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CB600F 599 (2006)
Owner's Manual
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Honda CB600F (2006), CB600F 599 (2006) Owner's Manual

2005 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.
The vehicle pictured on the front cover may not match your vehicle.
2006 Honda CB600F 599 OWNER’S MANUAL
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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda motorcycle.
When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers
people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.
Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-in guidelines, and perform all pre-ride and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.
We also recommend that you read this owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To make it easy to use, the manual contains a detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section, and both an in-depth table of contents and an index at the back of the book.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment.
Introduction
Introduction
WARNING:
Read the Warranties Booklet (page ) thoroughly so you understand the coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your Honda dealer so we will be able to contact you concerning important production information.
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65 Warning
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
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A Few Words About Safety
Safety Messages
Safety Labels
Safety Messages DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
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:
–– on the motorcycle.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:
or .
These signal words mean:
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.
A Few Words About Safety
Safety Messages
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
–– such as Motorcycle Safety.
–– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
This entire manual is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.
Contents
Contents
..............................Motorcycle Safety .
....................Instruments & Controls .
.....................................Before Riding .
................Basic Operation & Riding .
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These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner’s manual. The first page of each section lists the topics covered in that section.
The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear, how to make sure you and your motorcycle are ready to ride, and important information about loading.
Important safety information you should know, plus a look at the safety­related labels on your motorcycle.
The location and function of indicators, gauges, and controls on your motorcycle and operating instructions for various controls and features.
How to start and stop the engine, shift gears, and brake. Also, riding precautions and important information about riding with a passenger or cargo.
Contents
Contents
........‘‘Reporting Safety Defects’’ .
Quick Reference
......................Servicing Your Honda .
.......Taking Care of the Unexpected .
.....................Consumer Information .
..............................Table of Contents .
....................................................Index .
......................................................Tips .
......................Technical Information .77
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Why your motorcycle needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, an owner maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance and adjustment items.
How to store and transport your motorcycle and how to be an environmentally-responsible rider.
What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.
ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.
Information on warranties, emission controls, how to get Honda service manuals, and...
Sequential listing of topics in this owner’s manual.
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures.
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Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety
This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you ride your motorcycle safely. Please take a few moments to read these pages. This section also includes information about the location of safety labels on your motorcycle.
.................Important Safety Information . 2
..................Accessories & Modifications . 5
...........................................Safety Labels . 7
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Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Safety
Always Wear a HelmetYour motorcycle can provide many years
of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider most important.
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 ).48
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Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Safety
Take Time to Learn & Practice Ride Defensively
You and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips and Practice Guide,
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.
Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge all riders to take a certified course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). See page .
The most frequent motorcycle collision happens when a car turns left in front of a motorcycle. Another common situation is a car moving suddenly into your lane.
Always pay attention to other vehicles around you, and do not assume that other drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly or make an evasive maneuver. For other riding tips, see the booklet,
which came with your
new motorcycle (USA only).
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Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Safety
Don’t Drink and Ride
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
Make Yourself Easy to See
Ride within Your Limits
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.
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. To help avoid problems, inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits (page ), and do not modify your motorcycle (page ) or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (page ).
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.
Pushing 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 judgments and ride safely.
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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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Accessories
Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
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.
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 Honda dealer for assistance and always follow these guidelines:
Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, reduce ground clearance and lean angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position, or interfere with operating any controls.
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Modifications
Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
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, exhaust system, emission control system, or other equipment can also make your motorcycle illegal.
Do not install any fairing or windshield unless it was designed and tested by Honda for your motorcycle. Some fairings or windshields, even smaller ones, can cause unstable handling of your motorcycle. This is especially true if the fairing or windshield is poorly designed or improperly mounted. Do not add any electrical equipment that will exceed the motorcycle’s electrical system capacity (page ). A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine power (page ). 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.
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Safety Labels
Motorcycle Safety
Safety labels on your motorcycle either warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or they provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.
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For Canada
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Safety Labels
Motorcycle Safety
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Instruments & Controls
Instruments & Controls
This section shows the location of all gauges, indicators, and controls you would normally use before or while riding your motorcycle.
The items listed on this page are described in this section. Instructions for other components are presented in other sections of this manual where they will be most useful.
