honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

112Coolant Replacement
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Coolant should be replaced by your Honda
dealer, unless you have the proper tools
and service data and are mechanically
qualified. Refer to the official Honda
Service Manual (page ).
Remove the reserve tank cap ( ).
Always add coolant to the reserve tank.
Do not attempt to add coolant by
removing the radiator cap.
Addcoolanttothereservetankas
required to bring the coolant level to the
UPPER level mark.
Install the...

Removing the radiator cap while
the engine is hot can cause the
coolant to spray out, seriously
scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator
cool down before removing the
radiator cap.
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Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
You & the Environment,Improper disposal of drained f luids is
harmf ul to the environment.
To properly dispose of drained coolant,
refer to
page . 180
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1/16 3/16 in (2 4 mm)
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
(1)
(1) throttle cable boot
(2) adjuster
(3) lock nut (3)
(2)
114Throttle Freeplay
Throttle
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page . Inspection
Check freeplay at the throttle grip flange.
Freeplay:
If necessary, adjust to the specif ied range.
Adjustment
Slide the throttle cable boot ( ) of f the
adjuster ( ).
Tighten the lock nut and return the
throttle cable boot securely over the
adjuster. After adjustment, check for smooth
rotation of the...

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Throttle Inspection
Throttle
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Check that the throttle assembly is
positioned properly and the securing
bolts are tight.
Check for smooth rotation of the
throttle from fully open to fully closed
in all steering positions. If there is a
problem, see your Honda dealer.
1.
2.
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LEFT HANDLEBAR(1) clutch lever (1)
116 Clutch Freeplay
Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Your motorcycle’s manually activated,
wet, multiplate clutch is part of the
primary drive system. Proper f reeplay
adjustment allows a smooth, gradual
engagement when shif ting gears.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear. 76
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3/8 13/16 in (10 20 mm)
LEFT HANDLEBAR (2)
(3) ( (
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2) upper lock nut
(3) upper clutch cable adjuster
( ) increase freeplay
( ) decrease freeplay
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Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Inspection Check freeplay:
If necessary, adjust to the specified
range.
Upper Adjustment
Attempt adjustment with the upper clutch
cable adjuster first.
Loosen the upper lock nut ( ).
Turn the upper clutch cable adjuster ( )
to obtain the specified freeplay.
Tighten the upper lock nut and...

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IGHT SIDE
(4)(5)
( ( )
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(
4) lower lock nut
(5) lower adjusting nut
( ) increase freeplay
( ) decrease freeplay
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Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Lower Adjustment
If the upper clutch cable adjuster is
threaded out near its limit, or the correct
freeplay cannot be obtained, attempt
adjustment with the lower clutch cable
adjuster.
Tighten the lower lock nut and check
the adjustment. Turn the lower adjusting nut ( ) to
obtain the specified freeplay. Loosen the lower lock...

119
Other Inspections & Lubrication
Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
and shift into gear. Make sure the
engine does not stall and the motorcycle
does not creep. Gradually release the
clutch lever and open the throttle. Your
motorcycle should move smoothly and
accelerate gradually.
Lubricate the clutch cable with a
commercially available cable lubricant
to prevent premature wear and
corrosion. Check the clutch cable for kinks or
signs of wear. If necessary,...

IMR9E-9HES (NGK)
VUH27D (DENSO)
standard
spark plug or
120Spark Plug Recommendation
Spark Plugs
Servicing Your Honda
Using spark plugs with an improper heat
range can cause engine damage.
This motorcycle uses spark plugs that have
an iridium coated center electrode.
Be sure to observe the f ollowing when
servicing the spark plugs.
Do not clean the spark plugs. If an
electrode is contaminated with
accumulated objects or dirt, replace the
spark plug with a new one.
To check the spark plug gap, use only a...

(1)
(2)
(4) (3)
(5) radiator lower mount nut (CBR600RR only)
(6) radiator lower mount bolt
(7) radiator upper mount bolt FRONT (7)
(5)
(6)
(1) radiator fan connector
(2) wire harness clip
(3) radiator heat guard
(4) brake hose mount bolt
(CBR600RR ABS only)
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Spark Plug Inspection &
Replacement
Spark Plugs
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Disconnect the radiator fan connector
().
Release the wire harness clip ( ) f rom
the radiator heat guard ( ).
(cont’d)
Remove the brake...