Honda CRF450R 2011 User Manual

Steering Damper
(cont’d)
Servicing Your Honda 109
3. With your CRF on a box or an optional
workstand (front wheel elevated), check that
the steering moves smoothly from side-to-side.
4. Install the number plate (3) by aligning its
holes (7) with the tabs (8) on the steering stem.
Install and tighten the bolts (2).
Route the number plate tab (1) around the
handlebar pad (9) as shown.
1. Remove the number plate (page 108).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2) and steering damper (3).
1. Check the damper rod (1) operation.
Compress the fully extended damper rod by
hand. Release the damper rod, then check that
it extends to its maximum length.
If the damper rod does not extend to its
maximum length, refer to an official Honda
Shop Manual for disassembly and inspection
instructions or see your Honda dealer.
(1) number plate tab (7) holes
(2) bolts (8) tabs
(3) number plate (9) handlebar pad
(1)
(8)
(9)
(7)
(3)
(2)
Removal
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) steering damper
(1)
(2)
(3)
Inspection
(1) damper rod
(1)
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Honda CRF450R 2011 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/48T
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	120/80-19
Trail	114mm (4.5 inches)
Induction	PGM-FI, 46mm throttle body
Front Suspension	48mm inverted with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link single shock with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches of travel
Wheelbase	58.7 inches
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.5 gallons