87 Honda Cr80r Manual

Complete maintenance schedules, parts service, checklist and step-by-step maintenance procedures for 1984-2007 Honda CR85/CR80/CR125/CR250-R Motorcycles. 87 Honda Cr80R Manual: 87 Honda Cr80R Manual.md. New and Used Parts for Vintage Honda CR80R '87 CR80R 1987 Motorcycles.

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CR and how it works. To protect your Please report any change of address or ownership investment, we urge you to take responsibility for to your Honda dealer so we will be able to keeping your CR well maintained. Scheduled contact you concerning important production service is a must, of course. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, this manual contains a section devoted to Motorcycle Safety, as well as a number of Safety Messages throughout the manual.

Contacting Honda.121 Flooded Engine.13 Suspension.52 Your Honda Dealer.122 How to Stop the Engine.14 Brakes.57 The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only).123 Shifting Gears.15 Wheels.61 Break-in Guidelines.16 Tires & Tubes.62 TABLE OF CONTENTS.124 Drive Chain.64 SERVICING YOUR HONDA.17. Motorcycle Safety This section presents some of the most important Important Safety Information.2 information and recommendations to help you Important Safety Precautions.2 ride your CR safely. Please take a few moments Important Message to Parents.2 to read these pages.

This section also includes Accessories &. Your CR can provide many years of pleasure, if Your child's safely is very important to Honda.

Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition. You take responsibility for your own safety and.

Important Safety Information Accessories & Modifications Installing non-Honda accessories, removing original equipment, or modifying your CR in any way that would change its design or operation, could seriously impair your CR’s handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride. Safety Label Read this label carefully and don’t remove it. If the label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for replacement. Motorcycle Safety. Operating Controls Read this section carefully before you ride. It Component Locations.6 presents the location of the basic controls on your Operating Controls. Component Locations clutch lever front brake lever engine stop button throttle grip fuel fill cap choke knob kickstarter rear brake pedal fuel valve shift lever Operating Controls.

Before Riding Before each ride, you need to make sure you and Are You Ready to Ride?.8 your Honda are both ready to ride. To help get Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?.9 you prepared, this section discusses how to Pre-ride Inspection.9. Are You Ready to Ride?

Before riding your CR for the first time,we WARNING should also that you read this owner’s manual, make sure you understand the safety messages, Not wearing a helmet increases the and know how to operate the controls. Chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? Competitive riding can be tough on a motorcycle, Pre-ride Inspection so it’s important to inspect your CR and correct any problems you find before each ride.

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Check the following items (page numbers are at the Check the following before each ride: right):. Before Riding. Basic Operating Instructions This section gives basic information on how to Safe Riding Precautions.12 start and stop your engine as well as break-in Starting & Stopping the Engine.13 guidelines. Preparation.13 Starting Procedure.13 Flooded Engine.13 How to Stop the Engine.14 Shifting Gears.15 Break-in Guidelines.16 Basic Operating Instructions. Basic Operating Instructions Safe Riding Precautions Before riding your CR for the first time, please review the Important Safety Precautions beginning on page 2 and the previous section, titled Before Riding. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage.

Your CR’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death. Starting & Stopping the Engine Always follow the proper starting procedure Check the transmission oil and coolant levels Flooded Engine described below. Before starting the engine (page 37, 38). Your CR can be kickstarted with the transmission Cold Engine Starting If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, in gear by pulling in the clutch lever before 1. Starting & Stopping the Engine How to Stop the Engine (1) throttle (2) engine stop button Normal Engine Stop 1. Shift the transmission into neutral.

Turn the fuel valve OFF. Lightly open the throttle (1) 2 – 3 times, and then close it. Shifting Gears 1. After the engine has been warmed up, the motorcycle is ready for riding. While the engine is idling, pull in the clutch lever and depress the shift lever to shift into 1st (low) gear. Slowly release the clutch lever and at the same time gradually increase engine speed by opening the throttle.

Break-in Guidelines Help assure your CR’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you ride during the first operating day or 15 miles (25 km). During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

This same procedure should be followed each time when:. You’ll also find Appearance Care.69 important safety precautions, information on oils, Service Preparations and tips for keeping your Honda looking good. Component Locations.28 Seat Removal.29 An ICM (Ignition Control Module) system is Fuel Tank Removal.30 used on this motorcycle. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.

