Storing Your Honda; Preparation For Storage; Removal From Storage; Removal Frrom Storage - Honda 2005 CRF450R Owner's Manual

If you won't be riding for an extended period,
such as during the winter, thoroughly inspect
your Honda and correct any problem before
storing it. That way, needed repairs won't be
forgotten and it will be easier to get your CRF
running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.

Preparation for Storage

1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If
your CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt
water, wash it down with fresh water and
wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 37).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 40).
4. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an
approved gasoline container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and loosen the drain
screw. Drain gasoline into an approved
container. Retighten the drain screw.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
5. Remove the bolt (1) and right engine guard (2).
6. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
(3) at the water pump (4) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely
drained, reinstall the drain bolt with a new
sealing washer and radiator cap.
(2)
(1)
(1) bolt (3) coolant drain bolt
(2) right engine guard (4) water pump
7. Lubricate the drive chain.
8. Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures.
9. Place your CRF on the optional Honda
workstand or equivalent to raise both tires off
the ground.
10. Stuff a rag into the silencer outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the silencer to
prevent moisture from entering.
11. Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
12. Cover your CRF with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and
allow heat and moisture to accumulate.

Storing Your Honda

Removal from Storage

1. Uncover and clean your CRF.
Change the engine and transmission oil if
more than 4 months have passed since the
start of storage.
(4)
2. Uncover the end of the muffler and remove
the rag from the muffler outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel
(page 34).
4. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture
(page 41) slowly into the radiator filler hole
up to the filler neck.
Capacity:
1.18 US qt (1.12R)
(3)
at disassembly
1.09 US qt (1.03R)
at draining
Lean your CRF slightly right and left several
times to bleed trapped air in the cooling
system.
If the coolant level lowers, add coolant and
repeat the above procedure.
Install the radiator cap securely.
5. Perform all maintenance checks (page 9).
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