Honda CRF450L 2019 User Manual

Suspension
(cont’d)
Servicing Your Honda 113
18. While keeping the forks parallel, alternately
tighten the right axle pinch bolts (31) to the
specified torque:
15 lbf·ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
NOTICE
To avoid damage when torquing the axle pinch
bolts, be sure the axle is seated firmly onto the left
fork leg clamp inner surface.
19. Install the disc cover (32) and tighten the disc
cover socket bolts (33) to the specified torque:
10 lbf·ft (13 N·m, 1.3 kgf·m)
NOTICE
Do not ride with the disc cover removed. Doing so
may damage the speed sensor wire.
20. Turn the compression damping (34) and
rebound damping (35) adjuster screws back to
their original settings.
Refer to Front Suspension Damping on page 145.
1. Remove the front suspension (page 106).
2. Disassemble the fork outer tube (page 108).
3. Place the lower end (axle holder) (1) of the
slider in a vise with a piece of wood or soft
jaws to avoid damage.
NOTICE
Over-tightening the vise can damage the axle
holder.
4. Loosen the fork center bolt (2).
5. Pull up the fork outer tube slowly and
temporarily tighten the fork damper assembly
(page 109). Push the outer tube until the fork
center bolt lock nut (3) is fully exposed and
install the piston base (4) or mechanic’s
stopper tool between the axle holder (1) and
fork center bolt lock nut.
• Piston base 07958-2500001
(31) right axle pinch bolts
(31)
(32) disc cover (33) disc cover socket bolts
(34) compression damping adjuster
(35) rebound damping adjuster
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
Fork Damper Disassembly
(1) axle holder (2) fork center bolt
(1)
(2)

Honda CRF450L 2019 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-18
Rake (Caster Angle)	28.5°
Wheelbase	58.9 inches
Seat Height	37.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	2.0 gallons
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Ground Clearance	12.4 inches
Front Suspension	49mm inverted fork; 12.0 inches of travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brake	Single 260mm disc
Curb Weight	289 pounds
Valve Train	Unicam four-valve
Final Drive	Chain
Trail	4.6 inches (118mm)