calcActive())">
2009-2012 Honda MUV700 Big Red 700 Service & Repair Manual
What's Included?
Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual


A Few Words About Safety
Service Information
The Service and repair Information contained In this manual IS intended for use by qualified. professional technicians.
Attempting servICe or repairs without the proper training. 1000s, and equipment couk! cause injury 10 you or others. It could also
damage the vehICle or create an unsafe oondltlon.
This manual describes the proper methods and procedures for per10rmlng service, maintenance, and repairs. Some procedures
reqUIre the use of specialty designed too ls and dedicated equipmenl. Any persoo who inleocis 10 use a replacement part, service
procedure or a 1001 that is not recommended by Honda, must determine the risks 10 their persooaJ salery and the safe operatJon of
the vehicle.
II you need to re~ce a part, use genuine Honda parts with the correct pari number or an equivalent part. We strongly recommend
that you do nol use replacement parts 01 I nferIOr qua lity.
For Your Customer's Safety
Proper service and maintenance are essential to the customer's salety and
the reliability of the vehicle. Any error or oversight while servicing a vehicle
can result in faulty operation, damage to the vehicle, or injury to others .
For Your Salety
Because Ihis manual is intended lor the professional service techmcian, we
do nol provide warnings about many baSIC shop safety practices (e.g., Hot
parts-wear gloves) . II you have not received shop safety training or do not
feel oonfident about your knowfedge 01 safe servicing practice. we
recommended that you do !lOt attempt to pertorm the procedures described
In thiS manual.
Some 01 the most Important general service safety precautioos are given
below. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can
arise in pertormtng seMCe and repair procedures. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given task.
Important Salety Precautions
AWARNING
Improper service or repairs can create an
unsafe condition that can cause your customer
or others to be seriously hurl or killed.
Follow the procedures and precautions in thiS
manual and other service materials carefully.
AWARNING
Failure to property Iollow Instructions and
precautIOns can cause you to be seriously hurt
or killed.
Follow the procedures and precaulJons In thts
manual carefully.
Make sure you have a clear understanding 01 all basIC Shop safety practices and that you ate wearing appropriate clothing and
uSlOg safety equipment When pertorming any Service task, be especially careful of the follOWing:
• Read all of the Instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools, the replacement or repair parts, and the skIlls
required to perform the tasks safely and completely.
• Protect your eyes by using proper safety glasses, goggles or face shields any time you hammer , drill, grind, pry or work around
pressurized alT or liqUids, and SPrings or other stored-energy components. If there is any doubt, put on eye protection.
• Use olher protectIve wear when necessary, for exampJe gloves or safety shoes. Handling hot or sharp parts can cause severe
burns or cuts. Belore you grab something lhat looks like it can hurt you. stop and put on gloves.
• Protect yourself and others whene\ler you have the vehicle up in the air. Any time you liftlhe vehicle, either with a hOist or a jack,
make sure thai it is always securely supported. Use Jack stands.
Make sure the engine is off before you begIn any serVICing procedures, unless the instruction tells you 10 do otherwise.
This WIll help eliminate several potentlaJ hazards:
• Carbon monoXide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there IS adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine.
• Burns from hoc parts or coolant. let lhe engine and exhaust system cool betare working In those areas.
• Injury from mOVIng pans. If the Instruction lells you to run the engine. be sure your hands, fingers and clothing are out of the way.
Gasoline vapors and ~drogen gases from banenes are explosive. To reduce Ihe possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasolme or banenes.
• Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline. to clean paris .
• NeYer drain or store gasoline In an open container.
4 Keep all cigarenes. sparks and flames away from the banery and alilueJ.related parts.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Thrs 58MCe tnllflUl,l delCtlbes the WrY1C8 prooodu<es lor Ule
MUV700,
FoIow !he Ma.lOt_nee ~ tSeebon 4) recommendabOnS to
_UI. that the \IehicI4I • In peak operating coodibon and the
lIfI'IIS5on IlYels .,. WIIhIn tne standard. set tIy the EnYnonmenlal
PtoIectJOn Agency (EPA). CaliIc:lN'4 AIr Resources Boord (CARB)
Ind EfMroomenI ~ tEe)
PertOlnung II\ei ',rsl SCheduled malOll1011nce IS WIry mportant. II
compensates 10< the Wltbll w&ar lhat OCC\.Irs dunng me break ......
p.,,"
SeeIions 1 1M .. apply to tn. whole vehocIe Sec::tion 3 lIusrrates
proc:«Iure, lor remO'alfinltalla1lofl ot cornpoo&nl$ thaI may De
'Bqllll\ld 10 pertorm MMce descnbed in tnelollowing sectionS
s.ctioM 5 through 24 describe parts 01 II'Ie vehlde, grouped
ac:cordklg to IocatlOl'l
Find the &eet.an you want on thiS page, then lurn 10 the table 01
content. 00'\ the Hit' page oIllle secllOO
Most sectiol'll star' With In 8$Sf1mb/y 04' system Illustration, sel\lice
ifllormatlon Ind lroubles.hootlrlg lor the section. The SI.Ibseqll6nl
pages give deta1led pl'oeedure
,t you .r. not lamMiar WIlli thiS vehICle read Tac/mlca' Features III
seetiorI2.
II you don' know 1h4t source 01 the llOUbie. go 10 sectlOI'I 26
Troubleshoolong
'!'ou CAN be KILLED 0< SERIOUSLY
mXWjI h! !h let! HURT II you cion', klIlow InsuUCllona.
AS you read thlt manual, you woll r,nd ~ma\Jon ItIat Is preceded by
• 1tOI1iCE symbOl. The purpose of In,. message IS to help pnMHlI
damage to your Y&/lIeIe, 0I1lef property, or the 8f>Vlronmenl
OJ
Z
'"
Z
OJ
II>
iii
II>
<
:I:
U
-'
<
u
ir
....
frl
-'
OJ
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL FEATURES
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM (PGM-FI)
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVALJINSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEADNALVE/CAMSHAFT
CYLINDER/PISTON
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER
DRIVETRAIN SYSTEM
FRONT WHEELJSUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
REAR WHEELJSUSPENSION
BRAKE SYSTEM
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
BATIERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER
LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
WIRING DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

