Honda CRF250X 2006 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 113

Damper Oil Change
(1)
(1) fork damper (3) lock nut wrench
(2) fork cap
1. Set the fork damper (1) in a vise with a piece
of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
2. Loosen the fork cap (2) while holding the fork
damper (1) using the lock nut wrench (3).
3. Remove the fork cap assembly (4) from the
fork damper.
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
(2)
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
(3)
(2)
(2) fork damper
4. Empty the fork oil from the fork damper (2)
by pumping the damper rod several times.
(2)
(2) fork damper
5. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads.
Front Suspension Adjustments
6. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum.
(4)
(2) fork damper
7. Pump the fork damper piston rod (6) slowly
several times to bleed the air from the fork
(4) fork cap assembly
damper (2).
(5)
(2) fork damper
(5) oil hole
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper.
Recommended Oil:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5 W or equivalent
Recommended Amount:
6.6 US oz (195 cc, 6.9 Imp oz)
(2)
(2)
(6)
(6) piston rod
Adjustments for Competition
(cont'd)
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