Servicing Your Honda; Before You Service Your Honda - Honda 2009 CRF450X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Keeping your CRF well maintained is absolutely
essential to your safety. It's also a good way to
protect your investment, get maximum
performance, avoid breakdowns, and have more
fun.
To help keep your CRF in good shape, this
section includes a Maintenance Schedule for
required servicing and step-by-step instructions
for specific maintenance tasks. You'll also find
important safety precautions, information on oils,
and tips for keeping your Honda looking good.
An ICM (Ignition Control Module) system is
used on this motorcycle; consequently, routine
ignition timing adjustment is unnecessary. If you
want to check the ignition timing, refer to the
Honda Shop Manual.
An optional tool kit may be available. Check
with your Honda dealer's parts department.

Before You Service Your Honda

The Importance of Maintenance ........................24
Maintenance Safety ............................................25
Important Safety Precautions........................25
Maintenance Schedule .......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ....................28
Before & After Competition Maintenance.........32
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....32
After Competition Maintenance ...................32
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations...................34
Seat .....................................................................35
Fuel Tank............................................................36
Subframe Upright Position.................................38
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System ........................................................40
Engine Oil ..........................................................42
Transmission Oil ................................................45
Coolant ...............................................................47
Air Cleaner .........................................................50
Crankcase Breather ............................................52
Engine
Throttle ...............................................................53
Clutch System ....................................................55
Hot Start Lever ...................................................59
Spark Plug ..........................................................60
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .........................................62
Spark Arrester.....................................................65
Valve Clearance..................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin...........................76

Servicing Your Honda

Chassis
Suspension..........................................................84
Front Suspension Inspection.........................84
Rear Suspension Inspection..........................85
Recommended Fork Oil................................86
Fork Oil Change ...........................................86
Brakes.................................................................88
Wheels ................................................................92
Tyres & Tubes ....................................................93
Side Stand...........................................................95
Drive Chain ........................................................96
Steering Damper.................................................99
Additional Maintenance Procedures ................102
Electrical
Battery ..............................................................104
Headlight & Taillight .......................................106
Appearance Care ..............................................108
Servicing Your Honda
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