Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

132 Adjustments for Competition
Steering Damper Adjustment
The steering damper can be adjusted for riding
conditions by using following method:
•
Damping — Turning the steering damper
adjuster adjusts how quickly the steering
damper extends and retracts.
Steering Damper Adjustment
Damping Adjustment
The steering damper adjuster (1) has 13 positions
or more. Turning the adjuster one full turn
clockwise advances the adjuster six positions. To
adjust the adjuster to the standard setting,
proceed as follows:
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no longer
turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard position.
The adjuster is set in the standard position when
the adjuster is turned counterclockwise 7 clicks.
Damping can be increased by turning the adjuster
clockwise.
Always start with full hard when adjusting
damping.
Do not turn the adjuster more than the given
positions or the adjuster may be damaged.
Be sure that the damping adjuster is firmly
located in a detent, and not between positions.
NOTICE
(1)
(1) steering damper adjuster
250R_120-139.qxd 2008.07.17 15:43 ページ132

Honda CRF250R Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	249cc
Bore x Stroke	79.0mm x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio	13.9:1
Starter	Electric
Transmission	Close-ratio 5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brake	Single 260mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/90-19
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Seat Height	37.8 inches
Ground Clearance	13.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.7 gallons
Valve Train	Unicam OHC, four-valve
Induction	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle Bore	44mm
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Front Suspension	49mm inverted Showa coil-spring fork with rebound and compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping; 12.4 inches travel
Rake	27.2°
Trail	115mm (4.5 inches)