Honda CRF450X 2005 User Manual

CLUTCH/STARTER CLUTCH/KICKSTARTER/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
Apply molybdenum oil solution to the pinion gear
inner surface.
Install the pinion gear and thrust washer.
Set the sharp edge Install the snap ring in the groove of the spindl e.
of the snap rmg
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ssated In the
groove.
Align the punch marks and install the starter ratchet.
INSTALLATION
Install the ratchet spring.
Apply transmission oil to the kickstarter spindle
journal.
Be sure the nnchet Install the kickstarter assembly to the crankcase and
spnng did no t fall rotate the spindle counterclockwise until the ratchet
oHlhespmdle tab is clear of the stopper plale .
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Hook the return spring end into the hole in the
crankcase.
I I
THI""" WASHER
SNAP RING

Honda CRF450X 2005 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Valve Train	Unicam, four-valve
Transmission	Wide-ratio five-speed
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.9 gallons
Ignition	Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Final Drive	520 O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension	47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4 inches travel
Induction	Keihin 40mm flat-slide carburetor