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2002-2004 CR250R Service & Repair Manual
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual describes lha service procedures f or the CR250R.
Follow 1m. Maintllnance Schedule (Section 3) .e<:ommendu\iol'ls 10 en.u,e
Ihat the vehicle is In peak operating condition.
Performing the first sCheduled rn.inienancot is very impOrlant. II camp"n·
SItu for the In itia l wear that occurs during Ihe break-in period.
Sections 1 and lapply to tha whole motorcycle. Section 2 Illustrates proce-
dur es lar .emovaVinslalielion of componllnts Ihal may be required to per-
form service described in Ihe following sections.
Section 4 IhrouQh 15 describe parts of the motorcyde. grouped '<:<;(I,ding 10
location.
Find Iha SBction you want on this page. then turn to lha lable of contents on
the firs! peg, of th e section.
Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration. service informa-
t!on and troub!eshooting for the 5""tion. Thll 5ubsaquent pages give dellli!ed
p.OCIIduru.
If you don'1 ~nowthe source ofthlt traubla, go to section 17 Troubleshooting.
Your safety. and the safety of othllrs, is very important. To hll ip you make
informed <I",,;.ions we have provided s8fety mns8ges and othllr infor·
mation throughout this manual. Of courSlI, it is n O! p"ctkal Or possible
to warn you about all thlt hlllllrds associated with servicIng thIs vehicle.
You must UH your own good judgement.
Yau will find Important safety information in a variety offorms including:
- Safllly LIbel. - on the vahicla
, Safely Messages _ pr eceded by 8 safety alert symbol'&' 8"d ana of
three ,ignal words, DANGER, WARNING. or CAUTION.
The.... signal words mean:
.. & You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
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you don't follow Instructions.
You CAN he KILLED o. SER I OUSLY HURT if
f!1",(o'iJt1I'W1 you do,,'1 follow i"5tructions.
'!jq,ii"j.I~1 ~os~r:~ns~ HURT if you don't follow
• Instructions - how to serviclI this vehicle corre<:tly and safely.
Date of Issue: July, 2003
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST
SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER/PISTON
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
IGNITION SYSTEM
WIRING DIAGRAM
TECHNICAL FEATURES
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

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SYMBOLS
The svmbols used throughout this manual show specific service procedures. If supplementary information is required per-
taining to these symbols, it woul d be explained specifically in the text wit h out the use of the symbols.
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Replace the part(s) with new one(s) before assembly.
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Use the recommended engine oil, unless otherwise specified.
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Use molybdenum oil solution (mixture of the engine oil and mo l ybd enum grease In a ratio of 1 : 1).
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fiijjjiJ, Use multi · pu rpose grease (lithium based multi-purpose grease NLGI #2 or equivalent ).
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Use molybdenum disulfide grease (containing mo re than 3% molybd enum disulfide, NlGI #2 or
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equivalent).
Example: Molykote- BR-2 plus manufactured by Dow Coming U.S.A.
Multi-purpose M-2 manufactured by Mitsubishi Oil, Japan
Use molybdenum disulfide paste (containing more than 40% molybdenum disulfide, Nl GI #2 or
equivalent.
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Ex ample: Molykole- G-n Paste manufactured by Dow Corning U.S.A.
Honda Moly 60 (U.S.A. on l y)
Rocol ASP manufactured by Rocollimited , U.K.
Roco1 Paste manufactured by Sumico lubricant, Japan
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Use silicone grease.
0,. Apply a locking agent. Use a medi um strength locking agent unless otherwise specified.
.,(ftlIl Apply sealant.
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Use DOT 4 brake fluid. Use the recommend ed brake fluid unless otherwi se specified.
.. Use fork or suspens io n fluid .
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE VALUES
SERVICE RULES
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TOOLS
LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING
OPTIONAL PARTS
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1-15
1-17
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1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that do not meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special toots deSigned for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cone r pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, negio wi th the l arger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. Aher reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and ope ration.
S. Route all electrical wires as shown on pages 1-17 through 1-23, Cable and Harness Routing .
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
(11 The frame serial number is stamped on the fight side
of the steering head.
