1987 Honda CBX550F / CBX400F Service Manual (P/N 61-374-518)
Honda Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Honda CBX400F, Honda CBX550F
Sub-models / Variants: F (France), ED (Europe), E (Great Britain), G1 (Germany - restricted), G2 (Germany - restricted), B (Belgium), U (Australia), SA (South Africa)
Model Years: 1982
Technical Data:
- Engine: Air-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline
- Bore x Stroke: 55.0 x 42.0 mm
- Compression ratio: 9.8:1
- Valve clearance (intake): 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
- Valve clearance (exhaust): 0.12 ± 0.02 mm
- Idle speed: 1200 ± 100 min⁻¹
- Drive chain free play: 20–25 mm
Honda Manual Features & Content Preview
- Original OEM publication (P/N 61-374-518, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 1982) covering the 1982 Honda CBX400F and CBX550F, including F, ED, E, G1, G2, B, U, and SA global variants.
- Contains 80 technical illustrations, detailed exploded-view diagrams, and critical torque specification tables.
- Includes the complete factory maintenance schedule for all regional model designations.
- Serves as the definitive factory baseline for servicing series engine, transmission, and chassis components.
Technical Coverage and Maintenance Data
The 1982 Honda CBX400F and CBX550F service manual delivers deep technical guidance for the entire motorcycle. It outlines systematic inspection protocols, engine maintenance, and component assembly with factory-level precision. This 160-page OEM publication breaks essential service information down into 21 distinct sections. You will find exhaustive data on lubrication systems, fuel delivery, electrical diagnostics, and chassis dynamics. Every chapter provides clear exploded-view diagrams paired with exact torque values. This setup helps mechanics and DIY builders visualize standard service and component removal procedures without any guesswork.
Specification Highlights
Factory data leaves no room for error when rebuilding these classic in-line fours. Engine compression pressure sits at 1176.8±98.1 kPa for the CBX400F and 1225.8±147.2 kPa for the CBX550F. When setting up the valvetrain, the intake valve clearance for the 550 requires a precise 0.10–0.14 mm gap. Down in the bottom end, lubrication data dictates a CBX400F oil pressure of 490.3 kPa at 7,000 min⁻¹. The 6-speed constant-mesh transmission utilizes a primary reduction ratio of 2.565.
Please note that this document serves strictly as a technical reference for workshop environments. Always consult a certified motorcycle technician before performing service on high-pressure engine systems or chassis components to ensure complete operational safety.
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