Table Of Contents - Honda 2009 CRF450X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Loading................................................................3
Accessories & Modifications ..............................4
Safety Labels.......................................................5
OPERATING CONTROLS..............................7
Operation Component Locations ........................8
BEFORE RIDING ............................................9
Are You Ready to Ride?....................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ..................11
Pre-ride Inspection ........................................11
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......13
Safe Riding Precautions................................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................15
Preparation ....................................................15
Fuel Valve......................................................15
Starting Procedure.........................................15
Flooded Engine .............................................16
How to Stop the Engine ................................16
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................21
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ........................23
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
Contents
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
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................84
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
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...111
Front Suspension Adjustments........................112
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................126
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................130
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................131
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........134
Steering Damper Adjustment ..........................141
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines........142
Chassis Adjustments........................................143
Gearing ............................................................144
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions ...............145
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................146
TIPS ................................................................147
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................148
Storing Your Honda.........................................149
You & the Environment ..................................151
Troubleshooting...............................................152
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED .............................................153
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................154
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)....................155
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................157
Vehicle Identification ......................................158
Specifications ..................................................159
Torque Specifications ......................................161
Petrol Containing Alcohol...............................165
Competition Logbook .....................................166
Optional Parts List...........................................168
Spare Parts & Equipment................................169
Wiring Diagram...............................................170
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................172
INDEX ............................................................174
MANUFACTURER AND
AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE
FOR EU MARKET.......................................177