Burns from hot motorcycle parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching. Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda. If you do not feel capable of performing a given task or need assistance, remember that your Honda dealer knows your CR best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. If you decide to do your own maintenance, use only genuine.

Maintenance Schedule All items should be checked before each competition event. See your Honda dealer unless you are mechanically qualified and have the proper tools. Damage from competition use is not covered by the Distributor's Limited Warranty on your Honda.

General Competition Maintenance Perform maintenance on firm, level ground using the optional workstand, or equivalent support. Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent when servicing your CR.

Clean parts in non-flammable (high flash point) cleaning solvent (such as kerosene) when disassembling. Follow the servicing instructions in possibility of them loosening. Position the twisted the Maintenance section. Use Pro Honda Foam Filter Oil or wire ends away from your palms and be sure to bend an equivalent. Be sure to grease the air cleaner flange the wire ends well into the grip rubber so they will not where it contacts the air cleaner housing.

Honda Thread compensate to maintain the ignition curve. Cleaning dirt Lock or an equivalent prior to torquing the nuts. Application of a thread locking agent to essential fasteners offers added assurance and security. Remove the nuts, clean the threads of both the nuts and bolts, apply Honda Thread Lock or an equivalent and tighten to the specified torque. Servicing Your Honda. After adjustment, check that the chain adjuster index marks (1) are in the same position on each side. This will ensure that the rear wheel is in proper alignment and allow maximum performance from the rear disc brake.

Maintaining proper wheel Servicing Your Honda. If you decide to wash your CR or use cleaners, wiped clean and is dry before applying the chain lube. Refer to Appearance Care (page 69). Take care to prevent catching your fingers between the chain and sprockets. Servicing Your Honda. Servicing Your Honda.

Install the seat bolts (5) and tighten them to the specified torque: 19 lbfft (26 Nm, 2.7 kgfm) (1) seat bolts (2) seat (1) seat front prong (2) seat bracket (3) seat rear prong (4) tab (5) seat bolts Servicing Your Honda. Remove the left side shroud bolts (3), collar (7) fuel tank band (8) fuel line (4) and left side shroud (5). (9) right and left side fuel tank bolts/washers (3) left side shroud bolts (4) collar (5) left side shroud Servicing Your Honda. (1) right and left side fuel tank bolts/washers the fuel tank.

(2) fuel line 9. Tighten the shroud bolts (11). (3) fuel tank band (4) breather tube (11) (10) (8) right side shroud (9) grommet (10) boss (11) shroud bolts Servicing Your Honda. 16 lbfft (22 Nm, 2.2 kgfm) (7) lower subframe mounting bolts (8) upper subframe mounting bolt (3) bolt/washer (9) subframe (4) muffler (3) subframe (4) upper subframe mounting bolt (5) lower subframe mounting bolts Servicing Your Honda.

Install and tighten the muffler bolt/washer (9). (6) silencer (8) 'FR' mark (7) rubber seal (9) muffler bolt/washer 8. Install the right side cover (10) and bolt/collar (11).

(11) (10) (10) right side cover (11) bolt/collar 9. Install the seat (page 29). Servicing Your Honda. Prepare the fuel mixture in a clean container, and shake until thoroughly mixed before filling the Fuel Fuel Recommendation fuel tank. Gallons Liters Ounces USE PRO HONDA HP2 2-STROKE OIL Type Unleaded (32:1) OR AN EQUIVALENT. 1.89 Pump Octane Number 91 (or higher) 3.78 5.67.

You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks and flame away.

Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. Servicing Your Honda. NOT RECOMMENDED suggested oil. Pro Honda HP Trans oil, Other viscosities shown in the following chart Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without molybdenum may be used when the average temperature in additives) 4-stroke engine your riding area is within the indicated range. Repeat steps 1 - 4. After inspecting the oil level or adding oil, tighten the oil check bolt and filler cap securely and oil check bolt to the specified torque: 6.6 lbfft (9 Nm, 0.9 kgfm) (1) oil drain bolt Servicing Your Honda.

Checking & Adding Coolant 2. Add coolant up to the filler neck if the level is low.

Use Pro Honda HP coolant or an equivalent high Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19. Inspect the coolant level before each outing. Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.

Honda Service Manual for troubleshooting of leaks). Coolant should be replaced by your Honda 2. Check water hoses (1) for cracks, dealer, unless you have the proper tools and deterioration, and clamp bands for looseness. Service the air cleaner more frequently if you (1) air cleaner retaining bolt ride in unusually wet or dusty areas. Your Honda (3) air cleaner dealer can help you determine the correct service (4) air cleaner holder interval for your riding conditions.

