How to Ride a Honda Wave 100

Last Updated: August 9, 2019

Easy tips for driving the most popular motorcycle in the world.

Steps

1
Turn on the ignition - the N for neutral will light up.
2
Flip out the kick starter arm and kick firmly downwards, better still use the electric starter if there is one, it's the big yellow button on the right handle - the engine should start easily.

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3
Understand that this motorcycle is for easy operation. It uses a centrifugal clutch rather than a manual clutch so you will not find a lever on the left handle. To get into gear, simply step down on the left foot pedal and you are in first gear - but still not moving.
4
To get going, gradually twist the accelerator on the right handle bar backwards (towards the rider) and you are off.
5
Once on the move, changing gears is fairly simple. Roll the throttle shut (away from the rider) and step down on the left foot pedal again. Repeat for 3rd and 4th gears.
6
Regulate your speed using the throttle.
7
To stop, simply roll off the throttle and apply the brakes.
8
The front brake is on the right handle and rear brake is operated by the right foot pedal.

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Community Q&A

Question

How do I install a piston into the caliper?

CrayFish715

Community Answer

The key is to be gentle. After you have replaced the square rubber O-ring, roll the ring upwards slightly and then place the piston into the caliper. I used a fat bolt and a few gentle tap with a hammer. If it's stuck, use some brake fluid to lubricate.
Question

Is this automatic or manual?

Community Answer

It would be a automatic if there is no clutch lever.
Question

Is this rotating gear? For example, gear 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - N ? Or do I need to press upward to reduce the gear using my toe?

Community Answer

On Chinese motorcycles sometimes you shift down to increase the gear, on US bikes you shift up to increase. On manual bikes, the gearing is usually 1-N-2-3-4-5 and on most automatics it is N-1-2-3-4.

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Warnings

Since there is no manually operated clutch, downshifting from speed will lock up the rear wheel and cause the bike to skid. (It is possible to downshift - you just need to learn to co-ordinate gear changing and throttle operation)

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Although engine capacity is only 100cc and pumps out a mere 6Hp, it's still good enough to get you in trouble! (top speed about 90kph or 57mph).

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