Which is the most popular CRF230F mod?

Which is the most popular CRF230F mod?

The most popular, and the most essential CRF230F mod: Uncorking/Jetting. This is such a simple task, yet so many people shy away from it! What is it?

Where are the exhaust plugs on a CRF230F?

Removing the plugs is very simple. For the airbox, just remove the bike’s seat and you will see the rectangular airbox plug right there on top of the airbox. To remove the exhaust diffuser, there is one torx head bolt holding it into the shiny spark arrestor end cap.

Why do you need to remove airbox plug on CRF230F?

The airbox plug is the big one holding back the bike’s performance. Removing the airbox plug results in less vacuum within the carburetor because it allows air to more easily flow through the intake tract, setting the fuel mixture to a lean condition.

How do you remove exhaust diffuser from CRF230F?

For the airbox, just remove the bike’s seat and you will see the rectangular airbox plug right there on top of the airbox. To remove the exhaust diffuser, there is one torx head bolt holding it into the shiny spark arrestor end cap. Remove the torx head and then yank out the small diffuser within the spark arrestor.

Can a CRF230 be re-jetted for better performance?

The CRF230 definitely needs to be re-jetted to get the most performance out of it. This includes both stock or modified 230F’s. Many 230 owners may realize this and do a quick search to find that there is a “ CRF230 Power Up Jet Kit ” (Amazon). This kit includes a new special needle, a couple different main jet sizes, and a new pilot jet.

What kind of pilot jet does a CRF230F have?

The stock jetting on a CRF230F is lean for most climates, which is why the Power Up Jet kit is available. The stock pilot jet is a 42 and the main jet is a 110. Going up to a 45 pilot and a 120 main will gain power and throttle response in most cases.

Is the Honda CRF230F a welded unit?

CRF230F 2003 04 05 06 07 08 09 12 13 14 15 (no 10 and 11). Later versions of the CRF250X assembly (08 and up) are sold as a welded unit – 18340-KSC-305 and A20.

Removing the plugs is very simple. For the airbox, just remove the bike’s seat and you will see the rectangular airbox plug right there on top of the airbox. To remove the exhaust diffuser, there is one torx head bolt holding it into the shiny spark arrestor end cap.