Honda CBF1000/A (2006) Owner's Manual

© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2006

Honda CBF1000/A

OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

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.

Honda CBF1000/A
OWNER’S MANUAL

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 pre-ride 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 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!

NOTICE

• The illustrations herein are based on the CBF1000/A type.

• Following codes in this manual indicate each country.

• The specifications may vary with each locale.

EUK
EK Ireland
F France,Belgium
ED European direct sales

CBF1000/A

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:

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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DANGER

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WARNING

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CAUTION

OPERATION

Page

1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

1 Important safety information
2 Protective apparel
4 Load Limits and Guidelines

8 PARTS LOCATION

11 Instruments and Indicators

20 MAJOR COMPONENTS

(Information you need to
operate this motorcycle)

20 Suspension
21 Brakes
24 Clutch
26 Coolant
28 Fuel
31 Engine Oil
32 Tubeless Tyres

38 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS

38 Ignition Switch
39 Keys
41 Immobilizer System (HISS)
44 Right Handlebar Controls
46 Left Handlebar Controls

Page

47 FEATURES

(Not required for operation)

47 Steering lock
48 Windshield height adjustment
48 Handlebar adjustment
49 Helmet Holder
50 Seat
51 Adjusting the front seat height
51 Compartment to store a U-shaped anti-

theft lock
52 Document Compartment
53 Side cover
54 Removal of half fairings
55 Removal of inner panel
56 Clip
57 Headlight aim vertical adjustment

58 OPERATION

58 Pre-ride Inspection
60 Starting the Engine
63 Running-in
64 Riding
65 Braking
69 Parking
70 Anti-theft Tips

MAINTENANCE

Page

71 MAINTENANCE

71 The importance of Maintenance
72 Maintenance Safety
73 Safety precautions
74 Maintenance Schedule
77 Tool kit
78 Serial Numbers
79 Colour Label
80 Engine Oil
86 Crankcase Breather
87 Spark Plug
88 Throttle Operation
89 Idle Speed
90 Air Cleaner
91 Coolant
92 Drive Chain
97 Drive Chain Slider
98 Front and Rear Suspension Inspection

99 Side Stand
100 Wheel Removal
107 Brake Pad Wear

Page
109 Battery
111 Fuse replacement
116 Brake light switch adjustment
117 Bulb replacement

124 CLEANING

128 STORAGE GUIDE

128 Storage
130 Removal from Storage

131 SPECIFICATIONS

135 CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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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
pants 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.

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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.

4

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.

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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:

195 kg (430 lbs)

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

Maximum cargo weight:

33 kg (73 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 rear suspension (page

20).

• 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.

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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.

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 134). A blown fuse can
cause a loss of lights or engine power.

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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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• 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.

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

Throttle grip

Front

brake lever

Rearview mirror

Tachometer

Speedometer

Front brake fluid
reservoir

Rearview
mirror

Ignition switch

Fuel fill cap

Left handlebar controls

Clutch lever

Indicators

Indicators
HISS
ABS

FI

Right handlebar controls

Clutch fluid reservoir

Fuel gauge

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Passenger
footpeg

Footpeg

Battery

Tool kit

Rear brake pedal

Oil filler cap

Rear brake fluid
reservoir

Engine oil inspection
window

10

Helmet holder

Seat lock

Document compartment

Air cleaner

Passenger footpeg

Footpeg

Side stand

Gearshift lever

Centre stand
(CBF1000A)

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

The indicators are contained in the instrument
panel. Their functions are described in the
tables on the following pages.

(1) Speedometer
(2) High beam indicator

Low oil pressure indicator
Neutral indicator
Coolant temperature indicator

(3) Tachometer
(4) Tachometer red zone
(5) Fuel gauge
(6) Right turn signal indicator
(7) Clock button
(8) Odometer/tripmeter button
(9) Left turn signal indicator

(10) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator
(11) Anti-lock brake system(ABS) indicator

(CBF1000A)
(12) PGM-FI Malfunction indicator lamp
(13) Clock display
(14) Odometer/trip meter display

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(2)

(13)(14)

(11)

(12)

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(1) Speedometer

(2) High beam indicator (blue)

Lights when the headlight is on high beam.

- 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.

Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure may
cause serious engine damage.

NOTICE

- Neutral indicator (green)

Lights when the transmission is in neutral.

Shows riding speed.
Shows the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and/or miles per hour (mph) depending on the
model.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

Shows engine revolutions per minute.

(5) Fuel gauge

(3) Tachometer

(4) Tachometer red zone

Shows approximate fuel supply available (page 17).

- Coolant temperature indicator
(red)

It lights when the coolant is over the specified
temperature. If the indicator goes on while riding,
stop the engine and check the reserve tank coolant
level. Read pages 26-27 and do not ride the
motorcycle until the problem has been corrected.

