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Servicing Your Honda 99
1. Remove the front visor bolts (1) and pull out
the front visor (2).
(2)
(1)
(1) front visor bolts
(2) front visor
2. Disconnect the headlight connector (3).
(3) headlight connector
Steering Damper
(cont’d)
Refer to Safety Precaution on page 25.
Loose, worn or damaged steering damper
components may adversely affect the handling
and stability of your CRF. If any steering
damper components appear worn or damaged,
see your dealer for further inspection. Your
dealer is qualified to determine whether or not
replacement parts are needed.
Do not attempt to disassemble the steering
damper; see your dealer.
The instructions found in this owner’s manual are
limited to adjustment and service of the steering
damper assembly only.
Steering Damper Operation Inspection
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approximately 1 hour to ensure that the
steering damper has worked in (page 21).
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steering damper at the standard setting before
making any adjustments.
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increments. (Adjusting two or more clicks at
a time may cause you to pass over the best
adjustment.) Test ride after each adjustment.
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adjustment, return to the standard position and
begin again.
3. Check the steering damper (4) for
deformation or oil leaks.
Check the damper
rod (5) for bending or damage.
Replace the
damper case or damper rod if there is any
abnormality.
Refer to Honda Service Manual
or see your dealer for steering damper
disassembly.
Check the torque of the steering
damper mounting bolts (6):
15 lbf·ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(4) steering damper
(5) damper rod
(6) steering damper mounting bolts
4. With your CRF on a box or an optional
workstand (front wheel elevated), check that
the steering moves smoothly from side-to-
side.
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