Honda CB300FA (2015), cb 300f Owner's Manual
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a
Honda makes you part of a worldwide family
of satisfied customers who appreciate
Honda’s reputation for building quality into
every product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
●
Read this owner’s manual carefully.
●
Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
●
Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
motorcycle.
●
The following code in this manual indicates
the country.
Country Code
Code Country
CB300FA
U Australia, New Zealand
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. 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 safety
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 judgement.
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 and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
3
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
3
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
NOTICE
Information to help you avoid
damage to your motorcycle, other
property, or the environment.
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Contents
Motorcycle Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 18
Maintenance P. 32
Troubleshooting P. 74
Information P. 93
Specifications P. 104
Index P. 107
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Motorcycle Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3
Image Labels.................................................P. 6
Safety Precautions .....................................P. 11
Riding Precautions .....................................P. 12
Accessories & Modifications......................P. 15
Loading .......................................................P. 16
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Safety Guidelines
3
continued
Motorcycle Safety
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
●
Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
●
Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
●
Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust
gases is toxic and can kill you.
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel.
2
P. 11
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you and your passenger are both wearing
an approved motorcycle helmet and protective
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding
onto the grab rails or your waist, leaning with
you in turns, and keeping their feet on the
footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped.
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
practice riding in a safe area to become familiar
with how this motorcycle works and handles,
and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s
size and weight.
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
Always Wear a Helmet
Before Riding
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Ride Defensively
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Safety Guidelines
4
Motorcycle Safety
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing,
positioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing lanes,
and using your horn when necessary.
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (
2
P. 16), and do not modify
your motorcycle or install accessories that
would make your motorcycle unsafe (
2
P. 15).
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable
laws and regulations if another person or
vehicle is involved in the crash.
If you decide to continue riding, first evaluate
the condition of your motorcycle. If the engine
is still running, turn it off. Inspect for fluid leaks,
Make Yourself Easy to See
Ride within Your Limits
Don’t Drink and Ride
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
If You are Involved in a Crash
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Safety Guidelines
5
Motorcycle Safety
check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts,
and check the handlebar, control levers, brakes,
and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your motorcycle may have suffered damage
that is not immediately apparent. Have your
motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified
service facility as soon as possible.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain
a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.
Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or
other enclosure.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Image Labels
6
Motorcycle Safety
Image Labels
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don’t remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
Read instructions contained in Owner’s
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
motorcycle to be serviced only by your dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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Image Labels
7
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Motorcycle Safety
BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch
a battery unless they understand proper
handling and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care
as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with
your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of
your eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and
damage to the motorcycle.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode
causing serious injury.
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Image Labels
8
Motorcycle Safety
RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 108 kPa.
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this motorcycle may be
affected by the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and
passenger’s weight should not exceed 182 kg (401 lb), which is
the maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 8 kg (18 lb) under any
circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted
fairing is not recommended.
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Image Labels
9
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Motorcycle Safety
TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Tyre size:
Front 110/70-17M/C 54S
Rear 140/70-17M/C 66S
Tyre brand: IRC
Front RX-01FD
Rear RX-01RZ
IRC
RX-01FD
IRC
RX-01RZ
110/70-17M/C 54S
140/70-17M/C 66S
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Image Labels
10
Motorcycle Safety
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
DRIVE CHAIN LABEL
Keep chain adjusted and lubricated.
20 to 30 mm (0.8 to 1.2 in) Freeplay
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
25mm
҇3.0kg
(6.6 lb)
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Safety Precautions
11
Motorcycle Safety
Safety Precautions
●
Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the footpegs.
●
Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rails or
your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs
while riding.
●
Always consider the safety of your passenger,
as well as other drivers and riders.
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
❙
Helmet
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head
●
Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened
●
Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection
❙
Gloves
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance
❙
Boots or Riding Shoes
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection
❙
Jacket and Trousers
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
Protective Apparel
3
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
protective apparel.
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Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and performance.
●
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
●
Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
●
Ride conservatively.
Observe the following guidelines:
●
Avoid excessively hard braking and downshifts.
u Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle's stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
●
Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The wheels lock more easily on such
surfaces, and braking distances are longer.
●
Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness. Use engine braking
with intermittent use of the brakes to
reduce speed.
●
For full braking effectiveness, operate both
the front and rear brakes together.
Running-in Period
Brakes
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Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
❙
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) designed to help prevent the
brakes from locking up during hard braking.
●
ABS does not reduce braking distance. In
certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.
●
ABS does not function at speeds below 10
km/h (6 mph).
●
The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly
when applying the brakes. This is normal.
●
Always use the recommended tyres to ensure
correct ABS operation.
❙
Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
❙
Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
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Riding Precautions
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Motorcycle Safety
●
Park on a firm, level paved surface.
