Front Suspension Inspection; Rear Suspension Inspection; Suspension •4-30 - Honda TRX450R Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Minor adjustments are made at the clutch lever.
Slide the dust cover off the lever bracket, loosen the
lock nut and turn the adjuster.
Tighten the lock nut securely.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit and the
correct free play cannot be obtained, turn the
adjuster all the way in and back out one turn.
Tighten the lock nut securely, install the dust cover
and make a major adjustment described below.
LOCK NUT
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTER
Major adjustments are made with the lower adjust-
ing nut at the engine.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting nut.
Tighten the lock nut securely while holding the
adjusting nut.
Check the clutch operation.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained or the
clutch slips during test ride, disassemble and
inspect the clutch ('04 - '05: page 13-5, After '05:
page 14-6).
u
u
SUSPENSION
Loose, worn or
damaged
suspension parts
impair vehicle
stability and control.
FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the front shock absorbers by
compressing them several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs
of leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the rear shock absorber by com-
pressing them several times.
Check the entire shock absorber assembly for signs
of leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
4-30