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 not come in contact
with the exhaust system when riding,
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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 equipped with a side
stand ignition cut-off system. If the side
stand is down –– the engine cannot be
started unless the transmission is in neutral.
If the side stand is up –– the engine can be
started in neutral, or in gear with the clutch lever pulled in. After starting with
the side stand down, the engine will stop if
the transmission is put in gear bef ore
raising the side stand.
Bef ore starting, insert the key, turn the
ignition switch ON, and conf irm the
f ollowing:
The transmission is in neutral (neutral
indicator is ON).
The engine stop switch is set to RUN.
The low oil pressure indicator is ON.
The PGM-FI malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) is OFF.
The high coolant temperature
indicator is OFF.
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							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 rev
up the engine, but this is normal.
The HESD indicator is OFF.
The low oil pressure indicator should go
of f a f ew seconds af ter the engine starts.
If the low oil pressure indicator lights
during operation, stop the engine
immediately and check the engine oil level. The Combined ABS indicator is ON.
The Combined ABS indicator should go
off after you ride the motorcycle at a
speed above 6 mph (10 km/h). (CBR600RR ABS only)
(CBR600RR ABS only)
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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 still won’t start, refer to
page . Your motorcycle’s banking (lean angle)
sensor system is designed to automatically
stop the engine and f uel pump if the
motorcycle is overturned.
Bef ore restarting the engine, you must
turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position and then back to ON. The engine
will not restart until you perf orm this
procedure.
If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds, then f ollow steps
again.
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5. 2.
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							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, position light,
taillight, and license light will remain
on, resulting in battery discharge.
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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) gets
too high. Learn the relationship between
engine sound and the normal shif ting
points.
As a general rule, shif t while moving in
a straight line. Downshif t to a lower gear bef ore you
feel the engine laboring (lugging) at
low rpm.
Your motorcycle has six f orward gears in
a one-down, f ive-up shif t pattern which is
coordinated with a cable-operated clutch
system.
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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 lets the
engine run and accelerate smoothly. This
will give you good f uel economy and
ef f ective emissions control. When
changing gears under normal conditions,
use these recommended shif t points: From 1st to 2nd:
From 2nd to 3rd:
From 3rd to 4th:
From 4th to 5th:
From 5th to 6th:
12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
From 6th to 5th:
From 5th to 4th:
From 4th to 3rd: 28 mph (45 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
16 mph (25 km/h)
Pull the clutch lever in when speed drops
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when engine
roughness is evident, or when engine
stalling is imminent; and shift down to 1st
gear for acceleration.
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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 brakes too hard may cause
the wheels to lock and slide, reducing
control of your motorcycle. If this happens,
release the brake controls, steer straight
ahead until you regain control, then
reapply the brakes more gently.
When possible, reduce your speed or
complete braking before entering a turn.
Avoid braking or closing the throttle
quickly while turning. Either action may
cause one or both wheels to slip and
reduce your control of your motorcycle.
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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 saf ety, exercise extreme caution
when braking, accelerating or turning.When descending a long, steep grade,
use engine compression braking by
downshif ting, with intermittent use of
both brakes. Continuous brake
application can overheat the brakes and
reduce their effectiveness.
Riding with your f oot resting on the
brake pedal or your hand on the brake
lever may actuate the brakelight, giving
a false indication to other drivers. It
may also overheat the brakes, reducing
effectiveness.
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