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(" :;' ,I: II :!." l"dic~le. a ./Fom! po"ibility of ,e"~'~ p<!rsollai ill j orv O! los< of li le if IIJStfiK/IOfl, Oil! /JOI loliov h!r.l
NOTE : GIV<" ht!lp lu ! , ,, I o,,,,,,,,oll ,
D~13jl..d d ~,cr ipt i am of 'tandard wor bho p procedure,. <a / ely p,inciple< 8nn '~rv ' C~ ope ration, ~r " not
incl ud ed 11 i~ impO rTant 10 nOTe ThaI th i, manua l conta ins SOm£! , varn lrl9S Jnd c.J Ui,on5 aga inst some wecific
~e''' . ce methodl wh, <;h could C<lt."" P ER SO NAL INJURY to 'erv ice De's.on nel o. could damage a vehicle
or ,ende, it u nMl e. Plea .. wldentand that tho," warmf1!J' could no t cooe, a ll conce i vable way. In wh i ch
_vice, w he ther Dr not r ecomm er'\ded by HondJ migh t be don e Or of the possibly hanroo u\ COfU"qllence,
()f e.c h conce ivab le way. nOr coulu Honda in~ e~l;gal e all ~uch way •. Anyone u~i'19 ~er~ , ce proccUu re, or
too l~. w he tht!'r Or hOl n:commehded by Hor><b, must ",fl5 fv hmlself thoroughl y lha t ne.l h!r perw",, 1 l.iO!ety
nOr veh ic le safe ty wi ll be jeo pard izM by l he servi ce m ethDd, or !ODls ,elected,
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HOW TO US E THIS MANUAL
Sections 1 and 2 apply to the whole ATe while
sect ions 3 through 15 describe parts of the ATe,
grouped according to location.
Find the section you want on this page, then turn
to the table of contents on page 1 of th at section.
Most sect ions start with an assembly or system
illustration. general instructions, spe cificat ions.
torque values, general instructions. tools and
troubleshooting for the section. The subsequent
pages give detailed procedures.
If you don 't know the source of a problem, see
section 1 6, TROUBLESHOOTI NG.
Refer to section 17 for 1982 service information
and section 18 for 1983 service information.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
MA I NTENANCE
FUEl SYSTEM
AC GENERATOR
CLUTCH/CLUTCH ARM
SHI FT LINKAGE/BALANCER GEAR
BRAKE MECHANISM (FRONT DISC
~ REAR WHEEl/BRAKE/ DR I VE
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SUSPENS ION
REAR FENDER/ EXHAUST PI PE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOT I NG
'82 ADDENDUM
'83~ ' 84 ADDENDUM

MODEL IDENTIfiCATION
The frame seri al nomnp., is stamped on the steering
head left side.
The carburetor identification number is on the car·
bur e to r body ri ght 'id e.
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~ HONDA
~ ATe 250R
The engine seria l number is stamped 00 the crankcase
lo wer r igh t side.
Date al lssue: July 1981
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL S AFETY
GENERA L SAFETY
SERV ICE RU L ES
SPEC IFI CAT IONS
TORQUE VALUES
SPEC I AL TOO LS/COMMON TOO LS
WI RING DI AGRAM
CAB L E & HARNESS ROUT ING
1- 1
1- 1
1-2
1- 4
1- 5
1- 6
1- 7
If tile eng;ne must be running 10 do ~ome wo rk. make
sure the area is weI/-ventil at ed. Never run the engine in a
cloud (Uea. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
Garoline is extremely jkJmmal>le and is exp/osj"e under
ce rrain conditions. Do 110/ Jmoke or allow flames or
sparh in you r wQrk (,lrra .
SERVICE RULES
I. Use ge",,;ne HONDA Or HONDA -re commended parts and lubricants or the ir equival ent. ParIs that don't meet HO NDA's
design specifications may damage the vehicle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this prod uct 10 avoid damage and incorrect assemb ly,
3. Use only metric tools when servicing this veh icl e. Metric bo lts. nut s. and scre w. are not inte rcnangeab le wi th English ISAEf
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4. Insta ll new gasketl. O·rings. colter pins. and loc k plate, when reassembling.
5. When ti ghten ing bolt s or nut s. begin with the larger-<:iiamete r or inner bolt first . Then tighten to the sPecified torque
diagonall¥ in 2·3 steps. unless a particula r sequence is specif i ed.
6. Clean parts in no n· flammabl e Or h ig h flash point solvent upon disassembly.
7. Lub rica te any ,I iding surfaces before reassembly.
8. Alter reassembly. chee k all par ts for proper installation and ope ration.
Date of Issue May. 1981
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GENERAL INFORMAT ION
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions Overall length
Overall width
Overall he ig ht
Wheelbase
Seat hei 9ht
Fopt peg height
Ground clearance
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Weight distribution Front
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Frame Tvpe
Front suspension and travel
ReM suspension and travel
Front tire size type
Front ti re pressure
Rea' tire size type
Rear tire press ure
Front brake
Rear brake
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Fuel capacity
Fuel reserve capacity.
