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1982 - 1983 Honda 200E
Common Maintenance Specifications
Quick Reference
Spark plug: DR8ES-L (NGK)
Spark plug gap: 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Valve clearance (cold): 0.05 mm (0.002 in) for both intake and exhaust
Cylinder compression: 159 psi +/- 14 psi
Idle speed: 1,400 RPM +/- 100 RPM
Oil capacity: 1.16 quarts
Tire pressure: 2.2 psi
Tire size: 25 X 12 X 9
Rims: size 9 X 9 bolt pattern (4 X 150) for both front and rear
Drive chain free play: 10 -20 mm (3/8-3/4 in)
Pilot screw: 1 7/8 turns out from seated
Pilot jet: # 38
Main jet: # 95
Needle clip position: 3rd groove
Headlight: 12V 45W/45W bulb # 6245j -BP
Tailight: 12V 5W bulb # 57
Torque specs:
Wheel nuts (4) front and rear: 14-18 ft-lbs
Front axle nut: 43-58ft-lbs
Rear axle nut: 43-58 ft-lbs
Spark plug: 9-14 ft-lbs
Valve adjuster cover: 7-10 ft-lbs
Oil filter cap: 6-10 ft-lbs
Oil filter rotor cover bolts (3): 7-10 ft-lbs
Rear axle bearing holder bolts: 36-51 ft-lbs