Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 8

GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use Honda genuine or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that do not meet Honda's design
specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle .
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are nol interchangeable with English
fastener.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When lightening bolts or nuts , begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then lighten to the specified torque diagonally in
Incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as shown in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1-23).
g . Do not bend or twist control cables. Damaged control cables will not operate smoothly and may stick or bind .
ABBREVIATION
Throughout this manual , the following abbreviations are used to identify the respective parts or systems.
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DESTINATION CODE
Throughout this manual, the following codes are used to identify individual types for each region.
DESTINATION
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