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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual describes the service procedures
fo r the CR250R.
Follow the M~ i nleM nce Schedule recommendations
(page 3-31 to enSU re that the mOlorcycl " is II l w~y s in
pea k operating condition.
Sect i ons 1 and 3 app ly to the who le motorcycle. S~ion
2 descr ibes procedures for remova l/inSTallati on 01
components thai may be required \0 perform service
described in the following sections.
Section' through 15 desc ribe parts of the motorcycl e.
grouped according to location.
Find Ihe secti,1n you want o n Ihis page, lhen Wrn 10
Ihe lable of contents on the fi rst page of the sect io n.
Mos! sect i ons start with an asse mb ly Or system
ill ustratio n, service information iUld t rou bleshooting
for Ihe sed lan.
The s ub S<'!quenl pages gille detailed procedure.
If yo u a re not fllm il iar with this motorc ycle, read the
Technical F eat urM in ~ion 16 .
If you don't kn ow the SOurCe of th e troub le, goto section
17 Tr oub leshoot ing.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/ CYLINDER/ PISTON
COMPOSITE RACING VALVE (CRVI
REAR WHEELfSUSPENSION
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
IGNITION SYSTEMfALTERNATOR
WIRING DIAGRAM
TECHNICAL FEATURES
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

SYMBOLS
The symbo ls used t hrougllo ul this m8~ u a' sh ow s peci f ic se rvice procedures. If supplementa'v informat ion is requ ired
pe"" ,ning te these symbo ls, ~ wou ld be e ~plained specifically in the text without the use of Ih e symbols .
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Replace Ihe pa" (5) with new enelsl before assembly.
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Use rec ommended engi ne oil. unless ot herwise specified.
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Use mo lybdenum oi l sol ut ion
(mi xtI,J '" of the e ngine o il a nd molybde nu m g re ase jr) a ralio o f 1 : H.
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Use multi-purpose grea se lli t hi um based mu lti-pu rposo grease NLGI 1I2 or equivalenU.
Use m o lybdenum disulfide grease Icontaining more than 3 % mo lybdenum di sulfide. NlG I 1I2 or
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equiva le nt).
EKampl e: Mo lykote
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BR·2 plus manufactured by Dow Cor ni n... USA
Multi-purpose M· 2 manufactured by Mit subishl Oi l Japan
Use mo lybde num disulfide grease leomaini nG morl! than 3 % mo lybdenum disulfide, NLGI 1I2 or
equivalent) .
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Ex ample: M olykot eO BR·2 plus manufactule d by Dow Com ing, U.S.A.
Honda Moly 60 (U.S.A on lYI
Rocol ASP manufactured by Rocol Limi ted, U,K .
Rocol Paste manufactuled by Sumico Lubr icant, Japan
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Use si licone 91ease.
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Apply a locking agent. Use a midd le strength locking agent unless othelwistl spe.;ified.
",.roll Apply sealant.
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Use brake fluid, DOT .t. U se the reeom mertded brake flu id, unless olherwise specified,
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Use Fork or Suspensi on Fl ui d.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY
S ERVICE RUl~S
MODEl IDENTIFICATION
S PE CIFICATIONS
TORQUE VALUE S
GENERAL SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-'
1-12
If the engi,.,e must be funning 10 do some wor k, ma ke su re
the area is well ventilated. Neve r 'U" the ~ ngjne in an
endosed area.
Tht! ">rhaustCl)ntains pOis onous carbon monoxide gas that
c..n c4us" lou of consclousne" and m.9y lead!O death .
Run t he ""gi ne in an open area Or with an e~ haust
..vacuation system in an enclosed area_
GASOLINE
Work in II well vem ilated area_Keep cigarettes, flames or
sparks away from the wc. ,~ area or where gasoline is stored .
Ei.% ;,lIliM
GnoHne is eX/Fern .. '" IJamm" bJe lind is eJlpl,uj"" under
certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
HOT COMPONENTS
tl i0 i.\iii I[d
Eng in .. . lJ nd .. xlulUS! "'vst~m parU becom .. verr hot and
, .. mlJin hot for some l ime lJlt..r th l! I!ngine is ,un. W .. ",
insul;nttl glov..J or wlti, !JnfillhtJ engi".. IIncJ " ", hausl s)'Stem
hlJve tooled belo,e hlJndling thes e parts.
