Honda 2004 CRF250X Service Manual

7. Sta rter Relay Switch C ontinuity Inspection
Connect the starter relay switch connector.
ELECTRIC STARTER
Pull the clutch lever and starter switch is pushed, check for continuity at the starter relay switch .
Is there continuity7
NO - Faulty starter relay switch.
Y ES - Loose or poor contact of the s tarter relay switch connector.
St a rter motor turns engine slowly
• Low battery voltage
• Poo r ly co nne cted battery cable
• Poorly connected starter motor cable
• Faulty starter motor
• Poorly connected ground cable terminal
St arter motor turn s, but eng ine do es not turn
• Starter motor is running backwards
- Case assembled improperly
- Ter minals connected improperly
• Faulty starter clutch
• Damaged st arter gear train
St a rt er relay swi tch c li ck s, but e ngine does not turn o ver
• Crankshaft does not turn due to engine problems
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Honda 2004 CRF250X Specifications

General

Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Induction	Keihin 37mm flat-slide carburetor
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	O-ring-sealed chain
Front Suspension	47mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-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 Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/100-18
Rake (Caster Angle)	27.5°
Trail	113mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Seat Height	37.7 inches
Ground Clearance	13.4 inches
Ignition	CD with electronic advance