Air Cleaner 9. Apply a thin coat of Honda White Lithium NOTICE Grease, or an equivalent, to the sealing surface. Improper installation of the air cleaner assembly 10.Assemble the air cleaner and holder and put may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine and the air cleaner retaining bolt through the cause rapid wear of the piston rings and cylinder. Operate the throttle grip to ensure that it functions smoothly and returns completely. (–) If you can’t get the freeplay within the specified range, contact your Honda dealer. (2) rubber dust cover (+)increase (3) upper lock nut (–)decrease.

If the cable is kinked or chafed, have it replaced. Check the cables for tension or stress in all steering positions. Lubricate the cables with a commercially- available cable lubricant to prevent premature rust and corrosion. Servicing Your Honda. After adjustment, tighten the lock nut and Improper freeplay adjustment can cause obtain the specified freeplay.

Install the dust cover. Premature clutch wear. Tighten the lock nut.

Check the adjustment. Check the freeplay again. Servicing Your Honda. Lubricate the clutch cable with a commercially- or worn, or the clutch discs may be worn. See available cable lubricant to prevent premature your Honda dealer or refer to pages 121 - 122 or wear and corrosion. The official Honda Service Manual.

If the electrodes appear burnt, or the insulator is white or light gray (lean) or the electrodes and insulator are black or fouled (rich), there is a problem elsewhere (page 94). Check the fuel/oil mixture, carburetor and fuel system, and ignition timing. Servicing Your Honda. (2) cylinder mounting nuts (3) cylinder (4) reed valve (1) carburetor insulator (4) clamp mounting bolts (5) gasket (2) insulator (3) reed valve (1) radiator hoses (4) cylinder head nuts (2) spark plug cap (5) cylinder head (3) spark plug Servicing Your Honda. Cylinder/Piston/Piston Pin/Piston Ring The piston rings may be damaged if their ends Inspection are spread too far. We recommend you consult the Service Manual or your Honda dealer for correct Service Limit measurements. (1) cylinder head (3) feeler gauge (2) straight edge.

Take care so that the clips do not fall into the crankcase. Apply a locking agent to the reed valve Do not align the piston pin clip end gap with mounting screw threads. The piston cut-out. (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda. (3) piston ring 3. Place the cylinder base gasket (1) and dowel Before tightening the cylinder nuts, make sure pins (2) on the crankcase.

That there are no clearance between the cylinder and crankcase mating surface. Servicing Your Honda. Start the engine and check for the following: – compression leaks – abnormal engine noise – carburetor insulator air leaks (1) dowel pins (3) “UP” mark (2) cylinder head gasket (4) tab – coolant leaks Servicing Your Honda.

See page 72 for oil level (3) wear rings adjustment after changing the fork oil. Use Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or an 4. Make a quick check of fork operation by equivalent which contains special additives to. Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or dispose of the damper; see your Honda dealer. The instructions found in this owner’s manual are limited to adjustments of the shock assembly only.

Remove the subframe (page 32). Repeat this procedure 3 times. Viscosity (weight) 5 W suggested oil Pro Honda HP Fork Oil or equiva- lent Fork Oil Change 1.

Remove the fork cap, and fork spring as described in Oil Level Adjustment (page 72). Slightly stiffer as level 93 mm it nears full capacity 12.2 US oz compression. (362 cm Minimum oil 4.1 in Slightly softer as level 104 mm it nears full capacity 12.0 US oz compression. (5) syringe (355 cm (cont’d) Servicing Your Honda. 3.6 in Slightly stiffer as level 92 mm it nears full capacity 12.3 US oz compression. (362.8 cm Minimum oil 3.9 in Slightly softer as level 100 mm it nears full capacity 12.1 US oz compression.

(358.5 cm Servicing Your Honda. (page adjuster and piston (3). 60), there is probably air in the brake system. Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your Honda dealer to have the air bled from the system.

(–). (30 mm), there is probably air in the brake for leaks. System and it must be bled. Refer to the Honda If the brake level freeplay exceeds 0.8 in Service Manual or see your Honda motorcycle (20 mm), there is probably air in the brake dealer for brake bleeding. Adding Rear Brake Fluid Other Inspection.

