Contents
Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions........................ 2
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 3
Safety Labels .................................................... 4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS.................. 5
Operation Component Locations ...................... 6
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ................. 7
MIL Blink Pattern ......................................... 7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC............................. 7
Circuit Inspection.......................................... 8
DTC Index..................................................... 9
Mode Indicator ............................................... 10
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 11
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 13
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.... 15
Safe Riding Precautions.............................. 16
Side Stand.................................................... 16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 17
Fast Idle Knob............................................. 17
Preparation .................................................. 17
Starting Procedure....................................... 17
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 18
Parking ............................................................ 19
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 20
SERVICING YOUR HONDA......................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .....................22
Maintenance Safety .........................................23
Important Safety Precautions.......................23
Maintenance Schedule ....................................24
General Competition Maintenance .................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance .....30
Between Races & Practice Maintenance .....30
After Competition Maintenance ..................31
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ...............32
Seat ..................................................................33
Fuel Tank ........................................................34
Subframe .........................................................36
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .....................................................39
Engine Oil .......................................................49
Coolant ............................................................52
Air Cleaner ......................................................54
Crankcase Breather .........................................56
Engine
Throttle ............................................................57
Engine Idle Speed ...........................................59
Clutch System .................................................60
Spark Plug .......................................................65
Valve Clearance ..............................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................75
Cam Chain Tensioner Lifter ...........................84
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 86
Brakes ........................................................... 103
Wheels .......................................................... 107
Tires & Tubes ............................................... 108
Side Stand ..................................................... 110
Drive Chain .................................................. 111
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 114
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 118
Electrical
Battery .......................................................... 120
Appearance Care .......................................... 122
CRF450RX
31MKE800
MOM 16023
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