Honda CRF450X 2008 Service Manual

CLUTCH/STARTER CLUTCH/KICKSTARTER/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
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Check the kickstarter pinio n for wear or damage.
Check the kickstarter spindle for bend, wear or dam-
age.
Check the kickstarter pinion gear bushing for dam -
age or excessive wear.
Measure the kickstarter pinion gear 1.0 .
SERVICE LIMIT: 22 . 05 mm (0.868 i n)
Measure the kickstarter pinion gear bushing 1.0. and
0 .0.
SERVICE LIMIT: I.D .: 20.04 mm (0.789 in)
0 .0 .: 21 .96 mm (0 .865 in)
Measure the kickstarter spindle 0 .0.
SERVICE LIMIT: 19.97 mm (0.786 in)
Check the starter idle gear and bushing for wear or
damage.
Measure the starter idle gear
1.0 .
S ERVICE LIMIT: 20. 07 mm (0 .790 in)
Measure and record the starter id le gear bus h ing
1. 0 . and 0.0.
SERVICE LIMIT: 1.0 .: 17.04 mm (0 . 671 in )
0 .0 .: 19.96 mm (0 . 786 in)
Measure the countershaft D. D. at the idle gear slid-
ing surface.
SERVICE LIMIT: 16.95 mm (0.667 in)
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Honda CRF450X 2008 Specifications

General

Engine Type	449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke	96.0mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	#520 chain; 13T/51T
Front Suspension	47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
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
Induction	Keihin 40mm carburetor
Ignition	CD with electronic advance
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment; 12.4 inches travel
Trail	4.6 inches