Make sure there are not fluid leaks. The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4 The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4. Check for deterioration or cracks in the hoses brake fluid from a sealed container, or an brake fluid from a sealed container, or an and fittings. Check that the front lever and rear pedal assemblies are positioned properly and the securing bolts are tight.

Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for deterioration or cracks in the hoses and fittings. (1) brake pads (2) wear limits Servicing Your Honda. During the first 100 miles (150 km), 3. Check wheel rim runout.

If runout is spokes will loosen more rapidly due to the initial noticeable, see the Honda Service Manual for seating of the parts. Excessively loose spokes inspection instructions. Overinflated tires make your motorcycle ride more harshly, are more prone to damage from surface hazards, and wear uneven- (1) tire tread depth Make sure the valve stem caps are secure.

If necessary, install a new cap. Servicing Your Honda. Use a replacement tire equivalent to the original. Replace the tube any time you replace a tire. The old tube will probably be stretched and, if installed in a new tire, could fail.

Servicing Your Honda. Lubricate any kinked or binding links and work them free. Adjust chain slack if needed.

Check the chain slider (4) for wear. If the wear is 0.16 in (4 mm) or more, replace Servicing Your Honda. Check the driven sprocket nut torque values should be used in preference to motor oil.

Pro after each race. Honda Chain Lube or an equivalent, or SAE 80 24 lbfft (32 Nm, 3.3 kgfm) or 90 gear oil is recommended. Install the master link retaining clip so that the closed end of the clip will face the direction of forward wheel rotation.

Recheck chain slack and adjust as necessary. Servicing Your Honda. Tighten the front and rear mounting bolts to the specified torque: 6.5 lbfft (8.8 Nm, 0.9 kgfm) (1) spring (2) mounting bolts (1) O-rings (4) expansion chamber (2) washer spring (3) expansion chamber (5) mounting bolts Servicing Your Honda. Check and tighten nuts, bolts, and fasteners not see any movement in the steering head, before every outing. The fork bushings may be worn. Refer to the Honda Service Manual for replacement or Torque adjustment procedures, or see your Honda Item Remarks dealer.

You may use Pro Honda Hondabrite, a the dust seals of the suspension pivot points multi-surface cleaner/degreaser, to remove both and steering head bearings-driving dirt inside dirt and petroleum-based grime from paint, alloy, and needed lubrication out. This is natural and manual for lubricating items such as the brake just one more reason you should change the and clutch lever pivot points and footpeg pivot transmission oil often. (1) alternator cover Servicing Your Honda. Adjustments for Competition This section tells you how to fine tune your CR Front Suspension Adjustments.72 for maximum competition performance.

Rear Suspension Adjustments.80 Suspension Adjustments for Track Conditions.84 Initial suspension adjustments should be Suspension Adjustments Guidelines.85 performed after a minimum of two hours of easy Carburetor Adjustments &. See the Service Manual or compression damping screw adjusts how 3. Check that the O-ring (2) is in good condition. Your Honda dealer for this service. Quickly the fork compresses. Install the pressure release screw to the. Front Suspension Adjustments 4.

Remove the axle nut (3). Loosen the fork leg lower pinch bolts (7), 10.Hold the fork tube (10), then remove the fork 5.

Pull the front axle shaft (4) out of the wheel then pull the fork legs down and out. Cap (2), from the fork tube. Front Suspension Adjustments 13.Pour the recommended fork oil into the piston Fork Oil Level (CR85R) Optional Stiffer (0.30 kgf/mm) Fork Spring rod (15) until a little oil flows out of the top   2-coils at one end; Standard (0.28 kgf/mm) Fork Spring of the piston rod.

Front Suspension Adjustments Fork Oil Level (CR85RB) Optional Stiffer (0.30 kgf/mm) Fork Spring 16.Inspect both ends of the fork spring. If you find any roughness or burred edge on the end   Standard (0.28 kgf/mm) Fork Spring of either spring, smooth the roughness with a . Front Suspension Adjustments 17.Clean the spring and spring seat thoroughly 22.Install the fork spring (17) as follows: 24.Install the fork cap assembly into piston rod. With a high flash point solvent to remove all – With the fork spring held upright on its metal particles and dirt. Front Suspension Adjustments 28.Align the groove (23) in the fork tube (10) 33.Clean the threads of the fork protector bolts 40.Align the brake caliper (6) and hose with the with the top surface of the upper fork clamps and axle holder thoroughly.