TOOLS
LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING
OPTIONAL PARTS
USEO ENGINE Oil
M'hI, iiild
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1-17
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1-24
Used " ngine oil m'y tltusa skin ClJncer if repeatedl y le ft in
contllct with the skin for prolonglJd p .. ,iods. Although this
is unlikely unles5 you handle used oil on It daily basis, it is
still lJdvisllble /0 tho,oughly WlJs/' you' hlJnds wil l, soap
and wale, lJS 500n as possibl .. a ft er handling usttl 0/1. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
BRA KE DUST
Neller use Itn ~ ; r hose or dry brUsh to clean the bra ke
assemblies . Use OS HA·approved vacuum cleaner or
alternate me l hod app r oved by OSHA, designed 10 minimi, ..
the hala,d ceused ny Itirborne aSbestos fibe,s .
/nhe/ttl asbeSTOS fibers hlJve b"" lound to calISe respiratory
diselJse and clt nt er.
BRAKE FlUID
CA UTION
Spillingl/uid on pai nted, plastit Of" rubber pJlrtJ will tMmagfl
Ihem. Pla tl! It clean shop 'owel OV" , Ihl!s l! f1lJrfS whl!nl!v..r
Ihlt s)'Slem is sl!rvkl!d KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILOREN.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
COOLANT
Under somocondilions, Ihe ethylene gl ycot in engi ne coolant
i$ combusti b le and its Ilame is nol visiblQ. IIlhe et hylene
glycol does ignit e, yo" will not see any Hem". but y ou can
be b"rned .
Avoid spilling Itngin~ cooilln! on tllll exllllust s~tero 0'
engine p"rtS. Tillty roilY bll 1I0t en ough 10 cau SII tile
coolllnt to ignite and burn without a visibllt flame.
Co o/eM (erhvlene glvco /) can caUse some skin irriration
end is poi~onous if swallow&d. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
Do not remove rhe radilltO' CliP when the e ngine is 1I0t.
Til e cool"M is unde, pressu,e "nd could scald yal/.
K eep h"nds lind clothingllway from th e cooling (en. u it
st"rts automatically.
CAUTION
Using coolant wit ll silicate corrosion inlribitors m"y clluSe
premllture wellr of war .... pump SiMls o,blocka ge of radia tor
passegu. Us ing rap w llter mlly t.1UH enginlt damaglt.
If rl contacts your skin, wash t ho affected areas imm edial el y
wi th soap and water . II it contacts you, eyes. flush them
t horoug hly with fresh waler and gel j mme rli ~te medical
~t1e ntion . II il is swallowed. Ihe victim m ust be forced to
"om it t hen rinse mou th end t hroat with fresh waler bef ore
obtaining medical 1I110ntion. Because of t hese da ngers,
always stOfe cool1lnt in ~ safe place. always away from the
reach 01 chi ld,,,n. Ruycle USQd coolanl In an eco logicall y
correct m~nnor.
SERVICE RULES
NITROGEN PRESSURE
For shock absorber with II gas_tilled reservoir.
Us e onl v nit'ogen ro p'essurl~e rh a shoc k " bsorber. Th e
usa of an unstable glls c"n caus e /I fire 0' explosi on
resulting in serious injury.
The slrock abso,b ar conUins nitrogen unde, Irigh
p'ft5sure. Allowi ng fi'e or Irltat ne a, r he slrock sbsorber
could le ad to sn a" plo,ion th ll f could result in serious
injury.
Failurlt to rltlasss tire pre ssurlt f,om a shock abso rber
before disposing of it mav lead to a po ssible explosion
and sa,ious injury if if is h e. ted or p; erted,
To pre"ent the po ssib ili ty of an " "p l osion, rele~se t he
nitroge n by pressing the valvo COf O. Then remove tha valve
stem ftom the s hoc~ absorber ,eservoir. Dispose of the oil
in a m anner acce pt ab le to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
Befor e disposal of the shoc~ absorber, release the nitrogen
by pressing the valve Core. Than remove the valv e stem
f,om the shock abso,ber .
1. Use genuine HONDA or HONDA-recommended parts and lubroc8nts o' t he ir eQuivalents. Part s th at don 't meel HONDA's
design specifications may cause damage to th e motorcycle_
2. Use the special tools d eSIgned for this produCl to avoid damage and incorr ect assembly _
3. Use on ly m et ric tools wh~n servicing the motorcycle . Metric bo lts. nuts and screw.; are nOl i"terchang ea ble with English
fast~ ners.
