Honda CRF450R 2006 Owner's Manual page 4

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Operation Component Locations ........................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................28
Seat Removal ....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................30
Subframe Removal............................................32
Contents
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever..................................................53
Spark Plug .........................................................54
Valve Clearance.................................................55
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................66
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................74
Brakes................................................................79
Wheels...............................................................83
Tires & Tubes ....................................................84
Drive Chain .......................................................86
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................89
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................92
Appearance Care ...............................................94
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .....97
Front Suspension Adjustments..........................98
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................111
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................115
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................116
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips ..........119
Chassis Adjustments........................................131
Gearing ............................................................132
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................133
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................134
TIPS ................................................................135
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................136
Storing Your Honda.........................................137
You & the Envionment....................................138
Troubleshooting...............................................139
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................141
Vehicle Identification ......................................142
Specifications ..................................................143
Torque Specifications......................................144
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment .............147
Oxygenated Fuels............................................148
Competition Logbook .....................................149
Optional Parts List ..........................................151
Spare Parts & Equipment................................152
Wiring Diagram...............................................153
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................155
Authorized Manuals ........................................156
Contacting Honda............................................157
Your Honda Dealer..........................................158
The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) .............159
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................160
INDEX ............................................................162
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