Storing Your Honda; Preparation For Storage; Removal From Storage - Honda CRF450R 2011 Owner's Manual

Storing Your Honda

If you won't be riding for an extended period, such
as during the winter, thoroughly inspect your
Honda and correct any problem before storing it.
That way, needed repairs won't be forgotten and it
will be easier to get your CRF running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.

Preparation for Storage

1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If your
CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt water,
wash it down with fresh water and wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 54).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 57).
4. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
and sealing washer (1) at the water pump cover
(2) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely drained,
reinstall the drain bolt with a new sealing
washer and radiator cap.
Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
(1)
(1) coolant drain bolt and washer
(2) water pump cover
5. Lubricate the drive chain.
6. Relieve the fuel pressure (page 45) and drain
the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
petrol container.
7. Inflate the tyres to their recommended
pressures.
8. Place your CRF on an optional workstand or
equivalent to raise both tyres off the ground.
9. Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
10. Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
11. Cover your CRF with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and allow
heat and moisture to accumulate.

Removal from Storage

1. Uncover and clean your CRF.
Change the engine and transmission oil if more
than 4 months have passed since the start of
storage.
2. Uncover the end of the muffler and remove the
rag from the muffler outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel
(page 44) and increase the fuel pressure (page
(2)
52).
4. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture
(page 58) slowly into the radiator fill hole up to
the filler neck.
Capacity:
1.06 ℓ (1.12 US qt, 0.93 Imp qt)
after disassembly
1.04 ℓ (1.10 US qt, 0.92 Imp qt)
after draining
Lean your CRF slightly right and left several
times to bleed trapped air in the cooling
system.
If the coolant level lowers, add coolant and
repeat the above procedure.
Install the radiator cap securely.
5. Perform all maintenance checks (page 17).
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