Honda CRF230F 2008 User Manual

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2008 Honda CRF230F OWNER’S MANUAL
FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY
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, California, and Environment Canada exhaust emission regulations for off-road motorcycles.
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Maintenance Schedule
To maintain the safety and reliability of your motorcycle, regular inspection and service is required as shown in the Maintenance Schedule that follows.
The Maintenance Schedule lists items that can be performed with basic mechanical skills and hand tools. Procedures for these items are provided in this manual.
The Maintenance Schedule also includes items that involve more extensive procedures and may require special training, tools, and equipment. Therefore, we recommend that you have your Honda dealer perform these tasks unless you have advanced mechanical skills and the required tools. Procedures for items in this schedule are provided in a service manual available for purchase from your dealer (page ).
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Because your motorcycle does not have an odometer, service intervals in the maintenance schedules are expressed in terms of riding days as well as miles. To avoid overlooking required service, we urge you to develop a convenient way to record the number of days and/or miles you ride.
If you do not feel capable of performing a given task or need assistance, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. If you decide to do your own maintenance, use only Honda Genuine Parts or their equivalents for repair or replacement to ensure the best quality and reliability.
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Maintenance Schedule
Perform the pre-ride inspection (page ) at
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each scheduled maintenance period.
Each item on the maintenance schedule requires some mechanical knowledge. Certain items (particularly those marked and ) may
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require more technical information and tools. Consult your Honda dealer.
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualif ied. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).
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164 In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer.
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Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes and Procedures:
NOTES:
Service more frequently when ridden in wet
1. or dusty conditions. Replace every 2 years. Replacement requires
2. mechanical skill.
Maintenance Procedures:
inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or
I:
replace, if necessary clean
C:
adjust
A:
lubricate
L:
replace
R:
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Maintenance Schedule
Frequency
Items
Fuel Line Throttle Operation Air Cleaner Crankcase Breather Spark Plug Valve Clearance Engine Oil Engine Oil Strainer Screen Engine Oil Centrifugal Filter Engine Idle Speed
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).
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In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer.
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Whichever Comes First
Note
Note 1
Month
mi
km
Initial
Maint.
100 150
1
I
R
I
Regular Maint. Interval
600
1,000
1,200 2,000
6
12
I
C
I I I
R
I
I
C
I I
I R C C
I
1,800 3,000
18
C
I I I
R
I
2,400 4,000
24
I I
C
I I
I R C C
I
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to
page:
73 68 72 80
62
79
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Maintenance Schedule
Frequency
Items
Drive Chain Drive Chain Slider Brake Fluid Brake Shoes/Pads Wear Brake System Clutch System Side Stand Suspension Spark Arrester Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners Wheels/Tires Steering Head Bearings
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).
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In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer.
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Whichever Comes First
Note
Note 1
Note 2
Month
mi
km
Initial
Maint.
100 150
1
I, L
I I
C: every 1,000 mi (1,600 km) or every 100 operating hours
I I I
Regular Maint. Interval
600
1,000
I, L: every 300 mi (500 km) or 3 months
1,200 2,000
6
I I I I I
I
1,800 3,000
12
I I I I I I I
I I I
2,400 4,000
18
I I I I I
I
24
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
94, 100
I
Refer
to
page:
105 106
89
90, 92
87 76
104
84 82
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Keeping an accurate maintenance record will help ensure that your motorcycle is properly maintained. Use the space under Notes to record anything you want to remind yourself about or mention to your dealer. Of course, if you find any problem while servicing your motorcycle, be sure it is corrected as soon as possible.
Date Performed By: NotesMiles (km) or
Months
600 (1,000) or 6 1,200 (2,000) or 12 1,800 (3,000) or 18 2,400 (4,000) or 24 3,000 (5,000) or 30 3,600 (6,000) or 36 4,200 (7,000) or 42 4,800 (8,000) or 48 5,400 (9,000) or 54
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