Honda Crf 250 M Manual

(4) standard position
for optional front
wheel 0 in (0 mm)
(5) top of outer tube
(6) upper fork clamp
Chassis Adjustments
Adjustments for Competition127 The following suggestions may improve a
specific concern.  Subtle changes in overall
handling may also be noted.
Rear End
If you have a problem with rear wheel traction,
raise the rear end of your motorcycle by
increasing the rear spring pre-load.  Instead of
running 3.9 in (100 mm) of sag, you can run 3.5
in (90 mm) so the rear of the bike will sit a...

Gearing
128Adjustments for Competition
You can “adjust” the power delivery of the
standard engine to suit track conditions by
changing gearing.  This allows you to utilize a
different portion of the engine’s power range at a
given throttle setting.  New gearing may provide
the change you are looking for without the need
to consider further modifications.
The portion of your engine’s power range you
use can be adjusted by changing the final drive
ratio with different sized rear sprockets.  Gearing
changes...

Tire Selection for Track Conditions
Adjustments for Competition129 Choosing the correct tire tread pattern and rubber
compound can affect your placing in competition.
The tires on your CRF offer a “happy medium”
for the variety of soil conditions the majority of
riders are likely to encounter.  
Experienced competitors often switch to tires
developed for specific terrain conditions.  If you
do switch, stay with the factory recommended
sizes.  Other tires may affect handling or
acceleration.  
Be aware...

Personal Fit Adjustments
130Adjustments for Competition
The following suggestions may make your ride
both more comfortable and more responsive to
your control input.
Control Positioning
• Position the control levers so that you can use
them comfortably when seated and standing.
• Adjust the mounting bolt torque of the clutch
and brake lever assemblies so that they can
rotate on the handlebar in a fall.  If an
assembly does not rotate, it may bend or
break a control lever.  Make sure that the
bolts are...

Tips
Tips131 Here’s helpful advice on how to transport and
store your Honda, as well as two troubleshooting
flow charts.
Transporting Your Motorcycle .........................132
Storing Your Honda..........................................133
You & the Environment ...................................134
Troubleshooting................................................135 

Transporting Your Motorcycle
132Tips
If you use a truck or motorcycle trailer to
transport your Honda, we recommend that you
follow these guidelines:
• Use a loading ramp.
• Make sure the fuel valve is off.
• Secure the motorcycle in an upright position,
using motorcycle tie-down straps.  Avoid
using rope, which can loosen and allow the
motorcycle to fall over.To secure your CRF, brace the front wheel
against the front of the truck bed or trailer rail.
Attach the lower ends of two straps to the tie-down...

Storing Your Honda
Tips133 If you won’t be riding for an extended period,
such as during the winter, thoroughly inspect
your Honda and correct any problem before
storing it.  That way, needed repairs won’t be
forgotten and it will be easier to get your CRF
running again.
To reduce or prevent deterioration that can occur
during storage, also follow the following
procedures.
Preparation for Storage
1. Completely clean all parts of your CRF.  If
your CRF has been exposed to sea air or salt
water, wash it...

You & the Environment
134Tips
Owning and riding a motorcycle can be
enjoyable, but you must do your part to protect
nature. When you show respect for the land,
wildlife, and other people, you also help preserve
the sport of off-road riding.
Following are tips on how you can be an
environmentally-responsible motorcycle owner.
•Choose Sensible Cleaners.Use a
biodegradable detergent when you wash your
CRF. Avoid aerosol spray cleaners that
contain chloroflur carbons (CFCs) which
damage the atmosphere’s...

Troubleshooting
Tips135 The items that are serviceable using this Manual
are followed by the page number reference in
parenthesis. The items that require use of the
Honda Service Manual are followed by an
asterisk. 
POOR PERFORMANCE AT LOW AND UNSTABLE
IDLE SPEED
CHECK POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Check if air
   cleaner is over-
   oiled (P-43)
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
LEAKING
CLOGGED
LOW
WAKE OR
INTERMITTENT
SPARK
CORRECT
CORRECT
NOT LEAKING
NOT CLOGGED
GOOD SPARK 2. Check if the intake
   tube is leaking
3....

136Tips