Caster angle
Trail length
Front fork oil
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Eng ine TVpe
Cvl ind er arrangement
Bore x stro ke
Displacement
Compression ratio
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Transmission oil capaci ty
Lubrication sytem
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Air filtration
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, )95 mm PO.7 inl
1,075 mm (42 ,3 in )
1,040 mm (40.9 in )
1,197mm (47.1 in)
710mm (28.0 in)
295mm (11.6 in)
115mm ( 4.5 in)
137 kg (302Ib)
53 kg (117I b)
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(185Ib)
Double cradle
Tele'Sco pie fork. 170mm (6.7 in)
Swingarm. Pro-link, 110mm (4.3 in)
22 x 11.0--8 ATV tire
15 kPa (0.15 kg /cm
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22 x 11.0- 8 ATV tire
15kPa (0.15kg / cm
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Single disc
Internal expanding shoe
8.4 lit (2.2 US gal . 1.9 Imp gal)
1.9 lit (0,50 US gal. 0.42 Imp ga ll
69"
45 mm (1.8 in)
174 cc 15.88 US OlS. 4 .90 Imp oul
Air cooled 2 stro ke engine
Single cylinder 3° inclined from vertical
70 x 64.4 mm 12.756 x 2.353 inl
248 em' (15.07 cu. in)
6.6 :
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1.1 lit (1,2 USqt. 1.0 Imp qt)
Gasolin-e /o il mi xtur e
Gasol ine 20: oil 1 (pre·mixed ) IR.O,N. 92-1001
Oiled polyurethane form
Da te of Issue' May. 1981
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GENERAL INFORMATI ON
Carburetor
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Venturi dia
Setting mark
Float level
Air SCrew opening
Idle speed
Jet t'\eedle
Throttle leve r fr ee play
Pilton valve
27 mm (1.06 in)
PE23A
18.Smm P.3 in)
' ·3/8
1,300 ± 150 rpm
3rd STAGE
5 - 10 mm (3/16- 3/8 in)
r Drive train Clutch WeI mult i· plate type
5-Speed, col"tStant mesh
3.250
Electrical
Transminion
Primary reduction ratio
Gear ratio
Final reduct ion ratio
Gear shift pattern
Ignition syuem
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Igni'ion timing "F" mark
Full retard
Starting system
Alternator
Spark plug USA model
Canada model
L900
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1.240
LOOO
0.839
3.385 (44 T /13 T)
lef t fOOl operated relum system 1·N·2·3·" ·5
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17' BTDe/2,Ooo rpm
14° BTDC/ 9,OOO rpm
Primary kicksta ' le,
12V 0.073 kW n.600 rpm
BSES (NGK)
N- 3 (C HAMPION)
BRBES (NGK )
QN -J (CHAMPION)
Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm 10.028-0.031 In l
Headlight 12V 6OW!60W
Taill ight 12V 3.4W
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Date of Issue:May. 1981
CHONDA MO:rOR CO .. LTD.
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GENERAL INFORMA TI ON
TORUUE VALUES
ENGINE
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ITEM
T,HAEAO TORGUe VALUES
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Cv linder head 8 24 - 29 2.4 - 2.9 17 - 21
Cvlinder W 38 - 48 3.8 - 4.8 27 - 35
AC generalor rotor 12 65 - 75 6.5 - 7 .5 47 - 54
Clu tch center lock nut 20 40 - 50 4.0 - 5 .0 29 - 36
Cluten sprir>g bolt 6 8 - 12 0.8 - 1.2
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Drive/balancer gear W 40 - 50 4 .0 - 5.0 29 - 36
Dr ive sp rocket 6 8 - 12 0.8 - 1.2 6~9
Crankcase/crankcase cover 6
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0.8 - 1.2 6 ~ 9
Carburetor inta ke pipe 6 8 - 12 0.8 - 1.2
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THREAD TORQUE VALUES
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DIA.mm Nm kg-m ft ·lb
Handleba r upper holder 8 18 25 L8 2 .5
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Steer ing ,tern nut - 70 - 100 7.0 - 10.0 51 - 72
Pinch bolts 8 18 - 25 1.8 - 2.5
13 - 18
Front/rear rim nut 8 18 - 25 1.8 - 2.5 13 - 18
Front/rear wheel nut 8 18 - 25 1.8 - 2.5 13 - 18
Front ax le nut
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70 - 110 7.0 - 11 .0 51 - 80
Brake disc 8
18 _ 25 1.8 - 2.5 13 - 18
Brake caliper pin bolt 8 15 - 20 1.5 - 2.0
11 - 14
Brake caliper flange bo lt 8 18 - 25 1.8 - 2.5 13 - 18
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Brake calipe r he ~ bolt 8
20 _ 25
2.0 - 2.5 14 - 18
8rake hose - 30 - 40 3.0 - 4.0 22 - 29
Eng ine hanger bo lt 10 38 - 48 3.8 - 4.8 27 - 35
Swingarm pivot bolt
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70 _ 110
7.0 - 11.0
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Rear axle nul (inned 32 3S - 45 3.5 - 4.5 25- 33
(outer)
32 120 - 140 12.0 - 14.0 87 - 10 1
Rea r hub nut
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80 - 1 ()() 8.0 - 10.0 58 - 72
Final driven sprocket 8 18 - 25 1.8 - 2.5
" " Rear brake arm bo lt 6
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0.8 - 1.2 6 ~ 9
Rear shock absorber (upper and lower) 8 38 - 48 3.8 - 4 .8 27 - 35
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Torque s peCI/l call ons "sted above ar e for the most Important IIghtenmg POInts. II a torque speclhcatlon " nOt Iosted.
