Honda CRF450R 2011 Owner's Manual page 132

10. Extend the fork damper piston rod (6) to
maximum length, holding it, install the fork
cap assembly (5) to the fork damper (1).
Be careful not to damage the fork cap piston ring.
If it is difficult to install the fork cap assembly, the
fork damper oil level might be higher than standard
oil level.
(5)
(1)
(1) fork damper (6) fork damper piston rod
(5) fork cap assembly
11. Place the fork damper (1) in a vise with a piece
of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Tighten the fork cap assembly (5) using the
fork cap bolt holder, 36 mm (3) while holding
the cutout of the fork damper using the lock nut
wrench (4) to the specified torque:
28 N·m (2.9 kgf·m, 21 Ibf·ft)
• Fork cap bolt holder, 36 mm
• Lock nut wrench
(6)
(4)
(1) fork damper
(3) fork cap bolt holder, 36 mm
12. Completely screw in the fork centre bolt lock
nut (11) to the fork damper piston rod (6).
(6)
(6) fork damper piston rod (11) fork centre bolt lock nut
Front Suspension Adjustments
13. Check the fork damper piston rod sliding
14. Cover the fork damper piston rod end with soft
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NOTICE
(1)
Be careful not to bend or damage the fork damper
(5)
piston rod when the piston rod is stroked.
(3)
(4) lock nut wrench
(5) fork cap assembly
(8) fork damper oil/spring chamber
(12) soft jaws
(13) shop towel
(11)
surface for damage.
jaws (12) to prevent fork damage.
Cover the oil holes with shop towel (13) to
prevent blow out of fork oil.
Blow the extra oil off from the fork damper oil/
spring chamber (8) by pumping the fork
damper piston rod to full stroke.
(13)
(8)
(12)
Adjustments for Competition
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