honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

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Saf e Riding Precautions
Basic Operation & Riding
Motorcycle Saf ety
Bef ore Riding Bef ore riding your motorcycle f or the f irst
time, please review the
section beginning on page 1, and the section beginning on
page .
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
take time to become familiar with how
this motorcycle works and handles.
Practice in a safe area until you build your
skills and get accustomed to the
motorcycle’s size and weight.
Make sure flammable materials such as
dry grass or leaves do...

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Preparation
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Basic Operation & Riding
Always f ollow the proper starting
procedure described below.
For your saf ety, avoid starting or operating
the engine in an enclosed area such as a
garage. Your motorcycle’s exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
which can collect rapidly in an enclosed
area and cause illness or death.
Your motorcycle can be started with the
transmission in gear by pulling in the
clutch lever before operating the starter.
Your motorcycle is...

54Starting Procedure
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Basic Operation & Riding
Any Air Temperature
The engine will not start if the throttle is
fully open (because the electronic control
module cuts of f the f uel supply). This motorcycle has a fuel-injected engine
with an automatic choke. Follow the
procedure indicated below.
With the throttle completely closed,
press the start button.
Even if the engine coolant stays below the
specified temperature, the cooling fan
sometimes starts up running when you...

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Flooded Engine Bank Angle Sensor Ignition
Cut-of f System
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Basic Operation & Riding
If
Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start, If the engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, it may be flooded with excess
fuel. To clear a flooded engine: Leave the engine stop switch set to
RUN.
Open the throttle fully.
Press the start button f or 5 seconds.
Follow the normal starting procedure.
If the engine starts, then open the
throttle slightly if idling is unstable.
If the engine...

56How to Stop the Engine
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Basic Operation & Riding
Normal Engine Stop
To stop the engine, shift into neutral and
turn the ignition switch OFF.
The engine stop switch should normally
remain in the RUN position even when the
engine is OFF.
Emergency Engine Stop
To stop the engine in an emergency, use
the engine stop switch. To operate, press
the switch to the OFF position.
If your motorcycle is stopped with the
engine stop switch OFF and the ignition
switch ON, the headlight,...

shifting pattern
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Shif ting Gears
Basic Operation & Riding
Learning when to shift gears comes with
experience. Keep the following tips in
mind:Close the throttle and pull the clutch
lever in completely before shifting.
Improper shif ting may damage the
engine, transmission, and drive train.
Learn to recognize the engagement
point as you release the clutch lever. It
is at this point the transmission of
power to the rear wheel resumes.
Upshift to a higher gear or reduce
throttle before engine rpm (speed)...

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Shif ting Gears
Basic Operation & Riding
Shif ting Up:
Shif ting Down:
Avoid downshif ting to help slow your
motorcycle when engine rpm is near its
allowable maximum (near the
tachometer red zone). In this situation,
the rev limiter in the engine ignition
control module may not prevent
excessive engine speed which could
damage the engine.
To prevent transmission damage, do not
coast or tow the motorcycle f or long
distances with the engine off.
Recommended Shif t Points
Ride in the highest gear that...

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Braking
Basic Operation & Riding
As a general rule, the f ront braking system
provides about 70 percent of total stopping
power.For f ull braking ef f ectiveness, use both
the lever and pedal simultaneously. Using
both braking systems will stop your
motorcycle faster with greater stability.
Your motorcycle is equipped with disc
braking systems which are hydraulically
activated. Operating the brake lever
applies the two f ront disc brakes.
Depressing the brake pedal applies the rear
disc brake.
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Braking
Basic Operation & Riding
To slow or stop, apply the brake lever and
brake pedal smoothly, while downshif ting
to match your speed.
Gradually increase braking as you feel the
brakes slowing your speed. The increase
in engine compression f rom downshif ting
will help slow your motorcycle.
To prevent stalling the engine, pull the
clutch lever in before coming to a
complete stop. For support, put your lef t
f oot down f irst, then your right f oot when
you have f inished braking.Applying the...

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Braking
Basic Operation & Riding
Your ability to brake in a turn and to brake
hard in an emergency situation are
important riding skills. We suggest
attending a Motorcycle Safety Foundation
experienced rider training course
(page ) to retain these skills.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions, or
on loose surfaces, the ability to maneuver
and stop will be reduced. All of your
actions should be smooth under these
conditions. Rapid acceleration, braking or
turning may cause loss of control.
For your...