Honda CRF450R User Manual

Table of Contents
160 Table of contents
The following presents the contents of each
section of your owner’s manual.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Component Locations .........................................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions ....................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Preparation ....................................................13
Starting Procedure ........................................13
Flooded Engine.............................................13
How to Stop the Engine................................14
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
Service Preparations
Component Locations .......................................28
Seat Removal ....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................30
Subframe Removal............................................32
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever..................................................53
Spark Plug .........................................................54
Valve Clearance.................................................55
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................66
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................74
Front Suspension Inspection.........................74
Rear Suspension Inspection..........................75
Brakes................................................................79
Wheels...............................................................83
Tires & Tubes ....................................................84
Drive Chain .......................................................86
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................89
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................92
Appearance Care ...............................................94

Honda CRF450R Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	CRF450R
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English