Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual page 7

Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 86
Front Suspension Inspection ....................... 86
Rear Suspension Inspection ........................ 87
Recommended Fork Oil .............................. 88
Fork Oil Change .......................................... 88
Brakes ............................................................. 90
Front Brake Lever Adjustment.................... 90
Rear Brake Pedal Height ............................. 90
Fluid Level Inspection................................. 91
Brake Pad Wear........................................... 93
Other Inspections......................................... 93
Wheels ............................................................ 94
Wheel Rims & Spokes ................................ 94
Axles & Wheel Bearings............................. 94
Tyres & Tubes ................................................ 95
Air Pressure ................................................. 95
Inspection .................................................... 95
Tube Replacement....................................... 95
Tyre Replacement ....................................... 96
Drive Chain .................................................... 97
Inspection .................................................... 97
Drive Chain Sliders ..................................... 97
Drive Chain Rollers..................................... 98
Adjustment .................................................. 98
Lubrication .................................................. 98
Removal, Cleaning & Replacement ............ 99
More About Drive Chain............................. 99
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler ................................... 100
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Inspection............... 100
Muffler Removal ....................................... 100
Muffler Installation ................................... 101
Exhaust Pipe Removal .............................. 103
Exhaust Pipe Installation ........................... 103
Steering Damper ........................................... 104
Steering Damper Operation Inspection ..... 104
Removal .................................................... 105
Inspection .................................................. 105
Installation ................................................. 106
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............ 107
Steering Head Bearing Inspection............. 107
Handlebar Inspection .................................107
Control Cables ...........................................107
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ................................108
Appearance Care ...........................................109
General Recommendations ........................109
Washing Your Motorcycle with a Mild
Detergent....................................................109
Condensation Control ................................110
After Cleaning Lubrication ........................110
Aluminum Frame Maintenance .................110
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Maintenance ....110
Clean the Seat ...........................................110
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION....111
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
Contents
TIPS .............................................................. 143
Transporting Your Motorcycle ..................... 144
Storing Your Honda ...................................... 145
Preparation for Storage .............................. 145
Removal from Storage............................... 145
You & the Environment ................................ 146
Troubleshooting ............................................ 147
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................ 149
Vehicle Identification ................................... 150
Serial Numbers .......................................... 150
Specifications ................................................ 151
Torque Specifications ................................... 152
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ................................ 152
Petrol Containing Alcohol ............................ 155
Competition Logbook ................................... 156
Optional Parts List ........................................ 158
Spare Parts & Equipment .............................. 159
Spare Parts ................................................. 159
General Tools ............................................ 159
Honda Special Tools.................................. 159
Chemical Products ..................................... 159
Other Products ........................................... 159
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 160
INDEX .......................................................... 162
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