Exhaust Pipe/Muffler; Exhaust System Inspection; Spark Arrester Removal; Spark Arrester Inspection/Cleaning - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

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EXHAUST PIPE/MUFFLER
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Check the muffler joint band bolt and exhaust pipe
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joint nuts for looseness and exhaust gas leaks. .,.:;; _., ....
Tighten the bolt and nuts of the exhaust system to
the specified torque.
TOROUE:
Exhaust pipe joint nut:
21 N'm !2. 1 kgf·m , 15lbf·ftJ
Muffler joint band bolt:
21 N'm 12.1 kgf·m , 15 Ibf.ft)
SPARK ARRESTER
REMOVAL
Remove the bolts, spark arrester assembly and gas-
ket.
INSPECTION/ CLEANING
Check the mesh screen is in good condition.
Use a soft brush to remove carbon deposits from
the spark arrester screen. Be careful to avoid dam-
aging the spark arrester screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes,
replace it
if
necessary.
'05 - '07 shown:
MAINTENANCE
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