Honda CRF250R 2005 Owner's Manual page 103

2. Remove the fork cap assembly (4) from the
fork damper (2).
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
(4)
(2)
(2) fork damper (4) fork cap assembly
3. Empty the fork oil from the fork damper (2)
by pumping the damper rod several times.
(2)
(2) fork damper (5) oil hole
4. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads.
5. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum.
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper.
Recommended Oil:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5 W or equivalent
Recommended Amount:
6.0 US oz (178 cc)
(2)
(2) fork damper
6. Pump the fork damper piston rod (6) slowly
several times to bleed the air from the fork
damper (2).
(2)
(5)
(6)
(2) fork damper
Front Suspension Adjustments
7. Extend the fork damper piston rod to
(2) fork damper
8. Apply fork oil to the bushing and new O-ring
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
If it is difficult to install the fork cap assembly,
the fork damper oil level might be higher than
standard oil level. Inspect the fork damper oil
level again.
(6) piston rod
(2) fork damper
maximum. Adjust the oil level of the fork
damper (2) as shown.
Oil Level: 1.65 – 1.85 in (42 – 47 mm)
(2)
1.65 – 1.85 in
(42 – 47 mm)
on the fork cap assembly (4).
Extend the fork damper piston rod to
maximum, holding it, install the fork cap
assembly to the fork damper (2).
(4)
(2)
(4) fork assembly
Adjustments for Competition
(cont'd)
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