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CRF230F (2006)
Owner's Manual
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Honda CRF230F (2006) Owner's Manual

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
This publication includes the latest production information available before printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is resold.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2005
The vehicle pictured on the front cover may not match your vehicle.
FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
2006 Honda CRF230F OWNER’S MANUAL
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. USA only: It conforms to US EPA Noise Emission regulations, but does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or US EPA On Highway Exhaust Emission regulations, and operation on public streets, roads, or highways is illegal. The vehicle is equipped with a USDA qualified spark arrester. Obey local laws and regulations. It conforms to US EPA and California exhaust emission regulations for off-road motorcycles.
Safety Messages
A Few Words About Safety
Safety Labels
Safety Messages DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
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, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
–– on the motorcycle.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:
or
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Messages
A Few Words About Safety
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
–– such as Motorcycle Safety.
–– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.
Contents
Contents
..................................Operating Controls .
...........................................Before Riding .
Introduction
....................................Motorcycle Safety .
.......................Basic Operation & Riding .
.............................Servicing Your Honda .
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These pages give an overview of the contents of your owner’s manual. The first page of each section lists the topics covered in that section.
Important safety information, precautions about loading, accessories, and modifications, and the location of safety labels.
The location, function, and operation of the throttle, brakes, clutch, and other basic controls.
The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear, plus how to make sure you and your motorcycle are ready to ride.
Why your motorcycle needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, a maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance items.
How to start and stop the engine, shift gears, and brake. Also, riding precautions.
Contents
Contents
..............Taking Care of the Unexpected .
.............................Technical Information .
...........................Consumer Information .
Quick Reference
..........................................................Index .
.....................................Table of Contents .............................................................Tips . 121
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How to transport and store your motorcycle, and how to be an environmentally-responsible rider.
What to do if you have a flat tire, your engine won’t start, etc.
ID numbers, technical specifications, and other technical facts.
Information on warranties and how to get Honda service manuals.
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire sizes, and air pressures.
Sequential listing of topics in this owner’s manual.
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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda off­road motorcycle.
When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customers people who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.
Your Honda was designed as a recreational motorcycle for off-road use by one rider only.
Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-in guidelines, and perform all the pre­ride and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.
We also recommend that you read the owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To make it easy to use, the manual contains a table of contents, a detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section, and an index at the back of the book.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment.
Read the Warranties Booklet (page ) thoroughly so you understand the coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
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Introduction
Introduction
WARNING:
Whenever you ride, tread lightly. By staying on established trails and riding only in approved areas, you help protect the environment and keep off-road riding areas open for the future.
If you have any questions, or if you ever need a special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your Honda dealer so we will be able to contact you concerning important production information.
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle Safety
..........................Important Safety Information .2
...........Loading, Accessories & Modifications .5
........................................................Loading .5
.......................Accessories & Modifications .7
....................................................Safety Labels .9
This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you ride your motorcycle safely. Please take a few moments to read these pages. This section also includes information about the location of safety labels on your motorcycle.
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Never Carry a Passenger
Ride Off-Road Only
Always Wear a Helmet
Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Safety
Your motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding.
Your motorcycle is designed for one person only. There are no handholds, footrests, or seat for a second person so never carry a passenger. A passenger could interfere with your ability to move around to maintain your balance and control of the motorcycle.
Your motorcycle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The tires are not made for pavement, and the motorcycle does not have turn signals and other features required for use on public roads. If you need to cross a paved or public road, get off and walk your motorcycle across.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider most important.
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear (page ).
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Take Time to Learn and Practice Be Alert for Off-Road Hazards
Ride within Your Limits
Motorcycle Safety
Important Safety Information
Tips & Practice Guide
f or the Of f -Highway Motorcyclist
Developing off-road riding skills is a gradual, step-by-step process. Start by practicing at low speeds in a safe area and slowly build your skills. Personal instruction from an experienced rider can also be valuable.
If you need assistance, ask your dealer about riding groups in your area.
Also be sure to read the
booklet that
came with your motorcycle (USA only).
The terrain can present a variety of challenges when you ride off-road. Continually ‘‘read’’ the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts, and other hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to allow time to see and react to hazards.
Pushing limits is another major cause of motorcycle accidents. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgments and ride safely.
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Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
Don’t Drink and Ride
Important Safety Information
Motorcycle Safety
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. Having a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you are stranded off-road far from your base. To help avoid problems, inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance.
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.
Overloading or carrying a passenger can cause a crash and you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.
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Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
Loading
Your Honda was designed as a rider-only motorcycle. It was not designed to carry a passenger or cargo. A passenger or cargo could interfere with your ability to move around to maintain your balance and control of the motorcycle.
More specific information on load limits, accessories, and modifications follows.
In addition, exceeding the weight limits or carrying an unbalanced load can seriously affect your motorcycle’s handling, braking, and stability. Adding accessories or making modifications that change this motorcycle’s design and performance can also make it unsafe. Also, the weight of any accessories will reduce the maximum load the motorcycle can carry.
How much weight you put on your motorcycle, and how you load it, are important to your safety. If you decide to carry cargo, you should be aware of the following information.
220 lbs (100 kg)
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Load Limits
Maximum weight capacity =
Loading Guidelines
Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
Following are the load limits for your motorcycle:
Includes the weight of the rider and any accessories.
