Service Manual Errata

1979-80 Honda CBX Service Manual Errata

Thanks to Mark Lucitt for compiling this list and authorizing its posting. I have not verified the information.

Page Change

1-3 Under "Lights," last item is "Running light". Bulb should be SAE NO 1034.

3-1 Under "Special Tools," Degree wheel is P/N 07974-4220001.

Delete reference to Mag. Mopus-S7301 and Mag. Mopus-G504 tires in Tire table.

3-6 Second line down, correct spelling: "isntall" should be "install."

3-11 Delete lower arrow under 17 mm wrench drawing. Delete reference to valve lifter holder P/N 07964-4220000. Add note: Refer to "Service Tool News" T/N: 07964-422000A H/C: 4563102 July, 1994.

3-13 In valve shim selection chart, change "EX" to "EXAMPLE" (TWO LOCATIONS).

Add sequence chart:

Open #2 INTAKES > measure #1 INTAKES, #3 INTAKES, #5 INTAKES
Open #2 EXHAUSTS > measure #2 INTAKES, #1 EXHAUSTS, #3 EXHAUSTS
Open #4 EXHAUSTS > measure #4 INTAKES, #5 EXHAUSTS, #6 EXHAUSTS
Open #5 EXHAUSTS > measure #6 INTAKES, #2 EXHAUSTS, #4 EXHAUSTS

3-19 Top picture, correct spelling: "spaneer" should be "spanner."

3-21 Top line, change to read: "Remove the clutch adjustment bolt cap <(use wrench P/N 07709-0010001 to avoid damage to cap). Loosen..."

3-22 Delete reference to Mag. Mopus-S7301 and Mag. Mopus-G504 tires in tire size table.

5-4 Middle pictures, add text: "Loosen lower hanger bolt."

Lower picture, delete the lower arrow and darken over the rear hanger bolt (removed).

6-22 Paragraph six, correct spelling: "Inatall" should be "Install"

Paragraph seven, correct spelling: "Inatall" should be "Install"

Paragraph eight, correct spelling: "blots" should be "bolts"

Paragraph nine, delete "Adjust cam chain tensioner (page 3-14)." It appears on pg. 6-24.

8-10 First NOTE, change to read: "The lifter plate bolts are two lengths."

9-3 Under Neutral Switch Inspection, last line, change to read: "...if there is continuity between the top terminal and the body."

11-15 First NOTE, last line, change to read: "...fork groove of C-3, C-4, and M-3 gears."

12-1 Under Torque Values, change "crankpin" to "connecting rods"

Under TROUBLESHOOTING, change "crank pin" to "connecting rods"

12-11 Last NOTE, third line, correct spelling: "mian" should be "main"

12-13 Middle picture, add: "NOTE Always use new connecting rod bolts and nuts."

13-14 After second NOTE, add: "CAUTION Verify torque values on rod bearings after one hour ‘set’"

After CAUTION, add: "Install main bearings and use torques on page 12-10"

13-3 Under NOTE, change to read: "Do not touch the bulb with your fingers"

13-6 Under WARNING, Can any one explain this???

15-17 Change the NOTE to a CAUTION

18-1 Under TROUBLESHOOTING, insert: "- 30 A fuse blown"

19-3 Did you know you have a "Both" (N) position for two headlight beams at once? (115W)

Also, what is the "H" "P" and "." on the housing right above the turn signal switch???

20-2 Under A.C. GENERATOR COUPLING, correct spelling: "oth er" should be "other"

22-3 Under ELECTRICAL table, change to read: "...BTDC at 7000 rpm"

22-5 Under SPECIAL TOOLS, delete Degree Wheel P/N "07974-4220000 or"

Page	Change
1-3	Under "Lights," last item is "Running light". Bulb should be SAE NO 1034.
3-1	Under "Special Tools," Degree wheel is P/N 07974-4220001.
	Delete reference to Mag. Mopus-S7301 and Mag. Mopus-G504 tires in Tire table.
3-6	Second line down, correct spelling: "isntall" should be "install."
3-11	Delete lower arrow under 17 mm wrench drawing. Delete reference to valve lifter holder P/N 07964-4220000. Add note: Refer to "Service Tool News" T/N: 07964-422000A H/C: 4563102 July, 1994.
3-13	In valve shim selection chart, change "EX" to "EXAMPLE" (TWO LOCATIONS).
	Add sequence chart: Open #2 INTAKES > measure #1 INTAKES, #3 INTAKES, #5 INTAKES Open #2 EXHAUSTS > measure #2 INTAKES, #1 EXHAUSTS, #3 EXHAUSTS Open #4 EXHAUSTS > measure #4 INTAKES, #5 EXHAUSTS, #6 EXHAUSTS Open #5 EXHAUSTS > measure #6 INTAKES, #2 EXHAUSTS, #4 EXHAUSTS
3-19	Top picture, correct spelling: "spaneer" should be "spanner."
3-21	Top line, change to read: "Remove the clutch adjustment bolt cap <(use wrench P/N 07709-0010001 to avoid damage to cap). Loosen..."
3-22	Delete reference to Mag. Mopus-S7301 and Mag. Mopus-G504 tires in tire size table.
5-4	Middle pictures, add text: "Loosen lower hanger bolt."
	Lower picture, delete the lower arrow and darken over the rear hanger bolt (removed).
6-22	Paragraph six, correct spelling: "Inatall" should be "Install"
	Paragraph seven, correct spelling: "Inatall" should be "Install"
	Paragraph eight, correct spelling: "blots" should be "bolts"
	Paragraph nine, delete "Adjust cam chain tensioner (page 3-14)." It appears on pg. 6-24.
8-10	First NOTE, change to read: "The lifter plate bolts are two lengths."
9-3	Under Neutral Switch Inspection, last line, change to read: "...if there is continuity between the top terminal and the body."
11-15	First NOTE, last line, change to read: "...fork groove of C-3, C-4, and M-3 gears."
12-1	Under Torque Values, change "crankpin" to "connecting rods"
	Under TROUBLESHOOTING, change "crank pin" to "connecting rods"
12-11	Last NOTE, third line, correct spelling: "mian" should be "main"
12-13	Middle picture, add: "NOTE Always use new connecting rod bolts and nuts."
13-14	After second NOTE, add: "CAUTION Verify torque values on rod bearings after one hour ‘set’"
	After CAUTION, add: "Install main bearings and use torques on page 12-10"
13-3	Under NOTE, change to read: "Do not touch the bulb with your fingers"
13-6	Under WARNING, Can any one explain this???
15-17	Change the NOTE to a CAUTION
18-1	Under TROUBLESHOOTING, insert: "- 30 A fuse blown"
19-3	Did you know you have a "Both" (N) position for two headlight beams at once? (115W)
	Also, what is the "H" "P" and "." on the housing right above the turn signal switch???
20-2	Under A.C. GENERATOR COUPLING, correct spelling: "oth er" should be "other"
22-3	Under ELECTRICAL table, change to read: "...BTDC at 7000 rpm"
22-5	Under SPECIAL TOOLS, delete Degree Wheel P/N "07974-4220000 or"