Steering Damper Adjustment; Steering Damper Damping - Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual

Steering Damper Adjustment

The steering damper can be adjusted for riding
conditions by using following method:
• Damping – Turning the steering damper
adjuster adjusts how quickly the steering
damper compresses or extends.

Steering Damper Damping

The steering damper adjuster (1) has 18 positions
or more. Turning the adjuster one full turn
clockwise advances the adjuster six positions. To
adjust the adjuster to the standard setting, proceed
as follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise (harder) until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise (softer) until it clicks. This click
is position 1. The standard position is position 9 –
12 (9 – 12th click).
Damping can be increased by turning the adjuster
clockwise.
NOTICE
Always start with position 1 when adjusting
damping.
Do not turn the adjuster more than the given
positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the steering damper adjuster is firmly
located in a detent, and not between positions.
(1)
(1) steering damper adjuster

Steering Damper Adjustment

Adjustments for Competition
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