Honda CRF250X 2006, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Table of Contents
The following presents the contents of each
section of your owner’s manual.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
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
Preparation ...................................................15
Fuel Valve ....................................................15
Starting Procedure .......................................15
Flooded Engine............................................16
How to Stop the Engine...............................16
Shifting Gears....................................................17
Braking ..............................................................18
Parking ..............................................................19
Post-ride Inspection...........................................20
Brake-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 ...................30
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
Front Suspension Inspection.........................82
Rear Suspension Inspection..........................83
Recommended Fork Oil................................84
Fork Oil Change ...........................................84
Brakes................................................................86
Wheels ...............................................................90
Tires & Tubes ....................................................91
Side Stand..........................................................93
Drive Chain .......................................................94
Additional Maintenance Procedures .................97
Electrical
Battery ...............................................................99
Headlight & Taillight ......................................100
Appearance Care .............................................101
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...103
Front Suspension Adjustments........................104
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................118
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................122
Suspension Adjustments Guidelines ...............123
Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips..........126
Chassis Adjustments........................................133
Gearing ............................................................134
Tire Selection for Track Conditions................135
Personal Fit Adjustments ................................136
TIPS ................................................................137
Transporting Your Motorcycle ........................138
Storing Your Honda.........................................139
You & the Environment ..................................141
Troubleshooting...............................................142
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED .........................................143
If a Fuse Blows ...............................................144
If Your Battery is Low (or Dead)....................145
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