Handlebar Position, Width & Shape; Additional Individualized Adjustments - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

Handlebar Position, Width & Shape
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Position the handlebar so that both gripping the bar
and operating the controls are comfortable while
both seated and standing, while riding straight
ahead and turning. Tighten the forward bolts first.
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Using optional handlebar lower holders, the han-
dlebar position may be moved 3 mm forward or
backward. Refer to the Service Manual for installa-
tion instractions. Be sure to check the control cable
and wiring harness routing after adjustment.
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Handlebar width can be trimmed with a hacksaw to
better suit your particular shoulder width and riding
preference. Think this through carefully and cut off
just a small amount at a time from both sides
equally. It is obviously much easier to make the
handlebar narrower than it is to add material.
NOTE:
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Chamfer the edges to remove burrs and other
irregularities or roughness after sawing the han-
dlebar.
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An alternate handlebar shape, through varying rise
or rearward sweep dimensions, will provide further
adjustment to riding position and may better suit
your particular body size or riding style. Each of the
ergonomic dimensions of the machine were de-
termined to suit the greatest possible number of
riders based on an average size rider.
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Additional Individualized Adjustments

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Initial suspension adjustments should be performed
after a minimum of two hours of easy break-in time.
Complete information on suspension adjustment is
given in the Suspension Adjustment section.
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Optional front and rear suspension springs (front:
stiffer, rear: stiffer and softer) are available to tailor
your CR specifically for your weight, riding style
and course conditions. Follow the instructions given
in the rear suspension sag setting section of Sus-
pension Adjustment to determine if your combined
rider and sprung machine weight (rider fully dressed
for competition and machine coolant, oil and fuel
levels ready for competition) requires an optional
stiffer or softer rear spring. The use of the stiffer rear
spring may need to be balanced by the use of the
stiffer front spring.
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In order to further fine tune your CR for specific
course terrain and conditions, there is a choice of
both higher and lower final drive ratios with two
optional aluminum driven sprockets. For muddy or
sandy courses, there is a more durable steel driven
sprocket with the standard number of teeth. Like
the optional seats and springs, these sprockets are
listed in the optional parts section of this manual.