Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners; Handlebar And Steering Head Bearings; Throttle Grip; Fuel Line - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS

Check and tighten nuts, bolts, and fasteners before
every outing.
Torque
Item
lbf ft
•
ENGINE
1 20
Cylinder head
2 9
Right crankcase/clutch cover
3 9
Carburetor insulator
4 1.4
Alternator cover
5 0.6
Radiator hose clamp
6 9
Water pump cover
7 7
Oil check bolt
3
1
4
2
(1) CYLINDER HEAD
(2) RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER
(3) CARBURETOR INSULATOR
(4) ALTERNATOR COVER
(5) RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP
(6) WATER PUMP COVER
(7) OIL CHECK BOLT

HANDLEBAR AND STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

1. Check the handlebar for bends or cracks.
2. Check that the handlebar has not moved from its
proper position (by inspecting the punch mark
alignment). Check that the upper holders are torqued
Remarks
to 16 lbf
N m kgf m
• •
bolts first.
3. With the motorcycle on a box or workstand (front
27 2.8
wheel elevated), turn the handlebar to the right and
12 1.2
left to check for roughness in the steering head
12 1.2
bearings. Now, stand in front of the motorcycle and
2 0.2
grab the fork (at the axle), then push the fork in and
0.8 0.08
out (toward the engine) to check for play in the
12 1.2
steering head bearings. If any roughness or play is
10 1.0
felt, refer to the Honda Service Manual for replace-
ment or adjustment procedures.
5
6
7
(1) HANDLEBAR
(2) HANDLEBAR UPPER HOLDERS

THROTTLE GRIP

Inspection
Check for smooth rotation of the throttle grip from the
fully closed to the fully open position. Check at full left
and full right steering positions. Inspect the condition
of the throttle cable from the throttle grip down to the
carburetor. If the cable is kinked, chafed or improperly
routed, it should be replaced or rerouted.
Check the cable for tension or stress at both full left and
full right steering positions.
ft (22 N m, 2.2 kgf m). Tighten the front
• • •
(1) THROTTLE GRIP
•
For safe operation and positive engine response,
the throttle cable must be properly adjusted.

FUEL LINE

Fuel valve and hose
1. Check the fuel valve and fuel filter for contamina-
tion and leakage.
2. Check the fuel line for cracks, deterioration or leak-
age.
3. Check for interference between the frame and tank
and adjust if necessary.
(1) FUEL TANK (2) FUEL VALVE
1
(3) FUEL LINE
35