Honda CRF450X 2005 User Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
loosen the fork top bridge pinch bolts.
When the
fork is ready to be disassembled, remove
the handlebar and holders (page 14-32) and loosen
the fork
damper using the following procedure.
When disassembling
the fork leg, turn the rebound
and compression adjusters counte rcl ockwise to the
softest position to prevent damaging the adjust-
ment needle (be su re to record the number of turns
from the starting position).
Dono / use8 loosen the fork damper using the special tool, but
crescent or do not remove it yet.
adjuSfable wrench
10 loosen rhe fork TOOL:
damper;/r couldbe L ock nut w rench, 50 mm
do_
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l oosen the fork bonom bridge pinch bolts and pull
the fork leg d ow n and out .
14-14
REBOUND AU.JU'
FORK DAMPER

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