Exceeding maximum running temperature may cause
serious engine damage.

NOTICE

Never allow the tachometer needle to enter the red
zone, even after the engine has been broken in.

Running the engine beyond recommended maximum
engine speed (the beginning of the tachometer red
zone) can damage the engine.

NOTICE

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(8) Odometer / Tripmeter button

This button is used to reset the tripmeter or to select
the tripmeter or odometer (see page 18).

(9) Left turn signal indicator (green) Flashes when the left turn signal operates.

(7) Clock button

With the ignition switch set to ON press this button for
two seconds and the clock digital display (13) will start
flashing to allow you to adjust the hour and minutes.
To set the hour hold down button (7) until reaching the
required setting;
to set the minutes press button (7) repeatedly as many
times as required to obtain the required setting.
When the adjustment is terminated set the ignition key to
OFF and leave it in this position for at least 30 seconds.

(6) Right turn signal indicator(green)

Flashes when the right turn signal operates.

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(10) Immobilizer system (HISS) indicator

(red)

This indicator lights for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop
switch is at (RUN). It will go off if the properly­coded key has been inserted. If an improperly-coded
key has been inserted, the indicator will remain on and
the engine will not start (page 41).
When the blinking function of this indicator is valid
and the ignition switch is off, it keeps blinking for 24
hours (page 42).

(11) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator

light (red) (CBF1000A)

This indicator light normally illuminates when the
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 (see
page 19).

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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function

(14) Odometer/trip meter display

This display shows the following information:

Odometer: total distance travelled by the motorcycle.
Tripmeter: resettable distance of individual journeys.

There are two tripmeters, tripmeters 1 and 2. You can
switch between the display of tripmeter 1 and 2 by
repeatedly pressing the left button(8).
To reset the tripmeter hold down left button (8) while
displaying tripmeter 1 or tripmeter 2 for a further two
seconds.

(12) PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(red)

(13) Clock display Shows the time in hours and minutes (see page 14)

Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI
(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.

17

Fuel level indicator (1)

When the indicator needle enters the red zone
(2), the fuel level is low and the tank should be
refilled as soon as possible.
When the indicator needle enters the red
reserve zone while keeping the motorcycle in
the upright position, the available fuel quantity
is about 4.0 litres.

(1) Fuel level indicator
(2) Red zone

(2)

(1)

18

Odometer/Tripmeter Display

The display (1) shows two functions:
odometer and two tripmeters.
Push the button (2) to select the “ODO” and
“TRIP1” , “TRIP2”mode.
To reset the tripmeter, push and hold the
button (2) when the display is in the “TRIP1”
or “TRIP2” mode.

(1) Odometer/Tripmeter display
(2) Odometer/Tripmeter select and reset

button

TRIP 1

ODO

125

125.6

TRIP 2

234.5

TRIP

125.6

TRIP

0.0

Odometer

Tripmeter 1

Tripmeter 2

Tripmeter reset

(1)

(2)

19

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator
(CBF1000A)

This indicator light normally illuminates when the
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).

If there is a problem with the ABS system, this
light flashes and remains on (see page 68).

(1) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator

(1)

20

SUSPENSION

The rear shock absorber (1) has 7 adjustment
positions for different load or riding
conditions.
Use a pin spanner (2) and extension bar (3) to
adjust the rear shock.
Position 1 and 2 are for light loads and
smooth road conditions. Positions 4 to 7
increase spring preload for a stiffer rear
suspension, and can be used when the
motorcycle is heavily loaded.
Standard position: 3

The rear shock absorber assembly includes a
damper unit that contains high pressure
nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble or
service the damper; it cannot be rebuilt and
must be replaced when worn out. Disposal
should only be done by your Honda dealer.
The instructions found in this owner’s manual
are limited to adjustment of the shock assembly
only.

(1) Shock absorber
(2) Pin spanner
(3) Extension bar

MAJOR COMPONENTS (Information you need to operate this motorcycle)

(2)

(1)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

(3)

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BRAKES

Both the front and rear brakes are the
hydraulic disc types.
As the brake pads wear, the brake fluid level
drops.
There are no adjustments to perform, but fluid
level and pad wear must be inspected
periodically. The system must be inspected
frequently to ensure there are no fluid leaks. If
the control lever or pedal free travel becomes
excessive and the brake pads are not worn
beyond the recommended limit (page 107),
there is probably air in the brake system and
it must be bled. See your Honda dealer for
this service.

Front Brake Fluid Level:

With the motorcycle in an upright position
check the fluid level. It should be above the
LOWER level mark (1). If the level is at or
below the LOWER level mark, check the
brake pads for wear (page 107).

Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn, have your brake system
inspected for leaks.

The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT
4 brake fluid from a sealed container or an
equivalent.

(1) LOWER level mark

(1)

Front