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TRX250x service manual repair 1987-1988 TRX250x
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Sections 1 throug h 3 apply to the whole
FOU RTRAX, while sections 4 through 16
describe parts of the FOU RTR AX, grouped ac-
co rdin g to location.
Find the section you want on this page, then
turn to t he t able of contents on page 1 of that
section.
Mos t secti ons start with an assembly or
syst em ill ustration and alt the required specifi-
ca ti ons, to rque values, general inst ru ctions,
tools and troubleshooting for the section. The
subsequent pages give detailed procedures.
If you don't know what the source of a
problem, refer to section 17 . TR OUBLE-
SHOOTING .
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAUINSTALLATION
CYliNDER HEAD/VALVES
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CYliNDER/PISTON
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CLUTCH/OIL PUMP/KICK STARTER
ALTERNATOR/GEARSHIFT liNKAGE
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
'" REAR WHEEU DRIVE MECHANISM
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~ REAR SUSPENSION
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HYDRAUliC BRAKES
FENDERS /EXHAUST SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY
SERVICE RULES
MODELIOENTIFICATION
SPECIFICATIONS
T ORQUE VALU ES
GENERAL SAFETY
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TOOLS
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING
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If the engine must be running to do some ", ork, make sure that
area Is well-ventilated. Never fIIn the engine in Q d osed area.
Th e exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
ma)' cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
Gasoline is utremely flammable and; s ex pl osive u ndu urtain
conditions. Do "f!' smoke or 0/10 11' flames or sparks /n }'Our
work area.
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine HONDA or HONDA-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalent. Parts that don 't meet HONDA 's
design specifications may cause damage to the FOURT RAX .
2 . Use the special tools deSigned for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing this FOUATAAX . Metric bolts , nuts , and scr ews ara not i nterc hangeable with English
fasteners.
4 , InstaU new gaskets. O-rings, co tt er pins, lo ck. plates. etc. when reassembling.
5. When tightening a se ries o f bolts or nuts, begin w ith the larger-diamete r or inn er bolt first. Then tighte n to the specified
torq ue diagonally in 2 or 3 steps, unless a pa rt icular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in non-flammable or high flash point solvent upon disassembly.
7. Lubricate any sliding surfaces bef ore reassembly.
8. Afte r reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MODEl IDENTIFICATION
The frame serial number is stamped on the fr ont frame.
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CARBURETOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The carburetor identification number is on the carburetor
body left side.
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The engine se r ia l number is stamped on the upper right
side of the crankcase.

GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
OIMENSIONS Overall length 1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Overall width 1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Overall height 1 ,075 mm (42.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,150 mm 145.3 in)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 in)
Footpeg height 330 mm (13.0 in)
Ground clearance 125 mm ( 4.9 in)
Dry weight 159 kg (351 fbi
Weight distribution Front 77 kg (1 70 fb i
Rear 82 kg (181 fbi
Weight distribution Front 104 kg (229 fbi
(At loaded weight) Rear 141 kg(311Ib)
FRAME Type Double cradle
Front suspension, travel Double wish-bone, 170 mm (6.7 in)
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm, 200 mm 17.9 in)
Rim size Front 10 x 5.5
