The Importance Of Maintenance - Honda CRF450X 2020 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

The Importance of Maintenance

The Importance of Maintenance

A well-maintained motorcycle is essential for safe,
economical, and trouble-free riding. It will also
help reduce air pollution. Careful pre-ride
inspections and good maintenance are especially
important because your CRF is designed to be
ridden over rough off-road terrain.
To help you properly care for your CRF, this
section of the manual provides a Maintenance
Schedule. The service intervals in this schedule are
based on average riding conditions.
More frequent service is needed if you subject your
CRF to severe use or ride in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
Frequent servicing of the air cleaner is especially
important to help you avoid a possible costly
engine repair.
If your CRF overturns or is involved in a crash, be
sure your dealer inspects all major parts, even if
you are able to make some repairs.
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Servicing Your Honda
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or
failing to correct a problem before you ride
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner's manual.
Remember, proper maintenance is your
responsibility. Be sure to inspect your CRF before
each ride and follow the Maintenance Schedule in
this section.