Honda CRF450X 2008 Service Manual

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App ly mUlti-pu rp ose grease NLGI No.2 (molybde-
num disu lf ide additive) to the dust sea l lips, side
coliar seating surface and needle bearing rolling
area.
Install the dust seals, pivot colla r and side collars .
• Make sure the needle bearing rollers afe in posi-
tion before insta ll ing.
Number of needle rollers: 32
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
PIVOT COLLAR •
Apply oil to the shock arm and shock link nut ~ ;~~~~~~~ ~j
threads and flange surface.
Loosely install the following;
- Shock link
Shock link bolt/nut/washer (frame side)
- Shock arm
- Shock arm bolt/nut/washer (swingarm side)
NOTE:
After '07; Align t he flat surfaces of the shock arm
bolt and swingarm.
- Shock arm bolt/nut/washer (shock link side)
Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt
aligning the flat side of the bolt with the stopper on
the shock absorber.
Tighten all nuts to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
Shock link nut ( fr a me s id e):
53 N·m (5.4 kgf ·m, 39 Ibf.ft)
Shock a
nn nut (s wingann side):
53 N,m (5.4 kgf ·m, 39 Ibf.ft)
Shock
arm nut (s ho ck link si de ):
53 N·m (5.4 kgf ·m, 39 Ibf.ft l
Sh ock ab so rber lo w er mountin g nut :
44 N·m (4.5 kgf ·m, 32 Ibf.ft)
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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