SYMBOLS
The symbols used Ihroughoullhis manual show specific service procedures. If supplementary information is required pertaining to
Ihese symbols, it would be explained specifically in the texl without the use of the symbols.
!f;!~
....
I
Replace the parl(s) with new one(5) before assembly.
'D
Use the recommended engine oil , unless otherwise specified.
-
i
7J
Use molybdenum oil solution (mixture of the engine oil and mOlybdenum grease in a ratio of 1: 1).
----
~
u;;..
I
Use multi-purpose grease (lithium based multi-purpose grease NlGI #2 or equivalent).
--
,
Use molybdenum disulfide grease (containing more than 3% molybdenum disulfide, NLGI #2 or
equivalent).
~ Example: Molykole® BR·2 plus manufactured by Dow Corning U.S.A.
Mutti-purpose M-2 manulactured by Mitsubishi Oil, Japan
Use molybdenum disulfide paste (containing more than 40% molybdenum disulfide, NLGI 112 or
equivalent).
Example: Molykot~ G-n Paste manufactured by Dow Corning U.S.A.
~ Honda Moty 60 (U.S.A. only)
Rocol ASP manufactured by Aocol Umited, U.K.
Aocol Paste manufactured by Sumico Lubricant, Japan
---
Use silicone grease.
t1m:J
Apply a locking agent. Use a medium strength locking agent unless otherwise specified,
.,( ' 61ll
Apply sealant.
•
Use DOT 4 brake fluid. Use the recommended brake fluid unless otherwise specitied.
GIl
I Use fork or suspension ftuid.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES ......................................... '·2
MODEL IDENTIFICATION .................... · ...... '·3
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................... '·5
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS .. ·.... · .... · .. · .. · .... · .. ··· .. · .. · .. ···'·7
FUEL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .............. '·7
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ...... ' -7
CYLINDER HEADIVALVE/ CAMSHAFT
SPECIFICATIONS ·.... ·· .. ·· .. · .. ·.... · .. · .. ··· .. · .. · .... ' -8
CYLINDER/PISTON SPECIFICATIONS ...... ' -8
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
SPECIFICATIONS· .. ·· .. ·· .. · ...... · .. · .. · .. · .... ·· ...... '-8
SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE SPECIFICATIONS ....................... '-9
CRANKCASE/ CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER
SPECIFICATIONS ·· .. · .. ·· .. · .. · .. ·· .. ·· .... · .... ·· .... ·· ' -9
DRIVETRAIN SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS ·· .. · .. ···.... · .. ·· .. ·· .... · .... ·· ...... ' -9
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SPECIFICATIONS · .. ·· .. ··· .... · .. ··· .. ·...... · .. ·· ...... ' -9
STEERING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .... · ' -9
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SPECIFICATIONS .. ..................................... '-9
BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ........ ,., 0
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... ,., 0
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... '·'0
BATIERY / CHARGING SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... '·'0
IGNITION SYSTEM SPECiFiCATIONS .... '·',
ELECTRIC STARTER SPECIFICATIONS .. ,."
LIGHTS / METERS/ SWITCHES
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... ,-"
STANDARD TORQUE VALUES .............. · 1-12
ENGINE & FRAME TORQUE VALUES .... '·'2
LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS .............. 1-18
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING ............... '·2'
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ............ '-46
LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS .................. 1-48
1-1

GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that do not meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with
Engl i sh fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When li ghtening bolts or nut s, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation .
8. Route all electrical wires as show in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1·21 ).
ABBREVIATION
Throughout this manual, the following abbreviations are used to identify the respective parts or systems.
Abbrev. telTTl Full telTTl
Af[ Automatic Transmission
CKP sensor Crankshaft Position sensor
Clutch PC solenoid Clutch Pressure Control solenoid
I
DLC Data Link Connector
-
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
ECT sensor Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
EEPROM , Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory _
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EOT sensor Engine Oil Temperature sensor
HDS Honda Diagnostic System
. IACV Idle Air Control Valve
~;sensor
Intake Air Temperature sensor
MAP sensor Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
_ ~IL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
DPS Occupant Protective Structure
PCM Powertrain Control Module
(ECMfTCM ) (Engine Control ModulefTransmission Control Module)
PGM-Fl Programmed Fuel Injection
SCS connector Service Check Short connector
TP sensor Throttle Position sensor
VS sensor Vehicle Speed sensor
2WD,4WD 2 Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Drive
1-2

