Honda CRF250R 2018 Owner's Manual page 94

4. Make a quick check of fork operation by
locking the front brake and pushing down on
the handlebar several times.
Front Suspension Removal
• When disassembling the fork, turn the
compression damping (1) and rebound
damping (2) adjusters counterclockwise to the
softest position to prevent damaging the
adjustment needle (be sure to record the
number of turns from the starting position).
(1)
(1) compression damping adjuster
(2) rebound damping adjuster
1. Unlock the number plate tab (3) from the
handlebar pad. Remove the number plate bolts
(4) and number plate (5).
(3) number plate tab (5) number plate
(4) number plate bolts
2. Place your CRF on an optional workstand or
equivalent support with the front wheel off the
ground.
3. Remove the handlebar lower holder nuts,
washers, mounting rubbers (6) and handlebar
(7).
NOTICE
Keep the master cylinder upright to prevent air
from entering system.
(2)
(6) handlebar lower holder nuts, washers and mounting
rubbers
(7) handlebar
(3)
(4)
(5)
Suspension
(7)
(6)
(cont'd)
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