1986-1989 Honda TRX250 FourTrax 250R Service Manual, Page 80Get this manual
CLUTCHBALANCERGEARSHIFT LINKAGEKICK STARTER Remove the needle bearings and the clutch outer guide Check the needle bearings fo wear or damage
CLUTCH INSPECTION
Measure the spring free lengthSERVICE LIMITS'86, '87: 45.0 mm (1 .77 inl After '87: 46.0 mm (1.81 in)
Clutch springs should be replaced as set even if only one is shorter than the service limit