What's a Honda CRV?????? 
Oh! It's not a motorcycle, is it?Must be some kind of cage.
What's a Honda CRV?????? Oh! It's not a motorcycle, is it?Must be some kind of cage.
I am a moderator on the THG (Tom's Hardware Guide) computer web site and this is a battle we are fighting constantly. This time it looks as if we have a happy ending.
I think user manuals, whether you own the item or not, should be free. Service manuals are another matter.
I think user manuals, whether you own the item or not, should be free. Service manuals are another matter.
I realize I came along really late in this discussion......but my used bike did not come with an owners manual, and it was nice to be able to read one. I now understand what that little piece of looped cable is for....I never would have figured out that it was helmet lock or that it doubles as a fuel tank suport!
I was also surprised to read in the manual that we are supposed to have a "Tool Kit" for roadside repairs - but I keep reading that Honda never provided one for the NT700!
I was also surprised to read in the manual that we are supposed to have a "Tool Kit" for roadside repairs - but I keep reading that Honda never provided one for the NT700!
Honda did provide a tool kit in Europe. I don't know if they continued that in 2010 and 2011 forward, but the earlier models over there had one.
Warren
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I bought the NT700V tool kit from Europe. Expensive little bugger. So far I have not had to use it. Just like I have not had to use the first aid kit or the tire repair kit or the spare fusses I carry or any of the other stuff I have packed away in the right pannier. I am either really lucky or I carry around to much junk.
My used NT did include a toolkit, perhaps it was a special purchase by the PO. Nothing too interesting in it, though there is one tool I don't recognize -- some kind of odd wrench that looks like it might be used to adjust the rear suspension preload -- on a different bike, since this bike has the knurled knob. A spark plug wrench, which I've never ever had to perform as a roadside repair on any vehicle. I would have thought that a more practical "roadside repair" toolkit would be 20' of baling wire, a pair of pliers&wirecutters, a crescent wrench, 20' of gorilla tape, a good flat sealant (some car mfrs are including these instead of spares now), 4 CO2 cartridges and a schrader valve adapter, and a small led flashlight.
JQL
Growing old disgracefully
Toolkits are still supplied with the bike in Europe. There are still a few "new" Deauvilles left for sale in France and they have them.
I find the toolkit excellent for most servicing and repairs on the bike. I rarely get my sockets etc. out now. If I do, it's only to check the torque on some of the bolts and it's usually spot on.
I find the toolkit excellent for most servicing and repairs on the bike. I rarely get my sockets etc. out now. If I do, it's only to check the torque on some of the bolts and it's usually spot on.
Does anyone have this manual? if yes, is it helpful?
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Warren
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I have it. It's a mix of NT and Transalp which can be confusing. The OEM service manual is better.
The Honda workshop manual beats the Haynes manual by a country mile. The Haynes manuals tend to be task orientated. This can lead to unnecessary work.
In my first foray into spannering, I painstakingly disassembled a contact breaker assembly and carefully laid all components out on paper. Later, it was discovered that the thing would come away in one lump. If you do get a Haynes, to use it properly it is essential to assess the task and not to blindly follow the instructions.
In my first foray into spannering, I painstakingly disassembled a contact breaker assembly and carefully laid all components out on paper. Later, it was discovered that the thing would come away in one lump. If you do get a Haynes, to use it properly it is essential to assess the task and not to blindly follow the instructions.
thanks, i am assuming the factory manual is this one. This summer, I have several farkles to implement....
http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/assets/OWNERLINK/Model/own_man/powersports/motorcycle/2010/10_NT700V_A.pdf
http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/assets/OWNERLINK/Model/own_man/powersports/motorcycle/2010/10_NT700V_A.pdf
DirtFlier
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The non-factory, service manuals typically combine more than one model to make them financially viable but it can get confusing to a user.
Conversely, the factory manuals usually cover multiple years of the same model because they don't publish the manuals to make money.
Conversely, the factory manuals usually cover multiple years of the same model because they don't publish the manuals to make money.
