Contents
Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information............................ 2
Important Safety Precautions........................ 2
Loading.............................................................. 3
Accessories & Modifications ............................ 4
Safety Labels..................................................... 5
OPERATING CONTROLS ........................... 7
Operation Component Locations....................... 8
BEFORE RIDING........................................... 9
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................. 10
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?................ 11
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 11
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 13
Safe Riding Precautions .............................. 14
Starting & Stopping the Engine....................... 15
Shifting Gears.................................................. 17
Braking............................................................ 18
Parking............................................................. 19
Post-ride Inspection......................................... 20
Break-in Guidelines......................................... 21
SERVICING YOUR HONDA...................... 23
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance...................... 24
Maintenance Safety......................................... 25
Important Safety Precautions...................... 25
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 26
General Competition Maintenance.................. 29
Before & After Competition Maintenance...... 33
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.... 33
After Competition Maintenance.................. 33
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations................ 35
Seat Removal................................................... 36
Fuel Tank Removal......................................... 37
Subframe Upright Position.............................. 39
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System......................................................41
Engine Oil........................................................43
Transmission Oil..............................................46
Coolant.............................................................48
Air Cleaner.......................................................51
Crankcase Breather..........................................53
Engine
Throttle.............................................................54
Clutch System..................................................56
Hot Start Lever.................................................60
Spark Plug........................................................61
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler.......................................62
Spark Arrester..................................................65
Valve Clearance...............................................66
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin.........................74
Chassis
Suspension .......................................................82
Brakes ..............................................................86
Wheels..............................................................90
Tires & Tubes ..................................................91
Side Stand ........................................................93
Drive Chain......................................................94
Additional Maintenance Procedures................97
Electrical
Battery..............................................................99
Headlight & Taillight.....................................101
Appearance Care............................................102
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION .... 105
Front Suspension Adjustments ......................106
Rear Suspension Adjustments........................120
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions......................................................124
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines ...............125
Carburetor Adjustment & Tuning Tips..........128
Chassis Adjustments......................................135
Gearing...........................................................136
Tire Selection for Track Conditions.............. 137
Personal Fit Adjustments............................... 138
TIPS .............................................................. 139
Transporting Your Motorcycle...................... 140
Storing Your Honda ...................................... 141
You & the Environment ................................143
Troubleshooting.............................................144
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED............................................ 145
If a Fuse Blows.............................................. 146
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)..................147
If You Crash.................................................. 148
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................ 149
Vehicle Identification....................................150
Specifications ................................................ 151
Torque Specifications.................................... 154
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment........... 157
Emission Control Systems............................. 158
Oxygenated Fuels.......................................... 160
Competition Logbook.................................... 161
Optional Parts List......................................... 163
Spare Parts & Equipment .............................. 164
Wiring Diagram............................................. 165
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................. 167
Authorized Manuals ...................................... 168
Warranty Coverage........................................ 169
Warranty Service........................................... 170
Contacting Honda.......................................... 171
Your Honda Dealer........................................ 172
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only)............ 173
INDEX .......................................................... 174
QUICK REFERENCE
MOM 15896 (1605)
31KSC710 CRF250X
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