Swingarm/Shock Linkage; Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Wheels/Tires - Honda 2010 CRF250R Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
SWINGARM/SHOCK LINKAGE
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a
worksland or equivalent under the engine.
Check for worn swingarm bearings by grabbing the rear
end of the swingarm and attempting to move the
swingarm side-ta-side.
Replace the bearings if excessively worn (page 14-38).
Check the shock linkage and replace
any
damaged
needle bearings.
Disassemble , clean . inspect the swingarm and shock
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linkage pivot bearings and related seals every three
races or about 7.5 hours of operation (page 14-31).
Lubricate and reassemble them ,
NUTS,BOLTS, FASTENERS
Check that all chassis nuts and bolts are tigh tened to
their correct torque values (page 1-12),
Check that all safety clips, hose clamps and cable slays
are in place and property secured .
WHEELS/TIRES
3-30
Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing
a
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workstand or equivalent under the engine.
Hold the front fork leg and move the fron t wheel
sideways with force to see if the wheel bearings are
worn .