Honda CRF250R User Manual

126 Servicing Your Honda
Steering Damper
3. With your CRF on a box or an optional
workstand (front wheel elevated), check that
the steering moves smoothly from side-to-side.
4. Install the number plate (3) by aligning its
holes (7) with the tabs (8) on the steering stem.
Install and tighten the bolts (2).
Route the number plate tab (1) around the
handlebar pad (9) as shown. Make sure that the
brake hose (10) is routed properly in front of
the number plate.
1. Remove the number plate (page 125).
2. Remove the steering damper mounting bolts
(1), collar (2), connector stay (3) and steering
damper (4).
1. Check the damper rod (1) operation.
The damper rod is fully extended and
compressed by hand. Release the damper rod,
then check that it extends to its maximum
length.
If the damper rod does not extend to its maximum
length, refer to an official Honda Service Manual
for disassembly and inspection instructions or see
your dealer.
(1) number plate tab (8) tabs
(2) bolts (9) handlebar pad
(3) number plate (10) brake hose
(7) holes
(2)
(8)
(7)
(3)
(1)
(9)
(10)
Removal
(1) steering damper mounting bolts
(2) collar
(3) connector stay
(4) steering damper
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
Inspection
(1) damper rod
(1)

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)