Damper Oil Change - Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual

Front Suspension Adjustments

Damper Oil Change

1. Loosen the fork cap assembly (1) while
holding the fork damper (2) using the
following tools:
• Adjustable wrench (3)
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• Lock nut wrench (4)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(1) fork cap assembly (3) adjustable wrench
(2) fork damper (4) lock nut wrench
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2. Remove the fork cap assembly (1) from the
fork damper threads and then pop it out by
pumping the fork damper piston rod (5)
slowly.
3. Remove the fork cap assembly.
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushings.
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
(1)
(1) fork cap assembly (5) fork damper piston rod
4. Empty the fork oil from the oil holes (6) of the
fork damper oil/air chamber (7) by pumping
the damper rod several times.
(6)
(7)
(6) oil holes
(7) fork damper oil/air chamber
5. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads (8).
(8) fork cap and fork damper threads
(5)
6. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum
length.
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper (2).
Recommended Oil:
KHL15-11 (KYB)
Recommended Amount:
11.9 US oz (353 cm 3 )
(2)
(2) fork damper
(8)