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Honda 2004 CRF250X Service Manual

Honda 2004 CRF250X
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COOLING SYSTEM
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RADIATOR .............................................
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WATER PUMP .......................................... 6-10
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Honda 2004 CRF250X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio12.5:1
InductionKeihin 37mm flat-slide carburetor
Transmission5-speed
Final DriveO-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4 inches travel
Front BrakeSingle 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear BrakeSingle 240mm disc
Front Tire80/100-21
Rear Tire100/100-18
Rake (Caster Angle)27.5°
Trail113mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase58.3 inches
Seat Height37.7 inches
Ground Clearance13.4 inches
IgnitionCD with electronic advance

Summary

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICE RULES

Guidelines for performing service and maintenance on the vehicle.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications for dimensions, frame, engine, and carburetor.

TORQUE VALUES

Specified torque values for various fasteners and components.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for engine oil, transmission oil, and oil pump.

FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General information regarding body panels, fuel tank, and exhaust system service.

TORQUE VALUES

Specified torque values for frame, body panels, and exhaust system components.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues related to exhaust noise and performance.

FUEL TANK

Procedure for removal and installation of the fuel tank.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Procedure for removal and installation of the muffler and exhaust pipe.

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for maintenance tasks.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ('04 - '06)

Scheduled maintenance intervals and tasks for models 2004-2006.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRING FREQUENT REPLACEMENT

List of engine and frame parts that may need frequent replacement.

ENGINE OIL/OIL FILTER

Procedure for engine oil level inspection and oil/filter change.

DRIVE CHAIN

Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, and lubrication of the drive chain.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for the lubrication system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing common issues with oil level, consumption, and contamination.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for oil capacity, recommended oil, and oil pump rotor.

OIL PUMP

Procedure for disassembly, inspection, and assembly of the oil pump.

FUEL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for the fuel system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues related to engine starting, acceleration, and idling.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting idle mixture, idle speed, and pilot screw settings.

PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the pilot screw for optimal idle performance.

HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (California type only)

Modifications to the carburetor for high altitude operation in California.

COOLING SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for the cooling system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues related to engine temperature and coolant leaks.

COOLANT REPLACEMENT

Procedure for preparing, draining, and refilling the cooling system.

WATER PUMP

Procedure for inspecting, removing, and installing the water pump.

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

SERVICE INFORMATION

General information regarding engine removal and installation procedures.

ENGINE REMOVAL

Step-by-step procedure for removing the engine from the motorcycle frame.

ENGINE INSTALLATION

Step-by-step procedure for installing the engine into the motorcycle frame.

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information for camshaft, cylinder head, and valves.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing engine top-end problems like low compression and excessive noise.

CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST

Procedure for testing cylinder compression and identifying causes.

CYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION

Inspection of cylinder head for warpage, cracks, and valve areas.

VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing valve guides, including heating and reaming.

CYLINDER/PISTON

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information for cylinder and piston maintenance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing engine top-end problems related to cylinder and piston.

CYLINDER REMOVAL

Procedure for removing the cylinder from the engine.

CYLINDER/PISTON INSPECTION

Inspection of cylinder bore, taper, out-of-round, and warpage.

PISTON/PISTON RING INSPECTION

Inspection of piston head, ring grooves, and wear.

CLUTCH/STARTER CLUTCH/KICKSTARTER/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information for clutch, kickstarter, and gearshift linkage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues with shifting, clutch slipping, and creeping.

CLUTCH

Procedure for clutch removal, inspection, and assembly.

KICKSTARTER

Procedure for kickstarter removal, disassembly, inspection, and assembly.

GEARSHIFT LINKAGE

Procedure for gearshift linkage removal, inspection, and installation.

ALTERNATOR

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information for alternator stator and flywheel removal/installation.

LEFT CRANKCASE COVER REMOVAL

Procedure for removing the left crankcase cover to access the alternator.

STATOR

Procedure for stator removal and installation.

FLYWHEEL

Procedure for flywheel removal and installation.

CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION/BALANCER

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information for crankcase separation, crankshaft, transmission, and balancer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues related to excessive noise, transmission jumping out of gear, and hard shifting.

CRANKCASE SEPARATION

Procedure for separating the crankcase halves for service.

TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY

Procedure for disassembling the transmission components.

CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION

Procedure for installing the crankshaft into the crankcase.

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for front wheel, fork, and steering.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues with steering, wheel wobbling, and suspension stiffness.

FRONT WHEEL

Procedure for front wheel removal, inspection, and disassembly.

FORK

Procedure for fork removal, disassembly, and assembly.

HANDLEBAR

Procedure for handlebar removal and installation.

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for rear wheel and suspension.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues with suspension softness, stiffness, and rear wheel wobbling.

REAR WHEEL

Procedure for rear wheel removal, inspection, and disassembly.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Procedure for shock absorber removal, disassembly, and bladder replacement.

SWINGARM

Procedure for swingarm removal and disassembly.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for the hydraulic brake system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues with brake lever/pedal feel and brake drag.

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR BLEEDING

Procedure for replacing brake fluid and bleeding the hydraulic system.

FRONT MASTER CYLINDER

Procedure for front master cylinder removal, disassembly, assembly, and installation.

REAR MASTER CYLINDER

Procedure for rear master cylinder removal, disassembly, and assembly.

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and safety precautions for the battery and charging system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing battery and charging system issues.

BATTERY

Procedure for battery removal, installation, and voltage inspection.

CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION

Inspection of current leakage, charging voltage, and regulator/rectifier.

IGNITION SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and precautions for the ignition system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing ignition system issues like no spark and poor performance.

IGNITION SYSTEM INSPECTION

Inspection of spark plug, ignition coil, and peak voltage.

DIRECT IGNITION COIL INSPECTION

Inspection of the direct ignition coil resistance.

ELECTRIC STARTER

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and notice regarding the starter motor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing issues with the starter motor not turning or turning slowly.

STARTER MOTOR

Procedure for starter motor removal, disassembly, inspection, and assembly.

STARTER RELAY SWITCH

Procedure for starter relay switch inspection and testing.

LIGHTS/METER/SWITCHES

SERVICE INFORMATION

General service information and notice regarding headlight bulb replacement.

HEADLIGHT

Procedure for headlight bulb replacement.

TAIL LIGHT

Procedure for tail light unit removal and installation.

ENGINE STOP BUTTON

Procedure for engine stop button removal, installation, and continuity test.

CLUTCH SWITCH

Procedure for clutch switch inspection and continuity test.

WIRING DIAGRAM

'04, '05

Wiring diagram for 2004-2005 models.

After '05

Wiring diagram for models after 2005.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS HARD TO START

Troubleshooting steps for engine starting issues.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

Troubleshooting steps for engine power loss.

POOR PERFORMANCE AT LOW AND IDLE SPEED

Troubleshooting steps for poor performance at low speeds and idle.

POOR PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED

Troubleshooting steps for poor performance at high speeds.

POOR HANDLING

Troubleshooting steps for steering, wheel wobble, and handling issues.

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