Honda CRF450R 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition
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(2) fork damper (4) fork cap assembly
4. Empty the fork oil from the fork damper (2)
by pumping the damper rod several times.
(2) fork damper (5) oil hole
5. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads.
(2) fork damper
7. Pump the fork damper piston rod (6) slowly
several times to bleed the air from the fork
damper (2).
(2) fork damper (6) piston rod
(2) fork damper
9. Apply fork oil to the bushing (7) and new
O-ring (8) on the fork cap (1) assembly.
Extend the fork damper piston rod to
maximum, holding it, install the fork cap
assembly to the fork damper (2).
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
If it is difficult to install the fork cap assembly,
the fork damper oil level might be higher than
standard oil level. Inspect the fork damper oil
level again.
(1) fork cap (7) bushing
(2) fork damper (8) O-ring
(4)
(2)
(2) (5)
(2)
(2)
(6)
1.65 – 1.85 in
(42 – 47 mm)
(2)
(8)
(2)
(1)
(7)
8. Extend the fork damper piston rod to
maximum. Adjust the oil level of the fork
damper as shown.
Oil Level:
1.65 – 1.85 in (42 – 47 mm)
6. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum.
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper.
Recommended Oil:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5 W or equivalent
Recommended Amount:
6.4 US oz (190 cc, 6.7 Imp oz)
3. Remove the fork cap assembly (4) from the
fork damper.
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
(cont’d)