CRF50F
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2012
Honda CRF50F
OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only.
USA only:
It conforms to US EPA Noise Emission regulations, but does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or US EPA On Highway Exhaust Emission regulations, and operation on public streets, roads, or
highways is illegal. The vehicle is equipped with a USDA qualified spark arrester. Obey local laws and
regulations.
It conforms to US EPA, California, and Environment Canada emission regulations for off-road motorcycles.
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this motorcycle safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or
maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Safety Messages
–– on the motorcycle.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
A Few Words About Safety
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire book is filled with important saf ety information –– please read it carefully.
–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
–– such as Motorcycle Safety.
–– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
Safety Messages
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Contents
These pages give an overview of the contents
of your owner’s manual. The first page of each
section lists the topics covered in that section.
Introduction
....................................Motorcycle Safety .
Important safety information, a special
message for parents, precautions about
loading, accessories, and modifications,
and the location of safety labels.
..................................Operating Controls .
The location, function, and operation of
the throttle, brakes, and other basic
controls.
...........................................Before Riding .
The importance of wearing a helmet
and other protective gear, plus how to
make sure you and your motorcycle are
ready to ride.
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.......................Basic Operation & Riding .
How to start and stop the engine, shift
gears, and brake. Also, riding
precautions.
.............................Servicing Your Honda .
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Why your motorcycle needs regular
maintenance, what you need to know
before servicing your Honda, a
maintenance schedule, and instructions
for specific maintenance items.
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Contents
............................................................Tips .
How to transport and store your
motorcycle, and how to be an
environmentally responsible rider.
..............Taking Care of the Unexpected .
What to do if you have a flat tire, your
engine won’t start, etc.
.............................Technical Information .
ID numbers, technical specifications,
and other technical facts.
...........................Consumer Information .
Information on warranties and how to
get Honda service manuals.
..........................................................Index .
Quick Reference111
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes,
and air pressures.
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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda offroad motorcycle.
When you own a Honda, you’re part of a
worldwide family of satisf ied customers
people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for
building quality into every product.
Your Honda was designed as a recreational
motorcycle for off-road use by one rider only.
It’s an ideal bike for younger, beginning riders.
Before riding, take time to get acquainted with
your motorcycle and how it works. To protect
your investment, we urge you to take
responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well
maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of
course. But it’s just as important to observe the
break-in guidelines, and perform all the preride and other periodic checks detailed in this
manual.
Introduction
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We also recommend that you read the owner’s
manual before you ride. It’s full of facts,
instructions, safety information, and helpful
tips. To make it easy to use, the manual
contains, a detailed list of topics at the
beginning of each section and an index at the
back of the book.
As you read this manual, you will f ind
information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended
to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other
property, or the environment.
Read the Warranties Booklet (page )
thoroughly so you understand the coverages
that protect your new Honda and are aware of
your rights and responsibilities.
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Introduction
Whenever you ride, tread lightly. By staying
on established trails and riding only in
approved areas, you help protect the
environment and keep off-road riding areas
open for the future.
If you have any questions, or if you ever need a
special service or repairs, remember that your
Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and
is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or
ownership to your dealer so we will be able to
contact you concerning important product
information.
You may also want to visit our website at
USA: www.powersports.honda.com.
Canada: www.honda.ca.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
This product contains or emits
Introduction
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Motorcycle Safety
This section presents some of the most
important information and recommendations to
help you ride your motorcycle safely. Please
take a few moments to read these pages. This
section also includes a special message for
parents and location information for the safety
labels on your motorcycle.
........................Important Safety Information .
........................Important Message to Parents .
.........Loading, Accessories & Modifications .
......................................................Loading .
.....................Accessories & Modifications .
..................................................Safety Labels .
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Important Safety Information
Your motorcycle can provide many years of
service and pleasure if you take responsibility
for your own safety and understand the
challenges you can meet while riding.
This motorcycle has been designed for younger
riders. However, not all youngsters are
physically or emotionally ready to ride.
