Checking the (Pair) system

[RainMan]

As I'm doing my first 8,000 mile service over Christmas, I've noticed that the last item on the maintenance schedule, (supplied by this esteemed website) is to check the pulse secondary air injection (PAIR) system.
The obvious question is, how the *%$* do you check the pulse secondary air injection system ?.

[Austin]

As I'm doing my first 8,000 mile service over Christmas, I've noticed that the last item on the maintenance schedule, (supplied by this esteemed website) is to check the pulse secondary air injection (PAIR) system.
The obvious question is, how the *%$* do you check the pulse secondary air injection system ?.

I think its a case of cheking the vacuum hose connections. Mr Haynes has something to say about it but I am at work and Mr Haynes lives in my garage, but don't think there is much more than that.

I have however done 30K on my bike and never done anything more than check the hoses. I also know of a couple on here who have removed the PAIR system (amongst other mods) with no apparent ill effects. It is only an anti-pollution thing. (I say only but don't mean only if you know what I mean.

[sproggy]

(I say only but don't mean only if you know what I mean.

[piguglyshandydrinker]

I think there may be a Honda tool (mechanic?) specifically for the job, don't worry about it, as Austin say's - check the hoses.

If you get popping big time on the overrun, it could indicate a prob with the PAIR.

Phil

[RainMan]

Thanks guys, the engine has run sweetly since new, so I guess I'll just check the hoses and leave it at that,

[fatowl]

I believe the PAIR puts air into the exhaust system to improve emissions (ensure complete combustion etc...), so it shouldn't affect the running of the engine, just how clean your emissions are.