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Honda CRF450R 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions ........................ 2
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 3
Safety Labels .................................................... 4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS.................. 5
Operation Component Locations ...................... 6
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ................. 7
MIL Blink Pattern ......................................... 7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC............................. 7
Circuit Inspection .......................................... 8
DTC Index..................................................... 9
Mode Indicator ............................................... 10
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 11
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 13
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 15
Safe Riding Precautions .............................. 16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 17
Fast Idle Knob ............................................. 17
Preparation .................................................. 17
Starting Procedure ....................................... 17
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 18
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 19
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SERVICING YOUR HONDA ......................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .....................22
Maintenance Safety .........................................23
Important Safety Precautions.......................23
Maintenance Schedule ....................................24
General Competition Maintenance .................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance .....30
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.....30
After Competition Maintenance ..................31
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ...............32
Seat ..................................................................33
Fuel Tank ........................................................34
Subframe .........................................................36
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .....................................................38
Engine Oil .......................................................48
Coolant ............................................................51
Air Cleaner ......................................................53
Crankcase Breather .........................................55
Engine
Throttle ............................................................56
Engine Idle Speed ...........................................58
Clutch System .................................................59
Spark Plug .......................................................64
Valve Clearance ..............................................65
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................74
Cam Chain Tensioner Lifter ...........................83
CRF450R
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 85
Brakes ........................................................... 102
Wheels .......................................................... 106
Tires & Tubes ............................................... 107
Drive Chain .................................................. 109
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 112
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 116
Appearance Care .......................................... 118
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  • Page 1 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY......1 SERVICING YOUR HONDA ......21 Chassis Suspension ............85 Important Safety Information ......2 Before You Service Your Honda Important Safety Precautions ......2 The Importance of Maintenance .....22 Brakes ............102 Wheels ............106 Accessories & Modifications ......3 Maintenance Safety .........23...
  • Page 2 2017 Honda CRF450R OWNER’S MANUAL & COMPETITION HANDBOOK...
  • Page 3 Throughout this manual, the following information is intended to help you avoid damage abbreviations are used to identify the respective When you own a Honda, you’re part of a to your CRF, other property, or the environment. parts or system.
  • Page 4 A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, this manual contains a section devoted to Motorcycle Safety, as well as a number of Safety Messages throughout the manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tire Selection for Track Conditions ..... 138 Personal Fit Adjustments ......139 CONSUMER INFORMATION ....159 Control Positioning ........139 Authorized Manuals ........160 Handlebar Position, Width & Shape ..139 Contacting Honda .........161 Your Honda Dealer ........162 The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) ....163 Contents...
  • Page 6 Motorcycle Safety Motorcycle Safety This section presents some of the most important Important Safety Information ......2 information and recommendations to help you ride Important Safety Precautions......2 your CRF safely. Please take a few moments to Accessories & Modifications ......3 read these pages. This section also includes Safety Labels............4 information about the location of safety labels on your CRF.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Keep your Honda in Safe Condition. As an experienced rider, you know there is much Maintaining your CRF properly is critical to your you can do to protect yourself when you ride.

  • Page 8: Accessories & Modifications

    Accessories & Modifications Accessories & Modifications Accessories & Modifications Installing non-Honda accessories, removing original equipment, or modifying your CRF in any way that would change its design or operation, could seriously impair your CRF’s handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Safety Labels Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for replacement. (For Canada) Motorcycle Safety...
  • Page 10 Instruments & Controls Instruments & Controls Read this section carefully before you ride. It Operation Component Locations .......6 presents the location of the basic controls on your MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ....7 CRF. MIL Blink Pattern..........7 Current DTC/Freeze DTC ......7 Circuit Inspection...........8 DTC Index .............9 Mode Indicator..........10...

  • Page 11: Operation Component Locations

    Operation Component Locations Operation Component Locations engine mode select button front brake lever clutch lever engine stop button throttle grip MIL/mode indicator fast idle knob (engine idle speed) kickstarter rear brake pedal shift lever Instruments & Controls...

  • Page 12: Mil (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)

    The MIL blinks when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI system. If the MIL comes on at any other time, reduce speed and refer to an official Honda Service Manual available for purchase from your dealer (page 160). If the MIL does not come on when the engine is started, have your dealer check it for problems.

  • Page 13: Circuit Inspection

    MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Circuit Inspection Always clean around the ECM and keep debris away from the connectors before disconnecting them. A faulty PGM-FI system is often related to poorly connected or corroded connections. Check the following connections. (1) MAP sensor connector (2) ECT sensor connector (3) TP sensor connector (4) IAT sensor connector...

  • Page 14: Dtc Index

    The series of 12 MIL blinks cannot be checked because the engine cannot be started. If the engine does not start, check all connector connections and/or refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160) for troubleshooting of the PGM-FI symptom.

