Honda CRF250R 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Front Suspension Adjustments
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Adjustments for Competition
15.Check that the O-ring (12) on the fork damper
assembly (4) is in good condition. Apply the
recommended fork oil to the O-ring.
(1) outer tube/slider (12) O-ring
(4) fork damper assembly
16.Temporarily thread the fork damper (4) into
the outer tube (1). Insert both fork legs into
the fork clamps. Align the groove in the outer
tube with the top surface of the upper fork
clamp.
If installing the optional 20 inch wheel, align
the top of the outer tube (not the top of the
fork cap) with the top surface of the upper
fork clamp.
Temporarily tighten the fork lower pinch bolts
(13) and then tighten the fork damper (4) to
the specified torque using a special tool:
25 Ibf·ft (34 N·m, 3.5 kgf·m)
For ease of releasing air pressure after the forks
are installed, loosen the lower pinch bolts and
position the outer tubes so that the pressure
release screws are in front of the rebound
damping adjusters.
17.Tighten the fork lower pinch bolts (13) to the
specified torque:
14 Ibf·ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf·m)
18.Tighten the fork upper pinch bolts (14) to the
specified torque:
16 Ibf·ft (22 N·m, 2.2 kgf·m)
Over-tightening the pinch bolts can deform the
outer tubes. Deformed outer tubes must be
replaced.
NOTICE
(4) fork damper (14) upper pinch bolts
(13) lower pinch bolts
(4) (12)
(1)
(13)
(4)
(14)