Honda CRF450 2013 User Manual

Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines
Adjustments for Competition 137
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines
Follow the procedures described below to accurately adjust your CRF, using the methods described on this page.
Symptoms and Adjustment
• Always begin with the standard settings.
• Turn the steering damper adjuster in one-click increments at a time. Adjusting two or more clicks at a time may cause you to pass over the best adjustment.
Test ride after each adjustment.
Symptom Action
Steering is wobbling on large bumps Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a stiffer setting.
Steering is wobbling on a sand track Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a stiffer setting.
Steering is heavy when cornering Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a softer setting.

Honda CRF450 2013 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/48T
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-19
Wheelbase	58.7 inches
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.66 gallons
Front Suspension	12.2 inches travel