,000
Greasing
Changing engine oil
| Cleaning air filter
Cleaning oil filter
| Decarbonizing
Checking of battery solu
Decarbonizing muffler
Checking tightened partsIGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT
(20)
I.
Remove the point cover; bring ‘‘F’
mark of the dynamo rotor to the
pointer mark and make sure that
this is the instant the point begins
to Open.
Maximum gap of the point is 0.3-
0.4 mm (0.01 2-0.016 in)
Loosen screw a and adjust the
clearance with a screwdriver.
To adjust the ignition timing, loosen
screw b and adjust the base plate
If ignition timing pointer turn the base plate to the right.
If it is advanced turn the base plate to the left.
(NOTE) Dirty or damaged point contact surface causes irregular firing; check periodically
and keep the contacts’ clean.
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Fig. 14
WM EVALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1.
2;
Remove the point cover and set the ‘'T’’ mark of
the dynamo rotor to the pointer mark. (Fig. 15)
Remove the cap for the cylinder head cover
and check the clearance between the screw
and valve. (Fig. 16)
At this time, if the rocker arm (screw) is pressing
the valve, turn one complete rotation and adjust Figs 15
so the valve is in closed state (upper
dead point of compression).
3. Loosen the nut, by moving the screw,
adjust the regular clearance ta 0 05mm
(0.02 in) (0.04 ex).
If tightened, the clearance narrows.
If loosened, the clearance widens.
(NOTES) 1. When tightening the nut, unless the
screw is held unmovable, the clear-
ance will change, so be careful.
2. Be sure to adjust when the engine is
cold. Use a thickness gauge to
measure the clearance.
(aijHB CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT IB FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust the clutch lever so that its play from neutral position a to dis- 1. Adjust the brake lever so its play from its normal position a to braked
engaged position b is 10~20mm (0.40~0.78 inl. (Fig. 17) position b is 20~30mm (0.78~1.18 in). (Fig. 18)
2. For adjusting, loosen nut ¢ and use adjuster d. b 2. Adjusting should be done with the adjusting nut. (Fig. 19)
If the clutch disengages too quickly, turn to the right. When tightened, the play decreases; loosened, the slay" increowes:
If the clutch disengages too slowly, turn to the left.
Per Cha 8 vou lacie, (NOTE) The brake is a ‘life line ', so be sure to check it before using the motorcycle.
=> Does the engine start easily
without slipping when kicked?
=> With the engine running and
the clutch disengaged, does
the motorcycle move when
shifted into Low? Does the
engine stop ?
= Does it start smoothly when
the engine revolution is in-
creased and the clutch lever
released gradually 2
Fig. 17
(22) |
Fig. 18 Fig, 19
(233MM EREAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust the brake pedal so that the distance between normal position a
to its braked position b is 20~30 mm (0.78~1.18 in). (Fig. 20)
2. Adjusting should be done with the adjusting nut. (Fig. 21)
Tightened, the pressing amount decreases
Loosened, the pressing amount increases
(NOTE) The brake is a ‘life line', so ‘e sure to check it before using the motorcycle.
Fig. 20
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HM DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the peep hole cap of the chain
case. (Fig. 22)
2. Adjust the chain so that the maximum
play is 10~20 mm (0.40~0.79 in), when
the chain is moved up and down.
3. Loosen the axle nut and rear axle sleeve
nut; adjust the tension of chain by moving
the nut on chain adjuster. (Fig. 23)
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Ltt (8 Or
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When tightened, the chain tension
increases.
When loosened, the chain tension
decreases.
(NOTE) Match the adjuster and the etched
marks on the fork on the same
positions both left and right.
Wash off dirt with gasoline and lubricate
periodically without fail.
(25)I CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT
(26)
1 Completely screw in the air screw (drive in lightly) and then return 134
rotations
2. Gradually loosen the throttle stop screw and reduce the revolutions to
1,200 r.p.m.
Find a position where the revolution is increased by slowly turning
(loosening and tightening alternately) the air screw.
If the revolution increases, loosen the throttle stop screw and adjust to
1,200 r.p.m. by finding (with the air screw) a position where the revolutions
increase.
When the throttle grip is opened slowly, the revalutions from idling to
stabilized revolutions (1,200 r.p.m.) should be smooth; if not, turn the
air screw 1/4 turn back and forth and screw in the throttle stop screw
to adjust the revolutions to 1,200 r.p.m.
(NOTES) 1. Make these adjustments when the engine is warm.
2. Engine malfunction at the time of acceleration or running at a high speed is
due mostly to the ignition and valve systems: however, to consider this type
of malfunction only from the standpoint of the carburettor adjustment is
dangerous. Have the motorcycle checked at a service station or at our
agency.
3. Compounds of tetraethyl lead and other impurities sometimes accumulate on
the bottom of the float chamber. Unless these are removed, fuel supply
stoppage and other malfunctions may occur. Have the entire carburettor
cleaned at a service station once every 6-8 months.
(27)(283
GREASING
Grease prevents the wearing of frictioning parts, prolongs the motorcycle
life and promotes smooth operation of the motorcycle.
Be sure to check the parls periodically and grease wherever needed.
Fig.
26
The parts requiring grease are shown in Figs. 25~28.
