honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

172Exhaust Pipe and Muf f ler
Maintenance
Appearance Care
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
To remove mud or dust, use a wet sponge
and a liquid kitchen abrasive, then rinse
well with clean water. Dry with chamois
or a sof t towel. The exhaust pipe and muffler are stainless
steel but may become stained by mud or
dust. Refer to on page .
If necessary, remove heat stains by using a
commercially available fine texture
compound. Then rinse by the same
manner as removing mud or dust. 76
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Finishing Touches
Appearance Care
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
If a surf ace on your motorcycle is chipped
or scratched, your Honda dealer has touch-
up paint to match your motorcycle’s color.
Be sure to use your motorcycle’s color
code (page ) when you buy touch-up
paint.
If the f rame has a chip that exposes the
metal, f irst apply primer (to prevent
corrosion) and then apply the touch-up
paint. Several thin layers of touch-up paint
are better than one thick coat.
Refer to
on page .
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Tips
Tips
Here’s a few helpful tips on how to store
and transport your Honda, and how to be
an environmentally responsible
motorcycle owner............................
Storing Your Honda .
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Transporting Your Motorcycle .
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176Preparation for Storage
Storing Your Honda
Tips
Saf ety Precautions
Honda Motorcycle Winter Storage
Guide, If you won’t be riding f or an extended
period, such as during the winter,
thoroughly inspect your motorcycle and
correct any problem before storing it. That
way, needed repairs won’t be forgotten
and it will be easier to get your motorcycle
running again. Refer to
on page .
We suggest you perf orm the f ollowing
procedures to keep your motorcycle in top
condition. These storage procedures will...

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Storing Your Honda
Tips
To prevent rusting in the cylinders,
perf orm the f ollowing:Remove the ignition coil connectors
and ignition coils f rom the spark
plugs. Using tape or string, secure the
connectors to any convenient plastic
body part so that they are positioned
away f rom the spark plugs. Remove the battery and charge it fully.
Store it in an area protected from
freezing temperatures and direct
sunlight. Slow charge the battery
(page ) once a month.Reinstall the spark plugs, ignition...

178Removal from Storage
Storing Your Honda
Tips
Saf ety Precautions
Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures (page ).
Store your motorcycle in an unheated
area, free of dampness, away from
sunlight, with a minimum of daily
temperature variation. Refer to on page .
Uncover and clean your motorcycle.
If your motorcycle has been stored f or
more than f our months –– change the
engine oil (page ).
If your motorcycle has been stored f or
more than two months –– ask your
Honda dealer to drain and...

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Transporting Your Motorcycle
Tips
If your motorcycle needs to be transported,
it should be carried on a motorcycle trailer,
or a truck or trailer with a flatbed area. Do
not tow your motorcycle, as towing can
seriously damage the transmission.
When contacting a towing or transporting
service, be sure to ask if they have a
flatbed area, a loading ramp or power
ramp to safely lift the motorcycle, and
motorcycle tie-down straps.
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Choose Sensible Cleaners.Recycle Wastes.
You & the Environment
Tips
Owning and riding a motorcycle can be
enjoyable, but you must do your part to
protect nature.
Following are tips on how you can be an
environmentally responsible motorcycle
owner.
Use a
biodegradable detergent when you wash
your motorcycle. Avoid aerosol spray
cleaners that contain
chlorof luorocarbons (CFCs) which
damage the atmosphere’s protective
ozone layer. Don’t throw cleaning
solvents away; see the following
guidelines f or...

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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section discusses the more common
problems that can occur with your
motorcycle while you’re riding. It tells
you how to evaluate each problem and
what actions you can take to try to resume
riding. If the problem cannot be saf ely
solved, this section also gives instructions
on the proper way to have your
motorcycle transported.
For inf ormation about transporting your
motorcycle, see page ..............................
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