  • Page 15: Mode Indicator

    Mode Indicator Mode Indicator The mode indicator (blue) (1) is located under the engine mode select button (2). The mode indicator indicates the currently selected mode by blinking the mode number once when the engine is started. (1) mode indicator (blue) (2) engine mode select button The mode indicator indicates a selected mode when you operate the engine mode select button...
  • Page 16 Before Riding Before Riding Before each ride, you need to make sure you and Are You Ready to Ride? ........12 your CRF are both ready to ride. To help get you Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ....13 prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate Pre-ride Inspection........13 your riding readiness, and what items you should check on your CRF.
  • Page 17 Are You Ready to Ride? Are You Ready to Ride? Before riding your CRF for the first time, we WARNING strongly recommend that you read this owner’s manual, make sure you understand the safety Not wearing a helmet increases the messages, and know how to operate the controls.
  • Page 18 Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Competitive riding can be tough on a motorcycle, Pre-ride Inspection so it’s important to inspect your CRF and correct any problems you find before each ride. Check the Check the following before each ride: following items (page numbers are at the right): •...
  • Page 19 BLANK PAGE Before Riding...
  • Page 20 Basic Operating Instructions Basic Operating Instructions This section gives basic information on how to Safe Riding Precautions.......16 start and stop your engine as well as break-in Starting & Stopping the Engine .......17 guidelines. Fast Idle Knob..........17 Preparation ...........17 Starting Procedure........17 How to Stop the Engine .......18 Break-in Guidelines .........19 Basic Operating Instructions...
  • Page 21 Basic Operating Instructions Basic Operating Instructions Safe Riding Precautions Before riding your CRF for the first time, please review the Important Safety Precautions beginning on page 2 and the previous section, titled Before Riding. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage.
  • Page 22 Starting & Stopping the Engine Starting & Stopping the Engine Always follow the proper starting procedure Warm Engine Starting Starting Procedure described below. 1. Shift the transmission into neutral. 2. Kick-start the engine. (Do not open the Always follow the proper starting procedure Your CRF can be kickstarted with the transmission throttle.) described as follows.
  • Page 23 Starting & Stopping the Engine How to Stop the Engine Normal Engine Stop 1. Shift the transmission into neutral. 2. Push and hold the engine stop button (1) until the engine stops completely. (1) engine stop button Emergency Engine Stop To stop the engine in an emergency, push and hold the engine stop button.
  • Page 24 Break-in Guidelines Break-in Guidelines Help assure your CRF’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you ride during the first operating day or 15 miles (25 km). During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. This same procedure should be followed each time when: •...
  • Page 25 BLANK PAGE Basic Operating Instructions...
  • Page 26 An ECM system is used on this motorcycle; Fuel Tank ............34 consequently, routine ignition timing adjustment is Subframe ............36 unnecessary. If you want to check the ignition timing, refer to an official Honda Service Manual Service Procedures (page 160). Fluids & Filters Fuel System............38 An optional tool kit may be available.

  • Page 27: The Importance Of Maintenance

    Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing to correct a problem before you ride can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Safety

    Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Burns from hot motorcycle parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching. Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Schedule

    Procedures for items in this schedule are provided 6. Replace every year. in an official Honda Service Manual available for Maintenance Procedures: purchase from your dealer (page 160). I : inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if...
  • Page 30 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS CAM CHAIN TENSIONER LIFTER WE RECOMMEND THESE ITEMS BE SERVICED BY REFERRING TO AN OFFICIAL HONDA SERVICE MANUAL. This maintenance schedule is based upon average riding condition. Machine subjected to severe use require more frequent servicing. NOTE: 1. Clean after every moto for dusty riding condition.

  • Page 31: General Competition Maintenance

    Use Honda Genuine Parts or their equivalents when servicing your CRF. Clean parts in non-flammable (high flash point) cleaning solvent (such as kerosene) when disassembling.
  • Page 32 Remove and reseal the air cleaner connecting tube where it service life of the piston, cylinder, crankshaft, transmission connects to the air cleaner housing with Honda Bond A, Pro and clutch. Honda Handgrip Cement (U.S.A. only) or an equivalent if Also replace engine oil filter often to ensure the greatest there is any doubt to its sealing integrity.
  • Page 33 Always use Honda Bond A, Pro Honda Handgrip Cement Always use new gaskets when reassembling components. (U.S.A. only) when replacing handgrips. Refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160) for installation instructions. Cylinder head/Cylinder Put a little grease on the dowel pins of the cylinder head and Throttle Grip cylinder to prevent corrosion from dissimilar metals.
  • Page 34 Refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160). Use only Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 or an equivalent which contains special additives to assure maximum performance of your CRF’s front suspension.

  • Page 35: Before & After Competition Maintenance

    • Clean the sides of the drive chain with a stiff, nylon parts-cleaning brush. Lubricate and adjust the chain as necessary. Do not perform maintenance while engine is running. Injury to your fingers or hands may result. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 36: After Competition Maintenance

    If you decide to wash your CRF or use cleaners, Remove the drive chain, clean and lubricate it refer to Appearance Care (page 118). (pages 110, 111). Be sure the chain is wiped clean and is dry before lubricating the chain. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 37: Maintenance Component Locations

    Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 38: Seat

    2. Install and tighten the seat mounting bolts (5) to the specified torque: 19 lbf·ft (26 N·m, 2.7 kgf·m) (1) seat mounting bolts (2) seat (1) seat front prong (4) seat support base slots (2) slot (5) seat mounting bolts (3) seat center prongs Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 39: Fuel Tank

    7. Lift the fuel tank (11) out of the frame and (11) fuel tank (12) fuel tank stopper cable hang it to the left of the frame. (13) fuel feed hose Check the fuel tank stopper cable (12) for deterioration, kinks or other damage. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 40 (11) shroud C bolt (8) tab (12) shroud B bolt (9) slot (13) shroud A bolt (10) air cleaner housing cover 7. Install the seat (page 33). (4) breather tube (6) hose clamp (5) steering stem nut Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 41: Subframe

    (2) washers (5) subframe (9) subframe lower bolts (3) collars (10) subframe upper bolts (4) seat support base (11) air cleaner connecting tube (6) breather tube (7) IAT sensor connector (8) air cleaner connecting tube clamp screw Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 42 8. Install the seat (page 33). (1) subframe upper bolts (2) subframe lower bolts (3) air cleaner connecting tube (4) air cleaner box (5) air cleaner connecting tube clamp screw (6) breather tube (7) IAT sensor connector Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 43: Fuel System

