This Clymer Honda CB550 & 650 Nighthawk 1983-1985 Repair Manual provides service, repair and maintenance information for the following Honda Nighthawk motorcycles:

1983 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk
1983 Honda CB550SC Nighthawk
1984 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk
1985 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk
1985 Honda CB550SC Nighthawk (Canada)

Features 312 illustrated pages.

This motorcycle repair manual contains the following repair information:

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety first / Expendable supplies / Shop tools / Emergency tool kits / Troubleshooting and tune-up equipment

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting difficulties / Poor performance / Clutch and transmission / Drive train / Chassis / Brakes / Electrical system / Charging system / Lighting system / Fuses / Wiring

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Crankcase breather hose (U.S. models only) / Evaporative emission control (1984-on California models only) / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine principles / Hydraulic valve tappet system / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal/installation / Camshaft / Cylinder head / Hydraulic tappets / Valves and valve components / Cylinder block / Piston, piston pin and piston rings / Oil pump / Oil strainer and pressure relief valve / Oil cooler / Alternator / Starter clutch / Crankcase and crankshaft / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Camshaft and alternator chain inspection / Break-in procedure

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Clutch hydraulic system / Master cylinder / Hose replacement / Slave cylinder / Bleeding the clutch / External shift mechanism / Transmission / Output gear case / Gearshift drum and forks

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor operation / Carburetor service / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle cable replacement / Choke cable replacement / Automatic fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Crankcase breather system (U.S. only) / Evaporative emission control system (1984-on California models only) / Exhaust system

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical component replacement / Charging system / Alternator / Ignition system / Spark unit / Ignition coil / Pulse generator / Starting system / Starter / Starter solenoid / Clutch diode / Lighting system / Switches / Electrical components

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Front fork / Anti-dive front suspension

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Final drive unit / Universal joint / Shock absorbers / Swing arm

CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Front disc brake / Master cylinder / Brake pad replacement / Caliper / Brake hose replacement / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Rear drum brake / Rear brake pedal

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME AND REPAINTING
Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand / Footpegs / Side covers and seat / Rear fender / Frame

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS