General Service Information; Between Moto/Between Practice And Moto Maintenance - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

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Perform maintenance on firm, level ground using
the optional workstand or equivalent support.
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Always install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins,
piston pin clips, snap rings, etc. when reassem-
bling.
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When tightening bolts, nuts or screws, start with
the larger diameter or inner fasteners, and tighten
them to the specified torque using a crisscross
pattern.
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Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent when
servicing your CR.
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Clean parts in non-flammable cleaning solvent when
disassembling. Lubricate any sliding surface, O-
rings, and seals before reassembling.
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Gasoline or low flash point solvents are highly
flammable or explosive and must never be used for
cleaning parts or the air filter element. Fire or
explosion could result.
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After reassembling, check all parts for proper instal-
lation and operation.
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Grease parts by coating or filling where specified.
NOTE:
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Specifications are listed on page 9.
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BETWEEN MOTO/BETWEEN PRACTICE AND MOTO
MAINTENANCE
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Dirt = wear and weight. Clean accumulated dirt
from under fenders and off of wheels, suspension,
grips, controls and footpegs. A stiff, nylon parts
cleaning brush works well.
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Check tire air pressure.
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Check spoke tension and rim lock nut securely.
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Check sprocket bolt and nut securely.
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Clean chain with a stiff, nylon parts cleaning brush;
lubricate and adjust as necessary.
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Do not perform maintenance while engine is run-
ning. Injury to your fingers or hands may result.
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After adjustment, check that the chain adjuster
index marks are in the same position on each side
to be sure the rear wheel is in proper alignment.
This is especially important for best performance
from the rear disc brake and to extend pad wear.
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(1) CHAIN ADJUSTER INDEX MARK
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Be sure the fuel and oil is mixed well by agitating it
thoroughly before pouring pre-mix into the fuel
tank.
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Release the built-up pressure in the fork tubes (in
excess of normal atmospheric pressure: 0 psi)
caused by normal fork action while riding. The front
wheel should be suspended above ground for this
operation.
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(1) PRESSURE RELEASE SCREW