Models Covered:
1997-2007 HONDA TRX250 Recon
2002-2007 HONDA TRX250 Recon ES
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-ride check list / Maintenance schedule intervals / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Oil screen / Centrifugal filter / Final drive oil / Unscheduled lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Air filter / Tune-up / Valve clearance / Compression test / Spark plug / Ignition timing / Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END
Cylinder head cover / Rocker arms, pushrods and cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Cylinder / Piston and piston rings / Camshaft / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END
Removal installation / Recoil starter / Starter driven pulley / Alternator cover / Flywheel and starter gears / Gearshift linkage / Oil pump / Crankcase and crankshaft / Transmission shifting check / Break-in / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
Clutch cover / Clutch release mechanism / Clutch assemblies / Centrifugal clutch and primary drive gear / Change clutch / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Transmission inspection overhaul / Reverse idler gear assembly / Internal shift mechanism / Reverse selector cable / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL, AIR AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Carburetor / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle housing / Throttle cable / Choke knob / cable / Fuel tank / Fuel valve / Air box / Exhaust system / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Charging system / Alternator / Ignition system / Electric starting system / Starter relay / Diode / Lighting system / Switches / Fuse / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / WHEELS, HUBS AND TIRES
Front wheel / Front hub / Rear wheels / Rear hub / Tires and wheels / Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Self-locking nuts / Handlebar / Steering shaft / Tie rods / Steering knuckle / Control arms / Ball joint replacement / Shock absorbers / Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE / REAR AXLE, SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Shock absorbers / Rear axle / Final drive gearcase / Swing arm / Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / BRAKES
Front brake drum / Front brake shoes / Brake panel / Wheel cylinder / Brake adjuster / Front master cylinder / Brake hose replacement / Brake fluid draining / Brake bleeding / Rear brake panel and brake drum / Rear brake pedal and cable / Rear brake lever / parking brake cable / Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BODY
Retaining clips / Handlebar cover / Seat / Side covers / Fuel tank cover / Front carrier / Front bumper / Front fender / Rear mud guard / Rear carrier / Rear fender / Specifications
SUPPLEMENT / 2002-ON RECON ES SERVICE INFORMATION
Electric shift ES system / Valve clearance, check and adjustment / Cylinder head cover and rocker arms / Cylinder head and pushrods / Electric shift ES reduction gears / Electric shift ES system / Electronic control unit ECU / Electric shift ES control motor / Angle sensor / Gear position switch / Reverse shift switch / Brake light switches / Final drive / Center mud guard / Body panels / Specifications
INDEX
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