Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Motorcycle Owner’s Manual

Description

This PDF owner’s manual is for the Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Motorcycle (2017-2024).

Honda Rebel 500 Cruiser Motorcycle 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED
Publication Item No: 31MKGA00 – Rebel 500 2017 CMX500/A Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MKGA10 – Rebel 500 2018 CMX500/A Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MKGA20 – Rebel 500 2019 CMX500/A Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MKGA30 – Rebel 500 2020 CMX500/A Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MKGA40 – Rebel 500 2021 CMX500/A/A2 Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MKGA50 – Rebel 500 2022 CMX500/A/A2 Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MLHA00 – Rebel 500 2023 CMX500/A/A2 Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: 31MLHA10 – Rebel 500 2024 CMX500/A/A2 Owner’s Manual
Publication Item No: S9507 – (USA) Winter Storage Guide

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is resold.

Read this owner’s manual carefully. Follow all recommendations and procedures contained in this manual.

(PDF) OWNER’S MANUAL (ENGLISH)

CONTENTS:

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

VEHICLE SAFETY
This section contains important information for safe riding of your vehicle. Please read this section carefully.

– Safety Guidelines:
* Always Wear a Helmet
* Before Riding
* Take Time to Learn & Practice
* Ride Defensively
* Make Yourself Easy to See
* Ride within Your Limits
* Never Carry a passenger
* Don’t Drink or Use Drugs and Ride
* Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
* If You are Involved in a Crash
* Carbon Monoxide Hazard

– Safety Labels: Safety and information labels on your vehicle provide important safety information and may warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury.

– Safety Precautions:
* Protective Apparel
* Helmet
* Gloves
* Boots or Riding Shoes
* Jacket and Pants

– Riding Precautions:
* Break-in Period
* Brakes
* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* Engine Braking
* Wet or Rainy Conditions
* Parking
* Parking with the Side Stand
* Refueling and Fuel Guidelines

– Accessories & Modifications

– Loading. Maximum weight capacity.

OPERATION GUIDE

– Parts Location
– Instruments. Display Check. Display Setting. Time format setting. Clock setting. Backlight brightness adjustment. Changing of speed and mileage unit. Changing of fuel mileage meter unit.
– Indicators
– Switches
– Starting the Engine
– Shifting Gears
– Refueling
– Storage Equipment

MAINTENANCE
Please read “Importance of Maintenance” and “Maintenance Fundamentals” carefully before attempting any maintenance. Refer to “Specifications” for service data.

– Importance of Maintenance. Maintenance Safety.

– Maintenance Schedule

– Maintenance Record

– Maintenance Fundamentals:
* Pre-ride Inspection
* Periodic Checks
* Replacing Parts
* Battery
* What to do in an emergency
* Cleaning the Battery Terminals
* Charging
* Fuses. Inspecting and Replacing Fuses.
* Engine Oil. Selecting the Engine Oil.
* Brake Fluid
* Drive Chain
* Cleaning and Lubricating. Recommended lubricant.
* Recommended Coolant
* Crankcase Breather
* Tires (Inspecting/Replacing). Checking the Air Pressure. Inspecting for Damage. Inspecting for Abnormal Wear. Inspecting Tread Depth. Tire Service Life. Tire Identification Number (TIN).

– Removing & Installing Body Components:
* Battery. Removal. Installation.
* Clip. Removal. Installation.
* Seat. Removal. Installation.
* Side Cover. Removal. Installation.

– Engine Oil. Checking the Engine Oil. Adding Engine Oil.

– Coolant. Checking the Coolant. Adding Coolant.

– Brakes. Checking Brake Fluid. Inspecting the Brake Pads. Adjusting the Brake Light Switch.

– Side Stand. Checking the Side Stand.

– Drive Chain. Inspecting the Drive Chain Slack.

– Clutch. Checking the Clutch. Checking the Clutch Lever Freeplay. Freeplay at the clutch lever. Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay.

– Throttle. Checking the Throttle. Adjusting the Throttle Freeplay.

– Other Adjustments. Adjusting the Rear Suspension. Spring Preload.

TROUBLESHOOTING

– Engine Will Not Start

– Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is on)

– Warning Indicators On or Flashing:
* Low Oil Pressure Indicator
* PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
* ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator

– Other Warning Indications:
* Fuel Gauge Failure Indication

– Tire Puncture. Emergency Repair Using a Tire Repair Kit.

– Electrical Trouble:
* Battery Goes Dead
* Burned-out Light Bulb
* Blown Fuse

– Unstable Engine Operation Occurs Intermittently

INFORMATION
– Keys
– Instruments, Controls, & Other Features
– Caring for Your Vehicle
– Storing Your Vehicle
– Transporting Your Vehicle
– You & the Environment
– Vehicle Identification Number
– Emission Control Systems
– Catalytic Converter
– Oxygenated Fuels
– Authorized Manuals
– Warranty Coverage and Service
– Honda Contacts
– Reporting Safety Defects

SPECIFICATIONS
– Main Components
– Service Data
– Bulbs
– Fuses

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