Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual page 127

10. Extend the fork damper piston rod (4) to
maximum length, holding it, install the fork
cap assembly (2) to the fork damper (1) with
vertical position.
Be careful not to damage the fork cap piston ring.
If it is difficult to install the fork cap assembly, the
fork damper oil level might be higher than standard
oil level.
(2)
(1)
(1) fork damper (4) fork damper piston rod
(2) fork cap assembly
11. Place the fork damper (1) in a vise with a piece
of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Tighten the fork cap assembly (2) while
holding the cut-out of the fork damper using
the lock nut wrench (3) to the specified torque:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
• Lock nut wrench 07WMA-KZ30100
NOTICE
Over-tightening the vise can damage the fork
damper.
(2)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(1) fork damper (3) lock nut wrench
(2) fork cap assembly
12. Completely screw in the fork center bolt lock
nut (10) to the fork damper piston rod (4).
(4)
(4) fork damper piston rod (10) fork center bolt lock nut
Front Suspension Adjustments
13. Check the fork damper piston rod sliding
surface for damage.
14. Cover the fork damper piston rod end with
shop towel (11) to prevent fork damage.
Cover the oil holes with shop towel to prevent
blow out of fork oil.
Blow the extra oil off from the fork damper oil
chamber (5) by pumping the fork damper
piston rod to full stroke.
NOTICE
Be careful not to bend or damage the fork damper
piston rod when the piston rod is stroked.
(11)
(5) fork damper oil chamber
(10)
Adjustments for Competition
(5)
(11)
(11) shop towel
(cont'd)
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