Honda 2004 CRF250X Service Manual

5. Add the recommended oil.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Pro Honda HP Trans Oil, Pro Honda GN4 4-
stroke oil (U.S.A. and Canada) or equivalent
motor oil
API service classification: SG or Higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA
Viscosity: SAE 10W ·3 0
OIL CAPACITY:
0. S7 titer (0.71 US qt , 0 .5 9 Imp qt ) at draining
0 .7 5 liter (0.79 US qt , 0.66 Imp qt) at disassembly
Check the oil level by following steps 1 - 4 in the oil
level check procedure (page 3-20).
DRIVE CHAIN
Never inspect and
adjust the dflve
cham while the
engine IS runnmg.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a
workstand under the engine.
Measure the chain slack, on the upper chain run,
midway between the sprockets.
CHAIN SLACK: 25 - 35 mm (1.0-1.4 in)
I NOTICE I
Excessive chain slack, 60 mm (2.4 in) or more, may
damage the frame.
ADJUSTMENT
If the chain needs adjustment, loosen the axle nut
and adjuster lock nuts, and turn the adjusting bolts.
Check
that the chain adjuster index marks are in the
same position on each side, then tighten the axle
nut to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 127 N·m 03 .0 kgf ·m, 94 IbUt)
After torquing the axle nut, seat the adjusting bolts
snugly against the axle adjustment plates and
tighten the adjusting bolt lock nut to the specified
torque.
TORQUE: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf ·m, 20 Ibf.ft)
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Clean the drive chain in non-flammable or high
flash-paint solvent and wipe it dry.
Be sure the chain has
dried completely before lubri -
cating.
Inspect the chain for possible wear or damage;
replace any chain that has damaged rollers or loose
fitting links.
Replace
any chain that has damaged rollers, loose
fitting links, or otherwise appears unserviceable.
Installing a new chain on badly worn sprockets will
cause the new chain to wear quickly.
Inspect
and replace sprocket as necessary.
MAINTENANCE
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Honda 2004 CRF250X Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2004 CRF250X
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English