Rear 9 x 8.0 AT
Tire size Front AT 22.0 x 7.00 - 10 . *
Rear AT 22.0 x 10.00- 9.
Tira pressure Front 4.4 psi (0.30 kg/ cm
2
, 30 kPa)
Rear 2.9 psi (0.20 kg/ cm
2
, 20 kPa)
Front brake, lining swept area Single disc x 2, 535.3 cm
1
(83.0 sq-in)
Rear brake, lining swept area Single disc, 354.4 cm
1
(54.9 sq-in)
Fuel capacity 8.5' 12.3 U.S. gal., 1.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel reserve capacity 1.8 f (0.5 U. S. gal., 0.4 Imp. gaL)
Toe-in 10 ± 10 mm (0.4 ± 0.4 in)
Caster angle 8"
Camber 0"
Trail length 35 mm 11.4 in)
Tread Front 850 mm (33 .5 in)
Rear 850 mm (33.5 in )
ENGINE Type Gasoline, air-cooled 4· slroke
Cylinder arragement Single cylinder inclined 20
0
Bore x stroke 74 x 57.3 mm (2.91 x 2. 26 in)
Displacement 246.4 cc (15.03 cu-in)
Compression ratio 9.4 ± 0.2 : 1
Va lve Irain Overhead camshaft chain drive
Maximum horsepower 21 .1 BHP/7 ,500 rpm (SAE j245)
Maximum torgue 2.25 kg·m/6, OOO rpm
Oil capacity 2.0 IiI (2. 11 U .S. qt ., 1. 76 Imp. qt.) after disassem-
bly
1 .6 IiI (1.69 U.S. qt ., 1.41 Imp. qt.) after draining
lubrication system Forced pressure and wet sump
Cylinder compression 1370 kPa (13.7 kg l cm
2
, 195 psi)
Intake valve Opens 10
0
BTDC
Closes 35
0
ABDC
Exhaust valve Opens 7
0
BBDC
Closes 38
0
ATDC
Va lve clearance Intake 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
(Cold) Exhaust 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
CARBURETOR Type Dual valve
Venturi dia. 29 mm 11.1 in)
Main jet #125
Pilot screw opening 2-1/2 turns out
Jet needle 3rd groove
Float level 18.5 mm (0.73 in)
Idle speed 1 ,400 ± 100 rpm
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet multi-plate
Transmission 5-speed and reverse constant mesh
Primary reduction 2.833 (68124)
Gear rat io
,
3.692 (48/13)
II 2.529143/17)
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1.857139/21)
'V
1.458 (35/2 4)
V , . 178 (33/ 28)
Reverse 5.415 (33/13 x 32/15)
Final reduction 2.923 (38/13)
Gearshift pattern R
> N- 2-3-4-5
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Drive chain sizellinks 520 /86 links
ELECTRICAL Ignition system CO,
Initial ignition timing 10
0
BTDC at idle
Full advance 33° BTDC at 3,000 j: 200 rpm
Alternator 0.' 35 Kw/5,OOO rpm
Spark plug DRBES-l (NGK) X24ESR-U INO)
Spark plug gap 0.6 - 0.7 mm
Headlight 12 V- SOW/ 55 W
Taillight 12 V - 5W
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GENERAL INFORMATION
TORQUE VALUES
ENGINE
Thread dia
Torque
Item
( mm)
N·m kg -m ft-lb
Oil drain plug 12 20 - 30 2.0- 3.0 14 - 22
Oil pump mounting bolt 6 10 - 14 1.9- 1.4 7- 10
Fuel valve lock nut 18 20 - 25 2.0 - 2.5 15 - 18
Fuel strainer cup 24 3- 5 0.3-0 .5 2. 2-3.6
Valve adjuster lock nut 6 15 - 18 1.5- 1.8 11 - 1 3
Cyl inder head nut 10 35 - 45 3.5- 4.5 25 - 33
Cylinder head bolt 10 35-45 3.5-4.5 25-33
Cam sprocket bolt 7 17- 23 , .7 - 2.3 12 - 1 7
Oil pipe bolt 8 12 - 16 1.2 - 1.6 9- 12
Spark plug 12 15 - 20 1.5- 2.0 11 - 1 5
Cam chain tensioner lifter sealing bolt 6 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
Cam chain tensioner lifter attach ing bolt 6 SH 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
Cylinder head cove r bolt 6 SH 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
6 flange 10 - 14 1.0 - 1.4 7- 10
Cylinder mounting bolt 6 8- 12 0.8- 1.2 6- 9
Oil bolt (oil pass pipe) 8 , 2 - 16 1.2 - 1.6 9- 12
Kick starter rachet guide bolt 6 10 - 14 1.0 - 1.4 7- 10
Clutch lock nut 18 100 - 120 10.0 - 12.0 72 - 87
Clutch l ifter plate bolt 6 10- 14 1.0- 1.4 7- 10
Primary drive gear lock nut 20 60 - 80 6.0- 8.0 43 - 58
Kick starter pedal mounting bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17 - 22
Reverse selector arm attaching nut 6 10 - 14 1.0- 1.4 7- 10
Gear shift return spring pin 8 18-25 1.8-2 .5 13 - 18
Flywheel bolt 12 100 - 120 10.0- 12 .0 72- 87
Pulse generator bolt 5 5- 7 0.5- 0.7 4- 5
Stator mounting bolt 6 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
Left crankcase cover bolt 6 SH 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
6 flange 10 - 14 1.0 - 1.4 7- 10
