| Model year & generation | Before the first parts order | VIN/model label, 2013–18 carbureted or 2019–27 PGM-FI platform, and previous modifications |
| Pre-ride inspection | Before every ride | Fuel or oil leaks, tires, spokes, chain, controls, brakes, fasteners, free steering and throttle return |
| Initial service | About 100 mi / 150 km or 1 month | Complete the exact items in the year-correct Honda maintenance schedule |
| Engine oil | Initial service; then about every 600 mi / 1,000 km or 6 months | SAE 10W-30 motorcycle oil, JASO MA, API SJ+; 1.1 US qt after draining; verify level by Honda's procedure |
| Air cleaner | About every 600 mi / 1,000 km or 6 months | Clean, correctly oiled foam, sound cage, sealed airbox and intact intake boot; service more often in wet or dusty riding |
| Carburetor fuel system | 2013–2018; after storage or poor running | Fresh fuel, tank, fuel valve, line, choke, float valve, jets, passages and intake sealing |
| PGM-FI fuel system | 2019–2027; after storage or a running fault | Fresh fuel, pump operation, connectors, injector system and fault diagnosis before replacing parts |
| Battery & starting | Before riding and after storage | Charge state, terminals, cables, fuse, starter operation and a functioning backup kickstarter |
| Drive chain & sprockets | Inspect/lubricate initially and about every 300 mi / 500 km or 3 months | #420 chain, 10–20 mm slack, lubrication, alignment, adjuster range and hooked or worn 14/38 stock gearing |
| Tires & wheels | Before every ride | 70/100-14 front, 80/100-12 rear, 15 psi cold baseline, tubes, rim strips, spokes, rims and wheel bearings |
| Spark plug | Inspect about every 600 mi / 1,000 km or 6 months | NGK CPR6EA-9S, 0.8–0.9 mm gap, clean cap and correct installation |
| Valve clearance | Initial service; then about every 600 mi / 1,000 km or 6 months | Cold: 2013–18 is 0.004 in intake/exhaust; 2019–27 is 0.004 in intake and 0.006 in exhaust; follow the exact-year procedure |
| Brakes & controls | Before every ride; service initially and about every 600 mi / 6 months | Lever and pedal operation, free play, cables/rod, wear indicators, shoes, drums, shifter and throttle limiter |
| Chassis & suspension | At baseline and periodically | Steering, wheel and swingarm play; fork/shock condition; frame, peg mounts, skid plate and fasteners |
| Spark arrester | About every 1,000 mi / 1,600 km or 100 operating hours | Clean with the exhaust cool and follow the exact-year Honda procedure |