Honda CRF450R 2012 Service Manual

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
15-32
Remove the dust seals and washers (swingarm
side, shock link side).
Remove the dust
seals, side collars and pivot coliar
(shock absorber side).
INSPECTION
Check the dust seals and collars for wea r, damage
or fatigue.
Check the needle bearings for damage or loose fit.
Check the shock arm and shock link for cracks or
damage.
If the needle bearings are damaged, repl ace them .
BEARING REPLACEMENT
S HOCK ARM NEEDLE BEARING
Press the needle bearings (shock link side and swin-
germ side) out of the shock link using the special
tools and 8 hydraulic press.
TOOLS:
Driver
Attachm e nt , 24 )( 26 mm
Pil ot. 20 mm
Att a chm e nt , 30 mm 1.0.
01949·3710001
07746·0010700
07746-0040500
07746-0030300
SHOCK ARM:
PI VO T COLLARS
SIDE COLLARS
DUST SEAL
SHOCK LINK:
SIDE COLLARS
PIVOT COLLAR
DUST SEALS
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Honda CRF450R 2012 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
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/48T
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-19
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Ground Clearance	13.2 inches
Front Suspension	12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rake	27° 04'
Trail	4.6 inches
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Curb Weight	249 pounds