User Manual - Page 167

For CRF450L 2020.

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Storing Your Honda
Tips 159
Storing Your Honda
If you won’t be riding for an extended period, such
as during the winter, thoroughly inspect your
motorcycle and correct any problem before storing
it. That way, needed repairs won’t be forgotten and
it will be easier to get your motorcycle running
again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.
1. Completely clean all parts of your motorcycle.
If your motorcycle has been exposed to sea air
or salt water, wash it down with fresh water
and wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 70).
3. Remove the engine guard A bolts/washers (1), B
bolt/washer (2) and engine guard (3).
4. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
(4) and sealing washer (5) at the water pump
cover (6) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely drained,
reinstall the drain bolt with a new sealing
washer and radiator cap.
Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque:
7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
5. Install the engine guard (3), then tighten the
engine guard A bolts/washers (1), B bolt/
washer (2) to the specified torque:
7 lbf·ft (10 N·m, 1.0 kgf·m)
6. Lubricate the drive chain.
7. Relieve the fuel pressure (page 48) and drain
the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
gasoline container.
8. Remove the battery.
Store in an area protected from freezing
temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge
the battery (page 139) once a month.
9. Inflate the tires to their recommended
pressures.
10. Place your motorcycle on an optional
workstand or equivalent to raise both tires off
the ground.
11. Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
12. Store your motorcycle in an unheated area, free
of dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
13. Cover your motorcycle with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and allow
heat and moisture to accumulate.
1. Uncover and clean your motorcycle.
Change the engine oil if more than 4 months
have passed since the start of storage.
2. Uncover the end of the muffler and remove the
rag from the muffler outlet.
3. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel
(page 60).
4. Charge the battery (page 139) as required.
Install the battery.
5. Pour a fresh recommended coolant mixture
slowly into the radiator filler hole up to the
filler neck (page 72).
Capacity:
1.31 US qt (1.24 ℓ) after disassembly
1.20 US qt (1.14 ℓ) after draining
Remove the radiator reserve tank cap and fill
the reserve tank to the upper level line.
Bleed air from the system (page 73).
6. Increase the fuel pressure (page 68).
7. Perform all maintenance checks (page 19).
Preparation for Storage
(1) engine guard A bolts/washers
(2) engine guard B bolt/washer
(3) engine guard
(4) coolant drain bolt
(5) sealing washer (new)
(6) water pump cover
Removal from Storage
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