For the protection of your motorcycle, be sure to grease these points
periodically,
Fig.' 27 Fig. 28HB CHANGING ENGINE OIL
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(30)
After warm-up, remove the drain bolt on
the bottom of the engine and drain the oil
completely. (Fig. 29)
After draining, replace the drain bolt and
tighten it firmly. Pour in 0.9 ¢ (0.238 gal)
of fresh oil through the oil hole.
Insert the gauge rod attached to the cap to
check the oil level: if it reaches the slot on
the gauge rod (without the cap screwed in),
a , ao
the amor
(NOTE)
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
unt is 0.98 (0.24 gal). (Fig. 30)
The engine oil affects the life of
motorcycle and its operation, so never
use soiled oil. Always check and
change the oil whenever necessary
HM DUSTING OF AIR CLEANER
1. Detach the air filter cover (right side of motorcyclel, remove the screw
to remove the air filter. (Fig. 31)
2. Tap the filter lightly to remove dust and then clean the inside thoroughly
with compressed air or a brush.
(NOTE) Oil or water on the filter paper hinders the cir filtering action; keep the filter
paper clean and dryWM CLEANING OF OIL FILTER
1. Detach the clutch wire from the clutch lever and remove the clutch cover.
2. Remove the clutch outer cover. After taking out the filter plate, wash
dirt and dust clear of the inside of the filter with petrol.
(NOTE) Special care must be taken to see that dirt and dust do not get into the hole
in the crankshaft while washing off dirt and dust.
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©) OUTER COs
MM CLEANING OF FUEL STRAINER
1. Turn part a in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach the
strainer cup. (Fig. 34)
2. Wash the dirt off the inside of the strainer cup; also wash the filter
screen. (Fig. 35)HB DECARBONIZING OF SPARK
PLUG
(34)
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If the plug electrode is smoky,
wet or fouled with carbon, it "CLEARANCE GaucE &
will not spark perfectly. Clean
and adjust spark plugs periodi-
cally.
A spark plug cleaner is best for
cleaning ; however, if not avail- Fig. 36
able, clean spark plugs with a
needle or wire, wash them with gasoline and dry with clean, dry rags.
Adjust the spark gap to 0.6~0.7 mm (0.24~0.28 in). (Fig. 36)
Standard spark plugs used are NGK D6HW and Nippon Denso's X20F.
(NOTES) 1. To attach a spark plug, screw it in by hand to the gasket, then tighten it
further with a plug wrench.
2. Do not burn the electrode.
WB OCHECKING OF BATTERY SOLUTION
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(NOTES)
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2.
3.
The battery solution level must always be above the specified minimum
level. When the level drops, pour distilled water until the level rises to
the maximum level indicated.
To pour distilled water, detoch the red covers at the upper side of the
battery. Fill three tanks
to identical levels as seen “DISTILLED WATER INLET
from the side. A Ya
B108-6 type, 6V-6AH is th 1 yan
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the standard battery. pee \
ic
LU ee) hile
Do not use diluted sulfuric
acid.
Do not obstruct the exhaust
pipe. Semen
When the solution decrease >
is abnormally fast, check MP LG
the charaing rate.WH ODECARBONIZING OF MUFFLER
(36)
1. Remove the bolt and pull out the diffuser pipe.
2. Tap the diffuser pipe lightly to remove the carbon and wash it completely
with cleansing oil or petrol.
‘DIFFUSER PIPE
Fig. 39
I INSPECTION OF TIGHTENED
PARTS
Checking points are:
@ Front and rear axle bolt.
@ Upper and lower tightening bolts
for the rear cushions
@ Rear fork pivot bolt.
© Attaching bolts for the handle bar.
Front arm pivot bolt.
Front cushion under bolt.
Tightening bolts for the front brake
torque arm ends.
Gear box coupling nut for the
speedometer cable.
© © ©@®
Spokes, front and rear ((Every
1,000 km (600 miles) travelling).
Fig. 41
G7}REMOVING FRONT WHEEL
HM ADJUSTMENT OF THROTTLE WIRE a
4 ieee 1. Place a stand underneath the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground,
ire is adjusted with the adjusting bolt.
The play of the throttle wire is a
2. Remove the adjusting nut and detach the brake wire.
Tightened, the play increases
3. Remove 8 mm nut and separate the torque link and panel arm section.
Loosened, the play decreases
4. Loosen two 8mm bolts, remove
the axle nut, pull out the front
axle and remove the wheel by
rotating it in the forward direction.
(Fig. 43)
(NOTE) When the wheel is removed, be sure
that the bearing inside the wheel hub
is not dropped in dirt or injured in
any way.
Fig. 43
(39)
(38)MB REMOVING REAR WHEEL
C EION DA ~~ Portable Tools
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1. Draw out the latch clip, 8mm, remove nut and separate the torque link
Spark plug wrench
and panel arm section 23m
m Box wrench
Too! bag LSS
2. Remove the adjusting nut and detach the brake rod. Oe
3. Remove the axle nut, draw out the rear uxle and remove the wheel with
the motorcycle body tilted. 17mm Box wrench
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10x14 Double end spanner
A. ¢ i ; a) 3 qi
8mm Screw driver A
— oy
6mm Screw driver B
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6mm Screw driver C
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Smm Box wrench Grip
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Pliers 3mm Socket wrench Thickness gauge
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1. Perform daily and periodic inspection for protection of the motorcycle, to
prolong its life and prevent trouble.
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| 3. Before driving, run the engine at low speed for about two minutes; when
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