The Clymer Honda Elsinore 125-250 Repair Manual covers Elsinore motorcycles made between 1973 and 1980. The repair guide is designed to help DIY users and mechanics quickly and accurately troubleshoot issues and find solutions. The manual features a user-friendly layout, a generous troubleshooting section and a variety of repair and maintenance topics to keep your motorcycle working in peak condition. Topics covered in this guide include tune-ups, transmission, exhaust system, electrical system, brakes and more. The manual also includes wiring diagrams for more complex repairs. The Clymer manual ships quickly from The Motor Bookstore, leaving our warehouse in as little as 1 business day. Shipping is always free to the continental 48 states and every manual comes with our easy return guarantee. We strive for 100 percent customer satisfaction, so if the Clymer manual isn't exactly what you're looking for, just return it. The 1973-1980 Honda Elsinore 125-250 repair manual by Clymer covers:

• Honda Elsinore CR125M, 1974-1978
• Honda Elsinore CR125R, 1979-1980
• Honda Elsinore CR250M, 1974-1976
• Honda Elsinore CR250R, 1978-1980
• Honda Elsinore MR175, 1974-1977
• Honda Elsinore MR250, 1975-1976
• Honda Elsinore MT125, 1973-1976
• Honda Elsinore MT250, 1973-1976

Book Excerpt: 1973-1980 Honda Elsinore CR125, MT125, MR125, CR250, CR250R, MR250, MT250 Repair Manual TROUBLESHOOTING

POOR PERFORMANCE Poor engine performance can be caused by any number of things related to carburetion, ignition, and the condition of the sliding and rotating components in the engine. In addition, components such as brakes, clutch, and transmission can cause problems that seem to be related to engine performance, even when the engine is in top running condition. POOR IDLING Idling that is erratic, too high, or too low is most often caused by incorrect adjustment of the carburetor idle circuit. Also, a dirty air filter or an obstructed fuel tank vent can affect idle speed. Incorrect ignition timing or worn or faulty ignition components are also possibilities. First, make sure the air filter is clean and correctly installed. Then, adjust the throttle cable free play, the throttle stop screw, and the idle mixture air screw (Figure 6) as described in the routine maintenance chapter. If idling is still poor, check the carburetor and manifold mounts for leaks; with the engine warming up and running, spray WD-40 or a similar light lube around the flanges and joints of the carburetor and manifold (Figure 7). Listen for changes in engine speed. If a leak is present, the idle speed will drop as the lube "plugs" the leak and then pick up again as it is drawn into the engine. Tighten the nuts and clamps and test again. If a leak persists, check for a damaged gasket or a pinhole in the manifold. Minor leaks in manifold hoses can be repaired with silicone sealer, but if cracks or holes are extensive, the manifold should be replaced.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Operating principles and service and repair procedures for the ignition, charging and lighting systems are covered in this chapter. Table 1 and Table 2 are at the end of the chapter. CAPACITOR DISCHARGE IGNITION SYSTEM (CDI) The capacitor discharge ignition system is used on the following models:

1. CR125M
2. CR125R
3. CR250M (1975-1976 optional)
4. CR250R
These models are equipped with a fully transistorized ignition system consisting of an ignition coil, a CDI unit and a spark plug.

Subject: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Honda 125-250cc Elsinores service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892871768 | ISBN-13: 9780892871766 | Clymer M317