Honda 2005 CRF450R Owner's Manual page 5

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Operation Component Locations ........................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................28
Seat Removal ....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................30
Subframe Removal............................................32
Contents
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever..................................................53
Spark Plug .........................................................54
Valve Clearance.................................................55
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................65
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................73
Brakes................................................................77
Wheels...............................................................81
Tires & Tubes ....................................................82
Drive Chain .......................................................84
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................87
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................90
Appearance Care ...............................................92
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .....95
Front Suspension Adjustments..........................96
Rear Suspension Adjustments.........................109
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................113
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................114
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips ..........117
Chassis Adjustments........................................129
Gearing ............................................................130
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................131
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................132
TIPS ................................................................133
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................134
Storing Your Honda.........................................135
You & the Environment ..................................136
Troubleshooting...............................................137
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................139
Vehicle Identification ......................................140
Specifications ..................................................141
Torque Specifications......................................142
Oxygenated Fuels............................................145
Competition Logbook .....................................146
Optional Parts List ..........................................148
Spare Parts & Equipment................................149
Wiring Diagram...............................................150
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................151
Authorized Manuals ........................................152
Contacting Honda............................................153
Your Honda Dealer..........................................154
The Honda Rider's Club .................................155
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................156
INDEX ............................................................158
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