Therefore, before parents allow any youngster
to ride this motorcycle, we urge them to
carefully read the
Parents Parents,
Youngsters and Of f -Highway Motorcycles
booklet that came with the motorcycle (USA
only).
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. You’ll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. The following are a few that we
consider to be most important.
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beginning on page and the
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Important Message to
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Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce
the number and severity of head injuries. So
always wear an approved motorcycle helmet.
We also recommend that you wear eye
protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other
protective gear (page ).
Never Carry a Passenger
Your motorcycle is designed for one person
only. There are no handholds, footrests, or seat
for a second person so never carry a
passenger. A passenger could interfere with
your ability to move around to maintain your
balance and control of the motorcycle.
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Ride Off -road Only Be Alert for Off-road Hazards
Your motorcycle is designed and manufactured
for off-road use only. The tires are not made
for pavement, and the motorcycle does not
have turn signals and other features required
for use on public roads. If you need to cross a
paved or public road, get off and walk your
motorcycle across.
Take Time to Learn and Practice
Developing off-road riding skills is a gradual,
step-by-step process. Start by practicing at low
speeds in a safe area and slowly build your
skills. Personal instruction from an experienced
rider can also be valuable.
If you need assistance, ask your dealer about
riding groups in your area.
Important Safety Information
The terrain can present a variety of challenges
when you ride off-road. Continually ‘‘read’’
the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs,
rocks, ruts, and other hazards. Always keep
your speed low enough to allow time to see and
react to hazards.
Ride within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of
motorcycle crashes. Never ride beyond your
personal abilities or faster than conditions
warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue,
and inattention can significantly reduce your
ability to make good judgments and ride safely.
Also be sure to read the
f or the Of f -Highway Motorcyclist
came with your motorcycle (USA only).
Tips & Practice Guide
booklet that
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Important Safety Information
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink
can reduce your ability to respond to changing
conditions, and your reaction time gets worse
with every additional drink. So don’t drink and
ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride
either.
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Having a breakdown can be difficult,
especially if you are stranded off-road far from
your base. To help avoid problems, inspect
your motorcycle before every ride and perform
all recommended maintenance.
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Important Message to Parents
Your child’s safety is very important to Honda.
That’s why we urge you to read this message
before you let any young person ride this
motorcycle. Off-road riding can be fun. But, as
with riding a bicycle, bad judgment can result
in injury, and we don’t want that to happen! As
a parent, you can help prevent accidents by
making good decisions about if, when, and
how your youngster rides this motorcycle.
Riding Readiness
The first decision you’ll need to make is
whether your youngster is ready to ride. Riding
readiness varies widely from one person to
another, and age and size are not the only
factors.
PHYSICAL ABILITY is an important
consideration. For example, riders must be big
enough to hold the motorcycle up, get on, and
comfortably sit on the seat with both feet
touching the ground. They should also be able
to easily reach and work the brakes, throttle,
and all other controls.
ATHLETIC ABILITY is necessary for riding a
motorcycle. Generally speaking, your
youngster should be good at riding a bicycle
before getting on a motorcycle. Can your
youngster judge speeds and distances while
riding a bicycle and react with proper hand and
foot actions? Anyone who does not have good
coordination, balance, and agility is not ready
to ride this motorcycle.
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Important Message to Parents
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY
are requirements for safe riding. Does your
youngster think through problems and come to
logical solutions? On a bicycle, does your
youngster obey safe riding rules? Be honest!
Young people who take unnecessary risks,
make bad judgments, and don’t obey rules are
not ready to ride this motorcycle.
Instruction and Supervision
If you decide that your youngster is ready to
safely operate this motorcycle, make sure both
of you carefully read and understand the
owner’s manual before riding. Also be sure that
your youngster has a helmet and other
appropriate riding equipment, and always
wears it when operating the vehicle or sitting
on it.
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GOOD INSTRUCTION is an important part of
hands-on training. The teacher can either be
you or another responsible adult who has
experience with off-road motorcycle riding.
