Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual page 102

Both compression and rebound damping can be
increased by turning the adjuster clockwise.
NOTICE
Always start with full hard when adjusting
damping.
Do not turn the adjuster screw more than the
given positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the rebound and compression
adjusters are firmly located in a detent, and not
between positions.
(1)
(1) rebound damping (2) compression
adjuster screw damping
adjuster screw
Fork Springs
The fork springs in CRF's are about right for
riders weighing between 150 and 160 lbs (less
riding gear). So if you're a heavier rider, you
have to go up on the oil level or get a stiffer
spring. Do not use less oil than the minimum
specified for each spring or there will be a loss of
rebound damping control near full extension. If
the fork is too hard on big bumps, turn the
damping adjuster counterclockwise 1-turn and
lower the oil level in increments of 0.2 oz (5 cc)
(2)
in both fork legs until the desired performance is
obtained. Do not, however, lower the oil level
below the minimum oil level.
Minimum oil capacity:
Standard spring: 10.7 US oz (317 cm
Softer spring:
Stiffer spring:
When adjusting oil levels, bear in mind that the
air in the fork will increase in pressure while
riding; therefore, the higher the oil level, the
higher the eventual pressure of any air in the
fork.
)
3
10.6 US oz (314 cm 3 )
10.8 US oz (320 cm 3 )
Oil capacity 14.0 US oz (413 cm )
3
(MAX)
Oil capacity 12.6 US oz (372 cm )
3
(STANDARD)
Oil capacity 10.7 US oz (317 cm 3 )
(MIN)
Stroke (mm)
Front Suspension Adjustments
Front Suspension Disassembly
• If your CRF is brand-new, put enough part-
throttle break-in time (about one hour) on it to
ensure that the suspension has worked in.
• For optimum performance, and extended fork
life, the fork should be completely
disassembled and cleaned after the first three
hours of riding. See the Service Manual or
your Honda dealer for this service.
• When disassembling the fork, turn the
rebound and compression adjusters
counterclockwise to the softest position to
prevent damaging the adjustment needle (be
sure to record the number of turns from the
starting position).
1. Place your CRF on the workstand or
equivalent support with the front wheel off the
ground.
2. Remove the number plate bolt (1) and number
plate (2).
(1)
(2)
(1) number plate bolt
(2) number plate
Adjustments for Competition
(cont'd)
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