follow the standards give n below.
STANDARD TORGUE VA LUES
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5 mm bolt and nut
6 mm bolt and nut
8 mm bolt and nut
10 mm bolt arod nut
12 mm bolt a"li nut
Torq ue Value N·m (kg·m ) If t-lb)
4.5 -6.0 1O.45-{).6) (3-4)
8- 12 (0.8-1.2) (6- 9)
18- 25 (1.8- 2.5) (13- 18)
30-40 (3.0-4 .0) (22- 29)
50 - 60 (5.0--6.0) (36-431
~=c ""."m~ Torque Va lue N· m Ikg · m) ~
5 mm screw 3.5 5.0 10.35--0.5) (3 4) I
6mmsc rew 7- 11 (0.7-1.1) (5- 81
6mml langeboltandnut 10- 14 11 .0-1.4 ) 17- 10)
8 mm flange bo lt and nut 20-30 (2 .0-3 .01 114 - 221
10 mm flange bOlt and but 30-40 (3.0- 4 .01 _ 122- 29.) _1
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Date 01 Issue May. 1981
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TOOLS
SPECIAL
TOOLNAME --
I Crankcase disassembler
" Ti re d i ~a%embling 1001
• Lock nut soc k et 17 x 27mm
Snap ri ng pliers (iolema l)
• Lock nut w,ench 41 mm
"Hollow set wrench 6mm
· Prim.ry gear holder
'St eering stem drover
Stee ring stem dr iver
" Need le bearing re move,
imt aller (swingarm)
I Ball race driver
COMMON
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Float level gauge
'P in spanner
'Lock nut socket 30 x 32mm
' Extensi on
'Un ive ... 1 holder
'F lywheel puller
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Al1 0 chment 32 x 35mm
Pilo t 25 mm
Attac hment 52 x 55mm
Pilot 22mm
'Att achment 37 x 40mm
Pi lot 17mm
Pilot 15mm
'Attachment 42 x 47mm
Pil ot 20mm
Attachment 62 x 68mm
Pilot 35mm
Fork seal driver body
'Fork ,ea l attachment I C I
"Dri ve r handle
Pin .panner
Pin .pann er
NUMBER
07935 - 9610000
07722--0010000
07907--4150000
07914- 323:1001
07916- 9180000
07917 - 3230000
07924 - KASOOOO
07946-4300100
07946-3710600
07946 -KASOOOO
07953 - 3330000
NUMBER
07401--0010000
07702-0010000
07716-0020400
07716--0020500
07725--0030000
07733-0010000
07746--0010100
07746-0040600
07746--0010400
07746--004 1000
07746--0010200
07746--0040400
07746--0040300
07746-0010300
07746 - 0040500
07746--0010500
07746--0040800
07747--0010100
07747--0010400
07749 - 0010000
89201 - KA4- 8100
89202- KA4 - 8100
ALTERNATE
Right/l eft crankcase
separation
Bead braker
Master cylinder snap ring
Rear axle nut
From for k (lowerl
Crankshaft holder
Steerong stem drover
Attachment
(Available in U.S.A,)
ALTERNATE
Adjustable pin ,pann er
(Available in U.S.A.)
Flywheel puller
Atta c hment
Attachment
Fork ,ea l driver
Driver handle
, Equillalent tools a re available in the U.S.A. for these tools identi fied by as terisk ( • I.
Date of I ssue :May. 1981
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NUMBER REF. PAGE
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M987X-350- XXXXX 10 - 12
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11 - 9
12 - 9
10 - 19
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10 - 30
07946 - 37106110
GN HT· 54 10 - 30
M967 _038_ XXXXX 13 - 12
10 - 28
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M9361-412 - 099788 10 - 27
10 - 27
10 - 27
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07933-0010000
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9 - 2
07946-3640000
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07946 - 3290000 10 - 16
13 - 13
12 - 6
13 - 13
10 - 23
07947 - 1100001 10 - 23
07749- 6110000 10 - 16
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