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Nighthawk CB650SC-CB750 (hydraulic valves)

Library entry covers 1982-2003

28 factory 32 guideline

Published source

Honda CB700SC Nighthawk Shop Manual 1984-1986 (Honda Motor Co.), Maintenance Schedule p.3-3

Factory workshop manual. Covers CB700SC Nighthawk S 1984-1986.

60 items for a 2000 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Hydraulic lifters (no routine clearance adjustment)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2000 Honda Nighthawk CB650SC-CB750 (hydraulic valves)

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 6,400 km

1 item

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Brake light switch / headlight aim: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

5 items

Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,400 km or 1 month

3 items

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: monthly, and at 600 mi then every 4,000 mi
CLUTCH FLUID: I (inspect)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: MONTH I; I at 1,000 km (600 mi) through 32,000 km (20,000 mi); *R at 38,400 km (24,000 mi); 2 YEARS *R
BRAKE FLUID (FRONT): I (inspect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: MONTH I; I at 1,000 km (600 mi) through 32,000 km (20,000 mi); *R at 38,400 km (24,000 mi); 2 YEARS *R

Every 6,400 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: R at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi or yearly
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: R at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi or yearly

Every 6,400 km

15 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Nuts, bolts, fasteners: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather: clean. Factory: Chart p.3-3: C every 4,000 mi; more often in rain or full throttle
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: R every 4,000 mi
Suspension: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Carburetor choke: inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I every 4,000 mi
Carburetor idle speed: inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel strainer: clean. Factory: Chart p.3-3: C at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel lines: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I every 4,000 mi
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor synchronization: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Clutch system: inspect

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I every 4,000 mi
Brake system: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad/shoe wear: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I every 4,000 mi
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 4,000 mi; dealer only

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 12,800 km

4 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: R every 8,000 mi; more often in dust
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 8,000 and 16,000 mi
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings: inspect. Factory: Chart p.3-3: I at 600 mi, then every 8,000 mi; dealer only
Evaporative emission control system: inspect

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Chart p.3-3: I every 8,000 mi; California type only

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,400 km or 2 years

2 items

Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: inspect monthly / each interval; R at 24,000 mi or 2 years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (front): replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: inspect monthly / each interval; R at 24,000 mi or 2 years

Every 38,400 km

1 item

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: replace. Factory: Chart p.3-3: R at 24,000 mi

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.