Honda CRF450 2013 User Manual

118 Adjustments for Competition
Front Suspension Adjustments
1. Loosen the fork cap assembly (1) while
holding the fork damper (2) using the
following tools:
• Adjustable wrench (3)
• Lock nut wrench (4) 070MA-MEN0100
2. Remove the fork cap assembly (1) from the
fork damper threads and then pop it out by
pumping the fork damper piston rod (5)
slowly.
3. Remove the fork cap assembly.
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushings.
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
4. Empty the fork oil from the oil holes (6) of the
fork damper oil/air chamber (7) by pumping
the damper rod several times.
5. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads (8).
6. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum
length.
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper (2).
Recommended Oil:
KHL15-11 (KYB)
Recommended Amount:
11.9 US oz (353 cm
3
)
Damper Oil Change
(1) fork cap assembly (3) adjustable wrench
(2) fork damper (4) lock nut wrench
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
(1) fork cap assembly (5) fork damper piston rod
(6) oil holes
(7) fork damper oil/air chamber
(5)
(1)
(7)
(6)
(8) fork cap and fork damper threads
(2) fork damper
(8)
(2)

Honda CRF450 2013 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/48T
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-19
Wheelbase	58.7 inches
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.66 gallons
Front Suspension	12.2 inches travel