Steering Damper Adjustment; Steering Damper Damping - Honda CRF450R 2011 Owner's Manual

Steering Damper Adjustment

The steering damper can be adjusted for riding
conditions by using following method:
• Damping – Turning the steering damper
adjuster adjusts how quickly the steering
damper compresses or extends.

Steering Damper Damping

The steering damper adjuster (1) has 13 positions
or more. Turning the adjuster one full turn
clockwise advances the adjuster six positions. To
adjust the adjuster to the standard setting, proceed
as follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no longer
turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard position.
The adjuster is set in the standard position when
the adjuster is turned counterclockwise 9 – 12
clicks.
Damping can be increased by turning the adjuster
clockwise.
NOTICE
Always start with full hard when adjusting
damping.
Do not turn the adjuster more than the given
positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the steering damper adjuster is firmly
located in a detent, and not between positions.
(1) steering damper adjuster
Steering Damper Adjustment
(1)
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Adjustments for Competition