●
If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the motorcycle cannot
move or fall over.
●
Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
●
Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and
other high-temperature parts until they cool
down.
●
To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar and remove the key when
leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Use of an anti-theft device is also
recommended.
❙
Parking with the Side Stand
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebar to the right reduces
stability and may cause the motorcycle to
fall.
5.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
2
P. 27
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converter:
●
Use only unleaded petrol.
●
Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
●
Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol.
2
P. 96
●
Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an
oil/petrol mixture.
●
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Parking
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
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Accessories & Modifications
15
Motorcycle Safety
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your motorcycle by Honda or make
modifications to your motorcycle from its
original design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your motorcycle may also void your
warranty and make your motorcycle illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your
motorcycle be certain the modification is safe
and legal.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your motorcycle. Your motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and their use
can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.
3
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.
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Loading
16
Motorcycle Safety
Loading
●
Carrying extra weight affects your
motorcycle’s handling, braking and stability.
Always ride at a safe speed for the load you
are carrying.
●
Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
2
Maximum weight capacity/Maximum
luggage weight P. 104
●
Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and
close to the centre of the motorcycle.
●
Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
3
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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Motorcycle Safety
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Operation Guide
Operation Guide
Parts Location
Rear brake fluid reservoir
(P59)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P59)
Throttle grip
(P69)
Engine oil fill cap
(P53)
Engine oil drain bolt
(P54)
Engine oil filter
(P54)
Coolant reserve tank
(P57)
Battery
(P51)
Main fuse
(P91)
Fuse box
(P90)
Engine oil level inspection
window
(P53)
ABS fuse
(P92)
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Operation Guide
Shift lever
(P29)
Side stand
(P61)
Fuel fill cap
(P30)
Clutch lever
(P66)
Rear seat
(P49)
Drive chain
(P62)
Crankcase breather
(P70)
Front seat
(P50)
Rear suspension spring
preload adjuster
(P71)
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Operation Guide
Instruments
button
SET
Tachometer
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine in
the tachometer red zone.
Excessive engine speed can
adversely affect engine life.
Tachometer red zone
(excessive engine rpm range)
button
SEL
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Operation Guide
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned on, all the mode and digital segments will show,
and the tachometer segment progress to maximum scale and then disappear.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check
for problems.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Remaining fuel when only 1st (E) segment starts flashing:
approximately 2.3 litres (0.61 US gal, 0.51 Imp gal)
If the fuel gauge indicators repeat flashing or
turned off:
(P78)
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Instruments
(Continued)
Operation Guide
Clock (12-hour display)
Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter
[TRIP A/B]
button switches between odometer
& tripmeters.
• Odometer: Total distance ridden.
• Tripmeter: Distance ridden since
tripmeter was reset (press and hold the
button to reset to 0.0 km).
SEL
SET
button
SET
button
SEL
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Operation Guide
To set the clock:
!a Turn the ignition switch on.
!b Press and hold the and buttons
until the hour digits start flashing.
!c Press the button until the desired
hour is displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the hour fast.
!d Press the button. The minute digits
start flashing.
SEL
SET
SEL
SET
!e Press the button until the desired
minute is displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the minute
fast.
!f Press the button. The clock is set.
u The
adjustment
can also be set by
turning the ignition switch off.
If no buttons were pressed for about 30
seconds, the display will stop flashing
automatically and the adjustment will be
cancelled.
SEL
SET
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Operation Guide
Indicators
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is
turned on with the engine stop switch in the
(Run) position.
If it comes on while engine is running:
(P77)
Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator
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Operation Guide
High beam indicator Neutral indicator
Comes on when the
transmission is in Neutral.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
indicator
Comes on when the ignition switch is turned
on. Goes off when your speed reaches
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
If it comes on while riding:
(P77)
High coolant temperature
indicator
Comes on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned on.
If it comes on while riding:
(P76)
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Operation Guide
Switches
Engine stop switch
Should normally remain in the Run
position.
u In an emergency, switch to the off
position (the starter motor will
not operate)to stop the engine.
Headlight dimmer switch
• : High beam
• : Low beam
Horn button
Turn signal switch
u Pressing the switch turns the turn
signal off.
Start button
Passing light control switch
Flashes the high beam headlight.
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Operation Guide
Steering Lock
Lock the steering when parking to help
prevent theft.
A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is
also recommended.
❙
Locking
!a Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
!b Push the key down, and turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position.
u Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is difficult
to engage.
!c Remove the key.
❙
Unlocking
Insert the key, push it in, and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
Ignition Switch
Switches the electrical system on/off, locks the
steering.
u Key can be removed when in the OFF or LOCK
position.
ON
Turns electrical system
on for starting/riding.
OFF
Turns engine off.
LOCK
Locks steering.
Ignition
key
Turn
!a
!b
Push
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