Assembly

[MIA450R]

I know one or two of you guys work at ATV shops...

So when the 450R's (or any other new Honda ATV) arrive at the dealers--what kind of assembly do the dealers have to perform on them? Just add the fluids, or more than that?

thx

[quadrcr161]

good question, i also wouldlike to know. another thing, what type of oil are you guys going to be running since it has 2 seperate oil chambers. im use to 2 strokes so this is going to be somewhat new to me.

[MIA450R]

I'm thinking Mobil-1 for the engine. As for the tranny, I'm not sure yet, but I am leaning towards whatever Honda's own product is for the tranny side of the TRX450R and CRF450R motors. I assume it will be a semi-synthetic blend.

[seatec]

Whatever you do, dont use Moly on the tranny side.
Also be very aware that you have to fill the clutch side in two stages. i dont remember how much oil goes in but you first have to pour a certain amount in and then idle the machine for two minutes. that will transport the oil to a higher level and make room for the rest of the oil. DONT FORGET that procedure.
Harlen. YOu may want to do a write up about that before some people hurt their engines. i heard of some doing it wrong when i had my crf450. people didnt read it right and didnt put enough in the tranny.

[MIA450R]

Thx man. Unless the manual mentions it, I would have never known that...

Anyone know the answer to the assembly question?

[quadrcr161]

yea, thanks, i wouldnt have known it either. like i said im use to 2 strokes and this is a new monster.maybe we need to create a sticky for usefull info like this.

[seatec]

the manual mentions it but its easy to mess up.

[holeshot19]

u have to install the plastic rear swing arm skid and check all the fluids and put gas in it most of it is checks and checking the cables and the brake adjustments and chain adjustments ill have get the manuel from work