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Inspection
1. Bounce the rear of the motorcycle up and down and
check for smooth suspension action.
BRAKES
Your CRF has hydraulic disc front and rear brakes. As
the brake pads wear, the brake fluid level will drop.
Therefore, the brake fluid level and pad wear must be
inspected periodically.
Front Brake Fluid
Whenever the fluid level is near the lower mark on the
reservoir, fill it with DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID from a sealed
container. Remove the screws, reservoir cap and dia-
phragm, add fluid as necessary; do not overfill. Rein-
stall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Tighten the screws.
TOROUE: 1.1 Ibf
･
ft (1.5 N
･
m, 0.15 kgf
･
m)
If the brake lever free play exceeds 0.8 in (20 mm), there
is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your autho-
rized Honda motorcycle dealer for brake bleeding.
CAUTION:
•
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake fluid
may spill out.
Rear Brake Fluid
Whenever the fluid level is near the lower mark on the
reservoir, fill it with DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID from a sealed
container. Remove the bolts, reservoir cap and dia-
phragm. Add the brake fluid to the upper level mark if
necessary; do not overfill. Reinstall the diaphragm, res-
ervoir cap and tighten the bolts.
TORQUE: 1.1 Ibf
･
ft (1.5 N
･
m, 0.15 kgf
･
m)
If the brake pedal free play exceeds 0.8 in (20 mm), there
is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your autho-
rized Honda motorcycle dealer for brake bleeding.
CAUTION:
•
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake fluid
may spill out.
(1) REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
5. Push the rear wheel sideways to check for worn or
loose swingarm bearings. There should be no move-
ment. If there is, have the bearings replaced by your
authorized Honda motorcycle dealer.
(1) SCREWS
(2) LOWER LEVEL MARK
(1) LOWER LEVEL MARK
(2) UPPER LEVEL MARK
(3) BOLTS
(4) RESERVOIR CAP
Adjustment for free play of the lever and the pedal
height, see page 6.
2. Remove the subframe (page 19)
3. Check for a broken or collapsed spring.
4. Check the shock for a bent shaft or oil leaks.
