Storing Your Honda - Honda CRF250X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

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If you won't be riding for an extended period,
such as during the winter, thoroughly inspect
your Honda and correct any problem before
storing it. That way, needed repairs won't be
forgotten and it will be easier to get your CRF
running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.
Preparation for Storage
1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF. If
your CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt
water, wash it down with fresh water and
wipe dry.
2. Change the engine oil and filter (page 44).
3. Change the transmission oil (page 47).
4. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into an
approved petrol container.
Turn the fuel valve OFF and loosen the
carburetor drain screw. Drain petrol into an
approved container. Tighten the carburetor
drain screw to the specified torque:
1.5 N·m (0.2 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
WARNING
Petrol 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.
5. Remove the radiator cap and coolant drain bolt
(1) at the water pump (2) to drain coolant.
After the coolant has been completely
drained, reinstall the coolant drain bolt with a
new sealing washer and radiator cap.
Coolant drain bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
(1)
(1) coolant drain bolt (2) water pump
6. Disconnect the siphon tube from the radiator.
Drain the reserve tank coolant. Empty the
coolant and rinse the inside of the reserve tank
with water.
7. Lubricate the drive chain.
8. Remove the battery and charge it fully. Store
in an area protected from freezing
temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge
the battery (page 100) once a month.

Storing Your Honda

9. Inflate the tyres to their recommended
pressures.
10.Place your CRF on the optional Honda work-
stand or equivalent to raise both tyres off the
ground.
11.Stuff a rag into the muffler outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the muffler to
prevent moisture from entering.
12.Store your CRF in an unheated area, free of
dampness, away from sunlight, with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
(2)
13.Cover your CRF with a porous material.
Avoid using plastic or similar non-breathing,
coated materials that restrict air flow and
allow heat and moisture to accumulate.
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