Standard Maintenance

Bike2003 Honda CRF230F
Standard Maintenance Interval965.61km (600mi)
Break-in Interval160.93km (100mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval965.61km (600mi)
Initial Valve Check160.93km (100mi)
Periodic Valve Check965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1L (0.264gal.)
More on Engine OilSAW 10W-40 semi-synthetic
Idle Speed RPM1,400 +/- 100
SparksNGK DPR8EA-9
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9mm
Cylinder Compression190psi (13.1bar, 1,310kPa) +/- 1.45psi (0.1bar, 10kPa)
Final DriveType: Chain 520 DID 520V6 or RK520SMOZ2, O-ring sealed chain Final Drive Ratio: 13 / 50
Fork OilLevel: 145mm (5.71″) Capacity: 382cc +/- 5cc
Front Wheel80/100-21
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)15psi (1.03bar, 103.42kPa)
Rear Wheel100/100-18
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)15psi (1.03bar, 103.42kPa)
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.09mm +/- 0.01mm EX: 0.09mm +/- 0.01mm
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 6mm (0.24″)
Clutch Lever Free Play10 (0.39) – 20mm (0.79″)
Drive Chain Slack20 (0.79) – 30mm (1.18″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque15N·m (11.06ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque12N·m (8.85ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque74N·m (54.58ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque108N·m (79.66ft·lbf)