Rear Suspension Damping - Honda CRF250R 2018 Owner's Manual

Rear Suspension Damping

Compression Damping
Compression damping may be adjusted in two
stages with separate adjusters.
The high speed compression damping adjuster (1)
is effective when damping adjustment is desired
for high speed operation. The low speed
compression damping adjuster (2) should be used
when damping adjustment is desired at relatively
low speeds.
• When adjusting the compression damping
adjusters, make sure to use the proper size tool
to avoid damage.
• Both the high and low speed compression
damping can be increased by turning the
appropriate adjuster clockwise.
• Adjust the high speed compression damping
adjuster in 1/4 turn increments.
• Be sure the low speed compression damping
adjuster is firmly located in a detent, and not
between positions.
(1) high speed compression damping adjuster
(2) low speed compression damping adjuster
High Speed Damping:
The high speed damping can be adjusted by
turning the hexagonal portion of the compression
damping adjuster.
The high speed compression damping has 3 1/2
turn or more.
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it
will no longer turn (lightly seats).
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise (softer)
3 1/4 – 3 3/4 turns and adjust it until the
punch mark (3) on the adjuster and the punch
mark (4) on the adjuster body are aligned.
(3) high speed compression damping adjuster punch
mark
(4) adjuster body punch mark
(1)
(2)
Rear Suspension Adjustments
Low Speed Damping:
The low speed damping can be adjusted by turning
the center screw of the compression damping
adjuster.
The low speed compression damping adjuster has
13 clicks or more.
Turning the adjuster one full turn clockwise
advances the adjuster 4 clicks.
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it
will no longer turn (lightly seat). Turn the
adjuster counterclockwise (softer) until it
clicks. This click is position 1.
2. Set the adjuster position 11 clicks and adjust it
until the punch mark (5) on the adjuster and the
punch mark (4) on the adjuster body are
aligned.
(3)
(4)
(4) adjuster body punch mark
(5) low speed compression damping adjuster punch
mark
(5)
(4)
(cont'd)
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Adjustments for Competition