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Left fork leg, making sure that the brake hose (24). Front Suspension Adjustments 44.With the front brake applied, pump the fork Rebound Damping Front Suspension Damping up and down several times to seat the axle and Rebound damping effects how quickly the fork check front brake operation.

Compression Damping The rebound damping adjuster has 3 turns or Compression damping affects how quickly the less. Front Suspension Adjustments When adjusting oil levels, bear in mind that the Fork Springs air in the fork will increase in pressure while riding; therefore, the higher the oil level, the higher the eventual pressure of any air in the The fork springs in CR’s are about right for fork. Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or Spring preload length (Optional spring) dispose of the damper; see your Honda dealer. (Softer, 4.6 kgf/mm): 8.6 in (218 mm) Min. (Softer, 4.8 kgf/mm): 8.7 in (222 mm) The instructions found in this owner’s manual are. Rear Suspension Adjustments Rebound Damping The rebound damping adjuster (4) is located at the lower end of the shock absorber.

To increase damping, turn the adjuster screw clockwise. To decrease damping, turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise. (1) adjuster (3) reference mark (4) rebound damping adjuster (6) reference mark (2) punch mark (5) punch mark. Rear Suspension Adjustments 4. Calculate the race sag dimension. Rear Suspension Race Sag To do this, subtract the loaded with rider dimension (step 3) from the unloaded dimension (step 2). Setting the proper race sag (ride height) is very important for competition use.

Standard Race Sag: 3.3 in (85 mm) Race sag refers to the amount of rear wheel trav- UNLOADED. Rear Suspension Adjustments 6.

Calculate the free sag dimension. Because of the great absorption quality of the To do this, subtract the loaded without rider shock bumper rubber, it may be difficult for you dimension (step 5) from the unloaded to notice when your CR’s suspension is dimension (step 2). Suspension Adjustments for Track Conditions Soft Surface On soft ground, sand, and especially mud, consider increasing compression damping front and rear.

Sand often requires a bit more rebound damping to minimize rear end kick. Although sand bumps are usually larger, there’s more distance between them, giving the shock more time to recover.

Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Follow the procedures described below to accurately adjust your CR, using the methods described on pages 72 - 83. Remember to make all adjustments in one-click increments.

Test ride after each adjustment. Fork Adjustment Adjustments for Type of Track Hard-surfaced track Begin with the standard setting. Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Symptom Action Stiff Initial travel too stiff: – Test softer compression damping adjustments in one-click increments. Suspension. Stiff on small bumps while riding at full throttle in a straight line. – Reduce the rebound damping adjustments in 1/4 turn increments.

Suspension Adjustment Guidelines Rear Suspension Adjustment Adjustments for Type of Track Hard-surfaced track Begin with the standard settings. If the suspension is too stiff/soft, adjust according to the chart below. Sand track Lower the rear end (to improve front wheel stability) by increasing Race Sag (reduce spring preload). The size should be reduced at higher altitudes. Honda carburetor jet sizes are numbered in increments of 2or3. When changing the main jet size, increase or decrease it gradually until the desired setting is obtained.

Because your CR’s jet size numbers do not correspond with other carburetor manufacturer’s jet size numbers, use. Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips Jet Needle All jetting is based on The jet needle controls fuel/air mixture over 1/16. Standard Jetting to 3/4 throttle. The straight section (1) affects. 32:1 Fuel/Oil Ratio throttle response at smaller throttle openings.

Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips Once you’ve adjusted the carburetor for Adjustments for Altitude & Temperature Pre-Adjustment Checks temperature and altitude, it shouldn’t need major readjustment unless race conditions change drastically. However, there are some unique All jetting recommendations are based on Before adjusting carburetor settings, check the atmospheric conditions or race day situations that standard jetting with an unmodified engine. The standard carburetor settings are ideal for Remove the float bowl plug (2).

The following conditions: 32-to-1 premix ratio using Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil or its equivalent, sea level altitude, and 20 °C (68 °F) air temperature. If your conditions are different, you may need to adjust the (–). Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips 7. Change the jets as required.

Remove the carburetor to the left side. Carburetor Disassembly/Assembly Be careful not to damage around the throttle sensor.

Do not assemble or move the carburetor while 1. Turn the fuel valve off. Holding the throttle sensor lead.

Carburetor Adjustments & Tuning Tips 6. Remove the throttle cable (5) and cable holder 9.

