Honda CBR1000RR Owner's Manual page 21

Riding Precautions
You may feel a change in the way the brake
lever/pedal reacts when it is operated under the
following conditions:
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Immediately after turning the ignition switch
to ON.
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After braking to a stop and applying the
brakes again.
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Engine Braking
Engine braking helps slow your motorcycle
down when you release the throttle. For further
slowing action, downshift to a lower gear. Use
engine braking with intermittent use of the
brakes to reduce speed when descending long,
steep slopes.
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Wet or Rainy Conditions
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
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