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1985 -1987 Honda 250ES
Common Maintenance Specifications
Quick Reference
Spark plug: DR8ES-L (NGK)
Spark plug gap: 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Valve clearance (cold): 0.08 mm (0.003 in) for both intake and exhaust
Cylinder compression: 170 - 185 psi
Idle speed: 1,400 RPM +/- 100 RPM
Engine oil capacity: 2.2 quarts
Engine oil filter: Emgo 10-99200
Rear differential oil capacity: 3.4 oz. (SAE 80 hypoid gear oil)
Front fork oil capacity: 3.8 oz. +/- 0.08 oz.
Tire pressure: 2.2 psi
Tire size: 25 X 12 X 9
Rims: size 9 X 9 bolt pattern (4 X 110) for both front and rear
Pilot screw: 2 turns out from seated
Primary jet: #45
Slow jet: #38
Main jet: #130
Needle clip position: 2nd groove from top
Headlight: 12V 60W/60W
Tailight: 12V 5W X 2 bulb # 194
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gallons (.53 gallons reserve)
Torque specs:
1985 Wheel nuts front and rear: 36-43 ft-lbs
1986 Wheel nuts front and rear: 36-43 ft-lbs
Front axle nut: 51-80 ft-lbs
Rear axle nut: 58-87 ft-lbs
Spark plug: 9-14 ft-lbs
Valve adjuster cover: 7-10 ft-lbs
Oil filter cap: 6-9 ft-lbs