Front And Rear Wheels And Tires; Front Suspension - Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual

FRONT AND REAR WHEELS AND TIRES

Tires
Proper air pressure will provide maximum stability,
riding comfort and tire life.
Check tire pressure frequently and adjust if necessary.
NOTE :
• Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are
"cold".
Cold tire pressures Front: 15 (100, 1.0)
psi (kPa, kgf/cm 2 ) Rear: 15 (100, 1.0)
Front: 80/100-21 M/C 51M
Tire size
Rear: 110/90-19 M/C 62M
Wheel Rims And Spokes
1. Inspect wheel rims and spokes for damage.
2. Tighten any loose spokes and rim locks.
TORQUE:
Spoke: 2.7 Ibf ft (3.7 N m. 0.38 kgf m)
Rim lock: 9.4 Ibf ft (13 N m, 1.3 kgf m)
3. Check wheel rim runout. If runout is noticeable, see
the Honda Service Manual for inspection.
(1) RIM LOCK (2) LOCK NUT
Axles And Wheel Bearings (See the Honda Service
Manual for inspection):
1. Check the axle for runout.
2. Check the condition of the wheel bearings.

FRONT SUSPENSION

Inspection
1. Make sure that the fork protectors and dust seals
are clean and not packed with mud and dirt.
2. Check for signs of oil leakage. Damaged or leaking
fork seals should be replaced before your CRF is rid-
den.
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(1) FORK PROTECTOR (2) DUST SEAL
3. Inspect the wear rings for wear or damage. Replace
the wear ring if it is 0.06 in (1.5 mm) or flat with the
outer tube.
(1) WEAR RING (2) OUTER TUBE
NOTE :
• Install the wear ring with its end gap facing rear-
ward.
(1) WEAR RINGS
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