Honda CBR650R - Owner's Manual > Electrical Trouble

Battery Goes Dead

Charge the battery using a motorcycle battery charger.

Remove the battery from the motorcycle before charging.

Do not use an automobile-type battery charger, as these can overheat a motorcycle battery and cause permanent damage.

If the battery does not recover after recharging, contact your dealer.

NOTICE Jump starting using an automobile battery is not recommended, as this can damage your motorcycle's electrical system.

Burned-out Light Bulb

Follow the procedure below to replace a burned-out light bulb.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position.

Allow the bulb to cool before replacing it.

Do not use bulbs other than those specified.

Check the replacement bulb for correct operation before riding.

For the light bulb wattage, see "Specifications".

 Headlight Bulb

1. Pull the socket off the bulb without turning it.

2. Remove the dust cover.

3. Unhook the bulb retainer and pull out the bulb without turning it.

4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.

• Install the dust cover with its arrow mark facing up.

Do not touch the glass surface with your fingers. If you touch the bulb with your bare hands, clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol.

 Position Light

The position lights use several LEDs.

If there is a LED which is not turned on, see your dealer for this service.

 Brake/Tail Light

The brake and tail light uses several LEDs.

If there is a LED which is not turned on, see your dealer for this service.

 Front/Rear Turn Signal Bulb

1. Remove the screw and collar.

2. Remove the turn signal lens.

3. Slightly press the bulb and turn it counterclockwise.

4. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.

• Use only the amber bulb.

 License Plate Light

1. Remove the screws, license light cover and license light cover packing.

2. Pull out the bulb without turning.

3. Install a new bulb and parts in the reverse order of removal.

Blown Fuse

Before handling fuses, see "Inspecting and Replacing Fuses".

 Fuse Box Fuses

1. Remove the seat.

2. Open the fuse box covers.

3. Pull the fuses out with the fuse puller in the tool kit one by one check for a blown fuse. Always replace a blown fuse with a spare of the same rating.

4. Close the fuse box covers.

5. Install the seat.

CBR650F

CBR650FA

 Main Fuse

1. Remove the seat.

2. Disconnect the wire connector of the starter magnetic switch.

3. Pull the main fuse out and check for a blown fuse. Always replace a blown fuse with a spare of the same rating.

• Spare main fuse is provided in the starter magnetic switch.

4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTICE If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an electrical problem. Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer.

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