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Honda CRF450 2013 User Manual

Honda CRF450 2013
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Contents
Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions ........................ 2
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 3
Safety Labels .................................................... 4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS.................. 5
Operation Component Locations ...................... 6
Indicator ............................................................ 7
MIL Blink Pattern ......................................... 7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC............................. 7
Circuit Inspection .......................................... 8
DTC Index..................................................... 9
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 11
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 13
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 15
Safe Riding Precautions .............................. 16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 17
Fast Idle Knob ............................................. 17
Preparation .................................................. 17
Starting Procedure ....................................... 17
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 18
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 19
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ......................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .....................22
Maintenance Safety .........................................23
Important Safety Precautions.......................23
Maintenance Schedule ....................................24
General Competition Maintenance .................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance ......30
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.....30
After Competition Maintenance ..................31
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ................32
Seat ..................................................................33
Fuel Tank ........................................................34
Subframe .........................................................37
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .....................................................39
Engine Oil .......................................................48
Transmission Oil .............................................51
Coolant ............................................................53
Air Cleaner ......................................................55
Crankcase Breather .........................................57
Engine
Throttle ............................................................58
Engine Idle Speed ...........................................60
Clutch System .................................................61
Spark Plug .......................................................66
Valve Clearance ..............................................67
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................76
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 86
Brakes ............................................................. 90
Wheels ............................................................ 94
Tires & Tubes .................................................95
Drive Chain ..................................................... 97
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 100
Steering Damper ........................................... 104
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 107
Appearance Care ........................................... 109

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Honda CRF450 2013 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio12.5:1
InductionProgrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
TransmissionClose-ratio five-speed
Final Drive#520 chain; 13T/48T
Rear SuspensionPro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Front BrakeSingle 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear BrakeSingle 240mm disc
Front Tire80/100-21
Rear Tire120/80-19
Wheelbase58.7 inches
Seat Height37.6 inches
Fuel Capacity1.66 gallons
Front Suspension12.2 inches travel

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