Honda Crf 250 M Manual

Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition97 13.Hold the outer tube (18), then remove the fork
damper (19) from the outer tube using a lock
nut wrench (20). Gently slide the outer tube
down onto the lower end of the slider (21).  10.Clean the fork assembly, especially the sliding
surface of the slider (15) and dust seal (16). 
The outer tube can drop on the slider and
damage the fork dust seal and guide bushing
when the fork damper is removed. To avoid
damage hold both the outer tube and...

Front Suspension Adjustments
98Adjustments for Competition
20.Apply pressure to the fork damper and insert a
special tool or mechanics stopper tool (25)
(see below) between the axle holder (23) and
lock nut (26). 
21.Hold the lock nut and remove the fork center
bolt (24) from the fork damper. 
Do not remove the lock nut from the fork damper
piston rod. If the lock nut is removed, the piston
rod will fall in the fork damper and you can not
reassemble the fork damper. 
NOTICE
(23) axle holder (25) stopper...

Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition99
(2) fork damper (4) fork cap assembly
3. Empty the fork oil from the fork damper (2)
by pumping the damper rod several times. 
(2) fork damper  (5) oil hole
4. Clean the fork cap and fork damper threads.
(2) fork damper
6. Pump the fork damper piston rod (6) slowly
several times to bleed the air from the fork
damper (2).
(2) fork damper  (6) piston rod(2) fork damper
8. Apply fork oil to the bushing and new O-ring
on the fork cap assembly (4)....

Front Suspension Adjustments
100Adjustments for Competition (2) fork damper (6) piston rod
(2) fork damper  (8) spring chamber
(10) pressure release screw (11) fork cap 
(2)
(6)
(6) piston rod (7) lock nut
Turn the rebound adjuster and compression
adjuster counterclockwise to the softest position. 
Check the fork damper piston rod sliding surface
for damage. 
Apply fork oil to the fork damper piston rod
sliding surface 
Cover the fork piston rod end with soft jaws to
prevent fork damage.
Be careful not...

Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition101
Fork Assembly
1. Drain the fork oil from the outer tube/slider
(1) by placing it upside down.
(About 7 cc of fork oil will be left in the outer
tube/slider when it is left inverted for about 20
minutes at 20°C/68°F)
(1) outer tube/slider
2. Tighten the lock nut (2) fully and measure the
thread length (A) as shown.
Standard:0.43 – 0.51 in (11 – 13 mm)
Wipe the oil completely off the fork damper.
(2) lock nut (A) thread length
3. Wipe the oil...

Front Suspension Adjustments
102Adjustments for Competition
4. Set the lower end (axle holder) of the slider in
a vise with a piece of wood or soft jaws to
avoid to damage. 
Do not overtighten the axle holder. 
5. Temporarily install the fork damper to the
fork. 
Push out the fork damper piston rod from the
axle holder of the slider by pushing the fork
damper.
Apply pressure to the fork damper and insert
the special tool or mechanics stopper tool (5)
between the axle holder and lock nut (2). 
Measure the...

Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition103 13.Pour the recommended fork oil (11) into the
outer tube/slider (1).
Recommended Oil: 
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5 W or equivalent.
(1) outer tube/slider (11) fork oil
(1)
(11)
()
Fork Oil Capacity: 
Standard (0.45 kgf/mm) Fork Spring
Standard oil
capacity12.5 US oz
(371 cm
3)
Maximum oil
capacity14.1 US oz
(417 cm
3)Slightly stiffer as
it nears full
compression.
Slightly softer as
it nears full
compression. Minimum oil
capacity10.9 US oz
(321 cm...

Front Suspension Adjustments
104Adjustments for Competition
15.Check that the O-ring (12) on the fork damper
assembly (4) is in good condition. Apply the
recommended fork oil to the O-ring. 
(1) outer tube/slider (12) O-ring 
(4) fork damper assembly 
16.Temporarily thread the fork damper (4) into
the outer tube (1). Insert both fork legs into
the fork clamps. Align the groove in the outer
tube with the top surface of the upper fork
clamp. 
If installing the optional 20 inch wheel, align
the top of the...

Front Suspension Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition105 19.Clean the threads of the fork protector (15)
bolts and axle holder thoroughly. 
Apply locking agent to the bolt threads. 
Install the fork protector and tighten the bolts
to the specified torque:
5.1 Ibf·ft (7 N·m, 0.7 kgf·m)
(15)  fork protector 
20.Clean the surfaces where the axle and axle
clamps contact each other. 
Install the left and right side collars into the
wheel hub. Insert the front axle shaft through
the wheel hub from the right...

Front Suspension Adjustments
106Adjustments for Competition
23.Install the handlebar (19), mounting rubbers
(20), washers and handlebar holder nuts (21)
and tighten the handlebar holder nuts to the
specified torque:
33 Ibf·ft (44 N·m, 4.5 kgf·m)
(19) handlebar
(20) mounting rubbers
(21) washers/handlebar holder nuts
24.Install the number plate (22) by aligning its
hole with the tab (23) on the steering stem.
(22) number plate (23) tab
25.Install and tighten the number plate bolt (24).
Install the...