Honda CBF600S (2006), CBF600SA (2006), CBF600N (2006), CBF600NA (2006) Owner's Manual
© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2006
Honda CBF600S/SA/N/NA
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
© Honda Italia Industriale S.p.A. 2006
Honda CBF600S/SA/N/NA
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 “Safety Messages” section which appears opposite 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 CBF600S/SA/N/NA
OWNER’S MANUAL
CBF600S/SA CBF600N/NA
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 CBF600S/SA/N/NA type.
• Following codes in this manual indicate each country.
• The specifications may vary with each locale.
EUK E UK
F France,Belgium F France,Belgium
EK Ireland EK Ireland
ED European direct sales ED European direct sales
IIIED Germany IIIED Germany
VED European direct sales
VF France,Belgium
VIE UK
VIIEK Ireland
VIIIED Germany
CBF600S
CBF600N
EUK E UK
F France,Belgium F France,Belgium
EK Ireland ED European direct sales
ED European direct sales
IIIED Germany IIIED Germany
VED European direct sales
VF France,Belgium
VIE UK
VIIIED Germany
CBF600SA
CBF600NA
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
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1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
1 Important safety information
2 Protective apparel
4 Load Limits and Guidelines
8 PARTS LOCATION
14 Instruments and Indicators
22 MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to
operate this motorcycle)
22 Suspension
23 Brakes
26 Clutch
28 Coolant
30 Fuel
33 Engine Oil
34 Tubeless Tyres
40 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS
40 Ignition Switch
41 Keys
43 Right Handlebar Controls
45 Left Handlebar Controls
Page
46 FEATURES
(Not required for operation)
46 Steering lock
47 Windshield height adjustment
47 Handlebar adjustment
48 Helmet Holder
49 Seat
50 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 Headlight aim vertical adjustment
56 OPERATION
56 Pre-ride Inspection
58 Starting the Engine
62 Running-in
63 Riding
64 Braking
67 Parking
68 Anti-theft Tips
OPERATION
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69 MAINTENANCE
69 The importance of Maintenance
70 Maintenance Safety
71 Safety precautions
72 Maintenance Schedule
75 Tool kit
76 Serial Numbers
77 Colour Label
78 Engine Oil
84 Crankcase Breather
85 Spark Plug
89 Throttle Operation
90 Idle Speed
91 Air Cleaner
92 Coolant
93 Drive Chain
98 Drive Chain Slider
99 Front and Rear Suspension Inspection
100 Side Stand
101 Wheel Removal
108 Brake Pad Wear
110 Battery
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112 Fuse replacement
116 Brake light switch adjustment
117 Bulb replacement
125 CLEANING
129 STORAGE GUIDE
129 Storage
131 Removal from Storage
132 SPECIFICATIONS
136 CATALYTIC CONVERTER
MAINTENANCE
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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-colored 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.
Brightcolored 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 serviced, 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:
180 kg (397 lbs)
Includes the weight of the rider, passenger, all
cargo and all accessories.
Maximum cargo weight:
14 kg (21lbs)
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
22).
• 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 non-Honda
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 135). 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 TYPE CBF600S/SA
Throttle grip
Front
brake lever
Tachometer
Speedometer
Front brake fluid
reservoir
Ignition switch
Fuel fill cap
Indicators
ABS indicator
Right handlebar controls
Rearview
mirror
Clutch lever
Left handlebar controls
Rearview
mirror
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Passenger
footpeg
Footpeg
Battery
Tool kit
Rear brake pedal Oil filler cap/dipstick
10
Helmet holder
Seat lock
Document compartment
Air cleaner
Passenger
footpeg
Footpeg
Side stand
Gear shift pedal
Centre stand
(CBF600SA)
11
PARTS LOCATION TYPE CBF600N/NA
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
ABS
indicator
Right handlebar controls
12
Passenger
footpeg
Footpeg
Battery
Tool kit
Rear brake pedal
Oil filler
cap/dipstick
13
Helmet holder Seat lock
Document compartment
Air cleaner
Passenger footpeg
Footpeg
Side stand
Gear shift pedal
Centre stand
(CBF600NA)
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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
Fuel indicator
(3) Tachometer
(4) Tachometer red zone
(5) Coolant temperature gauge
(6) Right turn signal indicator
(7) Clock button (CBF600S/SA)
(8) Odometer/tripmeter
(9) Left turn signal indicator
(10) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator
light
(11) Clock digital display (CBF600S/SA)
(12) Odometer digital display (CBF600S/SA)
(13) Digital display (CBF600N/NA)
(14) Reset button (CBF600N/NA)
(1)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)(8)(14)(9)
(10)
(2)
(13)
CBF600N/NA
(1)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(2)
(11)(12)
CBF600S/SA
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(1) Speedometer
(2) High beam indicator (blue)
Shows riding speed.
Shows the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
and/or miles per hour (mph) depending on the model.
Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
- Low oil pressure indicator (red)
- Neutral indicator (green)
Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
- Fuel indicator (yellow)
Lights when the fuel level is low .Amount of fuel left in
the tank is approximately: 3.5 liters.
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
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(Ref. Nr.) Description Function
(7) Clock button (CBF600S/SA)
With the ignition switch set to ON press this button for
two seconds and the clock digital display (11) will start
flashing to allow you to adjust the hour and minutes. To
set the hour hold down key (7) until reaching the required
setting; to set the minutes press key (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
Shows engine revolutions per minute.
(4) Tachometer red zone
(5) Coolant temperature gauge
Shows coolant temperature.
(6) Right turn signal indicator(green)
Flashes when the right turn signal operates.
(3) Tachometer
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 spped (the beginning of the tachometer red
zone) can damage the engine.
NOTICE
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