    Never use stale or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. (1) fuel quick connect fitting cover (2) fuel line 4. Install the fuel quick connect fitting cover. 5. Install the fuel tank (page 35). Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 44 (1) fuel quick connect fitting cover (2) fuel pump (3) fuel quick connect fitting 5. Remove the bolt (4), clamp and setting rubber (5). (4) bolt (5) clamp and setting rubber (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 45 • Do not use gloves or a shop towel while installing the quick connect fitting. (8) fuel joint (11) disconnected connectors (12) plastic bags (7) slide retainer (8) fuel joint (9) connector housing (3) slide retainer Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 46 (3) slide retainer 7. Increase the fuel pressure (page 47). (4) connector housing 4. Make sure the connection is secure and that the slide retainer is firmly locked into place; check visually and by pulling the connector housing. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 47 (2) stopper cable (6) fuel pump mounting nuts (7) fuel pump mounting cup nut (8) stopper cable guide (9) washer (10) collars (11) conical spring washers (12) fuel pump plate Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 48 Be careful not to damage the wires when (19) disconnecting the fuel pump wire terminals. (23) (18) hooks (20) grooves (19) tabs (16) (24) (17) (23) fuel pump stopper (24) damper rubber (16) fuel pump wire terminals (17) fuel pump base (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 49 (6) while routing the fuel pump yellow (7) and green (8) wires through the holder grooves (9) as shown. (10) damper rubber (new) (28) (11) fuel pump stopper (25) fuel pump assembly (28) fuel pump filter Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 50 (13) fuel pump base (23) grooves (21) dust seal (new) (24) dust seal lug (22) tabs (25) index mark Be careful not to damage the wires. (29) fuel pump unit (30) fuel tank (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 51 (36) washer 16. Connect the fuel line (page 40). (37) stopper cable 17. Increase the fuel pressure (page 47). (38) stopper cable guide (39) fuel pump mounting nuts (40) fuel pump mounting cap nut (41) identification mark Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 52 The engine will start up by increasing the fuel pressure. If the engine does not start, check all connector connections and/or refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160) for troubleshooting of the PGM-FI symptom. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 53: Engine Oil

    JASO T 903 standard suggested oil* Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke Oil (USA & Canada), or Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent motorcycle oil Suggested 4-stroke engine oils are equal performance to SJ oils that are not labeled as energy conserving or resource conserving on the circular API service label.
  • Page 54 (1) engine oil fill cap/dipstick 3. Support the CRF in an upright position on a (2) upper level mark level surface. (3) lower level mark 4. Remove the engine oil fill cap/dipstick (5) from the left crankcase cover. (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 55 (14) on the filter body, near the seal. (5) engine oil fill cap/dipstick (6) engine oil drain bolt Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter (7) sealing washer of equal quality specified for your model. 8. It is recommended to replace the oil and filter every 6 races or about every 15.0 hours.

  • Page 56: Coolant

    Checking & Adding Coolant Coolant Recommendation Refer to Important Safety Precautions on page 23. Use Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high 1. Position your CRF on an optional workstand or (1) radiator cap (3) overflow hose...
  • Page 57 3. Check the radiator mount for looseness. A small amount of coolant weeping from the 4. Make sure the overflow hose (2) is connected bleed hole is normal. See an official Honda and not clogged. (6) fins Service Manual or consult your dealer for 5.

  • Page 58: Air Cleaner

    Your CRF’s air cleaner has very specific performance requirements. Use a new Honda Genuine air cleaner specified for your model or an (1) air cleaner retaining bolt air cleaner of equal quality.
  • Page 59 1.8 lbf·ft (2.4 N·m, 0.2 kgf·m) The air cleaner element is made in two pieces: 8. Apply 0.05 – 0.19 oz (1.5 – 5.5 g) of Pro Honda inner and outer, which cannot be separated. Foam Air Filter Sealer or equivalent to the air 5.

  • Page 60: Crankcase Breather

    1. Remove the crankcase breather tube plug (1) from the crankcase breather tube (2) and drain deposits into a suitable container. 2. Reinstall the crankcase breather tube plug. (1) crankcase breather tube plug (2) crankcase breather tube Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 61: Throttle

    If you can’t get the freeplay within the specified Tighten the lock nut securely. range, contact your dealer. Make the adjustment with the lower adjuster. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 62 6. Install the dust cover reverse order. If the throttle operation is not smooth, replace the (3) throttle throttle cable. Be sure the throttle returns freely from fully open to fully closed automatically, in all steering positions. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 63: Engine Idle Speed

    2. Connect a tachometer to the engine. 3. Shift the transmission into neutral. Start the engine. 4. Adjust idle speed with the fast idle knob (1). Idle speed: 2,000 ± 100 rpm (–) (1) fast idle knob (+) increase (–) decrease Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 64: Clutch System

    (1) lock nut (2) adjuster 4. Recheck clutch lever freeplay and adjust as necessary (this page). Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 65 If you can’t get proper adjustment, or the clutch does not work properly, the cable may be kinked or worn, or the clutch discs may be worn. Inspect the clutch discs and plates (page 63). Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 66 If the operation is not smooth, refer to an official 9. Recheck clutch lever freeplay and adjust as (1) clutch cover bolts (2) clutch cover Honda Service Manual (page 160) for bearing necessary (page 59). disassembly or see your dealer. 3. Remove the six clutch spring bolts and springs If the clutch lever operation is not smooth, replace (3).
  • Page 67 • Check the clutch plates (2) for excessive warpage or discoloration. Check the plate warpage on a surface plate using a feeler gauge. Service Limit: 0.006 in (0.15 mm) Replace the clutch discs and plates as a set. (2) clutch plates Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 68 A (11) (1) spring seat (5) clutch discs B (2) judder spring (6) lugs (11) clutch pressure plate (3) clutch disc A (7) groove (12) clutch springs and bolts (4) clutch plates (8) clutch disc C Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 69: Spark Plug

