Honda CRF450X - Table of Contents

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 ........................................63
Spark Arrester....................................................66
Valve Clearance.................................................67
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................76
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................84
Brakes................................................................88
Wheels...............................................................92
Tyres & Tubes...................................................93
Side Stand..........................................................95
Drive Chain .......................................................96
Additional Maintenance Procedures.................99
Electrical
Battery.............................................................101
Headlight & Taillight ......................................103
Appearance Care.............................................105
Adjustments for Competition.......................107
Front Suspension Adjustments........................108
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................122
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................126
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................127
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........130
Chassis Adjustments........................................137
Gearing............................................................138
Tyre 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......................................155
Petrol Containing Alcohol...............................158
Competition Logbook .....................................159
Optional Parts List...........................................161
Spare Parts & Equipment................................162
Wiring Diagram...............................................163
Table of Contents...........................................164
Index...............................................................166
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