Honda TRX450R Installation Procedure
REAR SETUP (45” hose)
STEP 1: Lift the vehicle off the ground with a jack or on a stand. Remove the stock shock absorber from the vehicle. Install the Elka shock absorbers on the vehicle. The banjo bolt must face towards the front of the vehicle with the hose coming out on the left side. The rebound adjuster located at the bottom of the shock should face the rear of the quad for convenient access. The bottom fork of the shock can be turned 180° clockwise if needed.
STEP 2: Remove the bracket on the frame that is in front of the choke (there’s a “choke” sticker on it). Route the reservoir’s hose behind it then re-install it. Remove the bolt on the gas tank bracket and route the hose underneath it. Re-install the bolt afterwards following the torque recommendations from the manufacturer.
STEP 3: Remove the front plastic body panels and fenders. Disconnect and remove the 3 electric relays on the bracket that hold the radiator. Remove the 2 bolts that holds the radiator mounting bracket on the left side.
STEP 4: Route the reservoir’s hose underneath the radiator mounting bracket.
STEP 5: Re-install the radiator mounting bracket and reconnect the relays.
STEP 6: Attach the reservoir to the front of the frame (on the left side) using the provided rubber holders and metal collars (torque to 6 lb.in).
The compression adjustment knobs should be facing the front of the quad for convenient access and should be at the bottom of the reservoir. Secure the hose to the frame using zip-ties.
STEP 7: Re-install all plastic body panels.
STEP 8: Installation is complete.
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