Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 124

Front Suspension Adjustments
21.Clean the threads of the fork protector bolts
(18) and axle holder thoroughly.
Apply locking agent to the fork protector bolt
threads.
Install the fork protectors (21), fork protector
bolts, brake hose clamp bolts (20) and
tripmeter cable clamp bolts (19).
Tighten the fork protector bolts to the
specified torque:
5.2 Ibf·ft (7 N·m, 0.7 kgf·m)
Tighten tripmeter cable clamp bolts to the
specified torque:
0.7 Ibf·ft (1 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
22.Clean the threads of the caliper mounting
bolts (22) and brake caliper thoroughly.
Apply locking agent to the bolt threads.
Install the brake caliper (23) on the slider and
tighten the caliper mounting bolts to the
specified torque:
22 Ibf·ft (30 N·m, 3.1 kgf·m)
An improperly routed brake hose may rupture
and cause a loss of braking efficiency. Route the
hose carefully.
(19)
(21)
(18)
(18)
(23)
(22)
(18) fork protector bolts
(19) tripmeter cable clamp bolts
(20) brake hose clamp bolts
(21) fork protectors
(22) caliper mounting bolts
(23) brake caliper
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Adjustments for Competition
23.Check the left side collar (24) and tripmeter
gear box (25) for wear or damage.
Install the left side collar (24) to the left wheel
hub.
Install the trip meter gear box (25) while
aligning its tabs (26) of the trip meter gear
box with the grooves (27) on the right wheel
hub.
(24)
(24) left side collar
(25) tripmeter gear box
24.Clean the clamping surface of the axle and
axle holders.
Install the front wheel (28) between the fork
legs while inserting the disc between the pads,
and align (29) the tab of the tripmeter gear
box as shown.
Check that the tripmeter gear box O-ring (30)
is in good condition, replace it if necessary.
(20)
Apply a thin layer of grease to the axle (31)
and insert the axle from the right side.
(22)
(25)
(28) front wheel
(29) align
25.Install and tighten the axle nut (32) to the
(26)
(27)
(26) tabs
(27) grooves
(32) axle nut
(33) left axle pinch bolts
(30)
(31)
(29)
(30) O-ring
(31) axle
specified torque.
65 Ibf·ft (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
Tighten the left axle pinch bolts (33) to the
specified torque.
15 Ibf·ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
(32)
(32)
(28)