Honda CRF450R 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 133

Rear Suspension Adjustments
Low Speed Damping:
The low speed damping can be adjusted by turning
the center screw of the compression damping
adjuster.
The low speed compression damping adjuster has
13 clicks or more.
Turning the adjuster one full turn clockwise
advances the adjuster 4 clicks.
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it
will no longer turn (lightly seat). Turn the
adjuster counterclockwise (softer) until it
clicks. This click is position 1.
2. Set the adjuster 12th click and adjust it until the
punch mark (5) on the adjuster and the punch
mark (4) on the adjuster body are aligned.
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Adjustments for Competition
(5)
(4)
(4) adjuster body punch mark
(5) low speed compression damping adjuster punch
mark
Rebound Damping
The rebound damping adjuster (6) is located at the
lower end of the rear shock absorber.
It has 17 clicks or more. Turning the adjuster one
full turn advances the adjuster 8 clicks.
• When adjusting the rebound damping adjuster,
make sure to use the proper size tool to avoid
damage.
• Rebound damping can be increased by turning
the adjuster clockwise.
• Be sure that the rebound adjuster is firmly
located in a detent, and not between positions.
(6)
(7)
(6) rebound damping adjuster (7) punch marks
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it
will no longer turn (lightly seat). Turn the
adjuster counterclockwise (softer) until it
clicks. This click is position 1.
2. Set the adjuster 7th - 10th click and adjust it
until the punch marks (7) on the adjuster and
the rear shock absorber are aligned.