1997-2001 Honda CR250 Specifications Tables
- Steering & Front Suspension
- Front Suspension Torque Specifications
- Fork Damper Oil Capacity
- Fork Damper Oil Level
- Fork Oil Capacity & Spring Rates
- Fork Spring Identification
- Oil Left In Fork Without Damper
- Oil Left In Fork With Damper
- Standard Fork Settings
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Front Suspension Specifications | |
| Fork air pressure | 0 psi (0 kPa) |
| Fork spring free length | |
| 1997-1998 | |
| New | 491 mm (19.33 in.) |
| Service limit | 483.6 mm (19.04 in.) |
| 1999-2001 | |
| New | 463 mm (19.4 in) |
| Service limit | 486 mm (19.1in) |
| Fork slider runout limit | 0.20mm (0.0008 in.) |
| Fork top end clearance (Stock) | |
| 1997 | 2.0 mm (.01 in.) |
| 1998-2001 | Align flush |
| Recommended Fork Oil | Pro Honda HP 5W or Equivalent |
Fork Torque Specifications | Newton Meters | Inch-Pounds | Foot Pounds |
| Clutch lever holder bolts | 9 | 80 | – |
| Fork center bolt | 69 | – | 51 |
| Fork cap | |||
| 1997 | 54 | – | 40 |
| 1998-2001 | 29 | – | 22 |
| Fork damper (compression unit) | |||
| 1997 | 118 | – | 87 |
| 1998-2001 | 54 | – | 40 |
| Fork damper lock screw (1997) | 0.7 | 6 | – |
| Fork damper piston rod lock nut | 22 | – | 16 |
| Fork protector bolts | 7 | 62 | – |
| Fork tube pinch bolts | |||
| Lower bridge | 20 | – | 15 |
| Upper bridge | 22 | – | 16 |
| Handlebar upper holder bolts | 22 | – | 16 |
| Handlebar lower holder nuts (1999-2001) | 44 | – | 33 |
| Master cylinder (front holder bolts) | 10 | 88 | – |
| Throttle housing bolts | 9 | 80 | – |
Fork Damper Oil Capacity | ||
| All models | 180 ml | 6.1 oz. |
Fork Damper Oil Level | ||
| All models | 5-10 mm | 0.2 – 0.4 in. |
Standard Fork Settings | Compression clicks out | Rebound clicks out |
| 1997 | 9 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 | 14 |
| 2001 | 11 | 14 |
| The numbers shown are the number of clicks out after the clickers have been fully turned in (clockwise). Turning the clickers out (counter-clockwise) decreases damping force, Do not force the clickers beyond their normal travel. Damage to the clickers will occur. |
Fork Oil Capacity & Spring Rates | ml | US oz. |
| 1997 Model Year | ||
| Standard 0.40 kg/mm (22.40 lb/in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 335 | 11.3 |
| Standard | 369 | 12.5 |
| Maximum | 430 | 14.5 |
| Softer 0.38 kg/mm (21.28 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 338 | 11.4 |
| Standard | 372 | 12.6 |
| Maximum | 432 | 14.6 |
| Stiffer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 325 | 11.0 |
| Standard | 359 | 12.1 |
| Maximum | 419 | 14.2 |
| 1998 Model Year | ||
| Standard 0.40 KG/mm (22.40 lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 326 | 11.0 |
| Standard | 375 | 12.7 |
| Maximum | 422 | 14.3 |
| Softer 0.38 kg/mm (21.28 lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 329 | 11.1 |
| Standard | 378 | 12.8 |
| Maximum | 425 | 14.4 |
| Stiffer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 316 | 10.7 |
| Standard | 365 | 12.3 |
| Maximum | 412 | 13.9 |
| 1999 Model Year | ||
| Standard 0.42 kg/mm (23.52lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 318 | 10.8 |
| Standard | 373 | 12.6 |
| Maximum | 414 | 14.0 |
| Softer 0.40 kg/mm (22.40 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 329 | 11.1 |
| Standard | 383 | 13.0 |
| Maximum | 424 | 14.3 |
| Stiffer 0.44 kg/mm (24.64 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 324 | 11.0 |
| Standard | 379 | 12.8 |
| Maximum | 420 | 14.2 |
| 2000 Model Year | ||
| Standard 0.43 KG/mm (24.08 lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 328 | 11.1 |
| Standard | 386 | 13.1 |
| Maximum | 424 | 14.3 |
| Softer 0.41 kg/mm (22.96 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 333 | 11.3 |
| Standard | 391 | 13.2 |
| Maximum | 429 | 14.5 |
| Stiffer 0.45 kg/mm (25.20 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 322 | 10.9 |
| Standard | 380 | 12.9 |
| Maximum | 418 | 14.1 |
| 2001 Model Year | ||
| Standard 0.44 KG/mm (24.64 lb/in.) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 337 | 11.4 |
| Standard | 383 | 13.0 |
| Maximum | 433 | 14.6 |
| Softer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 334 | 11.3 |
| Standard | 380 | 12.9 |
| Maximum | 430 | 14.5 |
| Stiffer 0.46 kg/mm (25.76 lb-in) Fork Spring | ||
| Minimum | 332 | 11.22 |
| Standard | 377 | 12.8 |
| Maximum | 428 | 14.5 |
Fork Spring Identification Marks | |
| 1997 Model Year | |
| Standard 0.40 kg/mm (22.40 lb/in) | One closely wound coil at both ends |
| Softer 0.38 kg/mm (21.28 lb-in) fork | Two closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| Stiffer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb-in) | Three closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| 1998 Model Year | |
| Standard 0.40 KG/mm (22.40 lb/in.) | One closely wound coil at both ends |
| Softer 0.38 kg/mm (21.28 lb/in.) | Two closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| Stiffer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb/in.) | Three closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| 1999 Model Year | |
| Standard 0.42 kg/mm (23.52lb/in.) | Three closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| Softer 0.40 kg/mm (22.40 lb-in) | One closely wound coil at both ends |
| Stiffer 0.44 kg/mm (24.64 lb-in) | Two closely wound coils at on end; one coil at the opposite end |
| 2000 Model Year | |
| Standard 0.43 KG/mm (24.08 lb/in.) | No factory mark; aftermarket three scribe marks |
| Softer 0.41 kg/mm (22.96 lb-in) | One scribe mark |
| Stiffer 0.45 kg/mm (25.20 lb-in) | Two scribe marks |
| 2001 Model Year | |
| Standard 0.44 KG/mm (24.64 lb/in.) | No factory mark; aftermarket three scribe marks |
| Softer 0.42 kg/mm (23.52 lb-in) | One scribe mark |
| Stiffer 0.46 kg/mm (25.76 lb-in) | Two scribe marks |
Keep Your ’97-’01 CR250 Running Right!
- Service Specification
- Clutch Replacement
- Carburetor Service
- Engine Top End
- Engine Bottom End
- Brakes
- Exhaust
- Front Suspension
- Rear Suspension
- Wheels & Tires
- Kickstarter Inspection
- External Shift Linkage
