Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 107

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)
(8)
(1) number plate tab (7) holes
(2) bolts (8) tabs
(3) number plate (9) handlebar pad
Removal
1. Remove the number plate (page 100).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2) and steering damper (3).
(1)
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) steering damper
(1)
(3)
(7)
(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
(2)
maximum length, refer to an official Honda
Service Manual for disassembly and
inspection instructions or see your Honda
dealer.
(3)
(1) damper rod
Steering Damper
(1)
(cont'd)
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