Honda CRF450R 2012 Service Manual

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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Install the steering stem adjust ing nut.
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ghten the steering stem adjusti ng nut to the speci-
fied torque using the special tool.
TORQUE: 30 N'm (3 .1 kgf ·m, 22 Ibf.ft)
TOOL :
Steering stem soc ket
07916-3710101 or
07702 · 00 20001
(U.S.A. only)
Move the steering stem lock-ta-Iock several times to
seat the bearings.
Loosen the adjusting nut to t orque of 0 N'm (0
kgf·m, 0 Ibf·ft ), and retigh ten to the specified to rque.
TORQUE:
7.0 N'm (0.7 kgf ·m , 5. 2Ibf.ft )
Recheck that
the steering stem mo ves smoothly
witho ut play or binding.
Install the top bridge and washer.
l oosely install the stem nut .
Insert the forks (page 14-30).
Tigh ten the stem nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 108 N'm (11 .0 kgf ·m. 80 IbUt )
Recheck the steering stem adjustment by turn ing
the to p bridge lock-to-Iock and checking for smooth-
ness.
There
sh ould be no binding .
'05 - '07: Install the connector stay, tripmeter , washers and
tigh
te n the nuts securely.
After '07: Install the tripmeter, cable guide. nuts and t ighten
the nuts securely.
Install
the connector stay, bolt and tigh ten the bolt
securely.
STEERING
SOCKET
'05 - '07 sh ow n:
TOP BRIDGE
'05- '07:
After '07:
14-51

Honda CRF450R 2012 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body
Ignition	CDI
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
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Ground Clearance	13.2 inches
Front Suspension	12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rake	27° 04'
Trail	4.6 inches
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Curb Weight	249 pounds