Honda CRF450X 2007 - Service Procedures

Contents
Motorcycle Safety..............................................1
Important Safety Information ..........................2
Loading ............................................................3
Accessories & Modifications ..............................4
Safety Labels.......................................................5
Operating Controls ...........................................7
Operation Component Locations ........................8
Before Riding .....................................................9
Are You Ready to Ride?....................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?..... .............11
Basic Operating Instructions .........................13
Safe Riding Precautions................................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................15
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................21
Servicing Your Honda.....................................23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................24
Maintenance Safety...........................................25
Important Safety Precautions........................25
Maintenance Schedule ......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ...................29
Before & After Competition Maintenance........33
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................35
Seat Removal.....................................................36
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................37
Subframe Upright Position................................39
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................41
Engine Oil .........................................................43
Transmission Oil ...............................................46
Coolant ..............................................................48
Air Cleaner ........................................................51
Crankcase Breather ...........................................53
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................54
Clutch System ...................................................56
Hot Start Lever..................................................60
Spark Plug .........................................................61
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................62
Spark Arrester....................................................65
Valve Clearance.................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................75
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................83
Brakes................................................................87
Wheels...............................................................91
Tires & Tubes ....................................................92
Side Stand..........................................................94
Drive Chain .......................................................95
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................98
Electrical
Battery .............................................................100
Headlight & Taillight ......................................102
Appearance Care .............................................104
Adjustments for Competition.......................107
Front Suspension Adjustments........................108
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................122
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions...................................................126
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................127
Carburetor Adjustment & Turning Tips ..........130
Chassis Adjustments........................................137
Gearing ............................................................138
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................139
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................140
Tips .................................................................141
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................142
Storing Your Honda.........................................143
You & the Environment ..................................145
Troubleshooting...............................................146
Taking Care of the Unexpected....................147
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................148
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)....................149
Technical Information...................................151
Vehicle Identification ......................................152
Specifications ..................................................153
Torque Specifications ......................................154
Emission Control Systems ..............................157
Oxygenated Fuels............................................159
Competition Logbook .....................................160
Optional Parts List...........................................162
Spare Parts & Equipment................................163
Wiring Diagram...............................................164
Consumer Information .................................165
Authorized Manuals ........................................166
Warranty Coverage..........................................167
Warranty Service .............................................168
Contacting Honda............................................169
Your Honda Dealer..........................................170
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only) .............171
Table of Contents...........................................172
Index ...............................................................174
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