Honda VFR-ABS 2009 Owner's manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
Honda VFR/VFR-ABS
USO E MANUTENZIONE
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This motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON-ROAD USE
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER
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Honda VFR/VFR-ABS
OWNER’S MANUAL
All information in this publication is based on the latest production information
available at the time of approval for 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.
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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.
Asyoureadthismanual,youwillfindinformationthatisprecededbya 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 Shop Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks.
Pleasant riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda !
WELCOME
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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:
AFEWWORDSABOUTSAFETY
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
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–– 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.
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
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.
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IGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE OIL
FUEL
COOLANT
CLUTCH
BRAKES
SUSPENSION
LOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
INSTRUMENTS AND
INDICATORS
TUBELESS TYRES
LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS
RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (HISS)
KEYS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
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OPERATION
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate
this motorcycle)
PARTS LOCATION
ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS
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STEERING LOCK
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
STARTING THE ENGINE
RUNNING-IN
RIDING
BRAKING
PARKING
ANTI-THEFT TIPS
SEAT
DOCUMENT BAG
FRONT COWL
INNER PANEL
INNER COWL
REAR SEAT COVER
HEADLIGHT AIM VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT
FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE
POSITION
STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR
U-SHAPED ANTI-THEFT LOCK
HELMET HOLDERS
CLIP
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OPERATIONFEATURES
(Not required for operation)
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
WHEEL REMOVAL
SIDE STAND
SPARK PLUGS
COLOUR LABEL
SERIAL NUMBERS
TOOL KIT
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
THE IMPORTANCE OF
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
AIR CLEANER
THROTTLE OPERATION
IDLE SPEED
COOLANT
DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLIDER
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
STORAGE
BULB REPLACEMENT
FUSE REPLACEMENT
BATTERY
BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION
BRAKELIGHT SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
INSPECTION
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE GUIDE
CLEANING
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED
SPECIFICATIONS
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
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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.
Thereismuchthatyoucandotoprotect
yourself when you ride. You’ll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. Following are a few that we
consider to be 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 ).
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 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 safely.
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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Ride Within Your Limits
Make Yourself Easy to SeeIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Always Wear a Helmet
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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.
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 for
more details.
Foryoursafety,westronglyrecommend
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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Don’t Drink and Ride
Keep Your Bike in Safe Condition
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
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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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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
comfortaswellasprotection.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.
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.
Helmets and Eye Protection Additional Riding Gear
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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.
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.
LoadingLOAD LIMITS AND GUIDELINES
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Overloading or improper loading can
causeacrashandyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Following are the load limits for your
motorcycle:
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:
Includes the weight of the rider,
passenger, all cargo and all accessories
Check that both tyres are properly
inflated (page ).
If you change your normal load, you may
need to adjust the front suspension (page
) and the rear suspension (page ).
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 .
The weight of added accessories will reduce
the maximum cargo weight you can carry.
To prevent loose items from creating a
hazard,makesurethatallcargois
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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Load Limits
Maximum weight capacity:
Maximum cargo weight:
Loading Guidelines
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35 kg (77 lbs)
195 kg (430 lbs)
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Modifying your motorcycle or using non-
Honda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory,besuretoreadthefollowing
information.
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine 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 ). A blown fuse can
cause a loss of lights or engine power.
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Accessories and Modifications Accessories
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Improper accessories or modifications
cancauseacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Donotpullatrailerorsidecarwithyour
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,
mufflers, emission control system or other
equipment can also make your motorcycle
illegal.
Modif ications
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Rearview mirror
Throttle grip
Horn button
Turn signal switch
Clutch lever
Fuel fill cap
Front brake lever
Left multi-function display Right multi-function display
Hazard switch
Clutch fluid
reservoir
Passing light
control switch
Headlight dimmer
switch
Front brake fluid reservoir
Engine stop switch
Start button
Rearview mirror
Tachometer
Front spring preload adjuster
Ignition switch
PARTS LOCATION
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Oil filler cap
Footpeg
Passenger footpeg
Engine oil inspection window
Rear brake pedal
Helmet holder
Rear suspension spring preload adjuster knob
(VFR-ABS)
Tool kit
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Footpeg
Battery
Rear suspension spring preload adjuster
(VFR)
Side stand
Shift lever
Engine oil drain bolt
Rear suspension rebound damping adjuster
Passenger footpeg
Center stand
Helmet holder
Document compartment
Storage compartment for
U-shaped anti-theft lock
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