Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual page 112

3. With your CRF on a box or an optional
workstand (front wheel elevated), check that
the steering moves smoothly from side-to-side.
4. Install the number plate (3) by aligning its
holes (7) with the tabs (8) on the steering stem.
Install and tighten the bolts (2).
Route the number plate tab (1) around the
handlebar pad (9) as shown.
(9)
(7)
(8)
(1) number plate tab (7) holes
(2) bolts (8) tabs
(3) number plate (9) handlebar pad
Removal
1. Remove the number plate (page 104).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2) and steering damper (3).
(3)
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) steering damper
(1)
(3)
(2)
Inspection
1. Check the damper rod (1) operation.
The damper rod is fully extended and
compressed by hand. Release the damper rod,
then check that it extends to its maximum
length.
If the damper rod does not extend to its maximum
(2)
length, refer to an official Honda Service Manual
for disassembly and inspection instructions or see
your dealer.
(1)
(1) damper rod
Steering Damper
(1)
(cont'd)
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