Before & After Competition Maintenance; Between Motos & Practice Maintenance - Honda CR85 2006 Owner's Manual

Before & After Competition Maintenance
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance
After practice or between motos you have a
chance to make additional checks and
adjustments.
• Clean accumulated dirt from under the
fenders and off the wheels, suspension
components, hand grips, controls, and
footpegs. A stiff, nylon parts cleaning brush
works well.
• Check tire air pressure.
• Check spoke tension and rim lock nut security.
• Check sprocket bolt and nut security.
• Clean the sides of the drive chain with a stiff,
nylon parts-cleaning brush. Lubricate and
adjust the chain as necessary.
Do not perform maintenance while engine is
running. Injury to your fingers or hands may
result.
• After adjustment, check that the chain
adjuster index marks (1) are in the same
position on each side. This will ensure that
the rear wheel is in proper alignment and
allow maximum performance from the rear
disc brake. Maintaining proper wheel
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alignment will also extend brake pad wear.
(1) chain adjuster index marks
• Suspend the front wheel above the ground and
use the pressure release screws (2) to release
the built-up pressure (in excess of normal
atmospheric pressure: 0 psi) in the fork tubes.
This pressure is caused by normal fork action
while riding. (If you are riding at altitude,
remember that fork pressure of 0 at sea level
will increase as elevation increases.)
(2) pressure release screws
• Be sure the fuel and oil is mixed well by
agitating it thoroughly before pouring pre-mix
into the fuel tank.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
(1)
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
(2)
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