Honda 2007 CRF250R, Owner'S Manual

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Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition
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(1) fork damper (2) fork cap assembly
(4) fork cap bushing
4. Empty the fork oil from the fork damper (1)
by pumping the damper rod several times.
(1) fork damper
5. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads.
(1) fork damper
7. Pump the fork damper piston rod (5) slowly
several times to bleed the air from the fork
damper (1).
(1) fork damper (5) fork damper piston rod
(1) fork damper
9. Apply fork oil to the fork cap bushing (4) and
new O-ring (6) on the fork cap assembly (2).
Extend the fork damper piston rod to
maximum length, holding it, install the fork
cap assembly to the fork damper (1).
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushings.
If it is difficult to install the fork cap assembly,
the fork damper oil level might be higher than
standard oil level. Inspect the fork damper oil
level again.
(1) fork damper (4) fork cap bushing
(2) fork cap assembly (6) O-ring
(2)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(5)
1.65 – 1.85 in
(42 – 47 mm)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(6)
8. Extend the fork damper piston rod to
maximum. Adjust the oil level of the fork
damper (1) as shown.
Oil Level:
1.65 – 1.85 in (42 – 47 mm)
6. Extend the fork damper piston rod to maximum.
Pour the recommended fork oil into the fork
damper (1).
Recommended Oil:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or equivalent
Recommended Amount:
6.5 US oz (192 cm
3
)
3. Remove the fork cap assembly (2) from the
fork damper (1).
Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing
(4).
Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is
damaged.
(cont’d)
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