Steering Damper
(cont’d)
Servicing Your Honda 105
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.
1. Remove the number plate (page 104).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2), connector stay (3) and steering
damper (4).
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
maximum length, refer to an official Honda
Shop Manual for disassembly and inspection
instructions or see your dealer.
(1) number plate tab (7) holes
(2) bolts (8) tabs
(3) number plate (9) handlebar pad