    If a plug is too tight, the threads may be new one. damaged. (3) sealing gasket 10. Connect the spark plug cap. Take care to avoid (4) spark plug gap pinching any cables or wires. 11. Install the fuel tank and seat (pages 33, 35). Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 70: Valve Clearance

    The valve clearance will change as engine temperature rises. (3) cylinder head cover socket bolts (4) cylinder head cover rubber seals (5) cylinder head cover (6) spark plug hole packing (1) breather tube (2) spark plug cap Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 71 (2) primary drive gear bolt (3) “T” mark (4) index mark (5) decompressor weight 5. Check the timing marks (6) on the cam sprocket aligns with the camshaft holder mating surface (7) of the cylinder head. (8) rocker arms Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 72 Camshaft Removal (this page) and select the correct shim for each valve. (1) feeler gauge (3) camshaft cam lobes (2) intake rocker arms Valve Clearance: IN: 0.005 ± 0.001 in (0.13 ± 0.03 mm) (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 73 (8) set rings (9) left camshaft bearing (10) camshaft (11) cam chain NOTICE Do not let the set rings fall into the crankcase. If the set rings are remained on the camshaft holder, remove the set rings carefully. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 74 If a calculated dimension is out of specifications, Do not clean the intake rocker arms using a have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer. commercially available compound cleaner. 1.80 mm 1.825 mm 1.85 mm 1.875 mm Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 75 (6) onto the cylinder head (11). (4) plunger (5) decompressor weight If the operation is not smooth, refer to an official Honda Service Manual (page 160) for decompressor disassembly or see your dealer. (1) rocker arms (3) valve spring retainers (2) shims...
  • Page 76 (12) (18) camshaft holder (20) camshaft holder bolts (long) (21) camshaft holder bolts (short) (19) “ ” mark (12) timing mark Do not let the set rings fall into the crankcase. (13) camshaft holder mating surface (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 77 16. Install a new sealing washer (27) and tighten the cam chain tensioner lifter cover bolt (28). (1) O-ring (new) (28) (2) crankshaft hole cap (27) (27) sealing washer (new) (28) cam chain tensioner lifter cover bolt Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 78 7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m) (1) spark plug hole packing (2) cylinder head cover (3) cylinder head cover packing (4) cylinder head cover groove (2) cylinder head cover (7) cylinder head cover socket bolts Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 79: Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin

    (4). (6) radiator hose clamp screw (7) radiator hose (8) right radiator lower mounting bolt (9) washer (1) ignition coil A connector (3) ignition coil (2) ignition coil B connector (4) ignition coil bolts Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 80 (18) cylinder head bolts and washers (19) cylinder head (22) (13) (23) (13) cylinder head hanger bolts (14) cylinder head hanger plate bolts (15) left cylinder head hanger plate (16) right cylinder head hanger plate (22) cam chain guide (23) cylinder Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 81 Do not let the cam chain fall into the crankcase. Do not let the dowel pins fall into the crankcase. (1) shop towels (3) piston pin (2) piston pin clips (4) piston (3) dowel pins (4) cylinder gasket Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 82 Space the ring end gaps 180 degrees apart between top ring We recommend you consult an official Honda 1. Remove the carbon deposits from the piston and upper side rail. Space the ring end gaps 90 Service Manual or your dealer for correct Service head and piston ring grooves.
  • Page 83 Be careful not to damage or shock the piston pin. Use new pin clips. Never reuse old clips. Do not let the clips fall into the crankcase. Do not align the piston pin clip end gap with the piston cutout (8). Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 84 Do not let the cam chain fall into the crankcase. – 0.4 in (5 - 10 mm) – 0.4 in (2) dowel pins (3) cylinder gasket (new) (5 - 10 mm) (1) crankcase mating surface (4) cylinder bore (6) cam chain (5) piston rings Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 85 Install the washers and cylinder head bolts (7) and tighten them to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps: 37 lbf·ft (50 N·m, 5.1 kgf·m) NOTICE Do not let the washers fall into the crankcase. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 86 (19) of the cylinder head as shown. (0 – 0.5 mm) (20) radiator hose clamp screw (12) (9) left cylinder head hanger plate (10) right cylinder head hanger plate (11) cylinder head hanger plate bolts (12) cylinder head hanger bolts (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 87 7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m) Connect the ignition coil A connector (24) and B connector (25). (24) (22) (23) (25) (22) ignition coil (23) ignition coil bolts (24) ignition coil A connector (25) ignition coil B connector Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 88: Cam Chain Tensioner Lifter

    (5) to the cam chain tensioner lifter. 2. Install a new gasket (4) and cam chain • Tensioner stopper 07AMG-001A100 tensioner lifter (2). (3) tensioner stopper (4) cam chain tensioner lifter (2) cam chain tensioner lifter (5) handle (4) gasket (new) (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 89 (7). (5) bolts (6) sealing washer (new) (7) cam chain tensioner lifter cover bolt 4. Remove the tensioner stopper (1) from the cam chain tensioner lifter (4). (1) tensioner stopper (2) cam chain tensioner lifter Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 90: Suspension

