Service Preparations Component Locations; Fluids & Filters Fuel System; Engine Throttle; Chassis Suspension - Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Table of Contents

The following presents the contents of each
section of your owner's manual.
Motorcycle Safety..............................................1
Important Safety Precautions..... .........................2
Loading................................................................3
Accessories & Modifications ..............................4
Safety Labels.......................................................5
Operating Controls ...........................................7
Component Locations .........................................8
Before Riding .....................................................9
Are You Ready to Ride?....................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?..... .............11
Basic Operating Instructions .........................13
Safe Riding Precautions ...............................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................15
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Brake-in Guidelines ..........................................21
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Servicing Your Honda .....................................23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................24
Maintenance Safety...........................................25
Important Safety Precautions .......................25
Maintenance Schedule ......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ...................29
Before & After Competition Maintenance........33
Service Preparations
Component Locations .......................................35
Seat Removal.....................................................36
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................37
Subframe Upright Position................................39
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................41
Engine Oil .........................................................43
Transmission Oil ...............................................46
Coolant ..............................................................48
Air Cleaner ........................................................51
Crankcase Breather ...........................................53
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................54
Clutch System ...................................................56
Hot Start Lever ..................................................60
Spark Plug .........................................................61
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................62
Spark Arrester....................................................65
Valve Clearance.................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................75
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................83
Brakes................................................................87
Wheels...............................................................91
Tires & Tubes ....................................................92
Side Stand..........................................................94
Drive Chain .......................................................95
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................98
Electrical
Battery .............................................................100
Headlight & Taillight ......................................102
Appearance Care .............................................104
Adjustments for Competition.......................107
Front Suspension Adjustments........................108
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................122
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................126
Suspension Adjustments Guidelines ...............127
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips ..........130
Chassis Adjustments........................................137
Gearing ............................................................138
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................139
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................140
Taking care of the
Unexpected ................................................147
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................148
If Your Battery is Low (or Dead) ....................149