honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

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If Your Engine Overheats
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with an overheated
engine can cause serious engine damage.A steaming engine indicates a coolant
leak. Shut the engine of f and wait until
the steaming stops. Look f or a leak, but
don’t touch the engine or radiator
system. Let everything cool of f f irst.
Normally, the coolant temperature on your
temperature meter will rise and then level
off. Hot weather may cause the
temperature to rise higher than normal. So
will temporary...

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If Your Engine Overheats
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If the reserve tank is low or empty, don’t
ride without adding coolant (page ).
Af ter adding coolant, turn the engine on
and check the temperature meter.
If the temperature doesn’t drop, do notride. The engine needs repair. Transport
your motorcycle to a Honda dealer
(page ).
If the temperature drops to normal,
check the coolant level. If it has gone
down, add more coolant.
If you are able to resume riding, continue
to monitor the meter...

204
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with low oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage.
If you check your engine oil level
regularly, you should never see the low oil
pressure indicator while riding. Normally,
it will only light momentarily when you
turn the ignition switch ON. Occasionally,
it may flicker at or near idling speed.
Lowoilpressuremaybecausedbyanoil
leak, a low oil level, or some problem in
the engine’s lubrication system.
If the...

30A
10A, 20A
10A, 20A, 30A
main fuse
other fuses
CBR600RR:
CBR600RR ABS:
205
If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
All of the electrical circuits on your
motorcycle have fuses to protect them
f rom damage caused by excess current
f low (short circuit or overload).
If something electrical on your motorcycle
stops working, the f irst thing you should
check for is a blown fuse.
Determine from the chart on the circuit
f use box cover which f use or f uses control
that component. Check those f uses f...

UNDER FRONTSEAT
(1)
MAIN FUSE
(2)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(4) blown fuse
(1) main fuse
(2) wire connector
(3) starter magnetic switch
(5) spare main fuse
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If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Main Fuse Access:
Reconnect the wire connector. To access the main fuse ( ), disconnect
the wire connector ( ) of the starter
magnetic switch ( ).
Pull the main f use out. If it is blown ( ),
install the spare main f use ( ).
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(9)(7)
(6) tabs
(7) fuse box cover
(9) spare fuses (6)
UNDER FRONT
SEAT
207
If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Circuit Fuse Access:
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the chance
of damage to the electrical system.Release the tabs ( ), then remove the
f use box cover ( ).
To check or replace a circuit fuse, pull
the old fuse out of its retaining clips.
Look f or a burned wire inside the f use.
If the fuse is blown ( ), replace it with
a spare f use ( ) of the...

CIRCUIT FUSE(8)
(8) blown fuse
208
If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If you do not have a spare f use and you
cannot ride the motorcycle without f ixing
theproblem,takeafuseofthesamerating
or a lower rating from one of the other
circuits that you can do without
temporarily.
If you replace a blown f use with a spare
fuse that has a lower rating, replace the
fuse with the correct rating as soon as you
can. Also remember to replace any spare
f uses that were installed.
If the replacement fuse of...

209
If You Crash
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Transporting Your Motorcycle,
Personal saf ety is your f irst priority af ter a
crash. If you or anyone else has been
injured, take time to assess the severity of
the injuries and whether it is safe to
continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow
applicable laws and regulations if another
person or vehicle is involved in the crash.
If there is minor damage, or you are
unsure about possible damage, ride slowly
and cautiously....

(1) key number plate(1)
210
If You Lose Your Key
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Be sure to record your key number in the
Quick Reference section at the rear of the
manual. You’ll need this number to have a
duplicate key made.
A lost key won’t be a problem if you take
preventative action. Store one duplicate
key in a safe place at home and carry a
second duplicate in your wallet.
If you lose your key and aren’t carrying a
duplicate, either get your spare or have
one made. If you don’t know your key
number,...

211
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Jump starting is not recommended,
especially if you use an automobile battery.
The greater amperage of an automobile
battery when the car engine is running can
damage your motorcycle’s electrical
system.
Bump starting is also not recommended.
If you can’t charge the battery or it
appears unable to hold a charge, contact
your Honda dealer.
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