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Honda ELITE 250 Parts Catalog – 1985-1988 CH250

If you are rebuilding a Honda ELITE 250 scooter from 1985 to 1988, you need the exact part numbers. Not generic aftermarket lists. Not a service manual that skips the exploded view. You need the Honda ELITE 250 Parts Catalog – a 135-page factory document that gives you the OEM part number for every bolt, seal, gear, and wire in the machine. I have been a master technician for 28 years. I have seen guys order the wrong water pump because they used a third-party parts fiche. This catalog ends that.

Belt Drive & Transmission: Exploded Views and Part Numbers

Section starts with the Air Cleaner, then moves into the Belt Drive & Transmission. You get separate sub-sections for the Driven Face, the Drive Face, and the actual Transmission. If you have clutch drag or a slipping belt, you need to see which shims and washers go where. The parts catalog shows the breakdown. You can order the correct Honda part number for the transmission gears, output shaft, and the variator weights. No more guessing if the 1986 part supersedes the 1985 version – the catalog lists the serial number application ranges.

Crankcase and Crankshaft: The Core Breakdown

The Crankcase section splits into three sub-sections: Crankshaft, Right Crankcase Cover, and the main Crankcase assembly. Parts catalogs are not repair manuals – they do not tell you torque sequence. What they do is let you see exactly which bearing number goes on the crankshaft and which gasket set you need. The catalog lists Gasket Kit A and Gasket Kit B under the Engine section, so you can order the right one without pulling the engine first. This saves you a return trip to the parts counter.

Electrical System: Wire Harness, Starter Motor, and Switch Gear

Working on the Electrical side of an ELITE 250 means tracking down turn signals, tail light, headlight, and the starting motor. The catalog gives you the factory part numbers for the wire harness (including color-coded connector references), the handle switch assembly, and the speedometer. I have fixed bikes where someone used a generic battery because they did not check the OEM battery part number. The catalog lists the correct battery spec. For more on battery types, see Automotive Battery.

3 Systems You’ll Reference Most: Engine, Fuel, and Frame

The Engine section covers the cylinder, cylinder head, cylinder head cover, alternator, oil pump, water pump, and camshaft. The Fuel System & Pollution Control sections include the carburetor, fuel tank, canister, and breather separator. The Body and Frame chapter gives you the color chart, stripe decals, front fork, handlebar, inner box, floor panel, front cover, and body cover. Every part is assigned a reference number and a Honda part number. If you need the exact striker for the seat latch, you look in the Seat sub-section under Body and Frame.

OEM vs Aftermarket: Why This Catalog Matters

I have lost count of how many times a customer brought in a scooter with aftermarket parts that did not fit because the aftermarket catalog had the wrong supersession. This is the original Honda Parts Catalog for the CH250 ELITE 250, printed for 1985-1988 models. The OCR text inside the PDF shows the exact format Honda used: reference numbers, application codes (like “E” for engine serial ranges), and quantity required. The catalog also includes notes on how to read the serial number columns so you order the correct part for your specific VIN range. This is not a reprint or a scan of a third-party book. It is an authentic Honda publication.

If you are doing a frame-up restoration or just fixing a broken front fork, having the factory parts catalog is the difference between ordering once and ordering three times. For related Honda manuals, check out Honda VFR750F 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Breakdown, Honda VFR400R VFR400Z 1989 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual, and Honda PCX150, WW150EX 2014 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual. For a broader look at the automotive industry, see Automotive Industry Overview.

FAQ – Two Questions You Might Have

Does this parts catalog include repair steps or torque specs?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It will show you the exploded view and the part number for every component – from the crankshaft to the carburetor float – but it does not list torque values or disassembly procedures. You need the factory service manual for that. The catalog is designed to be used alongside the service manual to identify and order the correct parts.

What years does this catalog cover?

Covers Honda ELITE 250 (CH250) from 1985 through 1988.

Access the Factory Manual. Stop searching through forums and aftermarket fiche that gives you wrong numbers. This is the real Honda Parts Catalog – 135 pages, direct from the manufacturer. Put it on your tablet next to the bench so you can zoom in on the crankcase gasket layout and order exactly what you need.