Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 107

Check the bolts and nuts on the drive and driven
sprockets.
If any are loose. torque them.
TORQUE :
Drive sprocket bolt: 31 N'm (3. 2 kgf·m. 23 IbHt)
Driven sprocket nut: 32 N'm (3.3 kgf'm , 24 IbHt)
BRAKE FLUID
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NOTICE
Spilled fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place
a
rag over these parts whenever the
system is salViced.
Do nol mix different types of fluid. as they are not
compatible with each other.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir.
FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION
When the fluid level is low, check the brake pads for , - - - -
wear (page 4-28).
A tow fluid tevel may be due to wear of the brake pads.
If the brake pads are worn, the caliper piston is pUShed
out, and this accounts for a low reservoir tevel.
If the brake pads are nol worn and the fluid level is low,
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check the entire system for leaks (page 4-28).
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FRONT:
Turn the handlebar so that the reservoir Is level and
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check the brake fluid level.
If the level is near the lower level line, check the brake
pad wear (page 4-28).
REAR :
Support the motorcycle upright on a level surface
If the level is near the lower level line, check the brake
pad wear (page 4-28 ).
MAINTENANCE
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