Honda CB300F 2015 User Manual

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Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection
is a must, not only for safety,
but because having a breakdown, or even a
flat tire, can be a major inconvenience .
Check the following items before you get on
your
motorcycle:
•Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits. ~ P. 45
• Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
• Check
the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
~P. 67
Check the following items if you are carrying
a passenger or cargo:
• Combined we ight is within load limit s.
~P . 119
• Cargo is secured properly.
•
Suspension spring preload is adjusted to
suit lo ad. ~ P. 76
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
•Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.~ P. 74
• Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
• Check
the fuel le vel and refuel when
needed.~ P. 13, 28
• Engine stop switch functions properly.
~P. 24
Check the following items at regular intervals:
•Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks. ~ P. 57
• Brake fluid l eve l is
Front: above
the L WR mark.
Rear: between the LOWER and UPPER level
marks. ~ P. 64
• Engine coolant level is between the UPPER
and LOWER marks. ~ P. 62
•Side stand functions properly.~ P. 27, 66

Honda CB300F 2015 Specifications

General

Engine Type	286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke	76mm x 63mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Induction	PGM-FI with 38mm throttle body
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	Six-speed
Final Drive	O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension	37mm fork; 4.65 inches travel
Front Brake	Single 296mm disc with two-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 220mm disc
Front Tire	110/70-17
Rear Tire	140/70-17
Rake	25.30 degrees
Trail	98mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase	54.3 inches
Seat Height	30.7 inches
Fuel Capacity	3.4 gallons
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability; 4.07 inches travel
Curb Weight	348 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride)