Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 5

ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...107
Front Suspension Adjustments........................108
Front Suspension Air Pressure....................108
Front Suspension Damping ........................109
Fork springs ................................................109
Front Suspension Disassembly ...................110
Damper Oil Change ....................................113
Fork Assembly ............................................116
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................122
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load..............122
Rear Suspension Damping..........................123
Rear Suspension Race Sag .........................124
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................126
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................127
Tuning Tips .....................................................130
Spark Plug Reading ....................................130
Steering Damper Adjustment ..........................131
Steering Damper Damping .........................131
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines........132
Chassis Adjustments........................................133
Rear End .....................................................133
Fork Height/Angle ......................................133
Wheelbase ...................................................133
Gearing ............................................................134
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................135
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................136
Control Positioning .....................................136
Handlebar Position, Width & Shape...........136
TIPS ................................................................137
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................138
Storing Your Honda.........................................139
Preparation for Storage ...............................139
Removal from Storage................................139
You & the Environment ..................................140
Troubleshooting...............................................141
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................143
Vehicle Identification ......................................144
Serial Numbers ...........................................144
Specifications ..................................................145
Torque Specifications......................................146
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners .................................146
Oxygenated Fuels............................................149
Competition Logbook .....................................150
Optional Parts List ..........................................152
Spare Parts & Equipment................................153
Spare Parts ..................................................153
General Tools ..............................................153
Honda Special Tools ...................................153
Chemical Products ......................................153
Other Products ............................................153
Wiring Diagram...............................................154
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................155
Authorized Manuals ........................................156
Contacting Honda............................................157
Your Honda Dealer..........................................158
The Honda Rider's Club (USA only) .............159
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................160
INDEX ............................................................162
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