Honda CRF450R 2011 User Manual

Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines
140 Adjustments for Competition
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines
Follow the procedures described below to accurately adjust your CRF, using the methods described on this page.
Symptoms and Adjustment
• Always begin with the standard settings.
• Turn the steering damper adjuster in one-click increments at a time. Adjusting two or more clicks at a time may cause you to pass over the best adjustment.
Test ride after each adjustment.
Symptom Action
Steering is wobbling on large bumps Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a stiffer setting.
Steering is wobbling on a sand track Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a stiffer setting.
Steering is heavy when cornering Adjust the steering damper adjuster to a softer setting.
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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