Description

Clymer manual for the Honda Twinstar, Rebel 250 & Nighthawk 250 - 1978-2003.

Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer. Whether it’s routine maintenance or more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly, Clymer repair manuals provide all the information you need about your motorcycle. With step-by-step procedures, detailed photography and extensive use of exploded views, each manual is based on the complete disassembly of the machine. Unlike OEM manuals, which are purposely designed for the professional technician with an impressive array of specialized tools, equipment and knowledge, Clymer manuals are designed for the first-time user.

Models Covered:

CM185T (1978-1979)
CM200T (1980-1982)
CM250C (1982-1983)
CMX250CD (1986)
CMX250C Rebel (1985-1987 and 1996-2003)
CB250 Nighthawk (1991-2002)

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Service hints / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendalbe parts / Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools / Hand tools / Mechanic's tools

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Excessive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Crankcase breather hose (U.S. models only) / Evaporation emission control (California models only) / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Engine / Cylinder head and camshaft / Valves and valve components / Camshaft chain and tensioner / Cylinder / Piston, piston pin and piston rings / Ignition advance mechanism / Ignition advance mechanism (breaker point ignition) / Alternator / Oil pump / Oil pump and clutch drive gears / Crankcase / Crankshaft and connecting rods / Kickstarter / Break-in procedure / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Clutch cable / Shifting mechanism / Drive sprocket / Transmission / Gearshift drum and forks / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL AND EXHAUST
Carburetor operation / Carburetor service / Carburetor (CM185T and CM200T models) / Carburetor (CM250C and Rebel 250 models) / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle cable replacement / Choke cable replacement / Fuel tank / Crankcase breather system (U.S. only) / Evaporative emission control system 1983-on California models only / Exhaust system / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Alternator / Rectifier (CM185T) and regulator/rectifier (CM200T) / Voltage regulator/rectifier (CM250C, Rebel 250) / Ignition system (contact breaker point) / Ignition coil (contact breaker point ignition) / Ignition advance mechanism (contact breaker point ignition) / Ignition advance mechanism (contact breaker point ignition) / Ignition system (electronic ignition) / Ignition pulse generator / CDI unit / Ignition coil (electronic ignition) / Starting system / Starter / Starter solenoid / Clutch diode (CM250C, Rebel 250) / Lighting system / Switches / Electrical components / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Inspection / Front hub / Wheels / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Front fork / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Final driven sprocket and flange (Rebel 250) / Final driven sprocket (CM185T, CM200T and 1982 CM250C) / Drive pulley, final driven pulley and drive belt / Drive chain / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Front drum brake / Front disc brake / Front brake pad replacement / Front master cylinder / Front caliper / Front brake hose replacement / Front brake disc / Bleeding the system / Rear drum brake / Front brake cable (drum brake models) / Rear brake pedal / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME
Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand (models so equipped) / Footpegs / Frame / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / 1991 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION
Routine checks / Battery / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up / Engine / Specifications / Clutch / Fuel tank / Charging system (Nighthawk 250) / Ignition system / Starting system / Starter solenoid (starter relay switch) / Clutch diode (clutch/sidestand diode and neutral switch diode) / Lighting system / Switches / Electrical components / Front wheel (Rebel 250) / Front brake pad replacement (Rebel 250) / Front caliper (Rebel 250) / Front brake hose replacement (Rebel 250) / Rear fairing (Nighthawk 250) / Specifications

INDEX

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