Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual page 77

Rebound Damping Adjustment
The fork rebound damping adjuster has 16 positions or
more. Turning the adjuster screw one full turn clock-
wise advances the adjuster four positions. To adjust the
rebound damping to the standard setting, proceed as
follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no longer turn
(Iightly seats). This is the full hard position.
The adjuster is set in the standard position when the
adjuster is turned counterclockwise 7 clicks.
Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to the same
position.
Compression Damping Adjustment
This adjustment affects how quickly the fork com-
presses. The fork compression damping adjuster screw
has 16 positions or more. Turning the adjuster screw
one full turn changes the adjuster four positions. To
adjust the adjuster to the standard position, proceed as
follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no longer turn
(lightly seats). This is the full hard position. The adjuster
is set in the standard position when the adjuster is
turned counterclockwise 11 clicks.
Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to the same
position.
NOTE:
• Both compression and rebound damping can be in-
creased by turning the adjuster clockwise.
CAUTION:
Always start with full hard when adjusting damp-
•
ing.
• Do not turn the adjuster screw more than the given
positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the rebound and compression adjust-
•
ers are firmly located in a detent, and not between
positions.
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(1) COMPRESSION (2) REBOUND DAMPING
DAMPING ADJUSTER SCREW
ADJUSTER SCREW
Fork Oil Change
NOTE:
• If your CRF is brand-new, put enough part-throttle
break-in time (about one hour) on it to ensure that
the suspension has worked in.
• For optimum performance, and extended fork life,
the fork should be completely disassembled and
cleaned after the first three hours of riding. See the
Service Manual or your authorized Honda dealer for
this service.
Place your CRF on the optional workstand or equiva-
lent support with the front wheel off the ground.
Remove the number plate bolt and number plate.
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(1) NUMBER PLATE BOLT
(2) NUMBER PLATE
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