Removal; Inspection - Honda CRF450R Manual Del Propietario Y Guía De Competiciones

3. With your CRF on a box or an optional
workstand (front wheel elevated), check that
the steering moves smoothly from side-to-side.
4. Install the number plate (3) by aligning its
holes (7) with the tabs (8) on the steering stem.
Install and tighten the bolts (2).
Route the number plate tab (1) around the
handlebar pad (9) as shown.
(9)
(8)
(1) number plate tab (7) holes
(2) bolts (8) tabs
(3) number plate (9) handlebar pad

Removal

1. Remove the number plate (page 108).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2) and steering damper (3).
(1)
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) steering damper
(1)
(3)
(7)
(2)

Inspection

1. Check the damper rod (1) operation.
Compress the fully extended damper rod by
hand. Release the damper rod, then check that
it extends to its maximum length.
If the damper rod does not extend to its
(2)
maximum length, refer to an official Honda
Shop Manual for disassembly and inspection
instructions or see your Honda dealer.
(3)
(1) damper rod
Steering Damper
(1)
(cont'd)
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