Honda CRF450X 2005 User Manual

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When using the
special tool, foJlovv
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MAINTENANCE
lubricate the drive chain with #80 - 90 gear oil or
drive chain lubricant designed specifically for use LUBRICATE
with O-ring chains. Wipe off the excess oil or chain
lub ricant.
REPLACEMENT
This motorcycle uses a drive chain wit h a staked
master link.
loose n the drive chain (page 4-24 ),
Assemble the speciel tool as shown.
TOOL:
Drive chain tool set 07HMH -MR10103 or
07HMH-MR1010C
(U.S.A. only)
l ocate the crimped pin ends of the master link from
the outside of the chain, and r emove the link with
the drive chain tool set.
TOOL:
Drive chain tool set
Remove the driv e chain.
07HMH·MR10103 or
07HMH·MR101OC
(U.S.A. only)
#80 - 90 GEAR Oi l OR
DRIVE C HA IN LUBRICANT
DRIVE CHAIN
TO OL SET
MASTER
LINK
DRIVE CHAIN TOOL SET
4-25

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