Introduction and Contents

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This service manual describes the service procedures for and technical features of the PC800.

This Model Specific Manual includes every service procedure that is of a specific nature to this particular model. Basic service procedures that are common to other Honda Motorcycles/Motor Scooters/ATVs are covered in the Common Service Manual. This Model Specific Service Manual should be used together with the Common Service Manual in order to provide complete service information on all aspects of this motorcycle.

Follow the Maintenance Schedule (Section 3) recommendations to ensure that the vehicle is in peak operating condition and that emission levels are within the standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.

Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important. It compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the break-in period.

Section 1 and 3 apply to the whole motorcycle. Section 2 illustrates procedures for removal/installation of components that may be required to perform service described in the following sections.

Sections 4 through 19 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped according to locations.

Find the section you want on this page, then turn to the table of contents on the first page of the section.

Most sections describe the service procedure through system illustrations. Refer to the next page for details on how to use this manual.

If you are not familiar with this motorcycle, read Technical Feature in Section 20.

If you don’t know the source of the trouble, go to Section 21, TROUBLESHOOTING.

ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATIONS, DIRECTIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL FOR PRINTING. HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION WHATEVER. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. THIS MANUAL IS WRITTEN FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ACQUIRED BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MAINTENANCE ON HONDA MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, OR ATVS.

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SERVICE PUBLICATION OFFICE

Date of Issue: January 1997
Copyright Honda Motor Co., LTD
(Reproduced under fair use provisions)


CHAPTERNumber
General Information1
Frame/Body Panels/Exhaust System2
Maintenance3
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ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
Lubrication System4
Fuel System5
Cooling System6
Engine Removal/Installation7
Cylinder Head/Cylinder/Piston8
Clutch/Gearshift Linkage9
Crankshaft/Transmission10
Final Drive11
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CHASSIS
Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering12
Rear Wheel/Suspension13
Brake System14
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ELECTRICAL
Charging System/Alternator15
Ignition System16
Electrical Starter/Starter Clutch17
Lights/Meters/Switches18
Wiring Diagram19
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Technical Feature20
Troubleshooting21
Index22