Before & After Competition Maintenance; Between Motos & Practice Maintenance - Honda CRF450R 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Before & After Competition Maintenance
Before & After Competition Maintenance
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance
After practice or between motos you have a chance
to make additional checks and adjustments.
• Clean accumulated dirt from under the fenders
and off the wheels, suspension components,
handgrips, controls, and footpegs. A stiff,
nylon parts cleaning brush works well.
• Check tire air pressure.
• Check spoke tension, and make sure the rim
locks are secure.
• Check to make sure the sprocket bolts and nuts
are secure.
• 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.
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Servicing Your Honda
• After adjustment, check that the chain adjuster
index marks (1) are in the same position on
each side. This will ensure that the rear wheel
is in proper alignment and allow maximum
performance from the rear disc brake.
Maintaining proper wheel alignment will also
extend brake pad wear.
(1)
(1) chain adjuster index marks
• Suspend the front wheel above the ground and
use the pressure release screws (2) to release
the built-up pressure in the forks. This pressure
is caused by normal fork action while riding.
(2)
(2) pressure release screw