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ADJUSTMENT FOR PERSONAL FIT
Control Positioning
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Position the control levers so that control use is
comfortable when both seated and standing.
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Adjust control lever mounting bolt torque so that
the levers will rotate on the handlebar in a fall,
rather than bending or breaking. Apply Honda
Thread Lock or an equivalent to the threads of these
bolts prior to adjustment to help ensure the correct
torque is retained. Tighten the top bolts first.
Additional Individualized Adjustments
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Initial suspension adjustments should be performed
after a minimum of two hours of easy break-in time.
Complete information on suspension adjustment is
given in the Suspension Adjustment section.
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Optional front and rear suspension springs (front:
stiffer and softer, rear: stiffer and softer) are avail-
able to tailor your CRF specifically for your weight,
riding style and course conditions. Follow the in-
structions given in the rear suspension sag setting
section of Suspension Adjustment to determine if
your combined rider and sprung machine weight
(rider fuIIy dressed for competition and machine
coolant, oil and fuel levels ready for competition)
requires an optional stiffer or softer rear spring. The
use of the stiffer rear spring may need to be bal-
anced by the use of the stiffer front spring.
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In order to further fine tune your CRF for specific
course terrain and conditions, there is a choice of
both higher and lower final drive ratios with two
optional aluminum driven sprockets. For muddy or
sandy courses, there is a more durable steel driven
sprocket with the standard number of teeth. Like the
optional springs, these sprockets are listed in the
optional parts section of this manual.
(1) CONTROL LEVER MOUNT BOLTS
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Position the shifter and brake pedal so that they are
close to your boot for rapid access, but not so close
that either is depressed when sitting or standing
comfortably on the bike.
1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Handlebar Position, Width & Shape
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Position the handlebar so that both gripping the bar
and operating the controls are comfortable while
both seated and standing, while riding straight
ahead and turning. Tighten the forward bolts first.
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The handlebar position may be moved rearward
either 3 mm (using optional handlebar lower hold-
ers) or 6 mm (by rotating the standard holders 180
degrees). Refer to the Service Manual for installa-
tion instructions. Be sure to check the control cable
and wiring harness routing after adjustment.
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Handlebar width can be trimmed with a hacksaw to
better suit your particular shouIder width and riding
preference. Think this through carefully and cut off
just a small amount at a time from both sides equally.
It is obviously much easier to make the handlebar
narrower than it is to add material.
NOTE:
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Chamfer the edges to remove burrs and other
irregularities or roughness after sawing the handle-
bar.
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An alternate handlebar shape, through varying rise
or rearward sweep dimensions, will provide further
adjustment to riding position and may better suit
your particular body size or riding style. Each of the
ergonomic dimensions of the machine were deter-
mined to suit the greatest possible number of rid-
ers based on an average size rider.
