Honda CRF450L 2019 User Manual

Clutch System
82 Servicing Your Honda
• Check that the clutch lever assembly is
positioned properly (the end of the holder (1) is
aligned with the paint mark (2) on the
handlebar) and the securing bolts are tight.
• Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear. If necessary, have it replaced.
1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, lubricate the clutch lever pivot bolt
sliding surface with grease and/or clutch cable
with commercially available cable lubricant.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration, kinks,
or damage.
Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to sliding
surface of the clutch cable ends.
1. Release the dust cover (1).
2. Turn the adjuster (2) and remove the clutch
cable (3).
3. Disconnect the clutch cable end (4) from the
clutch lever (5).
4. Thoroughly lubricate the clutch cable end with
multi-purpose grease.
5. Connect the clutch cable end to the lever.
6. Install the clutch cable and turn the adjuster.
7. Remove the clutch cable end adjuster (6).
8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the clutch cable
end adjuster inside surface.
9. Recheck clutch lever freeplay and adjust as
necessary (page 81).
If the clutch lever operation is not smooth, replace
the clutch cable.
Other Inspections
(1) holder
(2) paint mark
Clutch Operation
(1)
(2)
Clutch Cable Lubrication
(1) dust cover (4) clutch cable end
(2) adjuster (5) clutch lever
(3) clutch cable
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6) clutch cable end adjuster
(6)

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)