Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 4

Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS....................5
Operation Component Locations ........................6
Indicator ..............................................................7
MIL Blink Pattern...........................................7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC ..............................7
Circuit Inspection............................................8
DTC Index ......................................................9
BEFORE RIDING...........................................11
Are You Ready to Ride? ...................................12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?..................13
Pre-ride Inspection........................................13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......15
Safe Riding Precautions................................16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................17
Preparation ....................................................17
Starting Procedure ........................................17
How to Stop the Engine................................18
Break-in Guidelines ......................................19
Contents
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................22
Maintenance Safety...........................................23
Important Safety Precautions........................23
Maintenance Schedule ......................................24
General Competition Maintenance ...................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance........30
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....30
After Competition Maintenance ...................30
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................32
Seat ....................................................................33
Fuel Tank...........................................................34
Subframe ...........................................................36
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................40
Engine Oil .........................................................45
Transmission Oil ...............................................48
Coolant ..............................................................50
Air Cleaner ........................................................52
Crankcase Breather ...........................................54
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................55
Engine Idle Speed .............................................57
Clutch System ...................................................58
Spark Plug .........................................................63
Valve Clearance.................................................64
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................73
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................83
Brakes................................................................87
Wheels...............................................................91
Tires & Tubes ....................................................92
Drive Chain .......................................................94
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................97
Steering Damper..............................................100
Additional Maintenance Procedures ...............103
Appearance Care .............................................105