..........Operation Component Locations . 11
..............Gauges, Indicators & Displays . 14
......................Multi-function Display . 22
..Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . 23
Low Oil Pressure Indicator and
..Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . 24
......................................Speedometer . 25
Changing the Speed and Mileage
....................................................Unit . 25
Odometer/Tripmeter A & B/
............Mileage Countdown Display . 26
...........................................Odometer . 27
...............................Tripmeter A & B . 27
..........................Mileage Countdown . 28
.....Digital Clock/Stopwatch Display . 31
.....................................Digital Clock . 32
..........................................Stopwatch . 35
.........................................Fuel Gauge . 37
..............Coolant Temperature Meter . 39
High Coolant Temperature Indicator and
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Instruments & Controls
Instruments & Controls
...............................Controls & Features . 41
......................................Choke Lever . 41
..................................Ignition Switch . 42
........................................Start Button . 43
...........................Engine Stop Switch . 43
................Headlight Dimmer Switch . 44
............................Turn Signal Switch . 44
.......................................Horn Button . 45
.....................................Select Switch . 45
......................................Reset Switch . 46
turn signal switch
clutch lever
start button
ignition switch
horn button
front brake lever
throttle grip
choke lever
engine stop switch
headlight dimmer switch
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Operation Component Locations
Instruments & Controls
rear brake pedal
storage compartment for U-shaped lock
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Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
helmet holder
seat lock
shift lever
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Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
(2) (3) (5) (6)
(11)
(10) (8)
(4)(1)
(9)
(7)
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
The gauges, indicators and displays on your motorcycle keep you informed, alert you to possible problems, and make your riding safer and more enjoyable. Refer to the gauges, indicators and displays frequently. Their functions are described on the following pages.
(1) left turn signal indicator (2) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (3) neutral indicator (4) high beam indicator (5) right turn signal indicator (6) tachometer (7) tachometer red zone (8) coolant temperature meter
(9) multi-function display (10) reset switch (11) select switch
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Instruments & Controls
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Meter Check.
Lamp Check.
Lamp Check If one of these indicators does not come
on when it should, have your Honda dealer check for problems.
Meter Check
The tachometer needle will swing to the end of the red zone once when you turn the ignition switch ON.
The meter is identified in the table on page
with the words:
If the tachometer needle does not swing to the end of the red zone when it should, have your Honda dealer check for problems.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON so you can check that it is working. The indicator remains on until after the engine is started.
When applicable, the high beam and neutral indicators come on when you turn the ignition switch ON and remain on until you select the low beam or shift out of neutral.
These indicators are identified in the table on page with the words:17
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(1) multi-function display (2) coolant temperature meter (3) speedometer
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Display
Check.
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the multi-function display ( ) and coolant temperature meter ( ) will temporarily show the entire digital display. Thereafter, the speedometer ( ) will show from 150 mphto0mph(from230km/hto0km/h in km/h) so that you can make sure the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.
The low oil pressure indicator and fuel gauge flash when you turn the ignition switch ON so you can check that they are working. The low oil pressure indicator remains on until after the engine is started.
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your Honda dealer check for problems.
The displays are identified in the table on pages with the words:
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Lamp Check.
Lamp Check.
left turn signal indicator (amber)
Flashes when the left turn signal operates.
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (red)
Lights when coolant is over the specified temperature, and/or engine oil pressure is below normal operating range. If the indicator lights, pull safely to the side of the road. (pages ).
See pages for instructions
and cautions.
neutral indicator (green)
high beam indicator (blue)
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Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Meter Check.
Display Check.
right turn signal indicator (amber) tachometer
tachometer red zone
coolant temperature meter
Flashes when the right turn signal operates.
Shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Shows excessive engine rpm range (indicated from the beginning of the tachometer red zone) in which operation may damage the engine. Do not let the tachometer needle enter the red zone. Shows engine coolant temperature digitally (page
).
USA: Fahrenheit (°F), Canada: Centigrade (°C).
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Display Check.
multi-function display The display includes the following functions:
low oil pressure indicator/ high coolant temperature indicator
Flashes when the malfunction indicator lights to notify that there is abnormality in engine oil pressure and/or coolant temperature. See pages .
speedometer
odometer tripmeter A & B
Shows riding speed in miles or kilometers per hour (page ). Shows the total miles or kilometers ridden (page ). Shows the number of miles or kilometers ridden since you last reset the meter. The tripmeter has two sub modes, ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘B.’’ To zero (0) the tripmeter,
press and hold the reset switch (page ). mileage countdown Shows subtraction mileage (page ). digital clock Shows hour and minute (page ).
Shows stopwatch (page ).stopwatch
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fuel gauge Shows approximate fuel supply available (page ).
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
reset switch10 Use this switch for the following purposes.
To switch between the digital clock and stopwatch display (page ). To reset the tripmeter (page ) and stopwatch (page ). To change the speed and mileage units for the speedometer/odometer/tripmeter/mileage countdown (page ). To set the mileage countdown (page ) and digital clock (page ).
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Use this switch for the following purposes.
To switch between the odometer, two tripmeter (A & B) and mileage countdown display (page
). To change the speed and mileage units for the speedometer/odometer/tripmeter/mileage countdown (page ). To set the mileage countdown (page ) and digital clock (page ). To start and stop the stopwatch (page ).
11 select switch
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