How to Align the Spokes on a CR250

Routinely check your wheel spokes to keep your bike in balance.

The spokes on a motorcycle wheel connect the wheel's hub to the outer ring on the wheel. Inevitably the spokes on a motorcycle wheel can work themselves loose and throw the wheel out of balance. A good indication that your spokes are loose and need tightening is if your CR250 wheel is vibrating when in motion. A simple adjustment of your wheel spokes will improve your motorcycle's function.

Things You'll Need

• Motorcycle stand
• Spoke torque wrench
• Oil can

Instructions

1. Set your bike securely on a motorcycle stand. Shift the bike into neutral.

2. Slide a spoke torque wrench onto the spoke closest to the lower side of the air valve. Turn your wrench clockwise until you hear the spoke click in place.

3. Repeat step 2 on the third spoke from the valve, turning the wrench clockwise or counterclockwise to tighten or loosen the spoke. If some spokes are seized, apply oil to them.

4. Continue this process along the wheel until all the spokes are evenly tightened.

Tips & Warnings

• If your spokes are not tightened, do not attempt to ride at fast speeds.

• Do not overtighten spokes, as this can cause wheel damage.

References

• Dirt Rider: 22 Tech Tips to Keep Your Bike Running Strong
• 2001 CR250 Official Honda Service Manual
• Honda Motorcycle Elsinore CR250R

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish