Remove the feeler gauge. Then, while holding the adjusting tool to prevent the adjusting screw from moving, tighten the locknut with the 10 mm wrench. Remove the adjusting tool and wrench and recheck the clearance. Assuming it's still ok, use a 10 mm socket to torque the locknut to 14 N-m. The 2008 Honda CRF 230L is a On-Off Road Style Motorcycle equipped with an 223cc, Air Cooled, Single-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 6-Speed Manual Transmission. It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The CRF 230L has Front Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes. This manual is an essential guide for the 2008-2009 Honda CRF230L dual sport and 2009 Honda CRF230M motard four-stroke bikes. It covers complete tear down and rebuild, pictures and part diagrams, torque specs, maintenance, troubleshooting, and more. It has clickable chapters and is searchable, so you can easily find what you're looking for. The PDF has no restrictions on printing or saving heybuddy1901. Posted June 29, 2007. The owner's manual recomends Pro Honda GN4 SAE 10w-40 SJ oil. I used regular Valvoline 10w-40 auto oil in my CRF150F for four years without a bit of trouble. Still has the original clutch plates in it. I do change the oil every tank full of gas, some times longer, but not much longer. Within the family line, the CRF230L is a more versatile step up from the off-road-only CRF230F. Both bikes share the same 65.5mm x 66.2mm bore and stroke, 223cc air-cooled SOHC two-valve Thumper, but the street-capable L model inhales through a larger 30mm CV carb while the F model uses a smaller 26mm piston-valve carb. Your 2008 Honda CRF230L is your energy release. We strive to help you keep your bike giving you the best performance possible, while having the looks that will make others stare. We carry all motorcycle accessories and parts you may need to send your motorcycle down the road looking and running better than the day it rolled off the factory floor. The CRF230F handles very well where there's tight turns and obstacles. This is partly because it's in between a midsize and full size dirt bike. The CRF230 has full size wheels (21/18″), but the seat height is much lower than a typical full-size bike. This creates a low center of gravity, which is great for cornering. Picture submitted by anonymous user. Discuss the Honda CRF 230 models without registering or logging in. Simply enter questions, comments or answers. We specially welcome comments on technical issues, riders' experiences, tips on styling and performance enhancements and references to tests. You may also sell or request parts. 6xvLqGs.