4. Install new gaskets. O·rings. cotter pins. and lock plates w hen reassembling.
5. W hen tig hte ning bolts or r.uts, begin wi th the la'gQr diamet er or inner boll firs\. Then ti ghten to th e spec ilied torque
diagonally in in c'emental steps unlass II particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean pans In cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any s li dir.g surfaces befo'" reasse mbly_
7_ After reassembly. check al l parts lor prope r installation ar.d o pe ration_
S. Route all electrocal wires as show on pages 1· 1gt hr ough 1·23, Ca b le and Harness Routing_
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
2000 Shown, After 2000 similar:
(11 The frame seri ~ 1 n umber is stamped on the right
s,do of the steering head
(3) The c8rburelo r identif ication nu mbors are
stamped on the left side of tho carburet or body
as shown. (2000)
GENERAL INFORMATION
(2) The engine seri~ ' number is stamped on the
lo wer left si de of the crankcase.
14) Th e c arbu retor Ident ificat ion n umbers are
SlamlX'd on the fron t sid ~ of the carbu retor tx..dy
as shown. ( After 2000)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
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S!'ECI FI CA nONS
DI MENSIONS Overall length 2,189 mm 186.2 inl
Overall width 823 (rim (32.4 inl
Ove r~ 1 1 heighl 1.263 mm 149.7 in)
Whef!lbase 1.487 mm (58.5 in)
Seal height 933 mm 136.7 in)
Foolpeg heighl 412mm(16.2in)
Ground clearance 331 (rim 03.0 in)
Dry weight 97.0 kg (214 Ibs)
FRAME Frame type Twin lUbe
Fronl suspension Telescopic fork
Front suspensipn axl e I rave l 275.5 mm (10.8 in)
FlOnl suspensiOn cushIon stroke 315 mm (124 in)
Rear $u$pensipn Swinga'm/F'ro-Link
Rear wheel I "lvel 318mm( 12.5 in)
Rear damper Deca,bon type w ilh nilrogen gas filled damper
Front tire Si18 801100-21S1M
Rear tire size 11 0/90-1962M
Tire brand
Dunlop Front K490G/Rear:
'695
Fronl brake Hydraulic single ,disc
Fronl brake swepl area 33 45 em' 15 1.8 in')
Rear br ake Hydraulic single disc
Ra ar bfa ~e swept area 334. 1) em' \5 1.8 in')
Caster angle 27· 44 '
Tr ai l length 113.8 mm (4.5 in)
Fuel tank capacily 7.5l i ler 12.0 US gal, 1.6 1mp gal)
ENGINE Bore and stroke 66.' X no mm 12.S1 X 2.83 in)
Oisplace melll 249.3 cm' 05.2 cu -i n)
Compression ratio 8.7 : 1
Lubrication syslem FueVoi l mi M
Cooling syste m liquid cooled
Air fiUration Oiled polyurethane foam
Crankshaft type Assembfy-typo
Engine dry wei ght 23.3 kg (51.4 lbs)
Cylinder arrangement Single cyl ill d er, inclined S' from ven ical
CARBURETOR Carburetor type PiSIOn valve tvpe
VenlUri diameler 38.3 mm (1.50 in)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL (Cont'd)
ITE M SPECIFICATI ON S
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch system Multi-plate, wet
Clutch opera ti on system Cllble opa ral l!d
Transmi5Si(>n Consu mt mes n, 5-3paoo
Primary re duction 3_000 (S3R1)
Final reduction 3.1046(50/13)
Gear ,alio
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1.1000 (2711!i)
2"
1.470 (25/11)
3"
1_ 210123/19)
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1.000(2 1/ 21 )
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0.869 (20123)
GearShift P ~tt8rn Lett foot op.er~led return system, 1- N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
ELECTRICAL Ignition system
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Unit mm lin)
ITEM S PE CIFICATIO NS
Racommendod eng ine oil PRO HO NDA HP2 2-Slroke oi l Or e Cj uivale nt mo t or oil
FU/:IVoil mixing rat io 32:1
Trll ns m issio n oil capacity At draining 0.75 lit er (O. W US ql, 0. 661mp qU
At disa s sembl y 0.85 li te r (0 .90 US qt, 0.75 1 mp qlf
Recomme nded transmi ssion o il PRO HONDA HP Trans oi l, P RO HO NDA G N4 ( ·stro~e o il or
equi va le nt motor oil
API service c la ss ific" ti on SF or SG
Vise,»il y: SAl: 10W_40
r FUEL SYSTEM
ITE M S PE CIFI CATIONS
Carbureto r id,, " ti{i cat Klrl nu moor
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PWKOOB
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After 2000 TM X l 1A
Mai n )01 2000 # 180
After 2000 1 420
Slow jet 2000
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After 2000
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Jet needle 2000 A71S/289 R/A3 27 fA 487
Aft er 2000 6BE HI -73
Jet need le dip pos i ti on ISt andftrd)
3"
Pi l ot serew in itIa l ope ning 2000 1'1/2 tur ns Out
Afte r WOO 1-3{4 (urns out
Fl'Ht ~"el 2 000 1 £0 mm \0.£3 if'll
Afte r 2000 15.0 mm lO.S9 in)
Throttle grip free pl ay 3 S mm 11 18- 1/4 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
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SPECI FICATIONS
Cool~nt capacity at chenge I_ U liler (1.29 US 'It, 1.07 Imp qt)
al disassembl y 1.35 liter 11. 43 US Qt. 1_19 Imp 'lit
Ra diator cap relief P1"essure
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137 kPa (1.1 1. 4 ~gffcm', 16 - 20 psi)
Recommend ed a nt if r eele
PRO HONDA HP Co ol a nt or an equivalent high qu a li ly ethylene
g lyco l antif r eele containing s il ieate free corrosion inllibilors.
