Honda CRF250X, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Servicing Your Honda
Wheels
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 2.
Maintenance of spoke tension and wheel trueness
(roundness) is critical to safe motorcycle
operation. During the first 100 miles (150 km),
spokes will loosen more rapidly due to the initial
seating of the parts. Excessively loose spokes
may result in instability at high speeds and the
possible loss of control. It’s also important that
the rim locks are secure to prevent tire slippage.
It is not necessary to remove the wheels to
perform the recommended service in the
Maintenance Schedule (pages 27 and 28).
However, information for wheel removal is
provided for emergency situations.
Wheel Rims & Spokes
(1) rim lock
1. Inspect the wheel rims and spokes for
damage.
2. Tighten, any loose spokes and rim locks (1) to
the specified torque:
Spoke
: 2.7 lbf·ft (3.68 N·m, 0.38 kgf·m)
Rim Lock : 9.4 lbf·ft (13 N·m, 1.3 kgf·m)
3. Check wheel rim runout. If runout is
noticeable, see the Honda Service Manual for
inspection instructions.
Axles & Wheel Bearings
See the Honda Service Manual for inspection
information:
1. Check the axle shaft for runout.
2. Check the condition of the wheel bearings.
(1)