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1 Honda Italia Industriale 2006 Honda CBF1000/AOWNER S MANUALIMPORTANT INFORMATION OPERATOR AND PASSENGERThis motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and one passenger, never exceed themaximum weight capacity as shown on the accessories and loading label. ON-ROAD USEThis motorcycle is designed to be used only on the road. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLYPay special attention to the safety messages that appear throughout the manual. Thesemessages are fully explained in the A Few Words About Safety section which appearsbefore the Contents manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain withthe motorcycle when information in this publication is based on the latest production information availableat the time of approval for printing. Honda Italia Industriale reserves the right tomake changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

2 No part ofthis publication may be reproduced without written CBF1000/AOWNER S MANUALWELCOMEThe motorcycle presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You ridethrough the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no other an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a pre-ride inspection andregular maintenance are essential to your safety. Your reward is meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly familiarwith this owner's manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a information is intended to help you avoid damage to your motorcycle, other property, or service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best. If you havethe required mechanical know-how and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official HondaService Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair riding, and thank you for choosing a Honda !

3 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 ,BelgiumEDEuropean direct salesCBF1000/AA FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETYYour safety, and the safety of others, is very important, and operating this motorcycle safely isan important help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures andother information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazardsthat could hurt you or course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operatingor maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels- on the motorcycle. Safety Messages- preceded by a safety alert symbol nand one of three signal words:DANGER, WARNINGor signal words mean:You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.

4 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 entire manual is filled with important safety information - please read it MOTORCYCLE SAFETY 1 Important safety information 2 Protective apparel 4 Load Limits and Guidelines8 PARTS LOCATION11 Instruments and Indicators 20 MAJOR COMPONENTS(Information you need tooperate this motorcycle) 20 Suspension21 Brakes24 Clutch 26 Coolant28 Fuel31 Engine Oil 32 Tubeless Tyres 38 ESSENTIAL INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS38 Ignition Switch 39 Keys41 Immobilizer System (HISS)44 Right Handlebar Controls46 Left Handlebar ControlsPage47 FEATURES(Not required for operation) 47 Steering lock48 Windshield height adjustment48 Handlebar adjustment49 Helmet Holder50 Seat 51 Adjusting the front seat height 51 Compartment to store a U-shaped anti-theft lock52 Document Compartment53 Side cover54 Removal of half fairings 55 Removal of inner panel56 Clip57 Headlight aim vertical adjustment 58 OPERATION58 Pre-ride Inspection60 Starting the Engine 63 Running-in64 Riding65 Braking69 Parking70 Anti-theft TipsMAINTENANCEPage71 MAINTENANCE71 The importance of Maintenance72 Maintenance Safety73 Safety precautions74 Maintenance Schedule 77 Tool kit 78 Serial Numbers 79 Colour Label 80 Engine Oil 86 Crankcase Breather87 Spark Plug88 Throttle Operation89 Idle Speed90 Air Cleaner91 Coolant92 Drive Chain97 Drive Chain Slider98 Front and Rear Suspension Inspection99 Side Stand100 Wheel Removal107 Brake Pad WearPage109 Battery111 Fuse replacement116 Brake light switch adjustment117 Bulb

5 Replacement124 CLEANING128 STORAGE GUIDE128 Storage130 Removal from Storage131 SPECIFICATIONS135 CATALYTIC CONVERTER1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your motorcycle can provide many years ofservice and pleasure - if you takeresponsibility for your own safety andunderstand the challenges that you can meeton the is much that you can do to protectyourself when you ride. You ll find manyhelpful recommendations throughout thismanual. Following are a few that we considermost Wear a HelmetIt s a proven fact: Helmets significantlyreduce the number and severity of headinjuries. So always wear an approvedmotorcycle helmet and make sure yourpassenger does the same. We alsorecommend that you wear eye protection,sturdy boots, gloves and other protectivegear (page 2).Make Yourself Easy to SeeSome drivers do not see motorcyclesbecause they are not looking for them.