(For help in finding a qualified instructor, talk
with your dealer.) Even if you’re not the main
teacher, it’s up to you to ensure your
youngster’s safety. Remember, learning to ride
a motorcycle is a gradual, step-by-step process.
It takes time, patience, and practice many
hours over a period of weeks or months.
To help your youngster build confidence as
they’re learning to ride, this Honda was
delivered with a speed restrictor that limits top
speed. We recommend that all beginning riders
start off with the speed restrictor installed. It
may be adjusted to gradually increase
maximum speed as the beginner becomes more
familiar with riding their Honda motorcycle.
For adjustment and removal instructions, see
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SUPERVISION is another important obligation
of parents. Even after youngsters have become
skilled off-road riders, they should always ride
with adult supervision. It helps to regularly
remind young riders of basic safety rules and
precautions. And remember, it’s your
responsibility to see that the motorcycle is
properly maintained and kept in safe operating
condition.
SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RIDING must be
an on-going commitment by you and your
youngster. When you both put safety first, you
can enjoy more peace of mind, and your
youngster can enjoy more hours of safe offroad riding.
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Important Message to Parents
For your convenience, this comes
with an ignition switch and key. Remove the
key when the motorcycle is parked to help
prevent unauthorized use.
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Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Your Honda was designed as a rider-only
motorcycle. It was not designed to carry a
passenger or cargo. A passenger or cargo could
interfere with your ability to move around to
maintain your balance and control of the
motorcycle.
In addition, exceeding the weight limits or
carrying an unbalanced load can seriously
affect your motorcycle’s handling, braking,
and stability. Adding accessories or making
modifications that change this motorcycle’s
design and performance can also make it
unsafe. Also, the weight of any accessories will
reduce the maximum load the motorcycle can
carry.
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More specific information on load limits,
accessories, and modifications follows.
Loading
How much weight you put on your motorcycle,
and how you load it, are important to your
safety. If you decide to carry cargo, you should
be aware of the following information.
Overloading or carrying a passenger
can cause a crash and you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
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Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Load Limits
Following are the load limits for your
motorcycle:
Maximum weight capacity
88 lb (40 kg)
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Includes the weight of the rider and any
accessories.
Loading Guidelines
As discussed on page , we recommend that
you do not carry any cargo on this motorcycle.
However, if you decide to carry cargo, ride at
reduced speeds and follow these commonsense guidelines:
Keep cargo small and light. Make sure it
cannot easily be caught on brush or other
objects, and that it does not interfere with
your ability to shift position to maintain
balance and stability.
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Place weight as close to the center of the
motorcycle as possible.
Do not attach large or heavy items (such as a
sleeping bag or tent) to the handlebar, fork,
or front fender.
Make sure that all cargo is tied down
securely.
Never exceed the maximum weight limit.
Check that both tires are inflated properly.
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Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Accessories & Modifications
Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your motorcycle
unsafe.
Before you consider making any modifications
or adding an accessory, be sure to read the
following information.
Improper accessories or modifications
cancauseacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding modifications and
accessories.
Accessories
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine Accessories that have been
specifically designed and tested for your
motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all
other accessories, you must be personally
responsible for proper selection, installation,
and use of non-Honda accessories. Check with
your dealer for assistance and always follow
this guideline:
Make sure the accessory does not reduce
ground clearance and lean angle, limit
suspension travel or steering travel, alter
your riding position, or interfere with
operating any controls.
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Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modify your motorcycle
in any way that would change its design or
operation. Such changes could seriously impair
your motorcycle’s handling, stability, and
braking, making it unsafe to ride.
We also advise you not to make any
modifications or remove any equipment (such
as the USDA qualified spark arrester or
emission control system components) that
would make the motorcycle illegal in your area.
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Safety Labels
This page shows the locations of safety labels on your motorcycle. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read
these labels carefully and don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
(For USA) (For Canada)
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Operating Controls
When you ride off-road, you need to operate
the throttle, brakes, and other controls without
stopping to look at them. Read this section
carefully before you ride. It describes the
location, function, and operation of all the
basic controls on your motorcycle.
