Fuel Tank - Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Fuel Tank

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 23.
Removal
1. Remove the shroud A bolts and collars (1).
2. Remove the shroud B bolts (2) and shrouds (3).
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1) shroud A bolts and collars
(2) shroud B bolts
3. Remove the seat (page 33).
4. Install a hose clamp (4) to the breather tube
(5) and shut the hose clamp securely
(5)
(4) hose clamp (5) breather tube
5. Pull the breather tube (5) out of steering stem
nut.
6. Unhook the fuel tank band (6).
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7. Remove the fuel tank bolt and collar (7).
(5) breather tube
(6) fuel tank band
(7) fuel tank bolt and collar
8. Unhook the fuel feed hose (8) from the clamp
(9).
(3) shrouds
(4)
(8) fuel feed hose
9. Pull the fuel tank (10) out of the frame and
hang it to the left of the frame.
Check the fuel tank stopper cable (11) for
deterioration, kinks or other damaged.
Do not support the fuel tank by the fuel feed
hose (8).
(7)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
(9) clamp
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
(8)
(10)
(8) fuel feed hose (11) fuel tank stopper cable
(10) fuel tank
10. Check for interference between the frame and
tank and adjust the cushion rubbers (12) if
necessary.
(12)
2.4 in (60 mm)
(12) cushion rubbers
(11)