6 Tomake yourself more visible, wear brightreflective clothing, position yourself so otherdrivers can see you, signal before turning orchanging lanes, and use your horn when it willhelp others notice Within Your LimitsPushing the limits is another major cause ofmotorcycle accidents. Never ride beyondyour personal abilities or faster thanconditions warrant. Remember that alcohol,drugs, fatigue and inattention cansignificantly reduce your ability to make goodjudgements and ride Your Bike in Safe ConditionFor safe riding, it s important to inspect yourmotorcycle before every ride and perform allrecommended maintenance. Never exceedload limits, and only use accessories that havebeen approved by Honda for this page 4 for more t drink and rideAlcohol and riding don t mix. Even one drinkcan reduce your ability to respond to changingconditions, and your reaction time gets worsewith every additional drink.

7 So don t drink andride, and don t let your friends drink and APPARELFor your safety, we strongly recommend thatyou always wear an approved motorcyclehelmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, longpants and a long-sleeved shirt or jacketwhenever you ride. Although completeprotection is not possible, wearing proper gearcan reduce the chance of injury when you are suggestions to help you chooseproper wearing a helmet increases the chanceof serious injury or death in a sure you and your passenger alwayswear a helmet, eye protection and otherprotective apparel when you and Eye ProtectionYour helmet is your most important piece ofriding gear because it offers the bestprotection against head injuries. A helmetshould fit your head comfortably andsecurely. A bright-coloured helmet can makeyou more noticeable in traffic, as canreflective open-face helmet offers some protectionbut a full-face helmet offers more.

8 Alwayswear a face shield or goggles to protect youreyes and help your Riding GearIn addition to a helmet and eye protection,we also recommend: Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to helpprotect your feet and ankles. Leather gloves to keep your hands warmand help prevent blisters, cuts, burns andbruises. A motorcycle riding suit or jacket forcomfort as well as and reflective clothing canhelp make you more noticeable in sure to avoid loose clothes that couldget caught on any part of your LIMITS AND GUIDELINESYour motorcycle has been designed to carryyou and one passenger. When you carry apassenger, you may feel some differenceduring acceleration and braking. But so longas you keep your motorcycle well maintained,with good tyres and brakes, you can safelycarry loads within the given limits , exceeding the weight limit orcarrying an unbalanced load can seriouslyaffect your motorcycle's handling, braking andstability.

9 Non- Honda accessories, impropermodifications, and poor maintenance can alsoreduce your safety following pages give more specificinformation on loading, accessories much weight you put on your motorcycle,and how you load it, are important to yoursafety. Anytime you ride with a passenger orcargo you should be aware of the or improper loading can causea crash and you can be seriously hurt all load limits and other loadingguidelines in this LimitsFollowing are the load limits for yourmotorcycle:Maximum weight capacity:195 kg (430 lbs)Includes the weight of the rider, passenger, allcargo and all cargo weight:33 kg (73 lbs)The weight of added accessories will reducethe maximum cargo weight you can GuidelinesYour motorcycle is primarily intended fortransporting you and a passenger. You maywish to secure a jacket or other small items tothe seat when you are not riding with you wish to carry more cargo, check withyour Honda dealer for advice, and be sure toread the information regarding accessories onpage loading your motorcycle can affectits stability and handling.

10 Even if yourmotorcycle is properly loaded, you should rideat reduced speeds and never exceed 130 km/h(80 mph) when carrying these guidelines whenever you carry apassenger or cargo: Check that both tyres are properly inflated. If you change your normal load, you mayneed to adjust the rear suspension (page20). To prevent loose items from creating ahazard, make sure that all cargo is securelytied down before you ride away. Place cargo weight as close to the center ofthe motorcycle as possible. Balance cargo weight evenly on both and ModificationsModifying your motorcycle or using non- Honda accessories can make your motorcycleunsafe. Before you consider making anymodifications or adding an accessory, be sureto read the following strongly recommend that you use onlygenuine Honda accessories that have beenspecifically designed and tested for yourmotorcycle.