    4. Make a quick check of fork operation by oil replacement. locking the front brake and pushing down on • Use Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 or an the handlebar several times. equivalent which contains special additives to assure maximum performance of your CRF’s front suspension.
  • Page 91 4. Loosen the fork bridge upper pinch bolts (8). (12) 5. Loosen the fork bolts assembly (9), but do not remove them yet. (13) (3) number plate tab (5) number plate (4) bolts (12) disc cover (13) disc cover socket bolts Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 92 • Do not operate the brake lever after the front wheel is removed. To do so will cause difficulty in fitting the brake disc between the brake pads. (28) (23) fork protector socket bolts (24) fork protectors (26) sliding surface (28) length (27) fork dust seal Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 93 The outer tube (1) can drop on the axle holder (4) left inverted for about 20 minutes at 68°F/ suggested oil Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 and damage the fork dust seal (5). To avoid 20°C.) damage, hold both the outer tube and slider when removing the fork damper.
  • Page 94 (1) outer tube 07WMA-KZ30100 • Lock nut wrench Recommended Oil: Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 Recommended Standard Amount: 11.9 US oz (352 cm Fill the fork oil which is obtained by docking off the amount of the remaining oil in the fork from the recommended standard fork oil capacity.
  • Page 95 (8). (1) fork bridge lower pinch bolts Align (9) fork bridge upper pinch bolts (2) fork damper assembly (3) lock nut wrench (4) fork bolt assembly (7) groove (8) upper fork bridge Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 96 Install and tighten them to the Install the left side collar (19) and right side left fork protector using the brake hose clamp collar (20) into the wheel hub. bolts (17). (21) (21) front axle nut (22) left axle pinch bolts (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 97 (33) to the specified torque: the brake hose (13) is routed properly in front 10 lbf·ft (13 N·m, 1.3 kgf·m) of the number plate. (32) (33) (32) disc cover (33) disc cover socket bolts Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 98 (4) or mechanic’s stopper tool between the axle holder (1) and fork center bolt lock nut. (1) axle holder (3) fork center bolt lock nut 07958-2500001 • Piston base (2) fork center bolt (4) piston base (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 99 Remove the fork spring (8), spring seat collar (9) and back-up ring/seat stopper (10) from the fork assembly. (6) fork damper assembly (7) fork assembly (8) fork spring (9) spring seat collar (10) back-up ring/seat stopper (3) fork bolt assembly (4) fork damper assembly Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 100 O-rings (7) and new piston ring (8) on the damper assembly (4). fork bolt assembly (3). Recommended Oil: Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 (2) fork damper piston rod (3) fork bolt assembly Recommended Amount: 8.4 US oz (248 cm 5.
  • Page 101 (2) fork damper piston rod (4) fork damper assembly (3) fork bolt assembly (10) oil hole (1) fork center bolt lock nut (2) fork damper piston rod 13. Check the fork damper piston rod sliding surface for damage. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 102 (page 144). NOTICE (12) (13) (14) Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to (4) fork damper assembly the environment. (12) oil hole (13) air pressure release screws (14) O-rings (new) (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 103 Amount of fork oil left in the fork (within damper and spring) unit: cm minute °C/°F 30/86 20/68 10/50 0/32 (3) slider bushing (6) spring seat collar (4) seat stopper (7) fork damper (5) back-up ring Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 104 (15) Measure the thread length again. Standard: 0.35 – 0.43 in (9 – 11 mm) (14) 07958-2500001 • Piston base (17) (14) push rod (16) O-ring (new) (15) piston rod (17) fork center bolt (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 105 16. Refilling the fork oil (page 89). Install the fork center bolt (17) to the axle 17. Install the front suspension (page 89). holder and tighten it to the specified torque: 51 lbf·ft (69 N·m, 7.0 kgf·m) (17) (17) fork center bolt Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 106: Rear Suspension Inspection

    There • If you have a problem finding an acceptable should be no movement. If there is, have the adjustment, return to the standard position and bearings replaced by your dealer. begin again. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 107: Brakes

    (1) brake lever cover air in the brake system. 2. Loosen the lock nut (2). Refer to an official Honda Service Manual or see 3. To position the front brake lever farther away your dealer to have the air bled from the system.
  • Page 108 Refer to an official Honda If the pulling distance for the front brake lever Service Manual or see your dealer for brake feels excessive, there is probably air in the brake bleeding.
  • Page 109 Do not mix different types of fluid, they may not be compatible. not be compatible. •The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4 •The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid or an equivalent. Brake Fluid or an equivalent.
  • Page 110 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (1) brake pads (3) brake disc (2) rear brake caliper replace 0.04 in (1.0 mm) wear indicator grooves (1) brake pads (3) brake disc (2) front brake caliper Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 111: Wheels

    Wheel Rims & Spokes Axles & Wheel Bearings Keeping the wheels true (round) and maintaining 1. Inspect the wheel rims (1) and spokes (2) for See an official Honda Service Manual for correct spoke tension are critical to safe damage. inspection information: motorcycle operation.

