Honda CRF230F 2017 User Manual

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CRF230F
Spark Arrester
(Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 39.)
The exhaust system spark arrester must be purged of
accumulated carbon periodically (see Maintenance
Schedule for servicing period, page 40).
The exhaust system becomes very hot during
operation and remains hot for a period of time after
stopping the engine. Allow the exhaust system to
cool before performing this operation.
(1) Bolts
(2) Spark arrester
(3) Gasket
(4) Muffler
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
1. Remove the three bolts (1), the spark arrester (2)
and the gasket (3) from the muffler (4).
2. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from
the spark arrester screen (5). Be careful to
avoid damaging the spark arrester screen. The
spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace, if necessary.
3. Install the spark arrester with a new gasket and
tighten the bolts to the specified torque:
14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
(5) Spark arrester
screen
(5)

Honda CRF230F 2017 Specifications

General

Engine Type	223cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke	65.5mm x 66.2mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Ignition	CDI
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock; 9.0 inches travel
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc
Rear Brake	Drum
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/100-18
Curb Weight	249 pounds
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	37mm leading-axle Showa fork
Trail	4.4 inches
Induction	Keihin 26mm piston-valve carburetor