HONDA CB1000R User Manual

Honda

CB1000R/RA

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO

© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2008

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•OPERATOR AND PASSENGER

This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and one passenger, never exceed the maximum weight capacity as shown on the accessories and loading label.

•ON-ROAD USE

This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road.

•READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY

Pay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. These messages are fully explained in the “A Few Words About Safety” section which appears before the Contents page.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when resold.

Honda CB1000R/RA

OWNER’S MANUAL

CB1000R

CB1000RA

All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

WELCOME

The motorcycle presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You ride through the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no other does. Unlike an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a preride inspection and regular maintenance are essential to your safety. Your reward is freedom.

To meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly familiar with this owner's manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a NOTICE symbol.

This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or the environment.

When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best. If you have the required mechanical “know-how” and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official Honda Service Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.

Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda!

•The illustrations here in are based on the CB1000R/RA.

•Following codes in this manual indicate each country.

	CB1000R/RA
E	UK
F	France
ED	European direct sales
U	Australia, New Zealand

• The specifications may vary with each locale.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important, and operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

•Safety Labels - on the motorcycle.

•Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol n and one of three signal words:

DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

n DANGER

n WARNING

n CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

•Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.

•Safety Section - such as Motorcycle Safety.

•Instructions - how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.

This entire manual is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.

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Index

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11 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

1 Important safety information

2 Protective apparel

4 Load Limits and Guidelines

28 PARTS LOCATION

14 Instruments and Indicators

334 MAJOR COMPONENTS

(Information you need to operate this

motorcycle) 34 Suspension 39 Brakes

42 Clutch

44 Coolant

47 Fuel

50Engine Oil

51Tubeless Tyres

457 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS

57 Ignition Switch

58 Keys

60 Immobilizer System (HISS)

63 Right Handlebar Controls

64 Left Handlebar Controls

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5 66 FEATURES

(Not required for operation)

66Steering lock

67Seat

68Helmet Holder

69Storage compartment for U-shaped anti-theft lock

70Document compartment

71Luggage Tie-Down Hooks

72Side cover

73Headlight aim vertical adjustment

674 OPERATION

74 Pre-ride Inspection

76 Starting the Engine

79 Running-in

80 Riding

81 Braking

85 Parking

86 Anti-theft Tips

MAINTENANCE

Page		Page
7 87	MAINTENANCE	8 139	CLEANING
87	The importance of Maintenance	9 143	STORAGE GUIDE
88	Maintenance Safety
89	Safety precautions	143	Storage
90	Maintenance Schedule	145	Removal from Storage
93	Tool kit	10 146	SPECIFICATIONS
94	Serial Numbers
95	Colour Label	11 150	CATALYTIC CONVERTER
96	Engine Oil

101Crankcase Breather

102Spark Plugs

103Throttle Operation

104AirCleaner

106Coolant

107Drive Chain

112Drive Chain Slider

113Front and Rear Suspension Inspection

114Side Stand

115Wheel Removal

125 Brake Pad Wear

127 Battery

129 Fuse replacement

132Brake lights switch adjustment

133Bulb replacement

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Your motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure - if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges that you can meet on the road.

There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. Following are a few that we consider most important.

Always Wear a Helmet

It’s a proven fact: Helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and make sure your passenger does the same. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves and other protective gear (page 2).

Make Yourself Easy to See

Some drivers do not see motorcycles because they are not looking for them. To make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you.

Ride Within Your Limits

Pushing the limits is another major cause of motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgements and ride safety.

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Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition

For safe riding, it’s important to inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits, and only use accessories that have been approved by Honda for this motorcycle. See page 4 for more details.

Don’t drink and ride

Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long trousers 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 proper gear.

n WARNING

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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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 fit your head comfortably and securely. A bright-coloured helmet can make you more noticeable in traffic, as can reflective strips.

An open-face helmet offers some protection but a full-face helmet offers more. Always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision.

Additional Riding Gear

In addition to a helmet and eye protection, we also recommend:

•Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to help protect your feet and ankles.

•Leather gloves to keep your hands warm and help prevent blisters, cuts, burns and bruises.

