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

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Clutch System
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 25.
Clutch Lever Freeplay
Cable End Adjustment
Minor adjustments are generally made with the
clutch cable end adjuster.
(2) cable end adjuster
(+) increase free play
(–) decrease free play
Turning the cable end adjuster (2) in direcction
(+) will increase free play and turning it in
direction (–) will decrease free play.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit or the
correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster all the way in and back out one turn and
make the adjustment with the integral cable
adjuster.
Integral Cable Adjustment
The integral cable adjuster is used if the cable
end adjuster is threaded out near its limit — or
the correct freeplay cannot be obtained.
(3) lock nut (+) increase
(4) integral cable adjuster (–) decrease
1. Turn the cable end adjuster in direction (+)
seats lightly and then turn it out 5 turns.
2. Loosen the lock nut (3).
3. Turn the integral cable adjuster (4) to obtain
the specified freeplay.
4. Tighten the lock nut. Check the freeplay.
5. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does not
stall and the motorcycle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open
the throttle. Your CRF should move smoothly
and accelerate gradually.
If you can’t get proper adjustment, or the clutch
does not work properly, the cable may be kinked
or worn, or the clutch discs may be worn. See
your Honda dealer or refer to the official Honda
Service Manual (page 166).
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay:
3/8 – 3/4 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch cable is disconnected.
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Servicing Your Honda
(1)
(–)
(+)
(2)
(+)
(–)
(3)
(4)