Honda CRF250X, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY...............................1
Important Safety Precautions..........................2
Loading..... ......................................................3
Accessories & Modifications..........................4
Safety Labels .......................................................5
OPERATING CONTROLS .............................7
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 ...................30
Before & After Competition Maintenance........33
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance .....33
After Competition Maintenance ...................33
Service Preparations
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 ......................................100
Appearance Care .............................................101
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPETITION ...103
Front Suspension Adjustments........................104
Rear Suspension Adjustments .........................118
Suspension Adjustments for Track
Conditions ...................................................122
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines.................123
Carburetor Adjustments & Turning 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 Envionment....................................141
Troubleshooting...............................................142
TAKING CARE OF THE
UNEXPECTED ................................143
If a Fuse Blows..........................................144
If Your Battery is Low (or Dead) ..............145
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................147
Vehicle Identification ......................................148
Specifications ..................................................149
Torque Specifications......................................151
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment .............154
Emission Control Systems ..............................155
Oxygenated Fuels............................................156
Competition Logbook .....................................157
Optional Parts List ..........................................159
Spare Parts & Equipment................................160
Wiring Diagram...............................................161
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................163
Authorized Manuals ........................................164
Contacting Honda............................................165
Your Honda Dealer..........................................166
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only) .............167
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................168
INDEX ............................................................170
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