Honda CRF450X 2008 Service Manual

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Air pressure acts as a progressive spring and affects
the entire fange of fork travel.
Air is an unstable gas; it increases in pressure as it
is worked (such as in a fork), so the fork action on
this motorcycle will get stiffer as the race
progresses.
Release
buil t -up air pressure from the fork legs after
practice and between motos.
Be sure the fork is fully extended with the fr ont tire
off the ground.
Loosen the pressure release screws fully, then
tighten them.
TORQUE: 1.2 N·m (O.l kgf·m. 0.9 IbUt )
REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Check the action of the shock absorber by com-
pressing it several times.
Lift the sub-frame (page 6-11).
Check
the entire shock absorber assembly for signs
of leaks, damage or loose fasteners.
Replace damaged components which cannot be
repaired.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
For shock absorber service (page 15·14).
l ower the sub-frame (page 6-25).
SWINGARM/SHOCK LINKAGE
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a
workstand or equival ent under the engine.
Check for worn swingarm bear ings by grabbing the
rear
swingarm and attempting to move the
swingarm side-to -side.
Replace the bearings if excessively worn (page 15·
39).
Check the shock linkage and replace any damaged
needle bearings.
MAINTENANCE
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Honda CRF450X 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	CRF450X 2008
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English