Table Of Contents - Honda CRF450X Owner's Manual

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
Operation 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
Maintenance 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 ........................................63
Spark Arrester....................................................66
Valve Clearance.................................................67
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................76
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................84
Brakes................................................................88
Wheels...............................................................92
Tyres & Tubes ...................................................93
Side Stand..........................................................95
Drive Chain .......................................................96
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................99
Electrical
Battery .............................................................101
Headlight & Taillight ......................................103
Appearance Care .............................................105
Adjustments for Competition.......................107
Front Suspension Adjustments........................108
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................122
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................126
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................127
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........130
Chassis Adjustments........................................137
Gearing ............................................................138
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions ...............139
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................140
Tips .................................................................141
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................142
Storing Your Honda.........................................143
You & the Environment ..................................145
Troubleshooting...............................................146
Taking Care of the Unexpected....................147
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................148
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)....................149