Standard Maintenance

Bike2008 Honda CRF230L
Standard Maintenance Interval6,437.38km (4,000mi)
Break-in Interval965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval3,218.69km (2,000mi)
Initial Valve Check965.61km (600mi)
Periodic Valve Check6,437.38km (4,000mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1L (0.264gal.)
More on Engine OilSAW 10W-30 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 / 39
Fork OilLevel: 145mm (5.71″) Capacity: 382cc +/- 5cc
Front Wheel21 2.71 BRIDGESTONE TW27
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)18psi (1.24bar, 124.11kPa)
Rear Wheel120/80-18 BRIDGESTONE TW30
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa)
HeadlightHalogen 60W /55W
Taillight12V 60/55W Halogen 21W 5W
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 Slack25 (0.98) – 35mm (1.38″)
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 Torque93N·m (68.59ft·lbf)