Honda CM185T, CM200T, CM250C, CMX250CD, CMX250C Rebel and CB250 Nighthawk manual.
Clymer Honda Twinstar, Rebel 250 and Nighthawk 250 1978-2016 repair manual is written specifically for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. From basic maintenance to troubleshooting to complete overhaul of your Honda Twinstar, Rebel 250 and Nighthawk 250 1978-2016, Clymer manuals provide the information you need. The most important tool in your tool box may be your Clymer manual, get one today.
Models:
CM185T (1978-1979)
CM200T (1980-1982)
CM250C (1982-1983)
CMX250CD (1986)
CMX250C Rebel (1985-1987 and 1996-2016)
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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