honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

LEFT SIDE
(1) side stand spring(1)
152
Side Stand
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Ref er to on page . Check the spring f or damage or loss of
tension.
Check the side stand ignition cut-off
system:Sit on the motorcycle and put the
transmission in neutral.
Raise the side stand.
Start the engine.
Pull the clutch lever in.
Shif t the transmission into gear.
Lower the side stand all the way.
The engine should stop as you lower the
side stand. If the engine doesn’t stop,
see your Honda dealer for...

153
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
An endless (riveted master link) chain
connects the countershaft and rear wheel
sprockets. The O-ring chain uses rubber
rings between the side plates of the pin
and roller links to seal in the
manuf acturer-installed lubricating grease
and keep out moisture and dirt.Under severe usage, or when the
motorcycle is ridden in unusually dusty or
muddy areas, more f requent maintenance
will be necessary.
The service life of the chain depends on
proper lubrication and...

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1 3/16 1 9/16 in (30 40 mm)
LEFT SIDE
(1) drive chain (1)
154Inspection
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Check slack in the lower drive
chain ( ) run midway between the
sprockets. Drive chain slack should
allow the following vertical movement
by hand:
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper adjustment
damaged or missing O-rings
Inspect the drive chain for:
Check drive chain slack at several
points along the chain. The...

worn
sprocket
teeth
REPLACE
damaged
sprocket
teeth
REPLACE
normal sprocket teethGOOD
155
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Use of a new chain with worn sprockets
will cause rapid chain wear.
Inspect the front and rear wheel
sprocket teeth for excessive wear or
damage. If necessary, have your Honda
dealer replace a worn sprocket. Replace the drive chain (page ) if it
has damaged rollers, loose pins, or
kinks that cannot be freed. Lubricate the
drive chain (page ) if it appears dry
or shows signs of rust....

µµ1 15/16 in (50 mm)
1 3/16 1 9/16 in (30 40 mm)
LEFT SIDE (1) chain adjustment plate
(2) red zone (2)
(1)
156 Adjustment
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Wear Inspection The bottom part of the frame may be
damaged by excessive drive chain slack of
more than:
Drive chain slack should be checked and
adjusted, if necessary, every 500 miles
(800 km). When operated at sustained
high speeds or under conditions of
frequent rapid acceleration, the chain may
require more f requent...

(1)(2)
(3)
(5)
(4)
RIGHT SIDE
(1) rear axle nut
(2) drive chain lock nut
(3) drive chain adjusting bolt
(4) chain adjusting plate
(5) scale graduations
157
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Place the motorcycle on its side stand
with the transmission in neutral and the
ignition switch OFF.
Loosen the rear axle nut ( ).
Loosen the drive chain lock nuts ( ) on
both sides of the swingarm.
Turn both drive chain adjusting bolts
( ) an equal number of turns until the
correct drive chain slack is obtained.
Turn...

µµ83 lbf·ft (113 N·m , 11.5 kgf·m)
1 3/16 1 9/16 in (30 40 mm)
158
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Recheck drive chain slack (page ). Tighten the drive chain adjusting bolts
lightly by turning it counterclockwise,
then tighten the drive chain lock nuts by
holding the drive chain adjusting bolts
with a wrench. If a torque wrench is not used f or this
installation, see your Honda dealer as
soon as possible to verif y proper
assembly. Improper assembly may lead
to a loss of braking capacity. Tighten the...

159
Lubrication
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page . Commercial chain lubricants not designed
for motorcycle drive chains may contain
solvents which could damage the O-rings.
Lubricate every 500 miles (800 km) or
sooner if chain appears dry. Lubricant:
Pro Honda HP chain Lube or an
equivalent chain lubricant designed
specifically for use on O-ring chains. 76
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160Removal, Cleaning &
Replacement
Drive Chain
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Clean the side surfaces of the chain
with a dry cloth. Use a high f lashpoint
solvent such as kerosene not
gasoline.
Do not brush the rubber O-rings.
Brushing will damage them. Use of a
solvent may also damage the O-rings.
Inspect the drive chain f or possible
wear or damage.
Replace the drive chain if it has damaged
rollers, loose fitting links, damaged
O-rings, or otherwise appears...

161
WARNING:Wash your hands af ter
handling.
Battery
Servicing Your Honda
Your battery is a maintenance-f ree type
and can be permanently damaged if the
cap strip is removed.
Battery
Charging, Battery Storage,
Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free
type battery. You do not have to check the
battery electrolyte level or add distilled
water as you would with a conventional-
type battery.
If you do not expect to ride your
motorcycle for at least two weeks, we
recommend you remove the battery, or at
least...