CHAIN DRIVE
4-60
EAS23420
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
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Drive sprocket nut “1”
NOTE:
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Return the bent tab of the locknut.
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Operate the rear brake, and loosen the drive
sprocket.
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After loosening the drive sprocket, remove the
rear wheel and swingarm.
3. Remove:
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Rear wheel
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-7.
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Rear shock absorber
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
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Swingarm
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-56.
4. Remove:
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Drive chain
EAS23441
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
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15-link section “a” of the drive chain
Out of specification
→
Replace the drive
chain.
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a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link section
of the drive chain using the following formula.
Drive chain 15-link section length “c” =
(length “a” between pin inner sides + length
“b” between pin outer sides)/2
NOTE:
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When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
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Perform this procedure 2
–
3 times, at a different
location each time.
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2. Check:
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Drive chain
Stiffness
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Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
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Drive chain
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
15-link length limit
239.3 mm (9.42 in)
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Summary of Contents for WR250R
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL WR250RX C 2008 32C 28197 10 WR250XX C LIT 11616 21 66 ...
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Page 39: ...ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 14 Spare fuse 15 0 A Spare fuse 10 0 A Spare fuse 7 5 A ...
Page 49: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 24 ...
Page 52: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 ...
Page 54: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 29 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 8 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 ...
Page 56: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 31 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING ...
Page 58: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 33 ...
Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 35 ...
Page 62: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 37 ...
Page 64: ...Front rear brake hose 2 39 Front rear brake hose ...
Page 66: ...Throttle body 2 41 Throttle body ...
Page 68: ...Canister for California 2 43 Canister for California 5mm 0 20 in 4 5 ...
Page 70: ...Canister for California 2 45 ...
Page 106: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 34 a b a b ...
Page 107: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 35 ...
Page 108: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 36 ...
Page 116: ...FRONT WHEEL 4 6 1 ...
Page 229: ...GENERATOR AND STARTER CLUTCH 5 55 1 2 ...
Page 244: ...TRANSMISSION 5 70 ...
Page 254: ...WATER PUMP 6 9 ...
Page 258: ...FUEL TANK 7 3 1 ...
Page 263: ...THROTTLE BODIES 7 8 ...
Page 264: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 9 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 2 1 3 4 ...
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Page 272: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27100 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 276: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 5 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 282: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 11 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 283: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 12 1 AC magneto 2 Rectifier regulator 4 Battery 5 Main fuse ...
Page 285: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 286: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 15 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 289: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 18 ...
Page 290: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 19 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 295: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 24 ...
Page 296: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 25 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 299: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 28 ...
Page 300: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 29 EAS27330 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 326: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 55 EAS27580 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27590 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 329: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 58 ...
Page 332: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 61 2 3 4 9 5 10 14 13 1 6 7 11 12 15 8 ...
Page 334: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 63 EAS27980 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 7 9 8 11 10 4 2 3 5 6 1 ...
Page 358: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 9 5 ...
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