(3) The carburetor identification number is stamped on
the front side of the carburetor body as shown.
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E,NGINE SE'"Al
(2) The engine serial number is stamped on the lower
left side of the crankcase.
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(3) The carburetor identification number is stamped on
the right side of the carburetor body as shown.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Overall length '02 '03: 2,190 mm (86.2 in)
After '03: 2,173 mm (85.5 in)
Overall width 823 mm (32.4 in)
Overall height '02 - '03: 1,269 mm (50.0 in)
After '03: 1,263 mm (49.7 in)
Wheelbase '02 - '03: 1,491 mm (58.7 in)
After '03: 1.482 mm (58.3 in)
Seat height '02 - '03: 950 mm (37.4 in)
After '03: 952 mm (37.4 in)
Footpeg height '02 - '03: 436 mm (17.2 in)
After '03: 429 mm (l6.S in)
Ground clearance '02 - '03: 346 mm (13.6 in)
After '03: 339 mm (l 3.3 in)
Dry weight '02 - '03: 96.5 kg 1213 Ibs)
After '03: 96.6 kg 1213 Ibs)
FRAME Frame type Twin tube
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Front suspension axle travel 281 mm (' 1,1 in)
Front suspension cushion stroke 315 mm (12.4 in)
Rea r suspension Swin garm/Pro--link
Rear wheel travel 3 19 mm (12.6 in)
Rea r damper Decarbon type with nitrogen gas fitled damper
Front tire si ze 80/100-21 51M
Rea r ti re size 110/90-1962M
Front tire brand (Dunlop) K490G
Rea r tire brand (Dunlop) KS95
Front brake Hydraulic single disc
Front brake swept area 334.5 cm
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(51.8 inl)
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc
Rear brake swept area 39 1.1 cm
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(60.6 inl)
Caster angle '02 - '03: 2S" 44'
After '03: 2S' 49'
Trail length '02 - '03: 10S.7 mm (4.2 in)
After ' 03: 107.3 mm (4.2 in)
Fuel tank capacity 7.7 liter (2.0 US gal, 1.7 Imp gal)
ENGINE Bore and stroke 66.4)( 72.0 mm (2.61 x 2.83 in)
Displacement 249.3 cm' (15.2 cu -in)
Compression ratio '02 - ' 03: 8.5: 1
After '03: 8.S: 1
Lubrication system Fuel/o il mix
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Air filtration Oiled polyurethane foam
Crankshaft type Assembly-type
Engine dry weight '02 - '03: 23.0 kg (50.7 Ibs)
After '03: 23 .3 kg (51.4 Ibs)
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, inclined 9° fr om vertical
CARBURETOR Carburetor type Piston valve type
Venturi dia. '02 - '03: 38.3 mm (1.50 in)
After '03: 38.0 mm (1.50 in)
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GENERAL ICon,'d)
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
DAIVE TRAIN Clutch syst em Multi-plale. wet
Clutch operation system Cable operated
Transmission Constant mesh, 5-speeds
Primary reduction 3.000 (6312 1)
Final reduction '02 - '03: 3.692 (48/ 13)
Aher '03: 3.846 (SO/ 13)
Gear ralio
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1.800 (27/ 15)
2nd 1.470 (25117)
3,d 1.210 (23/19)
4th 1. 000 (2 1/21)
5th 0.869 (20{23)
Gearshift pattern Left f oot operated return system, 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
ELECTRICAL Ignition system CDI
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ITEM STANDARD
Recommended engine oil Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil or equivalent
FueVoi l mi)(ing ratio 32: 1
Transmission oil capacity After draining 0.65 liter (0.69 US qt, 0.57 Imp qt)
After disassembly 0.70 liter (0.74 US qt, 0.62 Imp qt)
