Adjustments For Competition - Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual

Adjustments for Competition

This section tells you how to fine tune your CRF
for maximum competition performance.
Initial suspension adjustments should be
performed after a minimum of 2 hours of easy
break-in time.
Optional front and rear suspension springs are
available in order to tailor your CRF specifically
for your weight, riding style and course conditions.
Follow the instructions given in the rear
suspension sag setting section of Rear Suspension
Adjustments to determine if your combined rider
and sprung machine weight (rider fully dressed for
competition and machine filled coolant, oil and
fuel levels ready for competition) requires an
optional stiffer or softer rear spring. The need for
either optional rear spring may need to be balanced
by installing the optional fork springs of a similar
rate.
Front Suspension Adjustments ......................112
Front Suspension Air Pressure ..................112
Front Suspension Damping........................112
Fork Springs...............................................113
Front Suspension Disassembly ..................114
Damper Oil Change ...................................117
Fork Assembly ...........................................120
Rear Suspension Adjustments .......................127
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load .............127
Rear Suspension Damping .........................128
Rear Suspension Race Sag.........................129
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions .....................................................131
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines ..............132
Tuning Tips ...................................................135
Spark Plug Reading....................................135
Steering Damper Adjustment ........................136
Steering Damper Damping ........................136
Steering Damper Adjustment Guidelines .....137
Chassis Adjustments .....................................138
Rear End.....................................................138
Fork Height/Angle .....................................138
Wheelbase ..................................................138
Gearing ..........................................................139
Tyre Selection for Track Conditions .............140
Personal Fit Adjustments ..............................141
Control Positioning ....................................141
Handlebar Position, Width & Shape ..........141
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