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Contents
31KRN720
CRF250R
MOM 15406 (1504)
Contents
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY............................. 1
Important Safety Information ........................... 2
Important Safety Precautions ........................ 2
Accessories & Modifications ........................... 3
Safety Labels .................................................... 4
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS .................. 5
Operation Component Locations ...................... 6
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) ................. 7
MIL Blink Pattern ......................................... 7
Current DTC/Freeze DTC ............................. 7
Circuit Inspection .......................................... 8
DTC Index..................................................... 9
Mode Indicator ............................................... 10
BEFORE RIDING......................................... 11
Are You Ready to Ride? ................................ 12
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? ............... 13
Pre-ride Inspection ...................................... 13
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 15
Safe Riding Precautions .............................. 16
Starting & Stopping the Engine ...................... 17
Fast Idle Knob ............................................. 17
Preparation .................................................. 17
Starting Procedure ....................................... 17
How to Stop the Engine .............................. 18
Break-in Guidelines ........................................ 19
SERVICING YOUR HONDA ......................21
Before You Service Your Honda
The Importance of Maintenance ..................... 22
Maintenance Safety .........................................23
Important Safety Precautions.......................23
Maintenance Schedule ....................................24
General Competition Maintenance .................26
Before & After Competition Maintenance .....30
Between Motos & Practice Maintenance.....30
After Competition Maintenance ..................32
Service Preparations
Maintenance Component Locations ............... 33
Seat .................................................................. 34
Fuel Tank ........................................................ 35
Subframe ......................................................... 38
Service Procedures
Fluids & Filters
Fuel System ..................................................... 40
Engine Oil .......................................................49
Transmission Oil .............................................52
Coolant ............................................................ 54
Air Cleaner ......................................................56
Crankcase Breather .........................................58
Engine
Throttle ............................................................ 59
Engine Idle Speed ........................................... 61
Clutch System .................................................62
Spark Plug .......................................................67
Valve Clearance ..............................................68
Piston/Piston Rings/Piston Pin ........................ 77
Chassis
Suspension ...................................................... 87
Brakes ........................................................... 111
Wheels .......................................................... 115
Tires & Tubes ............................................... 116
Drive Chain .................................................. 118
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler .................................... 121
Steering Damper ........................................... 125
Additional Maintenance Procedures ............. 128
Appearance Care .......................................... 130