Shift drum center bolt 8 21 - 25 2. 1- 2.5 15 - 18
Reverse shifter lever mounting pinch bolt 6 14- 18 1.4 - 1.8 10 - 13
Reverse shifter lever mounting pivot 6 18- 25 1.8 - 2.5 13 - 18
Crankcase bolt 6 10 - 14 1.0 - 1.4 7- 10
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FRAME
Thread die
Torque
It em
(mm)
N·m kg -m It · lb
Bearing holder socket bolt 8 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 14 - 18
Gearshift pedal mounting bolt 6 14 - 18 1.4 - 1.8 10 - 13
Tie-rod lock nut 12 50 - 60 5.0 - 6.0 36 - 43
Fuel valve lock nut 18 20 - 25 2.0 - 2.5 14 - 18
Engine mounting bolt 10 55 - 65 5.5- 6.5 40 - 47
Rear upper engine mounting bolt 10 70 - 80 7.0- 8.0 51 - 58
Front wheel nut 10 60 - 70 6.0- 7.0 43 - 51
Front brake disc socket bolt 6 14 - 16 1.4 - 1.6 10- 12
Front wheel hub nut 14 60 - 80 6.0- 8.0 43 - 58
Tie-rod bait joint 10 40 - 50 4.0- 5.0 29 - 36
Front arm ball joint nut 14 60 - 80 6.0 - 8.0 43 - 58
Front arm nut 10 50 - 60 5.0- 6.0 36 - 43
Front arm mounting bolt 10 35 - 45 3.5- 4.5 25 - 33
Front shock absorber mounting bolt 10 40 - 50 4.0-5.0 29 - 36
Steering shah nut 14 60 - 80 6.0- 8.0 43 - 58
Handlebar lower holder mounting nut 10 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 29 - 36
Steering shaft holder bolt 8 25 - '30 2.5 - 3.0 18 - 22
Front brake caliper mounting bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17 - 22
light/engine stop switch housing mounting screw 5 1.5 - 2.5 0. 15 - 0. 25 1.1 - 1.8
Front master cylinder mounting screw 6 10 - 14 1.0- 1.4 7- 10
Throttle cover attaching screw 4 3- 4 0.3 - 0.4 2- 3
Rear wheel nut 10 60 - 70 6.0-7 .0 43 - 51
Brake disc bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17 - 22
Axle outer lock nut 48 80 - 100 8.0- 10.0 58 -72
Brake caliper bracket bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17 - 22
Driven sprocket bolt 10 55 - 65 5.5 - 6.5 40 - 47
Axle nut 18 120 - 170 12.0- 17.0 87 - 123
Bearing holder stopper bolt 8 8- 11 0.8- 1.1 6- 8
Shock absorber mounting bolt 12 100- 120 10.0 - 12 .0 72 - 87
Swing arm pivot bolt 14 70 - 110 7.0 - 11.0 51 - 80
Skid plate mounting bolt 8 28 - 34 2.8- 3.4 20 - 25
Air bleed valve 8 4- 7 0.4 - 0.7 3- 5
Caliper mounting bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17 - 22
Oil bolt 10 25 - 35 2.5 - 3.5 18 - 25
Rear caliper socket bolt 8 20 - 25 2.0 - 2.5 15 - 18
Parking brake base bolt 8 20 - 25 2.0 - 2.5 15 - 18
Parking brake adjuster lock nut 8 15 - 20 1 .5 - 2.0 11 - 1 5
Front caliper socket bolt 8 20 - 25 2.0 - 2.5 15-18
Foot peg 10 45-55 4.5- 5.5 33 - 40
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thread dia
Torque
Item
(mm)
N·m kg -m fl -I b
Brake pad pin bolt plug 10 1- 2 0.1- 0.2 0.7 - 1.5
Front brake lever pivot nut 6 8- 12 0.8 - 1.2 6- 9
Rear reservoir hose connector screw 4 1- 2 0.1- 0.2 0.7- 1.5
Reservoir cover attaching scr ew 4 1- 2 0.1 - 0.2 0.7 - 1.5
Rear brake push rod lock nut 8 15 - 20 1.5 - 2.0 11 - 14
Front master cylinder mounting screw 6 10 - 14 1.0-1.4 7-10
Br ake pipe three-way joint 6 10-14 1 ,0-1.4 7-10
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt 8 24 - 30 2.4 - 3.0 17- 22
Muffler mounting bolt 10 50 - 60 5.0 - 6.0 36 - 43
Exhaust pipe band bolt 8 18 - 28 , .8 - 2.8 13- 20
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Torque specifications listed above are for specIfic tightening pomts. If a specification IS not listed follow the standards below:
STANDARD TORQUE VA LUES
TYPE TORQUE N· m {kg-m, ft·lbl TYPE TORQUE N'm (kg-m, ft-lbJ
5 mm bolt , nut 4.5-6 .0 (0.45-0.6, 3.3 -4 .31 5 mm screw 3.5- 5 (0.35 - 0.5, 2.5- 3.6)
6 mm bolt, nut 8-12 (0.8-1.2, 6-9) 6 mm screw 7- 1110 .7-1.1,5 - 81
8 mm bolt, nut 18 - 25 ( 1.8 - 2.5,13 - 181 6 mm bolt with 8 mm head 7- 11 (0.7 - 1.1, 5- 81
10 mm bolt, nut 30 - 40 (3.0 - 4.0, 22 - 291 6 mm flange bolt , nut 10-1411.0-1.4,7 - 101
12 mm bolt , nut 50 - 60 (5.0-6.0, 36-431 8 mm flange bolt, nut 24 - 30 (2.4 - 3.0, 17 - 221
10 mm flange bolt , nut 35 - 45 (3.5 - 4.5, 25 - 32)
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