  • Page 112: Tires & Tubes

    Make sure the valve stem caps are secure. If necessary, install new caps. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 113 • Replace the tube any time you replace a tire. The old tube will probably be stretched and, if installed in a new tire, could fail. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 114: Drive Chain

    Lubricate the drive chain (page 110) if it appears dry or shows signs of rust. Lubricate any kinked or binding links and work them free. Adjust chain slack if needed (page 110). (2) chain guide slider (3) wear limit Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 115 Measure the diameter of the drive chain rollers and turn the adjusting bolts (3) counterclockwise to be used in preference to motor oil. Pro Honda HP replace them if below the service limit. decrease slack or clockwise to increase slack.
  • Page 116 Chain: straightened, measure the distance between a chain on the sprockets. Size/link: RK520TXZ/114RJ span of 17 pins, from pin center to pin center. Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 117: Exhaust Pipe/Muffler

    (7) right muffler mounting B bolt (8) washer (9) right muffler (1) side covers (3) bolts (2) air cleaner housing covers 3. Loosen the right muffler clamp bolt (4) and washer (5). (4) right muffler clamp bolt (5) washer Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 118 (14) washer (12) (13) (15) left muffler (1) gasket (5) tab (2) exhaust pipe (12) right muffler (3) cutout (13) right clamp (7) washer (8) left muffler mounting B bolt (9) left muffler mounting A bolt (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 119 (17) (19) air cleaner housing covers (21) bolts (20) side covers 16. Install the seat (page 33). (18) (17) right muffler clamp bolt (18) washer (8) left muffler mounting B bolt (9) left muffler mounting A bolt Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 120 15 lbf·ft (21 N·m, 2.1 kgf·m) 5. Tighten the left muffler clamp bolt, left muffler mounting A bolt and B bolt (page 113). 6. Tighten the right muffler clamp bolt, right muffler mounting A bolt and B bolt (page 113). Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 121: Additional Maintenance Procedures

    If any roughness or play is felt, but you do not see any movement in the steering head, the fork bushings may be worn. Refer to an official Honda Service Manual for replacement or adjustment procedures, or see your dealer.
  • Page 122 (5) oil filter cover bolts (3) water pump cover bolts (6) cylinder head bolts (4) crankshaft hole cap (8) drive sprocket bolt (6) cylinder head bolts (9) engine oil drain bolt (7) exhaust pipe joint nuts (10) coolant drain bolt Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 123: Appearance Care

    Leaving water on the surface to air dry can The force of water under extreme pressure can cause dulling and water spots. As you dry, You may use Pro Honda Hondabrite, a multi- penetrate the dust seals of the suspension pivot inspect for chips and scratches.
  • Page 124 The fuel tank is made of titanium material. To remove mud or dust, use a sponge or soft cloth and a stainless steel kitchen detergent, then rinse well clean water. After washing, rinse with plenty of water and dry with a clean cloth. Servicing Your Honda...
  • Page 125 BLANK PAGE Servicing Your Honda...

  • Page 126: Adjustments For Competition

    Adjustments for Competition Adjustments for Competition This section tells you how to fine tune your CRF Engine Mode Select Button ......122 for maximum competition performance. Current Mode..........122 Mode Selection ..........122 Initial suspension adjustments should be Front Suspension Adjustments ......123 performed after a minimum of 2 hours of easy Front Suspension Air Pressure....123 break-in time.

  • Page 127: Engine Mode Select Button

    Engine Mode Select Button Engine Mode Select Button Current Mode Mode Selection Start the engine and push the engine mode select 1. Start the engine. button (1) with your CRF stopped. The mode 2. With your CRF stopped and the throttle closed, indicator (2) under the engine mode select button push and hold the engine mode select button indicates the selected mode by blinking the mode...

  • Page 128: Front Suspension Adjustments

    Front Suspension Adjustments Front Suspension Adjustments The front suspension can be adjusted for the rider's 4. Install and tighten the pressure release screw to Front Suspension Air Pressure weight and riding conditions by using one or more the specified torque: of the following methods: 1.0 lbf·ft (1.3 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m) Air is an unstable gas which builds up pressure as it...

  • Page 129: Front Suspension Damping

    Front Suspension Adjustments NOTICE Front Suspension Damping Fork Springs Always start with full hard when adjusting The fork springs in CRF’s are about right for riders Compression Damping Adjustment damping. weighing between 170 lb (77 kg) and 200 lb (91 This adjustment affects how quickly the fork Do not turn the adjuster screw more than the given kg) (less riding gear).

  • Page 130: Fork Oil Adjustment

    Front Suspension Adjustments Optional Soft 26.3 Ibf/in (4.6 N/mm) Fork Spring 4. Assemble the fork dumper (page 98). Fork Oil Adjustment 5. Refilling the fork oil (page 89). 6. Install the front suspension (page 89). 1. Remove the front suspension (page 86). 1 scribe mark 2.

  • Page 131: Rear Suspension Adjustments

    9.02 in (229.0 mm) Each complete turn of the adjusting nut Honda Service Manual. changes the spring length by 0.06 in (1.5 mm). If your CRF is new, put enough part-throttle break- After adjustment, hold the adjusting nut and...

  • Page 132: Rear Suspension Damping

    Rear Suspension Adjustments To decrease spring pre-load High Speed Damping: Rear Suspension Damping Loosen the shock spring lock nut with the optional The high speed damping can be adjusted by pin spanners (3) and turn the adjusting nut to turning the hexagonal portion of the compression increase the spring length (4).
  • Page 133 Rear Suspension Adjustments Low Speed Damping: The low speed damping can be adjusted by turning the center screw of the compression damping adjuster. The low speed compression damping adjuster has 13 clicks or more. Turning the adjuster one full turn clockwise advances the adjuster 4 clicks.

  • Page 134: Rear Suspension Race Sag

    Rear Suspension Adjustments unloaded: motorcycle on an optional workstand Ask the other helper to measure the loaded Rear Suspension Race Sag with rear suspension fully extended, no rider. with rider dimension. loaded with rider: motorcycle on ground, with SEAT MOUNTING BOLT Setting the proper race sag (ride height) is very rider.
  • Page 135 Rear Suspension Adjustments Spring Rates A spring that is too stiff for your weight will not If you are lighter or heavier than the average rider allow the rear tire to hook up under acceleration and cannot set the proper ride height without and will pass more bumps on to you.