Remove the float bowl screws (11) and float 11.To assemble, reverse the disassembly (6) from the throttle valve (7). Remove the cable holder and throttle valve 12.To install the carburetor, reverse the removal spring (8) from the throttle cable. A new plug will not color immediately. Pressure/vacuum testing your engine on a regular basis to detect air leaks is recommended. See your Honda dealer.

The same simple throttle opening identification system used in the Break-in section of this manual can also be. Chassis Adjustments Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19. Fork Height/Angle Wheelbase The following suggestions may improve a specific concern. Subtle changes in overall The position of the fork tubes in the clamps is Adjusting your CR’s wheelbase can offer subtle handling may also be noted. Unless you have the required mechanical If you decide to try a gearing change, have knowhow, tools, and an official Honda Service.

Wet and slippery or sandy conditions: use a someone check your times with a stopwatch. Tire Selection for Track Conditions Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19. If you choose a tire with a sticky compound for added traction, remember that it may transfer Choosing the correct tire tread pattern and rubber additional loads to the transmission because it compound can affect your placing in competition. Make sure that the bolts are torqued securely enough to prevent slippage during normal operation. Apply Honda Thread Lock or an equivalent to the threads of these bolts prior to adjustment to. Chamfer the edges to remove burrs and other help ensure the correct torque is retained.

Tips Here’s helpful advice on how to transport and Transporting Your Motorcycle.100 store your Honda, as well as two troubleshooting Storing Your Motorcycle.101 flow charts. You & the Environment.102 Troubleshooting.103 Tips Tips. Transporting Your Motorcycle If you use a truck or motorcycle trailer to transport your Honda, we recommend that you follow these guidelines:. Use a loading ramp. Make sure the fuel valve is off. Secure the motorcycle in an upright position, using motorcycle tie-down straps. (2) and water pump (3) to drain plastic bag over the end of the muffler to your Honda and correct any problem before coolant.

Prevent moisture from entering. That way, needed repairs won’t be After the coolant has been completely 9. You & the Environment Owning and riding a motorcycle can be NOTICE enjoyable, but you must do your part to protect nature. When you show respect for the land, Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to wildlife, and other people, you also help preserve the environment. The items that are serviceable using this Manual are followed by the page number reference in parenthesis.

The CHECK POSSIBLE CAUSES items that require use of the Honda Service Manual are 1. Check ignition. Faulty alternator.

INCORRECT followed by an asterisk. Technical Information This section contains dimensions, capacities, and Vehicle Identification.106 other technical data.

Specifications.107 Torque Specifications.109 High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment.111 Oxygenated Fuels.112 Competition Logbook.113 Optional Parts List.115 Spare Parts & Equipment.117 Wiring Diagram.118 Technical Information. Vehicle Identification The frame number (1) is stamped on the right Serial Numbers side of the steering head. RIGHT SIDE The VIN, frame and engine serial numbers are required when you register your CR. They may also be required when ordering replacement parts. Specifications CR85R Item English Metric Item English Metric Engine Drive train Item English Metric Type Liquid cooled, 2-stroke Final reduction 3.267 Dimension Cylinder arrangement Single 15° inclined from Left foot-operated return Overall length 71.0 in 1,803 mm Gear shift pattern vertical system 1-N-2-3-4-5-6 Overall width. Specifications CR85RB Item English Metric Item English Metric Engine Drive train Item English Metric Type Liquid cooled, 2-stroke Final reduction 3.667 Dimension Cylinder arrangement Single 15° inclined from Left foot-operated return Overall length 74.1 in 1,881 mm Gear shift pattern vertical system 1-N-2-3-4-5-6 Overall width.

NOTE 4 Rear shock link nuts (10) (Frame side) NOTE 4 Shock spring lock nut NOTES: 1. Apply Honda Thread Lock or an equivalent to the (17) threads. Apply oil to the threads and flange surface. (25) Driven (32) Seat mounting bolts Fork air plug (28) (21) NOTES: 1. Apply Honda thread Lock or an equivalent to the (32) threads. Apply oil to the threads and flange surface. However, the carburetor must be returned to standard factory specifications when lower altitude riding is desired.

See your Honda dealer for high altitude modification. NOTICE Sustained operation at altitudes below 5,000 feet.

Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are being blended If you notice any undesirable operating with alcohol or an ether compound. These symptoms, try another service station or switch gasolines are collectively referred to as to another brand of gasoline. Oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use Fuel system damage or performance problems oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. Competition Logbook Any serious competition effort relies heavily on Tuning & Adjustment Records Racing Records the knowledge gained and compiled from Keep track of the settings and adjustments that Information worth recording for this section of previous racing events. The best way to organize worked best at a particular location. Competition Logbook Date Running Location/Event Comments (Jetting, Suspension Settings, Gearing, Chassis Adjustments, Maintenance Time Performed, etc.) (Make several photocopies of this page for future use) Technical Information.

Optional Parts List These parts and tools may be ordered from your REMARKS REMARKS FRAME FRAME authorized Honda dealer.: Drive chain links Shock CR85R 48T, Aluminum springs CARBURETOR Remarks CR85R 49T, Aluminum (Standard) Brown mark Driven 50T, Aluminum. Optional Parts List REMARKS REMARKS FRAME FRAME Shock CR85RB Shock CR85R springs springs 2-coils at Red mark Softer 4.8 kgf/mm Softer 0.26 kgf/mm both ends White mark 5.0 kgf/mm 1-coil at Standard 0.28 kgf/mm both ends No mark Standard 5.2 kgf/mm 2-coils at Stiffer 0.30 kgf/mm. Honda Hand Grip Cement chain rollers Honda Hondalock General Tools inner tubes (front & rear) Honda Moly 60 Paste (U.S.A. Only) or fenders molybdenum disulfide paste (containing more footpegs sockets (3/8 in drive) than 40% molybdenum disulfide additive) front &. Wiring Diagram Technical Information. Consumer Information This section contains information about Authorized Manuals.120 contacting Honda and how to get an official Contacting Honda.121 Honda service manual.

Your Honda Dealer.122 The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only).123 Consumer Information. For purchases outside U.S.A., please write to the address shown below for a quotation. Also available, but not necessary to service your model is the Honda Common Service Manual, which explains theory of operation and basic service. product model, year, and frame/VIN serial If you wish to comment on your experiences with number your Honda or with your dealer, please send your. date of purchase comments to the following address (USA only):. dealer name and address We will likely ask your Honda dealer to respond, or possibly acknowledge your comments directly.

Your Honda Dealer Once you purchase your new Honda, get familiar Your dealer can inform you about competition with the organization of your Honda dealer so events in your area. You’ll also find that your you can utilize the full range of services dealer is a source of information (USA only) the available. Safety Foundatiion training. Separate free training from the Specialty Vehicle Institude of America for ATV owners.

One full year of the Honda Red Rider magazine or Honda Red Rider ATV (for ATV purchasers). Discounts from HRCA partners for experienced rider courses.

Table of Contents The following presents the contents fo each SERVICING YOUR HONDA.17 Chassis section of your owner's manual. Before You Service Your Honda Suspension.52 The Importance of Maintenance.18 Brakes.57 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY.1 Maintenance Safety.19 Wheels.61 Important Safety Information.2 Important Safety Precautions.19. High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment.111 Oxygenated Fuels.112 Competition Logbook.113 Optional Parts List.115 Spare Parts & Equipment.117 Wiring Diagram.118 CONSUMER INFORMATION.119 Authorized Manuals.120 Contacting Honda.121 Your Honda Dealer.122 The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only).123 Table of Contents.58 system.34 lever, front adjustment.57 oxygenated.112 pad wear.60 damping adjustments, tank capacity.35 pedal height.57 front.78 valve.35 break-in guidelines.16 rear.80 dealer, your Honda.122 diagram, wiring.118 drive chain.64 Index. Index gap, spark maintenance, rear suspension maintenance.53 plug.46 additional procedures.68 Rider’s Club Honda.123 gasohol.34 after competition.27 riding, gasoline.34 before & after competition.26 apparel.2 gearing.96 between motos & practice.26 basic operation.11 guidelines, suspension adjustment.85 important safety precaution.19. Index suspension adjustment, front.72 rear.80 for track conditions.84 guidelines.85 transmission oil.36 tuning tips.88 throttle, freeplay.42 inspection.43 tires, air pressure.62 flat.62 selection.63 tools.117 torque specifications.109 transporting.100 troubleshooting.103 tubes, replacing.62 valve, fuel.34 vehicle identification.106 washing your motorcycle.69 wheels.61. 91 or higher Premix: Pro Honda HP2 2-stroke oil (32: 1) Tank: 1.4 US gal (5.3 Transmission oil Pro Honda HP Trans oil, Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without molybdenum additives) 4-stroke engine oil, or an equivalent.

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