Honda 450X 2005, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Adjustments for Competition
Front Suspension Adjustments
13.Pour the recommended fork oil (11) into the
outer tube/slider (1).
Recommended Oil:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5 W or equivalent.
(1) outer tube (11) fork oil
(1)
(11)
( )
Fork Oil Capacity:
Standard (0.47 kgf/mm) Fork Spring
Standard oil
capacity 11.2 US oz
(332 cm
3 )
Maximum oil
capacity 13.6 US oz
(402 cm
3
)
Slightly stiffer as
it nears full
compression.
Slightly softer as
it nears full
compression. Minimum oil
capacity 10.3 US oz
(306 cm
3
)
( )
Optional Softer (0.45 kgf/mm) Fork Spring
Standard oil
capacity 11.4 US oz
(338 cm
3 )
Maximum oil
capacity 13.8 US oz
(407 cm
3
)
Slightly stiffer as
it nears full
compression.
Slightly softer as
it nears full
compression. Minimum oil
capacity 10.5 US oz
(311 cm
3
)
No mark
(factory products)
2 scribe marks
1 scribe mark
(aftermarket parts)
or
( )
Optional Stiffer (0.49 kgf/mm) Fork Spring
Standard oil
capacity 11.4 US oz
(338 cm
3 )
Maximum oil
capacity 13.8 US oz
(407 cm
3
)
Slightly stiffer as
it nears full
compression.
Slightly softer as
it nears full
compression. Minimum oil
capacity 10.5 US oz
(311 cm
3
)
3 scribe marks
Be sure the oil capacity is the same in both fork
legs.