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GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
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Perform maintenance on firm, level ground using
the optional workstand or equivalent support.
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Always install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins,
piston pin clips, snap rings, etc. when reassembling.
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When tightening bolts, nuts or screws, start with
the larger diameter or inner fasteners, and tighten
them to the specified torque using a crisscross
pattern.
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Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent when
servicing your CRF.
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Clean parts in non-flammable cleaning solvent when
disassembling. Lubricate any sliding surface, O-
rings. and seals before reassembling.
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Gasoline or low flash point solvents are highly flam-
mable or explosive and must never be used for
cleaning parts or the air filter element. Fire or ex-
plosion could result.
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After reassembling, check all parts for proper instal-
lation and operation.
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Grease parts by coating or filling where specified.
NOTE :
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Specifications are listed on page 9.
WARNING
BETWEEN MOTO/BETWEEN PRACTICE AND MOTO
MAINTENANCE
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Dirt = wear and weight. Clean accumulated dirt from
under fenders and off of wheels, suspension, grips,
controls and footpegs. A stiff, nylon parts cleaning
brush works well.
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Check tire air pressure.
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Check spoke tension and rim lock nut security.
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Check sprocket bolt and nut security.
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Clean chain with a stiff, nylon parts cleaning brush;
lubricate and adjust as necessary.
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Do not perform maintenance while engine is run-
ning. Injury to your lingers or hands may result.
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After adjustment, check that the chain adjuster in-
dex marks are in the same position on each side to
be sure the rear wheel is in proper alignment. This
is especially important for best performance from
the rear disc brake and to extend pad wear.
(1) CHAIN ADJUSTER INDEX MARKS
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Release the built-up pressure in the fork tubes (in
excess of normal atmospheric pressure: 0 psi)
caused by normal fork action while riding. The front
wheel should be suspended above ground for this
operation.
( I ) PRESSURE RELEASE SCREWS
WARNING
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
