Honda crf250r 2012 User Manual

118 Adjustments for Competition
Front Suspension Adjustments
Fork Assembly
1. Drain the fork oil from the fork assembly (1)
by placing it upside down.
(About 0.2 US oz (5.4 cm
3
) cc of fork oil will
be left in the outer tube/slider when it is left
inverted for about 20 minutes at 20°C/68°F)
(1) fork assembly
To properly dispose of drained fluids, refer to
You & the Environment (page 144).
2. Tighten the fork center bolt lock nut (2) fully
and measure the thread length (A) as shown.
Standard:
0.43 – 0.51 in (11 – 13 mm)
Wipe the oil completely off the fork damper.
(2) fork center bolt lock nut (A) thread length
(1)
(A)
(2)
(5) fork damper oil chamber (12) oil holes
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 144).
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
NOTICE
(5)
(12)
15. Drain the extra oil from the oil holes (12) of
the fork damper oil chamber (5).
By doing this procedure, about 0.2 US oz (5 cm
3
)
of fork fluid will be drained from the damper
spring chamber through the oil hole and cause
8.1 US oz (240 cm
3
) of fork fluid to be left in the
fork damper spring chamber.
0°C/32°F
10°C/50°F
20°C/68°F
30°C/86°F
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
NOTICE

Honda crf250r 2012 Specifications

General

Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	76.8mm x 53.8mm
Transmission	Close-ratio five-speed
Front Suspension Travel	12.2 inches
Front Brake	Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/90-19
Seat Height	37.6 inches
Ground Clearance	13.2 inches
Fuel System	PGM-FI
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability