Honda Rebel 250 Twinstar Nighthawk 250 1978-2003 Clymer Repair Manual

Description

This Clymer Honda Rebel 250 Twinstar Nighthawk 250 1978-2003 Repair Manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1978-1979 Honda CM185T Twinstar, 1980-1982 Honda CM200T Twinstar, 1982-1983 Honda CM250C Custom, 1985-1987 & 1996-2003 Honda CMX250C Rebel, 1986 Honda CMX250CD Rebel Limited, and 1991-2002 Honda CB250 Nighthawk motorcycles.

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Includes everything you need to perform tune-ups and routine maintenance, service the engine, clutch, transmission, fuel system, exhaust system, ignition system, steering, suspension, wheels, brakes, tires, frame, body and electrical system. Includes complete wiring diagrams. Features 306 illustrated pages.

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Service hints / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendable parts / Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Tune-up troubleshooting tools / Basic 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. only) / Evaporation emission control (California only) / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Tune-up

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

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

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 only / Exhaust system

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

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

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

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

CHAPTER ELEVEN / FRAME AND REPAINTING
Kickstand (sidestand) / Centerstand (so equipped) / Footpegs / Frame

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)

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS