Honda CRF450R 2012 Service Manual

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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
STANDARD POSITION
Loosen the bottom bridge pinch bolts.
For ease when releasing the air pressure after the
forks are installed, position the fork outer tubes so
the pressu re release screws are in front of the com-
pression adjusters.
Align the top surface of the top bridge with the
outer
tube upper su rf ace as shown.
PRESSURE RelEASE SCREW
Tighten the fork bottom br idge pinch bolts to the (Ii liS:9r~
specified torque.
TOROUE: 20 N'm (2.0 kgf ·m, 15 Ibf.ftJ
Tighten the fork top bridge pinch bolts to the speci·
fied torque.
TORQUE: 22 N'm (2.2 kgf·m, 1Slbf.ft)
I NOTICE I
Over-tightening the pinch bolts can deform the
outer tube. A deformed outer tube must be
replaced.
Inspect the wear rings for wear or damage .
Replace the wear ring, if it is 1.5 mm (0 .06 in) or flat
with the outer tube.
Make sure the
wear rings with their end gaps facing
rearward.
OUTER TUBE
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
WEAR RING
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Honda CRF450R 2012 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	CRF450R 2012
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English