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
SERIAL NUMBERS
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right front
side of the frame the instrument panel.
The engine serial number is stamped on the right side of the rear
crankcase.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-3

GENERAL INFORMATION
The throttle body identification number is stamped on the left side of
the throttle body.
LABelS
The name plate is attached on the left front side of the frame behind
the instrument panel.
The color label is attached on the left front side of the frame behind the
instrument panel. When ordering color coded parts, always specify the
designated color code.
The vehicle emission control information label is attached on the front
side of the frame near the cooling fan.
1-4
IDENTIFICIHlClN NUMBER

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Overall j
Overall height
Wheelbase
Front tread
Rea r tread
Sea t height
Floor height
Ground clearance
Curb weight
Maximum
Front suspension
Front wheel travel
Front damper
Rear suspension
Rea r wheel travel
Rear damper
Front tire size
Rear tire size
Front rim size
Rea r rim size
Front tire brand
Rear lire brand
Front brake
Rear brake
Caster angle
Trail length
Camber angle
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel tank reserve
Displacement
Compression ratio
Valve train
Intake valve opens at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
Intake valve closes at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
Exhaust valve opens at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
Exhaust valve closes at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
Lubr ication system
Oil pump type
Cooling system
Air filtration
'i'"iicv-+~ E~ ngine dry weight
FUEL DELIVERY Type
GENERAL INFORMATION
-+"- 0" mm (114.7 in)
1,626 mm (64.0 in)
1,954 mm (76 .9 in)
1,922 mm (75.7 in)
, ,290 mm (50.8 in)
1,290 mm (50.8 in)
863 mm (34.0 in)
449 mm (17.7 in)
262 mm (10.3 in)
649 kg (1,431 Ibs)
540
space
Double wish-bone
150 mm (5.9 in)
Double tube
Double wish-bone
180 mm (7.1 in)
Double tube
25 x 10.00-12NHS 2PR
25 x 10.00-12NHS 2PR
12x7.5AT
12x7.5AT
KT953 (Dunlop)
KT953 (Dunlop)
Hydraulic disc brake
Hydraulic disc brake
1.7
0
8.9 mm (11132 in)
0'
30 liters (7.9 US gal, 6.61mp gal)
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
SYSTEM Throttle bore _____ -"--=4 .. 0"m=m " I"' ,, .5 e.- 7 in"I __________ ---.J
1-5

GENERAL INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL
1-6
Shift clutch (lS1, 2nd and 3rd clutches)
Primary reduction
Secondary reduction
Final reduction
Forward
Reverse
Front
Rear
Transmission ratio 1st
Gearshift pattern
Drive mode select pattern
Ignition system
Starting system
Charging system
Reg ulator/recti' ie r
Lightin g system
"d
3,d
Reverse
Sub-transmission
o
R
system and ,e',e,,,:
Multi-plate, wet (hydraulic clutch with electric
controlled)
1.333 (64148)
2.562 (41f16)
3.153 (41/13)
3.461 (45/13)
3.461 (45/13)
2,053 (39/19)
1.417 (34124)
0.933 (28/30)
2. 138 (39/19 x 25124)
Reverse (A) - Neutral (N) - Drive (0)
3-speed automatic
Fixed low ratio
2WD - 4WD (Rear differential lock) - 4WD (All
differential lock)
Full Transistorized Ignition
Electric starter motor
Triple phase output alternator
SeR shorted, triple phase full wave rectifica-
tion
Battery
You're Reading a Preview
What's Included?
Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$31.99
$41.99
Viewed 62 Times Today
Loading...
Secure transaction
What's Included?
Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$31.99
$41.99
- Complete Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual
- No Extra fees, No Expiry dates
Get the Service Repair Workshop Manual instantly on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. This Professional Manual covers all repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures with detailed photos & diagrams. It is the same type of manual used by professional Mechanics and Technicians, containing step-by-step instructions, highly detailed exploded diagrams, and pictures to guide you through every job.
FAQs:
- Q. Can I print out a page?
A. Yes, you can print out a single page or the entire manual, it's your choice. - Q. Can I use this Manual on more than one computer?
A. Yes, this Manual can be used on as many computers as required. - Q. Is this a trial or a limited version?
A. No, this is the FULL Manual without any limitations or trial periods and can be used for life. - Q. Will this Manual expire in 12 months or will I have to pay a renewal fee?
A. NO, Absolutely not! You can continue to use this Manual for life without the need to renew or pay any extra. - Q. Will this Manual work on Windows & MAC computers?
A. Yes, it is fully compatible with all Windows & All MAC Computers.
Thanks for looking at this item, please click on the Button.