Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first operating day or 25 km (15
miles) of running, follow these guidelines to
ensure your vehicle's future reliability and
performance.
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Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
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Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts.
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Ride conservatively.
This same procedure should be followed each
time when:
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Piston is replaced
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Piston rings are replaced
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Cylinder is replaced
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Crankshaft or crank bearings are replaced
Parking
CRF450RX
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Park on a firm, level surface.
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If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the vehicle cannot
move or fall over.
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Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
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Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes
and other high-temperature parts until they
cool down.
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Parking with the Side Stand
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Push the side stand down.
3.
Slowly lean the vehicle to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
4.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u
Turning the handlebar to the right
reduces stability and may cause the
vehicle to fall.
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