Another dumb question

[Mark Palmer]

When I took the required parts off the recently acquired 2010 NT700V I removed this plastic cover and I cannot remember where it goes. I have studied the service manual and can't figure it out.

Does anybody know where this belongs?

 

[Frosty]

It has been awhile, but I think it goes over the back of the battery. Part #2?

 

[ST1100Y]

Air guide/heat shield rear cylinder head...

 

[Mark Palmer]

ST1100Y: If you ever come to Kentucky I owe you a beer and a smoke.

Thanks. Installed and looks fine now. It is curious that this piece does not show up in my service manual. Or at least I have not found it after going page by page.

 

[ST1100Y]

Well, that OEM w/shop manual is already overly thick...



I cut mine apart, put each sheet into a transparent sleeve, and placed them in 2(!) ring folders... prevents an AFIS database all over the pages
Had to giggle as removal and installation of those covers is a bit of an Origami (only exceeded by removal & installation of rear wheel whilst muffler is in place, or removal & installation of the rear shock for topping/refilling the preload adjuster with ATF), but fortunately do we only have to handle them every 36,000km/22,500miles during valve clearance check (where I always install new gaskets on the covers... for obvious reasons...).

The NT with its transverse V2 and tank-over-engine arrangement isn't as service friendly as my ST1100 with the longitude V4, but once you get the hang of some of its quirks, it works out rater smooth...

 

[Mark Palmer]

Well, that OEM w/shop manual is already overly thick...

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I cut mine apart, put each sheet into a transparent sleeve, and placed them in 2(!) ring folders... prevents an AFIS database all over the pages
Had to giggle as removal and installation of those covers is a bit of an Origami (only exceeded by removal & installation of rear wheel whilst muffler is in place, or removal & installation of the rear shock for topping/refilling the preload adjuster with ATF), but fortunately do we only have to handle them every 36,000km/22,500miles during valve clearance check (where I always install new gaskets on the covers... for obvious reasons...).

The NT with its transverse V2 and tank-over-engine arrangement isn't as service friendly as my ST1100 with the longitude V4, but once you get the hang of some of its quirks, it works out rater smooth...

I have owned Goldwings, ST1100, and now have a 2007 ST1300 that I bought in 2013. I'm not a wrench by any means, but I can do most maintenance. The NT was just acquired and I have been going thru it to check it out before riding weather hits. I have to say that the NT is put together like a Chinese jigsaw puzzle compared to the others. I intended to change the plugs, but could not figure out a way to get the front plug out without disassembly. I did check the rear plug and it is in good shape and the engine runs very well. So, no new plugs at this time.

This 2010 NT was apparently owned by somebody who knows how to take care of one. I am very pleased with the condition and indications of past maintenance. Looking forward to warm weather.

 

[Manfred]

I have owned Goldwings, ST1100, and now have a 2007 ST1300 that I bought in 2013. I'm not a wrench by any means, but I can do most maintenance. The NT was just acquired and I have been going thru it to check it out before riding weather hits. I have to say that the NT is put together like a Chinese jigsaw puzzle compared to the others. I intended to change the plugs, but could not figure out a way to get the front plug out without disassembly. I did check the rear plug and it is in good shape and the engine runs very well. So, no new plugs at this time.

This 2010 NT was apparently owned by somebody who knows how to take care of one. I am very pleased with the condition and indications of past maintenance. Looking forward to warm weather.

I bought my NT700 from a small dealer. It was well prepared and runs great. I am a limited wrench, and try to do most of it myself. Time will tell.

 

[mikesim]

Checking/adjusting the valve clearance is what separates the men from the boys ! Not really terribly difficult just very fiddly and time consuming. Experience has shown me that every 30k miles is a more realistic maintenance interval than what the factory sez. Also, spark plugs will last a lot longer than Honda sez.

Mike

 

[Mark Palmer]

I appreciate all the help.