Service Preparations Maintenance Component Locations; Fluids & Filters Fuel System; Engine Throttle; Chassis Suspension - Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

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Table of Contents

The following presents the contents of each
section of your owner's manual.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Information..............................2
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Accessories & Modifications ..............................3
Safety Labels.......................................................4
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................5
Operation Component Locations ........................6
BEFORE RIDING ............................................7
Are You Ready to Ride? .....................................8
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?....................9
Pre-ride Inspection..........................................9
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11
Safe Riding Precautions................................12
Starting & Stopping the Engine ........................13
Preparation ....................................................13
Starting Procedure ........................................13
Flooded Engine .............................................13
How to Stop the Engine................................14
Break-in Guidelines ..........................................15
SERVICING YOUR HONDA........................17
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance .......................18
Maintenance Safety...........................................19
Important Safety Precautions........................19
Maintenance Schedule ......................................20
General Competition Maintenance ...................22
Before & After Competition Maintenance........26
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....26
After Competition Maintenance ...................26
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Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations..................28
Seat Removal ....................................................29
Fuel Tank Removal ...........................................30
Subframe Removal............................................32
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System.......................................................34
Engine Oil .........................................................36
Transmission Oil ...............................................39
Coolant ..............................................................41
Air Cleaner ........................................................43
Crankcase Breather ...........................................45
Engine
Throttle ..............................................................46
Engine Idle Speed .............................................48
Clutch System ...................................................49
Hot Start Lever..................................................54
Spark Plug .........................................................55
Valve Clearance.................................................56
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin..........................64
Chassis
Suspension.........................................................72
Front Suspension Inspection.........................72
Rear Suspension Inspection..........................73
Recommended Fork Oil................................74
Fork Oil Change ...........................................74
Brakes................................................................77
Wheels...............................................................81
Tyres & Tubes ...................................................82
Drive Chain .......................................................84
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ........................................87
Steering Damper................................................91
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................93
Appearance Care ...............................................95
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .....97
Front Suspension Adjustments..........................98
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................111
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .......................................................115
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................116
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips ..........119
Steering Damper Adjustment ..........................132
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines........133
Chassis Adjustments........................................134
Gearing ............................................................135
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions ...............136
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................137
TIPS ................................................................139
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................140
Storing Your Honda.........................................141
You & the Environment ..................................142
Troubleshooting...............................................143
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................145
Vehicle Identification ......................................146
Specifications ..................................................147
Torque Specifications......................................148
Petrol Containing Alcohol...............................151
Competition Logbook .....................................152
Optional Parts List ..........................................154
Spare Parts & Equipment................................155
Wiring Diagram...............................................156
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................158
INDEX ............................................................159
Manufacturer and Authorised
Representative for EU Market.....................162