OWNER’S MANUAL & COMPETITION HANDBOOK - Page 119

For 2013 CRF450X.

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Adjustments for Competition 119
Front Suspension Adjustments
15. Drain the extra oil from the oil holes (4) of
the fork damper spring chamber (5).
By doing this procedure, about 0.6 US oz (17
cm
3
) of fork fluid will be drained from the
damper spring chamber through the oil hole and
cause 5.9 US oz (175 cm
3
) of fork fluid to be left
in the chamber.
(5)
(4)
(4) oil holes
(5) fork damper spring chamber
14. Blow the extra oil off to the fork damper
spring chamber (5) by pumping the fork
damper piston rod to full stroke.
(5)
(10)
(5) fork damper spring chamber
(10) soft jaw s
16. Blow out the oil from the fork damper spring
chamber using compressed air to the oil hole.
Wipe the oil completely off the fork damper.
17. If you can not use compressed air, remove
the fork air pressure release screw (11) on the
fork cap (12).
Hold the fork damper upside down for 10
minutes and drain the oil from the fork
damper spring chamber.
(12)
(11)
(11) fork air pressure release screw
(12) fork cap
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 151).
NOTICE
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
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