As discussed on page , we recommend that you do not carry any cargo on this motorcycle. However, if you decide to carry cargo, ride at reduced speeds and follow these common­sense guidelines:
Keep cargo small and light. Make sure it cannot easily be caught on brush or other objects, and that it does not interfere with your ability to shift position to maintain balance and stability.
Place weight as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible. Do not attach large or heavy items (such as a sleeping bag or tent) to the handlebar, fork, or front fender. Make sure that all cargo is tied down securely. Never exceed the maximum weight limit. Check that both tires are inflated properly.
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Improper accessories or modifications cancauseacrashinwhichyoucanbe seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding modifications and accessories.
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Accessories
Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
Accessories & Modifications
Modifying your motorcycle or using non­Honda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe.
Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information.
We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally responsible for proper selection, installation, and use of non-Honda accessories. Check with your dealer for assistance and always follow this guideline:
Make sure the accessory does not reduce ground clearance and lean angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position, or interfere with operating any controls.
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Modifications
Loading, Accessories & Modifications
Motorcycle Safety
We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
We also advise you not to make any modifications or remove any equipment (such as the USDA qualified spark arrester or emission control system components) that would make the motorcycle illegal in your area.
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Motorcycle Safety
Safety Labels
This page shows the locations of safety labels on your motorcycle. Some labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Others provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.
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Motorcycle Safety
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
When you ride off-road, you need to operate the throttle, clutch, brakes, and other controls without stopping to look at them. Read this section carefully before you ride. It describes the location, function, and operation of all the basic controls on your motorcycle.
...................Operation Component Locations .12
......................................................Fuel Valve .15
...................................................Choke Lever .16
...............................................Ignition Switch .17
....................................................Start Button .18
........................................Engine Stop Button .18
..........................................Front Brake Lever .18
...........................................................Throttle .18
...................................................Clutch Lever .19
.....................................................Shift Lever .19
............................................Rear Brake Pedal .19
......................................................Side Stand .19
clutch lever
engine stop button
ignition switch
front brake lever
start button
throttle grip
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Operating Controls
Operation Component Locations
rear brake pedal
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Operation Component Locations
Operating Controls
choke lever
shift lever
fuel valve
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Operation Component Locations
Operating Controls
ON RESOFF
LEFT SIDE
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
Fuel Valve
Turning the fuel valve ON before attempting to start the engine allows fuel to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Turning the fuel valve OFF after stopping the engine prevents the flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
Turning the fuel valve to RES allows fuel to flow from the reserve fuel supply to the carburetor.The three-way fuel valve is used to control the
flow of fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
ON
OFF
RES
○○
○○
○○
ＡＡ
ＢＢ
ＣＣ
0.40 US gal (1.5 )
(1) choke lever
(1)
LEFT SIDE
(A) fully ON (B) detent position (C) fully OFF
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
Choke Lever
The reserve fuel supply is:
The tank should be refilled as soon as possible after switching to reserve, and the fuel valve should be returned to the ON position after refueling to avoid running out of fuel with no reserve.
The choke lever is used for starting the engine (page ). The choke increases the percentage of fuel in the fuel/air mixture delivered to the engine.
Used to start a cold engine with air temperature below 35°C (95°F).
Used for normal operation, for restarting a warm engine, or starting a cold engine with air temperature above 35°C (95°F).
Used to warm a cold engine immediately after starting with air temperature below 35°C (95°F).
ON
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OFF
DETENT
Key RemovalFunctionKey
Position
The key can be removed. The key cannot be removed.
The engine cannot be operated. With the transmission in neutral, the engine can be started.
OFF
(ON)
(1)
(1) ignition switch
FRONT
OFF ON
OFF
ON
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is used to prevent unauthorized use of the motorcycle.
Before riding, insert the key and turn it to the ON position.
After parking the motorcycle, remove the key.
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
Engine Stop Button
Start Button Front Brake Lever
Throttle
Starting Procedure,
The start button is used for starting the engine. Pushing the button in starts the engine. See
page .
When the start button is pushed, the starter motor will crank the engine.
The engine stop button is used to turn the engine off during normal riding situations. To operate, push the button in and hold it in until the engine stops completely.
The front brake lever is used to slow or stop your motorcycle. To operate, pull the lever. For information on braking techniques, see page .
The throttle controls engine rpm (speed). To increase engine rpm, rotate the grip toward you. To reduce engine rpm, rotate the grip away from you. The throttle will automatically return to the closed position (engine idle) when you remove your hand.
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Operating Controls
Operating Controls
Clutch Lever
Shift Lever
Rear Brake Pedal
Side Stand
Shif ting Gears,
The clutch lever is used to disengage the clutch whenever you shift gears. To operate, pull the clutch lever in all the way before shifting, then slowly release it after shifting.
The shift lever is used to select the next higher or lower gear in the transmission. To operate, raise the shift lever (after pulling in the clutch lever) to engage the next higher gear or depress the shift lever to engage the next lower gear. See page .
The rear brake pedal is used to slow or stop your motorcycle. To operate, depress the pedal. For information on braking techniques, see page .
The side stand is used to support your motorcycle while parked (page ). To operate, use your foot to lower the stand. Before riding, raise the stand.
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Operating Controls
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Before Riding
Before Riding
Before each ride, you need to make sure you and your Honda are both ready to ride. To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate your riding readiness, and how to perform the recommended pre-ride inspection of your Honda.
................................Are You Ready to Ride? .22
.....................................Protective Apparel .22
..............Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride? .24
.....................................Pre-ride Inspection .24
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