Other Inspections; Clutch Operation; Clutch Cable Lubrication - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

Clutch System

Other Inspections

• Check that the clutch lever assembly is
positioned properly (the end of the holder (1) is
aligned with the paint mark (2) on the
handlebar) and the securing bolts are tight.
(2)
(1)
(1) holder
(2) paint mark
• Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear. If necessary, have it replaced.

Clutch Operation

1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, lubricate the clutch lever pivot bolt
sliding surface with grease and/or clutch cable
with commercially available cable lubricant.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration, kinks,
or damage.
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Servicing Your Honda

Clutch Cable Lubrication

Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to sliding
surface of the clutch cable ends.
1. Release the dust cover (1).
2. Turn the adjuster (2) and remove the clutch
cable (3).
3. Disconnect the clutch cable end (4) from the
clutch lever (5).
4. Thoroughly lubricate the clutch cable end with
multi-purpose grease.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) dust cover (4) clutch cable end
(2) adjuster (5) clutch lever
(3) clutch cable
5. Connect the clutch cable end to the lever.
6. Install the clutch cable and turn the adjuster.
7. Remove the clutch cable end adjuster (6).
8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the clutch cable
end adjuster inside surface.
(6) clutch cable end adjuster
9. Recheck clutch lever freeplay and adjust as
necessary (page 81).
If the clutch lever operation is not smooth, replace
the clutch cable.
(4)
(5)
(6)