Honda CRF450L 2019 User Manual

Adjustments 145
Front Suspension Adjustments
Compression Damping Adjustment
This adjustment affects how quickly the fork
compresses. The fork compression damping
adjuster has 16 clicks or more. Turning the
compression damping adjuster screw (1) one full
turn changes the adjuster 4 clicks. To adjust the
adjuster to the standard position, proceed as
follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise (softer) until it clicks. This click
is position 1.
The standard position is 7 clicks.
Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to the
same position.
Rebound Damping Adjustment
The fork rebound damping adjuster has 16 clicks
or more. Turning the rebound damping adjuster
screw (2) one full turn clockwise advances the
adjuster 4 clicks. To adjust the rebound damping to
the standard setting, proceed as follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise (softer) until it clicks. This click
is position 1.
The standard position is 12 clicks.
Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to the
same position.
NOTICE
Always start with full hard when adjusting
damping.
Do not turn the adjuster screw more than the given
positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the compression and rebound
adjusters are firmly located in a detent, and not
between positions.
Both compression and rebound damping can be
increased by turning the adjuster clockwise.
Front Suspension Damping
(1) compression damping adjuster screw
(2) rebound damping adjuster screw
(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)