  • Page 136: Suspension Adjustments For Track Conditions

    Suspension Adjustments for Track Conditions Suspension Adjustments for Track Conditions Soft Surface On soft ground, sand, and especially mud, consider increasing compression damping front and rear. Sand often requires a bit more rebound damping to minimize rear end kick. Although sand bumps are usually larger, there’s more distance between them, giving the shock more time to recover.

  • Page 137: Suspension Adjustment Guidelines

    Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Follow the procedures described below to accurately adjust your CRF, using the methods described on pages 123 – 131. Remember to make all adjustments in one-click or 1/12 turn increments. Test ride after each adjustment. Front Suspension Adjustment Adjustments for Type of Track Hard-surfaced track...
  • Page 138 Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Symptom Action Stiff Initial travel too stiff: – Test softer compression damping adjustments in one-click increments. suspension • Stiff on small bumps while riding at full throttle in a straight line. – Reduce the rebound damping adjustments in one-click increments. •...
  • Page 139 Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Rear Suspension Adjustment Adjustments for Type of Track Hard-surfaced track Begin with the standard settings. If the suspension is too stiff/soft, adjust according to the chart below. Sand track Lower the rear end (to improve front wheel stability) by increasing Race Sag (reduce spring pre-load). Example: –...

  • Page 140: Tuning Tips

    Tuning Tips Tuning Tips NOTICE NOTICE Spark Plug Reading Using spark plugs with an improper heat range or An improperly tightened spark plug can damage Refer to Spark Plug on page 64. incorrect reach can cause engine damage. the engine. If a plug is too loose, the piston may be damaged.

  • Page 141: Chassis Adjustments

    Chassis Adjustments Chassis Adjustments The following suggestions may improve a specific Fork Height/Angle Wheelbase concern. Subtle changes in overall handling may also be noted. The position of the fork in the clamp is not Adjusting your CRF’s wheelbase can offer subtle adjustable.

  • Page 142: Gearing

    Unless you have the required mechanical know- (before and after the change) to get an accurate higher gear (less teeth) to keep engine rpm how, tools, and an official Honda Service Manual, appraisal of the change. “Seat-of-the-pants” down, and avoid unwanted wheelspin. The sprocket changing should be done by your dealer.

  • Page 143: Tire Selection For Track Conditions

    Tire Selection for Track Conditions Tire Selection for Track Conditions Choosing the correct tire tread pattern and rubber If you choose a tire with a sticky compound for compound can affect your placing in competition. added traction, remember that it may transfer The tires on your CRF offer a “happy medium”...

  • Page 144: Personal Fit Adjustments

    Make sure that the bolts are torqued securely enough to prevent slippage during normal operation. Apply Pro Honda Hondalock or an equivalent to Handlebar Position, Width & Shape the threads of these bolts prior to adjustment to help ensure the correct torque is retained.
  • Page 145 BLANK PAGE...

  • Page 146: Tips

    Here’s helpful advice on how to transport and store your CRF, as well as three troubleshooting flow charts. Transporting Your Motorcycle...... 142 Storing Your Honda ........143 Preparation for Storage......143 Removal from Storage ......143 You & the Environment ........ 144 Troubleshooting..........

  • Page 147: Transporting Your Motorcycle

    Transporting Your Motorcycle Transporting Your Motorcycle If you use a truck or motorcycle trailer to transport To secure your CRF, brace the front wheel against your CRF, we recommend that you follow these the front of the truck bed or trailer rail. guidelines: Attach the lower ends of two straps to the tie-down •...

  • Page 148: Storing Your Honda

    Storing Your Honda Storing Your Honda If you won’t be riding for an extended period, such 4. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt 11. Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of as during the winter, thoroughly inspect your CRF...

  • Page 149: You & The Environment

    You & the Environment You & the Environment Owning and riding a motorcycle can be enjoyable, NOTICE but you must do your part to protect nature. When you show respect for the land, wildlife, and other Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to people, you also help preserve the sport of off-road the environment.

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    (Faulty ECM or CKP • Worn cylinder and piston parenthesis. The items that require use of an CORRECT sensor)* ring* official Honda Service Manual are followed by an • Fast idle knob stuck open • Damaged cylinder head asterisk (*). or damaged gasket •...
  • Page 151 Troubleshooting POOR HANDLING POOR PERFORMANCE AT LOW AND IDLE SPEED POOR PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED CHECK POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECK POSSIBLE CAUSES Steering is heavy 1. Check the spark INCORRECT • Incorrect spark plug heat 1. Check the ignition INCORRECT • Faulty ECM* •...

  • Page 152: Technical Information

    Specifications..........149 Torque Specifications ........150 Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ........150 Oxygenated Fuels...........153 Competition Logbook ........154 Optional Parts List .........156 Spare Parts & Equipment.......157 Spare Parts ..........157 General Tools..........157 Honda Special Tools........157 Chemical Products ........157 Other Products ...........157 Wiring Diagram ..........158 Technical Information...

  • Page 153: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification The engine number (2) is stamped on the left Serial Numbers crankcase. The VIN and engine serial number are required when you register your CRF. They may also be required when ordering replacement parts. You may record these numbers in the Quick Reference section at the rear of this manual.

