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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Honda Motorcycle CR450R (1981)

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    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
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    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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This Honda Motorcycle Manual is 336 pages.

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendable supplies /Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Basic hand tools / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools / Mechanic's tips

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / 2-stroke pressure testing / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Service maintenance schedule intervals / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Valve clearance / Air filter change / Fork oil change / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / LIQUID COOLED ENGINE
Engine lubrication / Removal installation / Cylinder Head / Cylinder / Engine decarbonizing / Reed valve assembly / Piston, piston pin and piston rings / Right crankcase cover (1987 CR250R an CR500R) / Primary drive gear / Drive sprocket / Crankcase and crankshaft / Kickstarter / Break-in / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / AIR-COOLED ENGINE
Engine lubrication / Engine cooling / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal/installation / Cylinder head / Cylinder / Engine decarbonizing / Reed valve assembly / Piston, piston pin and piston rings / Primary drive gear / Drive sprocket / Crankcase and crankshaft / Kickstarter / Break-in procedure / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Clutch inspection / Clutch cable / External shift mechanism (1981-1983)¿ / External shift mechanism (1984-on) / 5-speed transmission and internal shift mechanism (CR250R) / 4-speed transmission and internal shift mechanism (1981-1982 450-480 cc) / 5-speed transmission and internal shift mechanism (1983-on 480-500 cc) / Internal shift mechanism inspection / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor operation / Carburetor service (1981-1984) / Carburetor service (1985-on) / Carburetor adjustments / Optional Honda carburetor components / Throttle cable / Fuel shutoff valve and filter / Fuel tank / Fuel tank repair / Fuel filter / Exhaust system / ATAC system (1984-1985 CR250R) / Governor shaft (1985 CR250R) / Governor shaft (1984 CR250R) / Rack and cam (1984-1985 CR250R) / HPP system (1986-on CR250R) / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator / Alternator (outer rotor type) / Alternator (inner rotor type) / Ignition system / CDI unit / Pulse generator (1984-on) / Ignition coil / Ignition timing / Engine kill switch / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM
Safety precautions / Cooling system check / Radiators / Water pump / Coolant hoses / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub (drum brake models) / Front hub (disc brake models) / Wheel balance / Wheel spokes / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar / Steering head / Front fork (1981-1985) / Front fork (1986-on) / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Drive chain / Swing arm / Pro-Link system / Shock absorber / Pivot arm assembly / Sub-frame (1983-on) / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / BRAKES
Drum brakes / Hydraulic disc brakes / Front master cylinder / Rear master cylinder / Brake pad replacement / Front caliper / Rear caliper / Brake hose replacement / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Brake cables / Rear brake pedal assembly / Specifications

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 HONDA CR250R CR250
1981 HONDA CR450R CR450
1982 1983 HONDA CR480R CR480
1984 1985 1986 1987 HONDA CR500R
CR 250 250R 450 480 480R 500 500R R Elsinore

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CR250R (1981-1987)
CR450R (1981)
CR480R (1982-1983)
CR500R (1984-1987)

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