...................Operation Component Locations .
.........................................Operating Controls .
..................................................Fuel Valve .
...............................................Choke Lever .
...........................................Ignition Switch .
....................................Engine Stop Switch .
......................................Front Brake Lever .
.......................................................Throttle .
.................................................Shift Lever .
........................................Rear Brake Pedal .
..................................................Kickstarter .
..................................................Side Stand .
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Operation Component Locations
front brake lever
throttle grip
engine stop switch
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Operation Component Locations
kickstarter
ignition switch
rear brake pedal
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Operation Component Locations
Operating Controls
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choke lever
fuel valve
shift lever
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Fuel Valve
ON RESOFF
The three-way fuel valve is used to control the
flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the
carburetor.
Operating Controls
ON
Turning the fuel valve ON before attempting to
start the engine allows fuel to flow from the
fuel tank to the carburetor.
OFF
Turning the fuel valve OFF after stopping the
engine prevents the flow of fuel from the fuel
tank to the carburetor.
RES
Turning the fuel valve to RES allows fuel to
flow from the reserve fuel supply to the
carburetor.
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Operating Controls
The reserve fuel supply is:
0.18 US gal (0.7 )
The tank should be refilled as soon as possible
after switching to reserve, and the fuel valve
should be returned to the ON position after
refueling to avoid running out of fuel with no
reserve.
Choke Lever
LEFTSIDE
((AA))
(1)
(1) choke lever
Operating Controls
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((BB))
((CC))
(A) fully ON
(B) detent position
(C) fully OFF
The choke lever ( ) is used for starting the
engine (page ). The choke increases the
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percentage of fuel in the fuel/air mixture
delivered to the engine.
ON
Used to start a cold engine with air temperature
below 35°C (95°F).
DETENT
Used to warm a cold engine immediately after
starting with air temperature below 35°C
(95°F).
OFF
Used for normal operation, for restarting a
warm engine, or starting a cold engine with air
temperature above 35°C (95°F).
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Ignition Switch
Operating Controls
RIGHT SIDE (under fuel tank)
The ignition switch ( ) is used to prevent
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unauthorized use of the motorcycle.
Before riding, insert the key and turn it to the
right for the ON position.
Key
Position
OFF
(ON)
Function Key Removal
The engine cannot be
operated.
With the engine stop
switch at RUN and the
transmission in
neutral, the engine
can be started.
The key can
be removed.
The key
cannot be
removed.
After parking the motorcycle, remove the key.
OFF
(1) ignition switch
ON
(1)
ONOFF
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Operating Controls
Engine Stop Switch
The engine stop switch is used to turn the
engine off during normal riding situations. To
operate, turn the switch to the OFF ( )
position. The switch must be in the RUN ( )
position to start the engine.
Front Brake Lever
The front brake lever is used to slow or stop
your motorcycle. To operate, pull the lever. For
information on braking techniques, see
page .
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Operating Controls
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Throttle
The throttle controls engine rpm (speed). To
increase engine rpm, rotate the grip toward you.
To reduce engine rpm, rotate the grip away
from you. The throttle will automatically return
to the closed position (engine idle) when you
remove your hand.
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Operating Controls
Shift Lever
The shift lever is used to select the next higher
or lower gear in the transmission. To operate,
raise the shift lever (after closing the throttle)
to engage the next higher gear or depress the
shift lever to engage the next lower gear. See
Shif ting Gears,
page .35
Rear Brake Pedal
The rear brake pedal is used to slow or stop
your motorcycle. To operate, depress the pedal.
For information on braking techniques, see
page .
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Kickstarter
The kickstarter is used to start the engine. To
operate, swing the kickstarter out from its
stored position and depress it through its entire
stroke. See page .
Starting Procedure,
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Side Stand
The side stand is used to support your
motorcycle while parked (page ). To operate,
use your foot to lower the stand. Before riding,
raise the stand.
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