Honda CRF450X 2009, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions ..........................2
Loading................................................................3
Accessories & Modifications ..............................4
Safety Labels .......................................................5
OPERATING CONTROLS..............................7
Operation Component Locations ........................8
BEFORE RIDING ............................................9
Are You Ready to Ride?....................................10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ..................11
Pre-ride Inspection ........................................11
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......13
Safe Riding Precautions ................................14
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................15
Preparation ....................................................15
Fuel Valve......................................................15
Starting Procedure.........................................15
Flooded Engine .............................................16
How to Stop the Engine ................................16
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................21
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ........................23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................24
Maintenance Safety ...........................................25
Important Safety Precautions ........................25
Maintenance Schedule ......................................26
General Competition Maintenance ...................28
Before & After Competition Maintenance........32
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....32
After Competition Maintenance ...................32
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................34
Seat ....................................................................35
Fuel Tank...........................................................36
Subframe Upright Position................................38
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System .......................................................40
Engine Oil .........................................................42
Transmission Oil ...............................................45
Coolant ..............................................................47
Air Cleaner ........................................................50
Crankcase Breather ...........................................52
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................53
Clutch System ...................................................55
Hot Start Lever ..................................................59
Spark Plug .........................................................60
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................62
Spark Arrester....................................................65
Valve Clearance.................................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................76
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................84
Brakes................................................................88
Wheels ...............................................................92
Tyres & Tubes ...................................................93
Side Stand..........................................................95
Drive Chain .......................................................96
Steering Damper................................................99
Additional Maintenance Procedures ...............102
Electrical
Battery .............................................................104
Headlight & Taillight ......................................106
Appearance Care .............................................108
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...111
Front Suspension Adjustments........................112
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................126
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................130
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................131
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips ...........134
Steering Damper Adjustment ..........................141
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines........142
Chassis Adjustments........................................143
Gearing ............................................................144
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions ...............145
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................146
TIPS ................................................................147
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................148
Storing Your Honda.........................................149
You & the Environment ..................................151
Troubleshooting...............................................152
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED .............................................153
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................154
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead) ....................155
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................157
Vehicle Identification ......................................158
Specifications ..................................................159
Torque Specifications ......................................161
Petrol Containing Alcohol...............................165
Competition Logbook .....................................166
Optional Parts List...........................................168
Spare Parts & Equipment ................................169
Wiring Diagram...............................................170
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................172
INDEX ............................................................174
MANUFACTURER AND
AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE
FOR EU MARKET.......................................177
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