1986-1989 Honda TRX250 FourTrax 250R Service Manual, Page 161Get this manual
REAR SUSPENSION
SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Raise the rear wheels off the ground by placing ajack or block under th engineRemove the rear skid plate by removing the four bolts and washers
Remove th seatrear fenderAfter '86: Remove the resonator mounting nutLoosen the connecting tube bands and remove the connecting tube (air cleaner case-to-carburetor)