St8!1da,d coolftnt cono:e!l\' e\ iQ(', 50% mllm "e with soft w~te'
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CYLINDER HEAD/ CYLINDER/ PISTON
Unit· mrn (Inl
nEM ST ANDARD SERVI CE LIMIT
Cylinder head warpage
-- 0.0510.002)
Cylinder 1.0. A 66.398 - 66.405 /2.61 41 2.(144) 66.430/2.615)
B 66.390 - 66.398 (2 .6138 2. 61(1) 66.428 (26 15)
Out of round 0.05/0.002)
Taper 0.05 (0.002)
Warpage 0.05 (0.0021
Piston. pis t on Piston mark directi on " IN " mark facing towa rd t he int ake side
rings
Piston 00. A 66.330 - 66.338 (2 .6114 - 2.( 117) 66.28 12.609)
B 56323 - 66330 126111 - 2.(11 4) 66.273 (2.6091
Piston 0.0. me asur e ment point 15·25mm (0.59-0.98in) from bottom of sk,rt
Pis ton pi rl borel.O. 18.007 - 18.013 (0 . 7Q.89 - 0.10921 18.Q2 (0.709)
Piston pirl 0.0. 17 .994 - 18.000 1O.7Q.8 4 - 0.70871 17.98 (0.707)
Piston· to·pis ton pin cl ear a nce 0.007 - 0.019 (0.0003 - 0.(007) 0.0 4 (0.0016)
Piston ring-to· ring
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0.045 0.07510.002 0.0031 0.095 (0.0031i
groove clea rance
Second 0.025 - 0.055 (0.001 - 0.0021 0.075 ((W029)
Pi ston ring end ga p 0.40 - 0.55 (0.016 - 0.022) 0. 65 (0.026)
Cylinde r- la-pi ston ciearano::e
0.050 - 0.075 10.0024 - 0.0029) 0.0910.0041
Connecting rod s mall end 1.0. 21.997 - 22.009 (0.8660 - 0.98651 22.a2 la.8611
CRV ________________ -, ______________ -r-'u""" ;'C'cmcm~nC")l
I TEM
Ex haust valve shaft 0.0.
STANDARD
4.988 _ 5.000 (0.1964 - O. 1 9691
ClUTCH / KICKSTARTER/ GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
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S TANDARD
Clutch lever fr ee pl ay 1 0-20(318-3/41
Clutch sp ring free l englh 45.711.83)
ClUtc h OUter guide 0.0. 27.981 _ 28.000 (1. 10 18 - 1.1024)
ClutCh dis<: thi ckness 2.92 _ 3.08 (0.114 _ 0. 12 11
Clutch plate w arpage
Kickst arte r pinion gea r 1 .0. 22.007 - 22.028 (0.8664 - 0.88721
Kicksl arte r spin d l" 0.0. 21.959 - 21 .980 (0.8645 - 0.8(5 4)
Kic kstarte r I rl le gea r 1.0. 20.0 20 - 20.0 41 10.7882 - 0.789()
K Ic kstarter id le gear be>shing 1.0. 17.000 -17.018 (0.6693 - 0.67001
0.0. 19.979 - 20.000 (0.7866 - 0.7874)
CO ll nlershaft 0 .0 . al klckstarter idlll gllar 16.966 - 16.984 (0.6680 _ 0.6687)
SERVI CE LIMIT
4.968 (0.1 961
Uni/" mm li n)
SE RVI CE LIMIT
44.1 (1.76)
27.9711.1011
2.85 (0.112)
0.20/0 .008)
21. 0510.868)
21.95 (0.864)
20m (0.7901
17.04 (0.67 11
19.96 (0.1861
16.95 (0.0671
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