  • Page 154: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Item English Metric Item English Metric Item English Metric Dimension Engine Drive train Overall length 85.9 in 2,183 mm Type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke Clutch type Wet, multi-plate type Overall width 32.6 in 827 mm Single 10° inclined Transmission 5-speed, constant mesh Cylinder arrangement from vertical...

  • Page 155: Torque Specifications

    Torque Specifications Torque Specifications ENGINE Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Torque Item Remarks Check and tighten nuts, bolts, and fasteners before every outing. lbf•ft N•m kgf•m LEFT SIDE Cylinder head cover socket bolts Clutch cover bolts Water pump cover bolts Crankshaft hole cap NOTE 1 Oil filter cover bolts Cylinder head bolts...
  • Page 156 Torque Specifications LEFT SIDE FRAME (16) Torque (21) Item Remarks (13) (23) lbf•ft N•m kgf•m (14) Steering stem nut 11.0 Fork bridge upper pinch bolts Fork bridge lower pinch (17) bolts Handlebar upper holder bolts Handlebar lower holder nuts NOTE 1 Front axle nut Axle pinch bolts Rear axle nut...
  • Page 157 Torque Specifications (52) FRAME LEFT SIDE (53) (55) (48) (47) (51) Torque Item Remarks (32) lbf•ft N•m kgf•m (42) Brake hose oil bolts (39) (46) Front brake caliper mounting bolts NOTE 4 Front brake disc nuts NOTE 1 Rear brake disc nuts NOTE 1 (35) (43)

  • Page 158: Oxygenated Fuels

    Oxygenated Fuels Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, with alcohol or an ether compound. These try another service station or switch to another gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated brand of gasoline. fuels.

  • Page 159: Competition Logbook

    Competition Logbook Competition Logbook Any serious competition effort relies heavily on Tuning & Adjustment Records Racing Records the knowledge gained and compiled from previous Keep track of the settings and adjustments that Information worth recording for this section of racing events. The best way to organize the many worked best at a particular location.
  • Page 160 Competition Logbook Date Running Location/Event Comments (Suspension Settings, Gearing, Chassis Adjustments, Maintenance Performed, etc.) Time (Make several photocopies of this page for future use) Technical Information...

  • Page 161: Optional Parts List

    Optional Parts List Optional Parts List These parts and tools may be ordered from your FRAME Remarks authorized dealer. Fork spring 27.4 lbf/in (4.8 N/mm) Standard FRAME Remarks No mark (Medium) (factory products) Driven sprocket < >: Drive chain links 49 Teeth, Aluminum.

  • Page 162: Spare Parts & Equipment

    Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke Oil following: screwdrivers: blade & Phillips No. 1, 2, 3 (Engine Oil) wrench, large adjustable Pro Honda HP Fork Oil, SS-19 Spare Parts wrenches: open end & box Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid wrenches: hex (Allen)

  • Page 163: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram CONDENSOR FUEL PUMP JUNCTION CONNECTOR ENGINE STOP ENGINE MODE BUTTON SELECT BUTTON PUSH PUSH FREE FREE COLOR Bl/W COLOR REGULATOR/ SENSOR SENSOR RECTIFIER SENSOR SENSOR GROUND FUEL INJECTOR IGNITION COIL Black Orange ORANGE BLUE Brown Pink SPARK PLUG CKP SENSOR Blue...

  • Page 164: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information Consumer Information This section contains information about contacting Authorized Manuals........160 Honda and how to get an official Honda Service Contacting Honda ..........161 Manual. Your Honda Dealer ........162 The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) .....163 Consumer Information...

  • Page 165: Authorized Manuals

    Authorized Manuals The Service Manual used by your authorized dealer is available from your Honda dealer or Helm, Inc. (USA only, Canada: See your dealer to order authorized manuals.) Also available but not necessary to service your model is the Honda Common Service Manual which explains theory of operation and basic service information for various systems on Honda motorcycles, scooters and ATV.

  • Page 166: Contacting Honda

    If you wish to comment on your experiences with your CRF or with your dealer, please send your comments to the following address: Motorcycle Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., P.O. Box 2200, Torrance CA 90509- 2200, Mailstop: 100-4C-7B, Telephone: (866) 784-1870.

  • Page 167: Your Honda Dealer

    Once you purchase your new Honda, get familiar Your Honda dealer can inform you about with the organization of your Honda dealer so you competition events in your area. You’ll also find can utilize the full range of services available.

  • Page 168: The Honda Rider's Club (Usa Only)

    The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) The Honda Rider's Club of America (HRCA) sponsors local riding chapters at Authorized Honda Dealerships across the country. Consumer Information...

  • Page 169: Index

    ............ 124 ..........42 front fuel pump ............127 ............49 rear ........162 ........ 17 dealer, your Honda flooded engine, starting ......... 158 diagram, wiring fork, ..........15 ..........109 ....123 basic operation drive chain front suspension adjustment ..........
  • Page 170 ......126 gap, spark plug maintenance, rear suspension adjustment ............. 153 ........31 ....163 gasohol after competition Rider’s Club Honda (USA only) ............38 ...... 30 gasoline before & after competition riding, ............. 137 ....... 30 ............. 2 gearing between motos &...
  • Page 171 Index suspension adjustment, for track conditions ....... 131 front ............ 123 ......118 washing your motorcycle guidelines ..........132 ............106 wheels rear ............126 .......... 158 wiring diagram suspension, front ............85 rear ............101 throttle, ..........56 freeplay ..........
  • Page 172 (page 13): Fuel/Tank Capacity unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 91 or higher tank: 1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ) Engine oil Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke Oil or an equivalent motorcycle oil. Tires Front 80/100 – 21 51M Rear 120/80 – 19 63M...

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