Honda crf250r 2012 Owner's Manual page 111

Steering Damper
Removal
1. Remove the number plate (page 103).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2) and steering damper (3).
(2)
(3)
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) steering damper
Inspection
1. Check the damper rod (1) operation.
The damper rod is fully extended and
compressed by hand. Release the damper rod,
then check that it extends to its maximum length.
If the damper rod does not extend its
maximum length, disassemble and inspect for
steering damper.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see
your dealer.
(1)
(1) damper rod
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Servicing Your Honda
2. Check the condition of the spherical bearings
(2).
Move the spherical bearing with your finger.
The spherical bearing should move smoothly
and quietly.
Replace the spherical bearing if it does not
move smoothly and quietly.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see
your dealer.
(1)
(2) spherical bearings
Installation
1. Clean and apply a locking agent to the
steering damper mounting bolt threads.
2. Install the steering damper (1) with its "UP"
mark (2) facing up and forward. Turn the
damper rod and its stopper ring (3) facing
toward the front side.
3. Install the collar (4) and steering damper
mounting bolts (5).
Be sure to install the collar with its wide
flange side facing toward the steering head
pipe side.
4. Tighten the steering damper mounting bolts to
the specified torque:
15 lbf·ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
(4)
(5)
(2) (1) steering damper
(2) "UP" mark
(3) stopper ring
(4) collar
(5) steering damper mounting bolts
5. Place your CRF on the workstand or
equivalent support with the front wheel off the
ground.
Check that the steering moves smoothly from
side-to-side.
6. Install the number plate (page 103).
(2)
(1)
(3)