honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

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...

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.
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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...

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...

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.
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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

366 lbs (166 kg)
31 lbs (14 kg) 375 lbs (170 kg)(Canada only)
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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 ....

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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...

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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...