Honda CR125R (2004) Owner's Manual

HONDA O/M ’04 CR125R (E) (AH) 31KSR600

2004

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FUEL TANK

Fuel Tank Removal

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF.

2. Remove the seat (this page).

3. Remove the shroud A bolts/collars, B bolts/collars
and shrouds.

(1) SHROUD A BOLTS/COLLARS
(2) SHROUD B BOLTS/COLLARS
(3) SHROUD

4. Pull the breather tube out of the steering stem nut.

5. Unhook and remove the fuel tank band.

6. Remove the fuel tank bolt.

(1) BREATHER TUBE (2) FUEL TANK BAND
(3) FUEL TANK BOLT

the seat rear prong onto the tabs by pushing down
and forward on the seat in each of these areas.

7. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel valve.
The fuel line leading to the carburetor must be dis­connected, not the fuel line leading to the fuel tank.

8. Remove the fuel tank.

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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions. Perform this operation in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where gasoline is drained or stored and where the
fuel tank is refueled.

(1) FUEL LINE (2) FUEL VALVE

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SUBFRAME

Subframe Removal

1. Remove the seat (page 17).

2. Remove the bolt, collar and right side cover.

(1) BOLT/COLLAR (2) SIDE COVER

3. Remove the bolt, washer and silencer.

(1) BOLT/WASHER (2) SILENCER

6. Install the shrouds, collars and tighten the shroud A
/B bolts.

(1) SHROUD
(2) SHROUD A BOLTS/COLLARS
(3) SHROUD B BOLTS/COLLARS

7. Install the seat (page 17).

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5. After the oil has drained completely, install the oil
drain bolt with a new sealing washer.

Drain Bolt Torque: 22 lbf

•ft (29 N•m, 3.0 kgf•m)

6. Add the recommended oil.

Capacity: 0.60 US qt (0.57 liter, 0.50 lmp qt) at

oil change

7. Check the oil level by following the steps in Inspec­ting and Adding Transmission Oil.

(1) OIL DRAIN BOLT

Recommended Transmission Oil

Use Pro Honda HP Trans Oil, Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without
molybdenum additives) 4–stroke oil, or an equivalent.*

4–stroke oil performance

* Suggested oils are equal in performance to SJ oils that are not

labeled as energy conserving on the circular API service label.

• Your CR does not need oil additives. Use recommended oil.

• Do not use oils with graphite or molybdenum additives.

They may adversely affect clutch operation.

• Do not use API SH or higher oils displaying a circular API

“energy conserving” label on the container. They may
affect lubrication and clutch performance.

NOT RECOMMENDED OK

allow the oil to properly distribute itself in the clutch
and transmission.

surface.

right crankcase cover. A small amount of oil should
flow out of the oil check bolt hole. Allow any excess
oil to flow out of the oil check bolt hole.

slowly through the oil filler hole until oil starts to
flow out of the oil check bolt hole. Install the oil
check bolt and oil filler cap.

the oil check bolt and oil filler cap securely.

Oil Check Bolt Torque:

7 lbf

•ft (9.8 N•m, 1.0 kgf•m)

surface.

cover.

oil. Then remove the oil drain bolt and sealing
washer.

CAUTION:

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Oil is a major factor affecting the performance and
service life of the transmission and clutch. Non­detergent, vegetable, or castor based racing oils are
not recommended.

Other viscosities shown in the chart below may be used
when the average temperature in your riding area is
within the indicated range.

JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index to choose engine
oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conforming to the standard has the following clas­sification on the oil container.

(1) code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) oil classification

API classification

viscosity (weight)
JASO T 903
others

SG or higher except oils labeled as energy
conserving on the circular API service label
SAE 10W–40
MA
without friction modifiers as molybde­num additives

(1)

(2)