•A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for comfort as well as protection. Bright-coloured and reflective clothing can help make you more noticeable in traffic. Be sure to avoid loose clothes that could get caught on any part of your motorcycle.

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LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES

Your motorcycle has been designed to carry you and one passenger. When you carry a passenger, you may feel some difference during acceleration and braking. But so long as you keep your motorcycle well maintained, with good tyres 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 affect your motorcycle's handling, braking and stability. Non-Honda accessories, improper modifications, and poor maintenance can also reduce your safety margin.

The following pages give more specific information on loading, accessories and modifications.

Loading

How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how you load it, are important to your safety. Anytime you ride with a passenger or cargo you should be aware of the following information.

n WARNING

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.

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Load Limits

Following are the load limits for your motorcycle:

Maximum weight capacity:

188 kg (415 lbs)

Includes the weight of the rider, passenger, all cargo and all accessories.

Maximum cargo weight:

27 kg (60 lbs)

The weight of added accessories will reduce the maximum cargo weight you can carry.

Loading Guidelines

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 information regarding accessories on page 6.

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 130 km/h (80 mph) when carrying cargo.

Follow these guidelines whenever you carry a passenger or cargo:

•Check that both tyres are properly inflated.

•If you change your normal load, you may need to adjust the front and rear suspension (pages 34-37).

•To prevent loose items from creating a hazard, make sure that all cargo is securely tied down before you ride away.

•Place cargo weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible.

•Balance cargo weight evenly on both sides.

•To avoid possible heat damage to your motorcycle or personal belongings, do not block or restrict air flow around the exhaust muffler with baggage or clothing.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information.

n WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

Accessories

We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally responsible for proper selection, installation and use of non-Honda accessories. Check with your dealer for assistance and always follow these guidelines:

•Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, reduce ground clearance and banking angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position or interfere with operating any controls.

•Be sure electrical equipment does not exceed the motorcycle's electrical system capacity (page 149). A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine power.

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•Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your motorcycle. This motorcycle was not designed for these attachments and their use can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.

•We remind you that Honda produces a wide range of genuine accessories in order to improve your comfort and use of the motorcycle.

Consult your Honda dealer for more details and informations. (Only type E, F, ED)

Modifications

We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle's handling, stability and braking, making it unsafe to ride.

Removing or modifying your lights, mufflers, emission control system or other equipment can also make your motorcycle illegal.

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PARTS LOCATION TYPE CB1000R

	Rearview	Speedometer		Tachometer			Front brake fluid reservoir
	mirror	Coolant		Indicators
							Rearview
	Clutch fluid	temperature		Multifunction display
	reservoir	indicator					mirror

Front

Clutch lever		brake lever
		Throttle grip
Left handlebar controls		Right handlebar controls
	Fuel fill cap	Ignition switch

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Tool kit	Battery
	Fuse Boxes	Oil filler cap
	Main fuse
	FI fuse
	Rear brake fluid
	reservoir

Right radial brake caliper assembly

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Passenger	Rear brake	Footpeg	Rear brake	Engine oil
footpeg	caliper		pedal	inspection window

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	Air cleaner	Document	Seat lock
		compartment
		Helmet holder

Left radial brake	Gearshift	Side stand	Footpeg	Passenger footpeg
caliper assembly	lever

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PARTS LOCATION TYPE CB1000RA

Rearview	Speedometer		Tachometer
mirror	Coolant		Indicators
Clutch fluid	temperature
reservoir	indicator		Multifunction display
	ABS indicator

Clutch lever

Front brake fluid reservoir Rearview mirror

Front brake lever

Throttle grip

Left handlebar controls		Right handlebar controls
	Fuel fill cap	Ignition switch

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2

Parts Location

Tool kit	Battery
	Fuse Boxes
	Main fuse	Oil filler cap
	FI fuse
	Rear brake fluid
	reservoir

ABS-CBS Right brake

caliper assembly

Passenger	ABS-CBS	Footpeg	Rear brake	Engine oil
footpeg	Rear brake caliper		pedal	inspection window

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	Air cleaner	Document	Seat lock
		compartment
		Helmet holder

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Parts Location

ABS-CBS Left brake	Gearshift	Side stand	Footpeg	Passenger footpeg
caliper assembly	lever

