Honda Motorcycle XR250 (1979 - 1980) Clymer
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What's Covered
This Honda Motorcycle Manual is 536 pages.
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Basic hand tools / Special tools / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools / Mechanic's tips / Off the Road rules / Safety
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / pre-check pre-ride inspection / Service intervals maintenance schedule / Tires and wheels / Battery (XL series) / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil change / Oil filter replacement / Fork oil change / Swing arm lubrication / Pro-link suspension lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Drive chain adjustment / Clutch adjustment / Starter decompressor adjustment / Air filter replacement / Fuel shut off filter and valve replacement / Fuel strainer cleaning / Crankcase breather / Spark arrestor cleaning / Tune-up / Valve clearance adjustment / Compression test / Carburetor idle speed adjustment / Carburetor idle mix adjustment / Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR AND FIVE/ ENGINE
Removal installation / Cylinder head cover / Cylinder head / Valve and components / Camshaft / Camshaft chain and dampers / Cylinder / Piston, pin and rings / Ignition advance mechanism / Primary drive gear / Oil pump and oil filter screen / Oil lines and cooler / Kickstarter / Crankcase / Crankshaft and connecting rod / Balancer system / Break-in / specifications
CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch cable / External shift mechanism / 5-speed transmission / 6-speed transmission / Internal shift mechanism / specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor / Throttle cable / Choke cable / Fuel tank / Fuel filter / Gasoline alcohol blend test / Evaporative emission control system / Air filter / Exhaust system / specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Alternator rotor / Alternator stator / Voltage regulator rectifier / AC regulator kit installation (1985 XR250R) / Capacitor discharge ignition / Mechanical ignition advance mechanism / Starting difficulties / Pulse generator / Ignition coil / Lighting system / Switches / specifications
CHAPTER NINE / FRONT SUSPENSION
Front wheel / Wheel inspection / Front hub / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Steering head bearings races / Front fork / specifications
CHAPTER TEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Inspection / Rear hub / Swing arm / Dual shock absorbers / Pro-Link suspension system / Shock absorber / Pro-Link pivot arm assembly / specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / BRAKES
Drum brakes / Front drum brake / Front disc brake / Front brake pad replacement / Front master cylinder / Front caliper / Front brake hose replacement / Front brake disc / Bleeding the system / Rear drum brake / Brake cable (drum brake models) / specifications
SUPPLEMENT / 1990 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Models covered:
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 HONDA XL250R
1978 1979 1980 1981 HONDA XL250S
1984 1985 HONDA XL350R
1984 1985 HONDA XR200R
1979 1980 HONDA XR250
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 HONDA XR250L
1981 1982, 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 HONDA XR250R
1983 1984 1985 HONDA XR350R