Honda CRF250X 2006 User Manual

Coolant Replacement
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 25.
Coolant should be replaced by your Honda
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and
service data and are mechanically qualified.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual (page 164).
Coolant
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can allow the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
50 Servicing Your Honda
To properly dispose of drained coolant, refer to
You & the Environment, page 141.
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
NOTICE
Coolant System Bleed Air
1. Remove the radiator cap (1).
(1) radiator cap
2. Fill the system with the recommended coolant
through the filler opening up to filler neck.
Use a fresh recommended coolant mixture
(page 48).
Capacity:
1.19 US qt (1.13R)
3. Turn the quick fastener (2) counter clockwise.
4. Remove the left side cover bolt (3), seat bolt
(4), collars (5) and left side cover (6).
5. Remove the radiator reserve tank cap (7) and
fill the reserve tank to the UPPER level line (8).
(2) quick fastener (6) left side cover
(3) left side cover bolt (7) radiator reserve tank cap
(4) seat bolt (8) UPPER level line
(5) collars
6. Bleed air front the system as follows:
• Shift the transmission into neutral. Start the
engine and let it idle 2-3 minutes.
• Snap the throttle 3-4 times to bleed air from
the system.
• Stop the engine and, if necessary, add
coolant up to the proper level. Reinstall the
radiator cap.
• Check the level of coolant in the reserve
tank and fill to the UPPER level if it is low.
If the radiator cap is not installed properly, it
will cause excessive coolant loss and may result
in overheating and engine damage.
7. Install the radiator reserve tank cap and left
side cover.
NOTICE
(1)
(8)
(7)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(3)
(5)
(2)

Honda CRF250X 2006 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement	249 cc
Valve Train	Unicam, four-valve
Induction	Keihin 37 mm flat-slide carburetor
Transmission	5-speed
Front Brake	Single 240 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 240 mm disc
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	100/100-18
Wheelbase	58.3 inches
Ground Clearance	13.6 inches
Bore x Stroke	78.0mm x 52.2mm
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	47 mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound damping adjustability; 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link Showa single shock with spring preload, 17-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (13 positions) and high-speed (3.5 turns); 12.4 inches travel