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Honda RC51 (2006) Owner's Manual

2005 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.
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.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
The vehicle pictured on the front cover may not match your vehicle.
2006 Honda RC51 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.
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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 .
................Basic Operation & Riding .
.....................................Before 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 .
......................................................Tips .
.......Taking Care of the Unexpected .
......................Technical Information .
.....................Consumer Information .
..............................Table of Contents .
....................................................Index .
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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 Saf ety
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 Saf ety
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 ).30
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Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Saf ety
Make Yourself Easy to See
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Ride Defensively
You and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips and Practice Guide,
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.
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).
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.
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Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Saf ety
Keep Your Honda in Safe ConditionRide within Your Limits
Don’t Drink and Ride
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 ).
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.
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.
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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 Saf ety
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. (cont’d)
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Modifications
Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Saf ety
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.
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.
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Motorcycle Saf ety
Safety Labels
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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Safety Labels
Motorcycle Saf ety
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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 . 10
..............Gauges, Indicators & Displays . 13
......................Multi-function Display . 19
..............Coolant Temperature Meter . 20
......................................Speedometer . 22
...........................................Odometer . 22
...........................................Tripmeter . 22
..................Changing the Speed Unit . 23
Controls & Features
.......................................Choke Knob . 24
..................................Ignition Switch . 25
........................................Start Button . 26
...........................Engine Stop Switch . 26
................Headlight Dimmer Switch . 27
............................Turn Signal Switch . 27
.......................................Horn Button . 28
Multi-function Select and
......................................Reset Button . 28
turn signal switch
clutch lever
start button
headlight dimmer switch
horn button
ignition switch
throttle grip
front brake lever
engine stop switch
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Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
storage compartment for U-shaped lock
rear brake pedal
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Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
helmet holder
shift lever
choke knob
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Instruments & Controls
Operation Component Locations
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(6)(7)(11)(12)
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(4)
(2)
(9) (8)(10)
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Instruments & Controls
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
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) speedometer (2) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (3) fuel indicator (4) tachometer (5) tachometer red zone (6) multi-function display (7) low oil pressure indicator (8) coolant temperature indicator (9) turn signal indicator
(10) neutral indicator (11) high beam indicator (12) multi-function select and reset button
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Instruments & Controls
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Lamp
Check.
Lamp Check If one of these indicators does not come
on when it should, have your Honda dealer
check for problems.The PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights for a few seconds and then goes off when you turn the ignition switch ON.
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 pages with the words:
The low oil pressure indicator 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.
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(2)
(3)
(1) tachometer
(2) speedometer
(3) multi-function display
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Display
Check.
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the display will temporarily show all the modes and digital segments so you can make sure the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.
The displays are identified in the table on pages with the words:
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your Honda dealer check for problems.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Display Check.
Lamp Check.
Display Check.
speedometer
PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (red)
Shows riding speed in miles or kilometers per hour (page ).
When this indicator comes on while riding, fuel reserved in the tank is about:
tachometer
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 rpm display enter the red zone.
tachometer red zone
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Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system. Should also light for a few seconds and then go off when the ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop switch is at RUN. If the indicator comes on at any other time, reduce speed and take your motorcycle to a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
fuel indicator (amber)
Shows engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Display Check.
Lamp Check
Lamp Check.
multi-function display
coolant temperature meter
Shows coolant temperature (page ). USA : Fahrenheit (°F), Canada : Centigrade (°C).
The display includes the following functions:
odometer Shows the total miles or kilometers ridden (page ). tripmeter
low oil pressure indicator (red)
Lights when engine oil pressure is low enough to cause engine damage. If the low oil pressure indicator lights during operation, pull safely to the side of the road. See page for instructions and cautions. . Lights when the coolant is over the specified temperature. If the indicator comes on, pull safely to the side of the road. See page f or instructions and cautions.
coolant temperature indicator (red)
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Shows the number of miles or kilometers ridden since you last reset the meter. To zero (0) the tripmeter, push and hold the multi-function select and reset button (page ).
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Lamp Check.
Lamp Check.
turn signal indicator (amber)
Flashes when either turn signal operates.
neutral indicator (green) Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
high beam indicator (blue)
Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
multi-function select and reset button
Selects display of the odometer, tripmeter and coolant temperature meter (page ).
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(1) multi-function display
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Multi-function Display
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
The multi-function display ( ) includes the following functions:
The tripmeter will reset if the battery is disconnected.
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odometer tripmeter coolant temperature meter
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(1) coolant temperature meter
(2) multi-function select and reset button
(2)
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Coolant Temperature Meter
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
The coolant temperature meter ( ) shows the coolant temperature digitally.
Temperature Display
USA : Fahrenheit (°F), Canada : Centigrade (°C).
If the tripmeter is displayed, push the multi-function select and reset button ( ) to display the coolant temperature.
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Below 94°F (34°C) Between 95°F 270°F (35°C 132°C) Above 270°F (132°C)
‘‘--’’ is displayed
Actual coolant temperature is displayed. The display remains ‘‘270°F (132°C)’’
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(3)
(3) coolant temperature indicator
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Instruments & Controls
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage.
Overheating Message:
If the coolant temperature reaches 251°F (122°C) while the odometer and tripmeter display is selected, the display will automatically switch to coolant temperature.
When the coolant temperature reaches 251°F (122°C), the numbers in the temperature display start flashing and the coolant temperature indicator ( ) comes on. If this occurs, stop the engine and check the reserve tank coolant level. Read pages and do not ride the motorcycle until the problem has been corrected.
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