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2006 Honda VFR800/A INTERCEPTOR/ABS OWNER’S MANUAL Introduction We also recommend that you read this owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full Congratulations on choosing your Honda of facts, instructions, safety information, motorcycle. And helpful tips.

To make it easy to use, the manual contains a detailed list of When you own a Honda, you’re part of a topics at the beginning of each section, worldwide family of satisfied customers and both an in-depth table of contents and an index at the back of the book. People who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every As you read this manual, you will find product.

Information that is preceded by a Before riding, take time to get acquainted symbol. This information is with your motorcycle and how it works. Intended to help you avoid damage to your To protect your investment, we urge you Honda, other property, or the environment. 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.

Introduction Read the Warranties Booklet (page 237 ) Introduction thoroughly so you understand the coverages that protect your new Honda You may also want to visit our website at and are aware of your rights and www.honda.com. Happy riding! If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs, remember California Proposition 65 Warning that your Honda dealer knows your WARNING: This product contains or motorcycle best and is dedicated to your emits chemicals known to the State of complete satisfaction. California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please report any change of address or ownership to your Honda dealer so we will be able to contact you concerning important production information. Introduction 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 and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: Safety Messages A Few Words About Safety 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.

Safety Messages Contents Before Riding. 41 The importance of wearing a helmet These pages give an overview of the and other protective gear, how to make contents of your owner’s manual. The first sure you and your motorcycle are ready page of each section lists the topics to ride, and important information about covered in that section. Motorcycle Safety. 1 Basic Operation & Riding.

51 Important safety information you How to start and stop the engine, shift should know, plus a look at the safety- gears, and brake. Also, riding related labels on your motorcycle. Precautions and important information about riding with a passenger or cargo. Instruments & Controls. 9 The location and function of indicators, gauges, and controls on your motorcycle and operating instructions for various controls and features. Contents Servicing Your Honda. 69 Contents Why your motorcycle needs regular maintenance, what you need to know Technical Information.

211 before servicing your Honda, an owner ID numbers, technical specifications, maintenance schedule, and instructions and other technical facts. For specific maintenance and adjustment items. Consumer Information. 233 Information on warranties, emission Tips. 175 controls, how to get Honda service How to store and transport your manuals, and. Motorcycle and how to be an ‘‘Reporting Safety Defects’’.

242 environmentally-responsible rider. Table of Contents. 244 Taking Care of the Unexpected. 181 Sequential listing of topics in this What to do if you have a flat tire, your owner’s manual.

Engine won’t start, etc. 248 Quick Reference Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures. Contents This section presents some of the most Motorcycle Safety important information and recommendations to help you ride your Important Safety Information.

2 motorcycle safely. Please take a few Accessories & Modifications. 5 moments to read these pages.

This section Safety Labels. 7 also includes information about the location of safety labels on your motorcycle. Motorcycle Safety 1 Important Safety Information Your motorcycle can provide many years Always Wear a Helmet of service and pleasure if you take It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly responsibility for your own safety and reduce the number and severity of head understand the challenges you can meet injuries.

So always wear an approved while riding. Motorcycle helmet and make sure your passenger does the same. We also There is much that you can do to protect recommend that you wear eye protection, yourself when you ride. You’ll find many sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective helpful recommendations throughout this gear (page 42 ). The following are a few that we consider most important.

2 Motorcycle Safety Important Safety Information Take Time to Learn & Practice Always pay attention to other vehicles Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, around you, and do not assume that other take time to become familiar with how drivers see you. Be prepared to stop this motorcycle works and handles. Quickly or make an evasive maneuver. For Practice in a safe area until you build your other riding tips, see the booklet, You and skills and get accustomed to the Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips and motorcycle’s size and weight. Practice Guide, which came with your new motorcycle (USA only).

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Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge Make Yourself Easy to See all riders to take a certified course Some drivers do not see motorcycles approved by the Motorcycle Safety because they are not looking for them. To Foundation (MSF).

Make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so Ride Defensively other drivers can see you, signal before The most frequent motorcycle collision turning or changing lanes, and use your happens when a car turns left in front of a horn when it will help others notice you. Another common situation is a car moving suddenly into your lane. Motorcycle Safety 3 Important Safety Information Ride within Your Limits Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition Pushing limits is another major cause of It’s important to keep your motorcycle motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond properly maintained and in safe riding your personal abilities or faster than condition.

To help avoid problems, inspect conditions warrant. Remember that your motorcycle before every ride and alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can perform all recommended maintenance. Significantly reduce your ability to make Never exceed load limits (page 49 ), and good judgments and ride safely. Do not modify your motorcycle (page 6 ) or install accessories that would make Don’t Drink and Ride your motorcycle unsafe (page 5 ). 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.

4 Motorcycle Safety Accessories & Modifications Modifying your motorcycle or using non- Accessories Honda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider We strongly recommend that you use only making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following genuine Honda accessories that have been information. Specifically designed and tested for your Improper accessories or modifications can cause a crash in motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Other accessories, you must be personally Follow all instructions in this responsible for proper selection, owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications. 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) Motorcycle Safety 5 Accessories & Modifications Modifications Do not add any electrical equipment We strongly advise you not to remove any that will exceed the motorcycle’s original equipment or modify your electrical system capacity (page 219 ). Motorcycle in any way that would change A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights its design or operation. Such changes or engine power (page 202 ). Could seriously impair your motorcycle’s Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your handling, stability, and braking, making it motorcycle.

This motorcycle was not unsafe to ride. Designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your Removing or modifying your lights, motorcycle’s handling. Exhaust system, emission control system, or other equipment can also make your motorcycle illegal. 6 Motorcycle Safety 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.

Motorcycle Safety 7 Safety Labels For USA For CANADA 8 Motorcycle Safety This section shows the location of all Instruments & Controls gauges, indicators, and controls you would normally use before or while riding your Operation Component Locations. 11 motorcycle. Gauges, Indicators & Displays. 14 The items listed on this page are described Multi-function Display.

24 in this section. Instructions for other Fuel Gauge.

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25 components are presented in other sections Coolant Temperature Meter. 26 of this manual where they will be most Air Temperature Meter. 30 Odometer.

30 Tripmeter A & B. 31 Changing the Speed and Mileage Unit. 32 Digital Clock. 33 (cont’d) Instruments & Controls 9 Instruments & Controls Controls & Features Ignition Switch. 35 Start Button.

36 Engine Stop Switch. 36 Hazard Switch. 37 Headlight Dimmer Switch. 38 Turn Signal Switch.

38 Horn Button. 39 SELECT Button. 39 RESET Button.