Table Of Contents - Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................
Fuel ..................................................................
Basic Operation ..............................................
• Starting The Engine ................................
• Stopping The Engine ..............................
• Break-In Procedure .................................
Contotls ...........................................................
Control Adjustment .......................................
• Clutch Lever Free Play ............................
• Clutch Lever Position ..............................
• Hot Start ..................................................
• Throttle Grip ............................................
• Front Brake Lever ....................................
• Brake Pedal Height .................................
Adjustment For Personal Fit .........................
• Control Positioning .................................
• Handlebar Position, Width & Shape .....
• Additional Individualized
Adjustments ............................................
2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................
3. OPTIONAL PARTS .............................................. 10
Optional Parts List .......................................... 10
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 11
Pre-ride Inspection Check List ....................... 11
Maintenance Schedule .................................. 11
General Service Information ......................... 12
Between Moto/Between Practice And Moto
Maintenance ................................................... 12
After Race Maintenance ................................ 13
• After Race Lubrication ............................ 13
• Routine Cleaning .................................... 13
• Pressurized Spray Washers ................... 13
• Condensation Control ............................ 13
• After Cleaning Lubrication ..................... 13
General Maintenance .................................... 14
Maintenance Preparations ............................ 17
• Seat .......................................................... 17
• Fuel Tank .................................................. 17
• Subframe ................................................. 19
Maintenance Procedures ............................... 21
• Engine Oil ................................................ 21
• Transmission Oil ..................................... 23
• Coolant .................................................... 24
• Spark Plug ............................................... 25
• Ignition ..................................................... 26
• Engine Idle Speed ................................... 26
• Crankcase Breather ................................. 27
2
• Air Cleaner ............................................... 27
2
• Clutch ....................................................... 28
2
• Valve ........................................................ 30
2
• Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ............... 39
3
• Handlebar And Steering Head
3
Bearings .................................................. 47
4
• Throttle Grip ............................................ 47
5
• Fuel Line .................................................. 48
5
• Front And Rear Wheels And Tires ......... 49
5
• Front Suspension .................................... 49
6
• Rear Suspension ..................................... 50
6
• Brakes ...................................................... 51
7
• Drive Chain .............................................. 52
7
• Drive Chain Sliders ................................. 54
8
• Drive Chain Rollers ................................. 54
8
• Driven Sprocket ...................................... 55
8
• Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .............................. 55
• Control Cables ......................................... 57
8
• Nuts, Bolts, Fasterers ............................. 58
9
5. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT .......................... 61
• Carburetor ............................................... 61
• Tuning For Special Conditions ............... 70
• Spark Plug Coloring Indications ............ 70
6. SUSPENTION ADJUSTMENT ........................... 71
• Race Sag .................................................. 71
• Rear Suspension ..................................... 72
• Front Suspension .................................... 74
• Suspension Adjustments Relating To
Specific Track Conditions ....................... 90
• Suspension Adjustment Guidelines ...... 91
7. CHASSIS ADJUSTMENTS FOR TRACK
CONDITIONS ...................................................... 94
• Rear End .................................................. 94
• Fork Height/Angle ................................... 94
• Wheelbase ............................................... 94
8. GEARING SELECTION ....................................... 94
9. TIRE SELECTION ................................................ 95
10. MAINTENANCE, TUNING & RACING
LOGBOOK ........................................................... 96
11. SPARE PARTS & EQUIPMENT ........................... 98
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 99
• Poor Performance At Low And
Unstable Idle Speeds ............................. 99
• Poor Performance At High Speed ......... 99
13. CLEANING ........................................................... 100
14. STORAGE ............................................................ 101
• To Prepare The Motorcycle For
Storage .................................................... 101
• Removal From Storage .......................... 101
15. WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................. 102
16. INDEX .................................................................. 103
17. AUTHORIZED MANUALS .................................. 105
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