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2	(1)
Parts Location

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)(13)(14) (15)

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS		(7)	PGM-FI indicator
The indicators are contained in the instrument		(8)	ABS indicator (CB1000RA)
panel. Their functions are described in the		(9)	Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator
tables on the following pages.		(10)	Low oil pressure indicator
INSTRUMENT		(11)	Neutral indicator
		(12)	High beam indicator
(1)	Tachometer	(13)	RESET button
(2)	Red zone tachometer	(14)	Coolant temperature indicator
(3)	Multifunction display	(15)	Right turn signal indicator

(4)Speedometer/temperature meter display

(5)Left turn signal indicator

(6)SET button

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(Ref. Nr.) Description			Function
(1) Tachometer		Shows engine revolutions per minute.
		The tachometer graduated will swing to the maximum
		scale on the dial once when the ignition switch is
		turned ON.
(2) Red zone tachometer		Never allow the tachometer graduated to enter the red
		zone, even after the engine has been broken in.
		NOTICE
		Running the engine beyond recommended maximum
		engine speed (the beginning of the tachometer red
		zone) can damage the engine.

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		(Ref. Nr.) Description	Function
(3) Multi-function display			The display includes the following functions;
			This display shows the initial display (page 22).
	-	Fuel indicator	Shows approximate fuel supply available.
			Lights when tank fuel level is low (page 24).
	-	Digital clock	Shows hour and minute (page 31)
	-	Odometer	Indicates the total mileage (page 28).
	-	Tripmeter	Indicates partial mileage (page 29).
	- Modifying speed unit and mileage		Modifying speed unit and mileage covered from
		covered (E type only)	Kilometers to Mph and vice versa(E type only) (page 33).

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	(Ref. Nr.) Description	Function
(4) Speedometer/temperature		The display includes the following functions;
meter display		This display shows the initial display (page 22).
	- Speedometer	Indicates riding speed (page 28).
		Shows speed in kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles
		per hour (mph) according to the model.
	- Coolant temperature meter	Shows coolant temperature (page 26).
	- Modifying speed unit and mileage	Modifying speed unit and mileage covered from
	covered (E type only)	Kilometers to Mph and vice versa(E type only) (page 33).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description		Function
(5) Left turn signal indicator(green)	Flashes when the left turn signal operates.
(6) SET button	Use this button for the following purposes.
	• To adjust time.
	• This button is used to select the following mode:
	ODOMETER - TRIP1TRIP2.
	• To adjust light brightness display.
	• To change unit of speedometer, odometer and
	tripmeter (E type only)(page 33).
(7) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp	Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI
(amber)	(Programmed Fuel Injection) system.
	It should also light for a few seconds and then go off
	when the ignition switch is turned ON and engine stop
	switch is at	(RUN).
	If it comes on at any other time, reduce speed and
	take the motorcycle to your Honda dealer as soon as
	possible.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description		Function
(8) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator	This indicator light normally illuminates when the
light (amber) (CB1000RA)	ignition switch is set to ON and is extinguished when
	the motorcycle is ridden at a speed of more than 10
	km/h (6 mph). In the event of problems with the ABS
	system this indicator flashes and remains on (page
	84).
(9) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator	This indicator lights for a few seconds when the
(red)	ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop
	switch is at	(RUN). It will go off if the properly-
	coded key has been inserted. If an improperly-coded
	key has been inserted, the indicator will remain on
	and the engine will not start (page 60).
	When the blinking function of this indicator is valid
	and the ignition switch is off, it keeps blinking for 24
	hours (page 60).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description			Function
(10) Low oil pressure indicator (red)	Lights when the engine oil pressure is below normal
	operating range. Should light when ignition switch is
	ON and engine is not running. Should go out when the
	engine starts, except for occasional flickering at or
	near idling speed when engine is warm.
		NOTICE
	Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure may
	cause serious engine damage.
(11) Neutral indicator (green)	Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
(12) High beam indicator (blue)	Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
(13) RESET button	Use this button for the following purposes.
	• To adjust time.
	• To reset tripmeter
	• To adjust light brightness display.
	• To change unit of speedometer, odometer and
		tripmeter (E type only)(page 33).

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