I actually bought a 2022 crf250f new but I sold it to get a 2013 crf230f. I liked the fact that it’s 16 pounds lighter and has a 6 speed. Starts no problem in the cold.
Since your CRF 230 is cold natured, back the pilot screw out about 3/4 of a turn. This will richen the starting circuit and alleviate that problem. The pilot screw is accessible from the bottom of the carburetor without removing the float bowl. It is a strange looking screw which is flat on one side. It takes a special tool.
The 230f has 6 gears, more lowend torque, and weights less than the new 250f. you can fix the cold blooded nature of the 230f with jetting easy enough. the only potential perk to the 250f to me is the fuel injection system, there is as I understand a bit more top end punch to the 250f but not enough in my opinion to tilt the scales. the point of the bike is not to have top end screaming power anyway. I think that the new 250f is a step backwards in my opinion.
I actually bought a 2022 crf250f new but I sold it to get a 2013 crf230f. I liked the fact that it’s 16 pounds lighter and has a 6 speed. Starts no problem in the cold.
I totally agree. I like my Honda CRF230F better and would not trade. Thanks for commenting.
Since your CRF 230 is cold natured, back the pilot screw out about 3/4 of a turn. This will richen the starting circuit and alleviate that problem.
The pilot screw is accessible from the bottom of the carburetor without removing the float bowl.
It is a strange looking screw which is flat on one side. It takes a special tool.
Thanks for the information. I will look into that and see about getting that tool that is required to turn the screw. I appreciate the comment!
The 230f has 6 gears, more lowend torque, and weights less than the new 250f. you can fix the cold blooded nature of the 230f with jetting easy enough. the only potential perk to the 250f to me is the fuel injection system, there is as I understand a bit more top end punch to the 250f but not enough in my opinion to tilt the scales. the point of the bike is not to have top end screaming power anyway. I think that the new 250f is a step backwards in my opinion.
I really like my Honda CRF230F and would not trade for the Honda CRF250F. I agree I think the 6 gears is a plus and better suited for trails!!!
Where are you riding at. I'm from northeastern indiana
Hi Timothy. This is at Lawrence County Recreational Park in Springville, Indiana
It is a great place to ride.