Recommended transmission oil Pro Honda HP Trans oil, Pro Honda GN4, HP4 (wi thout
molybdenum additives) 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SG or higher except oils labeled as
energy conserving on the circular
API service label
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
JASO TOO3: MA
FUEL SYSTEM
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Carburetor identification number '02 TMX 118
'OJ TMX l'C
After '03 TMX IDA
Main jet '02 #380
'03 #420
After '03 #420
Slow jot '0' #32.5
'03 #30
After '03 #32.5
Jet needle '0' 6BEV30-74
'03 6BHY38-73
After '03 6CHY12-82
Jet needle clip position (Standard)
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Air screw initial opening "1/2 turns out
Float level ' 02 - '03 15.0 mm (0.59 in)
After '03 7.5 mm (0.30 in)
Throttle grip free play 3 5 mm (1/8 - 1/4 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Coolant capacity At change 1.08 li ter 0 .14 US qt , 0.95 Imp qU
At disassembly 1.15 liter (1.22 US qt, 1. 01 Imp qt )
Radiator cap relief pressure 108 - 137 kPa (1.1 - 1.4 kgf/cm2, 16 - 20 psi)
Recommended antifreeze Pro Honda HP coolant or equivalent high quality ethylene gly·
col antifreeze containing silicate-free corrosion inhibitors
Standard coolant concentration 1:' mixture with soft water
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CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER/PISTON
Unit· mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE UMIT
Cylinder head warpage --
0.05 (0.002)
Cvlinder 1.0. A 66.398 - 66.405 (2.6141 - 2.6244) 66.43012.615)
B 66.390 - 66.398 (2.6138 - 2.6141) 66.428 (2.615)
Out-of round 0.05 (0.002)
Taper
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0.05 (0.002)
Warpage -- 0.05 (0.002)
Piston, piston Piston mark direction ~ IN ~ mark facing toward the intake side --
rings
Piston 0.0. A 66.330 - 66.338 (2.6114 - 2.6117) 66.28 (2.609)
B 66.323 - 66.330 (2.6111 - 2.6114) 66.273 (2.609)
Piston 0.0. measurement point 15 - 25 mm (0.59 - 0.98 in) from bottom of skirt --
Piston pin bore 1.0. 18.007 - 18.013 (0.7089 - 0.7092) 18.02 (0.709)
Piston pin 0.0. 17.994 - 18.000 (0.7084 - 0.7087) 17.98 (0.707)
Piston---to-piston pin clearance 0.007 - 0.019 (0.0003 - 0.0007) 0.04 (0.0016)
Piston ring-to-ring groove Top 0.045 - 0.075 (0.002 - 0.003) 0.095 (0.0037)
clearance Second 0.025 - 0.055 (0.001 - 0.002) 0.075 (0.0029)
Piston ring end gap 0.40 - 0.55 (0.016 - 0.022) 0.65 (0.026)
Cytinder-to-piston clearance 0.060 - 0.075 (0.0024 - 0.0029) 0.09 (0.004)
Connecting rod small end J.D. 21.997 - 22.009 10.8660 - 0.8665) 22.02 (0.867)
CLUTCH/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
Unit· mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Clutch lever free play 10 - 20 (318 - 3/4) --
Clutch spring free length 45.7 (1.83) 44.7 (1.76)
Clutch outer gulde 1.0. 23.000 - 23.021 (0.9055 0.9063) 23.03 (0.907)
Clutch disc thickness 2.92 - 3.08 (0.114 - 0.1211 2.85 (0.1121
Clutch plate warpage 0.20 (0.008)
Kickstarter pinion gear 1.0. 22.007 - 22.028 (0.8664 - 0.8672) 22.05 (0.8681
Klckstar1er spindle 0.0. 21.959 - 21.980 (0.8645 - 0.8654) 21.95 (0.864)
Kickstarter idle gear 1.0. 20.020 - 20.041 (0.7882 0.7890) 20.07 (0.790)
Kickstarter idle gear bushing 1.0. 17.000 - 17.018 (0.6693 - 0.6700) 17.04 (0.671)
0.0. 19.979 - 20.000 (0.7866 - 0.7874) 19.96 (0.786)
Countershaft 0.0. at kickstarter idle gear 16.966 16.984 (0.6680 0.6687) 16.95 (0.667)
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