Honda CRF450X 2020, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Important Safety Information
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Motorcycle Safety
Important Safety Information
Your CRF can provide many years of pleasure, if
you take responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges you can meet in
competitive racing.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself
when you ride. You’ll find many helpful
recommendations throughout this manual. The
following are a few that we consider to be most
important.
Always Wear a Helmet. It’s a proven fact:
helmets significantly reduce the number and
severity of head injuries. So always wear an
approved motorcycle helmet. We also
recommended that you wear eye protection, sturdy
boots, gloves, and other protective gear.
Never Carry a Passenger. Your CRF is designed
for one person only. There are no handholds,
footrests, or seat for a second person–so never
carry a passenger. A passenger could interfere with
your ability to move around to maintain your
balance and control of the motorcycle.
Ride Off-road Only. Your CRF is designed and
manufactured for off-road use only. The tires are
not made for pavement, and the CRF does not have
turn signals and other features required for use on
public roads. If you need to cross a paved or public
road, get off and walk your CRF across.
Always Wear Protective Gear. We recommend
that you wear sturdy boots, gloves, and other
protective gear. The exhaust system becomes very
hot during operation, and it remains hot after
operation. Never touch any part of the hot exhaust
system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs.
Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on
the control levers, kickstarter, footpegs, drive
chain, or wheels.
Take Time to Learn and Practice. Developing
off-road riding skills is a gradual, step-by-step
process. Start by practicing at low speed in a safe
area and slowly build your skills.
Personal instruction from an experienced rider can
also be valuable.
If you need assistance, ask your dealer about riding
groups in your area.
Also be sure to read the Tips & Practice Guide for
the Off-Highway Motorcyclist booklet that came
with your CRF.
Be Alert for Off-road Hazards. The terrain can
present a variety of challenges when you ride
off-road. Continually ‘‘read” the terrain for
unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts, and other
hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to
allow time to see and react to hazards.
Ride within Your Limits. Pushing limits is another
major cause of motorcycle crashes.
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster
than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol,
drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly
reduce your ability to make good judgments and
ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride. Alcohol and riding don’t
mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your reaction
time gets worse with every additional drink. So
don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends
drink and ride either.
Keep Your Honda In Safe Condition. It’s
important to keep your CRF properly maintained
and in safe riding condition. Having a breakdown
can be difficult, especially if you are stranded
off-road far from your base. To help avoid
problems, inspect your CRF before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance.
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery.
If you smell an unusual odor coming from the
lithium-ion (li-ion) battery, park your CRF in a
safe place outside and away from flammable
objects, then stop the engine. Have your CRF
inspected by your dealer immediately.
Important Safety Precautions
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