Honda CRF450X 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 62

Other Inspections & Lubrication
• Check that the clutch lever assembly is
positioned properly (the end of the holder
(1) is aligned with the paint mark (2) on the
handlebar) and the securing bolts are tight.
(1)
(2)
(1) holder
(2) paint mark
• Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear. If necessary, have it replaced.
• Lubricate the clutch cable with a
commercially-available cable lubricant to
prevent premature wear and corrosion.
Clutch Operation
1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, lubricate the clutch lever pivot or
clutch cable.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration,
kinks, or damage.
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Clutch Cover/Disc/Plate Removal
1. Drain the transmission oil (page 47).
2. Remove the rear brake pedal (1) by removing
the pin (2), pivot bolt (3), washer (4) and dust
seals (5).
(2)
(4)
(5)
(1) rear brake pedal (4) washer
(2) pin (5) dust seals
(3) pivot bolt
3. Remove the six clutch cover bolts (6) and
clutch cover (7).
(6)
(1)
(6) clutch cover bolts
(3)
(7) clutch cover
4. Remove the six clutch spring bolts and clutch
springs (8).
Loosen the clutch spring bolts in a crisscross
pattern in two or three progressive steps.
5. Remove the clutch pressure plate (9).
(8)
(8) clutch spring bolts/clutch springs
(9) clutch pressure plate
Clutch System
(7)
(9)
(cont'd)
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