honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

							FRONT
RIGHT FRONT
(8)
(9)
(8) water pipe guard
(9) bolt (10) radiator
(11) grommet(12) hook
(12)
(10)
(11)
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Move the radiator ( ) out of the way
and remove the grommet ( ) f rom the
hook ( ).
Pull the radiator toward the f ront.
Remove the water pipe guard ( ) by
removing the bolt ( ). Remove the radiator upper mount bolt
().
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9
7. 8.
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							FRONTFRONT
(14)
(13)
(13) ignition coil connector
(14) ignition coil (15)
(15) spark plug wrench
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Disconnect the ignition coil connectors
().
Disconnect the ignition coils ( ) from
the spark plugs. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug bases.
Usingasparkplugwrench( ),remove
the spark plugs.
(cont’d)
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11. 12.
13.
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							(16)
(16) spark plug gap
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Spark Plugs
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Inspect the electrodes and center
porcelain f or deposits, corrosion, or
carbon f ouling. If the corrosion or
deposits are heavy, replace the plug.
Make sure that a 1.0 mm wire-type
feeler gauge cannot be inserted between
the spark plug gap ( ). If the gauge
fits in the gap, replace the plug with a
new one. Make sure the plug washer is in good
condition.
With the plug washers attached, thread
the spark plugs in by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
Tighten each spark plug:
If the old plug is good:1/8 turn after it seats.
If installing a new plug, tighten it
twice to prevent loosening: First, tighten the plug:
NGK: turn af ter it seats.
DENSO: turn af ter it seats.
Then loosen the plug.
Next, tighten the plug again:
1/8 turn after it seats.
a)
b)
c)
1
1/2
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15.
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17.
18.
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Spark Plugs
Servicing Your Honda
Improperly tightened spark plugs can
damage the engine. If a plug is too loose,
a piston may be damaged. If a plug is too
tight, the threads may be damaged.Reinstall the ignition coils.
Connect the ignition coil connectors to
the ignition coils as before removal.
Install the remaining parts in the reverse
order of removal.
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Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
Your f ront and rear suspension systems
use springs, hydraulic damping devices,
and linkages (rear only) that suspend your
weight and most of the weight of your
motorcycle.
The spring pre-loads f or your f ront and
rear suspension systems adjust the amount
of f orce required to begin compression of
the spring.Consider adjusting your suspension
whenever you change your normal load,
by adding or subtracting a passenger,
cargo, or accessories, or when the road or
riding conditions change.
The oil damper systems hydraulically
control the natural compression and
rebound of the suspension springs so that
traction and comfort are maintained as the
wheels ride over road surfaces. The way you ride your motorcycle and the
type of ride you want to experience can
also inf luence your suspension needs.
You may adjust the spring pre-load and
the rebound and compression damping of
both suspension systems.
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Front Suspension Adjustment
Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
Lower spring pre-load and sof ter damping
provide a sof ter ride and are usually
pref erred f or light loads and smooth roads.
Higher spring pre-load and f irmer
damping provide a f irmer ride and are
recommended f or heavy loads, rough road
conditions, and f aster, more challenging
riding.
The front suspension can be adjusted for
rider (and passenger) weight and riding
conditions by changing the spring pre-load
and rebound and compression damping.
To adjust, use an appropriate tool or see
your Honda dealer.
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							FRONT(1)
(1) spring pre-load adjuster
128 Front Suspension Spring
Pre-load
Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
To Reduce Spring Pre-load (SOFT):
To Increase Spring Pre-load (HARD):
Refer to
on page .To adjust to the standard position:
Turn the adjuster clockwise turns.
This is the standard position.
Make sure that both f ork legs are
adjusted to the same position. Turn the spring pre-load adjuster
counterclockwise until it will no longer
turn (lightly seats). This is the f ull sof t
setting.
Adjust the spring pre-load by turning the
spring pre-load adjuster ( ) with a 19 mm
wrench. For a light load and smooth road
conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT (S).
For a f irmer ride and rough road
conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise
toward HARD (H). 1.
2.
3.
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(2)(3)
(1) damping adjuster
(2) punch mark
(3) reference punch mark
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Front Suspension Damping
Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Rebound Damping
Make sure that both f ork legs are
adjusted to the same position. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
approximately turns so that the
punch mark ( ) on the adjuster aligns
with the reference punch mark ( ). This
is the standard position. Turn the damping adjuster ( )
clockwise until it will no longer turn
(lightly seats). This is the f ull hard
setting.
To adjust to the standard position:
1.
2.
3. 1
21/2
2 3
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							(1)
(1) damping adjuster
(2) punch mark
(3) reference punch mark RIGHT SIDE (3)
(2)
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Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
To Reduce Rebound Damping (SOFT):
To Increase Rebound Damping
(HARD): Compression Damping
For a light load and smooth road
conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT (S).
For a f irmer ride and rough road
conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise
toward HARD (H).
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Suspension
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To Reduce Compression Damping
(SOFT):
To Increase Compression Damping
(HARD):
To adjust to the standard position:
Turn the damping adjuster ( )
clockwise until it will no longer turn
(lightly seats). This is the f ull hard
setting.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
approximately turns so that the
punch mark ( ) on the adjuster aligns
with the reference punch mark ( ). This
is the standard position.
Make sure that both f ork legs are
adjusted to the same position. For a light load and smooth road
conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT (S).
For a f irmer ride and rough road
conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise
toward HARD (H).
1.
2.
3. 1
2
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