Riding Precautions - Honda CRF450R 2023 Owner's Manual

Riding Precautions

Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first operating day or 25 km (15
miles) of running, follow these guidelines to
ensure your vehicle's future reliability and
performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
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acceleration.
Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
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Ride conservatively.
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This same procedure should be followed each
time when:
Piston is replaced
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Piston rings are replaced
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Cylinder is replaced
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Crankshaft or crank bearings are replaced
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Parking
CRF450RX
Park on a firm, level surface.
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If you must park on a slight incline or loose
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surface, park so that the vehicle cannot
move or fall over.
Make sure that high-temperature parts
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cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes
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and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.
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Parking with the Side Stand
Stop the engine.
1.
Push the side stand down.
2.
Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its
3.
weight rests on the side stand.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
4.
Turning the handlebar to the right
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reduces stability and may cause the
vehicle to fall.