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CMX250 Rebel

Library entry covers 1985-2016

24 factory 35 guideline

Published source

Honda CMX250C Rebel 2007 Owner's Manual (Honda Motor Co.), Maintenance Schedule pp.59-60

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2007 CMX250C Rebel owner's manual (US), chart in mi and km.

59 items for a 2005 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Centrifugal (slinger / rotor) filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2005 Honda CMX250 Rebel

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain: inspect and lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: every 500 mi (800 km)

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: every 4,000 mi or 6 months; first at 600 mi or 1 month

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi

7 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer item; first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather: clean. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: more often in rain or at full throttle
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Engine idle speed: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: first at 600 mi
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: first at 600 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake shoe and pad wear: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels and tires: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer only; first at 600 mi

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Clean centrifugal oil filter (rotor / slinger)

Engine

Guideline

Every 8,000 mi

12 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Nuts, bolts, fasteners: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil strainer screen: clean. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60
Headlight aim: inspect

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60 (columns 0.6, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 x 1,000 mi; note 1: at higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here): dealer item; I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda CMX250C Rebel 2007 owner's manual pp.59-60.)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60
Carburetor choke: inspect

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60 (columns 0.6, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 x 1,000 mi; note 1: at higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here): dealer item; I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda CMX250C Rebel 2007 owner's manual pp.59-60.)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer item; carburetor choke at the same interval
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer item
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer only; first at 600 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: dealer item
Brakelight switch: inspect

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60 (columns 0.6, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 x 1,000 mi; note 1: at higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here): dealer item; I at 8,000, 16,000 and 24,000 mi. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda CMX250C Rebel 2007 owner's manual pp.59-60.)
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: first at 600 mi; brake light switch and headlight aim every 8,000 mi

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: every 2 years or 12,000 mi; inspect every 4,000 mi

Every 12,000 mi

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60: more often in unusually wet or dusty areas
Evaporative emission control system: inspect

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.59-60 (columns 0.6, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 x 1,000 mi; note 1: at higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here): dealer item; I at 12,000 mi (19,200 km); note 5 applies. (Read from the page images, ManualsLib Honda CMX250C Rebel 2007 owner's manual pp.59-60.)

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.