Table Of Contents - Honda CRF450X 2020 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions ........................ 2
Loading ............................................................. 3
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 4
Safety Labels .................................................... 5
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS.................. 7
Operation Component Locations ...................... 8
Indicators & Displays ....................................... 9
Multi-function Display................................ 10
Speedometer ................................................ 12
Odometer/Tripmeter A & B ........................ 12
Fuel Mileage Meter ..................................... 12
Digital Clock Setting................................... 13
Backlight Brightness Adjustment................ 13
Changing the Speed and Mileage Unit........ 14
Changing the Fuel Mileage Unit ................. 14
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 15
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 16
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 17
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 17
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 19
Safe Riding Precautions .............................. 20
Side Stand.................................................... 20
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 21
Fast Idle Knob ............................................. 21
Preparation .................................................. 21
Starting Procedure ....................................... 21
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 22
Shifting Gears ................................................. 23
Braking ........................................................... 24
Parking ............................................................ 25
Post-ride Inspection ........................................ 26
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 27
Contents
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ......................29
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .....................30
Maintenance Safety .........................................31
Important Safety Precautions.......................31
Maintenance Schedule ....................................32
Maintenance Record .......................................35
General Competition Maintenance .................36
Before & After Competition Maintenance .....40
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.....40
After Competition Maintenance ..................41
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ...............42
Seat ..................................................................43
Side Cover .......................................................44
Fuel Tank ........................................................45
Subframe .........................................................49
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .....................................................54
Engine Oil .......................................................63
Coolant ............................................................66
Air Cleaner ......................................................69
Crankcase Breather .........................................71
Engine
Throttle ............................................................72
Engine Idle Speed ...........................................74
Clutch System .................................................75
Spark Plug .......................................................80
Valve Clearance ..............................................81
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................90
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 99
Brakes ........................................................... 116
Wheels .......................................................... 120
Tires & Tubes ............................................... 121
Side Stand ..................................................... 123
Drive Chain .................................................. 124
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 127
Spark Arrester ............................................... 129
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 131
Electrical
Battery .......................................................... 133
Headlight & Taillight ................................... 135
Appearance Care .......................................... 136