honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual
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42Protective Apparel Are You Ready to Ride? Before Riding Bef ore you ride your motorcycle f or the f irst time, we urge you to: Read this owner’s manual. Make sure you understand all the saf ety messages. Know how to operate all the controls. You feel well and are in good physical and mental condition. Before each ride, be sure: For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you ride. Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper gear can reduce the chance of injury when you ride. Following are suggestions to help you choose the proper gear. Youarewearinganapproved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap tightened securely), eye protection, and other protective clothing. Make sure your passenger is ready to ride, too, and is wearing proper gear including a helmet. You don’t have any alcohol or drugs in your system. If you must carry an extra helmet while riding, use a commercially available elastic cord, strap, or net to secure the helmet to the seat. — — y y y y
Not wearing a helmet increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Be sure you and your passenger always wear a helmet, eye protection, and other protective apparel when you ride. 43 Are You Ready to Ride? Before Riding (cont’d) Helmets and Eye Protection Your helmet is your most important piece of riding gear because it offers the best protection against head injuries. A helmet should f it your head comf ortably and securely. A bright-colored helmet and reflective strips can make you more noticeable in traffic. An open-f ace helmet of f ers some protection, but a full-face helmet offers more. Regardless of the style, look f or a DOT (Department of Transportation) sticker on any helmet you buy (USA only). Always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision. Leather gloves to help protect your hands. Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to help protect your feet and ankles. In addition to a helmet and eye protection, we also recommend: Additional Riding Gear — — y y y y
44Rider Training Are You Ready to Ride? Before Riding Riding Tips A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for comfort as well as protection. Bright-colored and reflective clothing can help make you more noticeable in traffic. Avoid loose clothes that could get caught on any part of your motorcycle. To avoid possible heat damage to your motorcycle or personal belongings, do not block or restrict air f low around the exhaust muffler with baggage or clothing. Developing your riding skills is an on- going process. Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, take time to become familiar with how this motorcycle works and handles. Practice riding the motorcycle in a safe area to build your skills. Do not ride in traffic until you get accustomed to the motorcycle’s controls, and f eel comfortable with its size and weight. We urge all riders to take a certified course approved by the Motorcycle Saf ety Foundation (MSF). New riders should start with the basic course, and even experienced riders will find the advanced course benef icial. For inf ormation about the MSF training course nearest you, call the national toll-f ree number: (800) 446-9227. Other riding tips can be found in the booklet that came with your motorcycle (USA only). — — y y y y
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing to correct a problem before riding can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before every ride and correct any problems. 45 Pre-ride InspectionBefore Riding Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Chain Tires & Wheels Before each ride, it’s important to inspect your motorcycle and make sure any problem you find is corrected. A pre-ride inspection is a must, not only f or saf ety, but because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire, can be a major inconvenience. Check the f ollowing items bef ore you get on the motorcycle: Look at the tires. If a tire appears low, use an air pressure gauge to check its pressure. Also look f or signs of excessive wear (page ) or damage to the tires and wheels. Check the condition of the chain. Adjust slack and lubricate as needed (page ).145 154 — — y y y y
46 Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Before Riding Leaks, Loose Parts LightsLoad Limits Cargo Adjustments Walk around your motorcycle and look f or anything that appears unusual, such as a leak or loose cable. If you are carrying a passenger or cargo, also check the following: Make sure you do not exceed the load limits (page ). Check that all cargo is secure. Adjust the suspension (pages , ) according to your load. Make sure the headlight, position light, brakelight, taillight, license light and turn signals are working properly. 49 127 132 — — y y y y
47 Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Before Riding Periodic Maintenance Throttle Brakes Indicators If you haven’t ridden the motorcycle in over a week, you should also check other items, such as the oil level and other fluids. See (page ). Periodic maintenance should also be done at least once a month, no matter how often you ride. Remember, be sure to take care of any problem you f ind, or have your Honda dealer correct it before you ride. Check these items after you get on the motorcycle: Rotate the throttle to check it moves smoothly without binding. Pull the brake lever and press on the brake pedal to check that they operate normally. Turn the ignition on and check for normal operation of the indicators (page ). 14 78 — — y y y y
Overloading or improper loading can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed. Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 48Loading Load Limits & Guidelines Before Riding Your motorcycle has been designed to carry you and one passenger. When you carry a passenger, you may f eel some difference during acceleration and braking. But so long as you keep your motorcycle well-maintained, with good tires and brakes, you can safely carry loads within the given limits and guidelines. However, exceeding the weight limit or carrying an unbalanced load can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling, braking, and stability. Non-Honda accessories, improper modifications, and poor maintenance can also reduce your saf ety margin. How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how you load it, are important to your saf ety. Anytime you ride with a passenger or cargo, you should be aware of the f ollowing inf ormation. — — y y y y
366 lbs (166 kg) 31 lbs (14 kg) 375 lbs (170 kg)(Canada only) 49 Loading Guidelines Load Limits Load Limits & Guidelines Before Riding maximum weight capacity: maximum cargo weight: Your motorcycle is primarily intended for transporting you and a passenger. You may wish to secure a jacket or other small items to the seat when you are not riding with a passenger. If you wish to carry more cargo, check with your Honda dealer for advice, and be sure to read the inf ormation regarding accessories on page . Following are the load limits f or your motorcycle: includes the weight of the rider, passenger, all cargo, and all accessories. Improperly loading your motorcycle can affect its stability and handling. Even if your motorcycle is properly loaded, you should ride at reduced speeds and never exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) when carrying cargo. The weight of added accessories will reduce the maximum cargo weight you can carry. 5 — — y y y y
50 Load Limits & Guidelines Before Riding Follow these guidelines whenever you carry a passenger or cargo:To prevent loose items from creating a hazard, make sure that all cargo is tied down securely bef ore you ride. Place cargo weight as low and close to the center of your motorcycle as possible. Balance cargo weight evenly on both sides. Check that both tires are properly inflated (page ). If you change your normal load, you may need to adjust the f ront suspension (page ) and the rear suspension (page ). To avoid possible heat damage to your motorcycle or personal belongings, do not block or restrict air f low around the exhaust muffler with baggage or clothing. 127 132 143 — — y y y y
51 Basic Operation & Riding Basic Operation & Riding This section gives basic riding instructions, including how to start and stop your engine, and how to use the throttle, clutch, and brakes. It also provides important information on riding with a passenger or cargo. To protect your new engine and enjoy optimum perf ormance and service lif e, refer to Break-in Guidelines (page ). To protect the catalytic converter in your motorcycle’s exhaust system, avoid extended idling and the use of leaded gasoline.......................... Safe Riding Precautions . ............. Starting & Stopping the Engine . .......................................... Preparation . .............................. Starting Procedure . .................................. Flooded Engine . Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-of f ................................................ System . ..................... How to Stop the Engine . ......................................... Shif ting Gears . ........................ Theft-prevention Tips . .......... Riding with a Passenger or Cargo . .................................................... Parking . Combined ABS Indicator ........................ (). ................................................... Braking . Combined ABS ........................ (). 224 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 57 59 62 64 66 69 70 CBR600RR ABS CBR600RR ABS — — y y y y