Before & After Competition Maintenance; Between Motos & Practice Maintenance - Honda CR250R 2006 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

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, 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 securely.
• Check sprocket bolt and nut securely.
• 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.
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Servicing Your Honda
• 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 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 higher
altitude, remember that fork pressure of 0 at
sea level will increase as elevation increases.)
(2)
(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.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
(1)
WARNING