Honda CRF450X 2020 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 119

14. Hold the fork damper assembly (4) in an
upright position and pump the fork damper
piston rod (2) 3.9 in (100 mm) slowly, several
times.
NOTICE
Be careful not to bend or damage the fork damper
piston rod when the piston rod is stroked.
(2)
(2) fork damper piston rod (4) fork damper assembly
15. Cover the fork damper piston rod end with
shop towel (10) to prevent fork damage.
Cover the oil holes with shop towel to prevent
blow out of fork oil.
Blow the extra oil off from the fork damper
assembly (4) by pumping the fork damper
piston rod to full stroke.
(4)
(4) fork damper assembly (10) shop towel
(10)
(4)
(10)
Suspension
16. Drain the extra oil from the oil holes (9) of the
fork damper assembly (4).
By doing above procedure, about 0.2 US oz (5
3
cm ) of fork oil will be drained from the fork
damper through the oil hole and cause 8.2 US oz
(243 cm 3 ) of fork oil to be left in the fork damper
assembly.
(9)
(4)
(4) fork damper assembly (9) oil holes
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 160).
NOTICE
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
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