Honda CRF250R 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Servicing Your Honda
Clutch System
Other Inspections & Lubrication
• Check that the clutch lever assembly is
positioned properly and the securing bolts are
tight.
• Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear. If necessary, have it replaced.
• Lubricate the clutch cable with a
commercially-available cable lubricant to
prevent premature wear and corrosion.
Clutch Operation
1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation. If
necessary, lubricate the clutch lever pivot or
clutch cable.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration,
kinks, or damage.
Clutch Cover/Disc/Plate Removal
1. Drain the transmission oil (page 40).
2. Remove the rear brake pedal (1) by removing
its pivot bolt (2).
(1) rear brake pedal (2) pivot bolt
3. Remove the five clutch cover bolts (3) and
clutch cover (4).
(3) clutch cover bolts (4) clutch cover
4. Remove the five clutch spring bolts (5) and
clutch springs.
Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in 2 or 3
progressive steps.
5. Remove the clutch pressure plate (6).
(5) clutch spring bolts (6) clutch pressure plate
6. Remove the clutch lifter (7) and clutch lifter
rod (8).
7. Remove the eight clutch discs and seven
clutch plates (9).
Turn the lifter bearing plate of the clutch lifter
bearing with your finger. The bearing plate
should turn smoothly and quietly. Discard the
clutch lifter if the bearing plate does not turn
smoothly.
(7) clutch lifter (9) clutch discs and plates
(8) clutch lifter rod
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(9)
(8)