Adjustments - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

This section tells you how to fine tune your
motorcycle for maximum performance.
Off-Road Use only
Initial suspension adjustments should be
performed after a minimum of 2 hours of easy
break-in time.
Follow the instructions given in the rear
suspension sag setting section of Rear Suspension
Adjustments to determine if your combined rider
and sprung machine weight (rider fully dressed for
competition and machine coolant, oil and fuel
levels ready for competition).
Front Suspension Adjustments ......................144
Front Suspension Air Pressure...................144
Front Suspension Damping........................145
Rear Suspension Adjustments........................146
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load
(Off-Road Use Only) .................................146
Rear Suspension Damping.........................147
Rear Suspension Race Sag
(Off-Road Use Only) .................................148
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines
(Off-Road Use Only) .....................................150
Tuning Tips....................................................153
Spark Plug Reading (Off-Road Use Only)...153
Chassis Adjustments ......................................154
Rear End (Off-Road Use Only) .................154
Fork Height/Angle (Off-Road Use Only)....154
Wheelbase (Off-Road Use Only)...............154
Tire Selection for Track Conditions
(Off-Road Use Only) .....................................155
Personal Fit Adjustments ...............................156
Control Positioning (Off-Road Use Only) ...156
Handlebar Position (Off-Road Use Only) ....156

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Adjustments