Honda CRF230F Owner's Manual page 27

Front Brake Lever:
Never use adjusters other than those designed
for this motorcycle. Install a new adjuster from
the lever side with the lock nut under the head
of the adjuster.
1. Pull back the rubber dust cover (2).
2. Loosen the lock nut (3).
3. To position the brake lever farther away
from the handgrip, turn the adjuster (4)
clockwise.
To position the brake lever closer to
the handgrip,
counterclockwise.
4. Tighten the lock nut. Return the dust
cover to its normal position.
5. Apply the brake, release it, then spin the
wheel and check that it rotates freely.
Repeat this procedure several times.
6. Check freeplay by pulling in slowly on the
front brake lever until the brake starts to
engage.
Freeplay:
10 – 20 mm (0.4 – 0.8 in)
16
tur n the adjuster
If brake lever freeplay is not within this
range, see your Honda dealer.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Front brake lever
(2) Dust cover
Other Checks:
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for
deterioration or cracks in the hoses and
fittings.
(1)
(3) Lock nut
(4) Adjuster