Found a NOS in Mnnesota thru a friend at a honda dealership who could look at
the nations dealers and check stock. One just popped up so I snagged it!
bruce

--- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce" <brucehuling@...> wrote:
>
> cannot find one yet on bikebandit etc etc. Need a chain guide (not the
protector on the front of the swing arm, but the guide...  mine self destructed
at the last race. Any suggestions?
> bruce
>

cannot find one yet on bikebandit etc etc. Need a chain guide (not the protector
on the front of the swing arm, but the guide...  mine self destructed at the
last race. Any suggestions?
bruce

I have parts for 87-89 models, but will consider others...301)266-7541 in mid
Atlantic.

I posted some photos of my 83 250. DG

That looks awesome! - I've never ridden a bike older than an early 80s except
for the trail 70s's and 90's I had as a kid LOL.
I would love to check this out. Thanks again for the info.

Mike


>
> Thanks for posting. Being that you are from the Washington area, I have to put
in my pitch to check out the great vintage scene here. O

>
>   Hey Cats & kittens...

I know a 81 clutch cover (waterpump) cover will fit on a 83.  Seen
several at the nationals.

Will the gear & impeller from the 83 work in the 81?

I did check the gear & the part numbers are different.  But that doesn't
always mean they won't work...

Enlighten me please...

Thanks in advance

Stan
WV
#415

----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Clark

To: CR250@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 10:46 AM

Subject: Re: [CR250] 1976 Cr250 Problem help needed

 

hmm - your text saidf you have a 78 - my bad

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM, james <mcfarlin36@cablerocket.com> wrote:

 

our motor dont use reeds it was a skirt missing on the intake side of piston  thanks for asking  have a great day

Best Regard's
Jim

----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Clark

To: CR250@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:43 AM

Subject: Re: [CR250] 1976 Cr250 Problem help needed

 

are your reeds sitting flat on the cage?

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:56 PM, mike <mcfarlin36@cablerocket.com> wrote:

 

i got a 1978 honda CR250m and when started it wont rev right and it blows gas out the filter side of carb i suspect piston problem am i on the correct track any input is apreciated

thanks
jim

----- Original Message -----

From: Steve Clark

To: CR250@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:43 AM

Subject: Re: [CR250] 1976 Cr250 Problem help needed

 

are your reeds sitting flat on the cage?

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:56 PM, mike <mcfarlin36@cablerocket.com> wrote:

 

i got a 1978 honda CR250m and when started it wont rev right and it blows gas out the filter side of carb i suspect piston problem am i on the correct track any input is apreciated

thanks
jim

Hi Guys,

I've been lurking here for awhile. I used to ride a lot up until about the age
of 25. I'm 35 now and looking to reclaim my youth or at least get out of the
house and have some fun :)

I'm going to possibly pick up a 95 CR 250 tomorrow for a song. I've been reading
the archives and found a lot of good info about what to look for: cracks in
swingarm and frame, leaking forks ect.

If anyone has any other tips on recommended mods or other things I should look
for when buying I would appreciate it!

Also, I'm from the Tacoma/Seattle area and would love to hear from anyone around
here about areas to ride.

Thanks!
Mike

i got a 1978 honda CR250m and when started it wont rev right and it blows gas
out the filter side of carb i suspect piston problem am i on the correct track 
any input is apreciated

thanks
jim

i got a 1976 CR250 i got my bike firing and running again but its blowing gas
out the back of carb were filter goes on it and it hesitates when you throttle
it i am thinking it has a broken ring or piston what are anyone thoughts on it ?

Hi Scott...

Rocket is a VERY nice track.  Probably the best I raced on this year
(PV), with the possible exception of Tomahawk & High Point.

The jury is still deliberating on the link.  It did raise my seat
height, for some reason.  I can say it is better.  Just not sure where
it is better at.  The track was muddy for practice & the first coupla
motos so I did not get to evaluate the link as I wanted.  I will say
that before my suspension was balanced F&R before the link, now I need
to look to upgrade my front to match the rear.

Getting ready to do a teardown of the 83 CR250 & freshen up the crank
bearings. Tis that time of the year!  I will look at the tranny at the
same time.

You wouldn't have a line on a stock exhaust for an 83 would you?  I
always wondered how it would run with stock exhaust.  I bet better than
DG. If I could find a Pro Circuit pipe...

Also getting ready to start on a 86 CR250 total restore (racer spec).
AHRMA has to allow 'em sooner or later.

l also have an RZ350 Yamaha restoration started. R1 front end, FZ600
swingarm bla, bla, bla...

When will it ever end?

Hope all is well up your way...

Stan
304-265-0670



Scott Stanford wrote:
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>
> Stan-
>  How was the PA race ? How did the S.link work ?
>
> --- On *Fri, 10/23/09, Stan Talago /<whymee415@...>/* wrote:
>
>
>     From: Stan Talago <whymee415@...>
>     Subject: Re: [CR250] Simmons links for the 83 CR's
>     To: CR250@yahoogroups.com
>     Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 6:15 PM
>
>
>     Scott,
>
>     Going to try out my "new" Simons link this Sunday At Rocket Raceway
>     National. Have you tried one out yet?
>
>     Stan
>
>     Scott Stanford wrote:
>     >
>     >
>     > Hi Stan-
>     > I think 3rd gear dogs get rounded, pretty sure the 81 had a real
>     bad
>     > problem with that issue. I think 82's were a lot better and 83's
>     > better yet. If your going to have a tranny issue it will be with
>     > 3rd gear. I talked with Jay Gref and he's never had an issue
>     with his
>     > and he's been racing it for the last 2/3 seasons. I'm searching
>     for a
>     > 82/83 tranny for my 82, It's been parked since the Smith road race.
>     > Scott
>     > --- On *Sun, 9/27/09, Stan Talago /<whymee415@gmail. com
>     <http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=whymee415%40gmail.com>>/*
>     wrote:
>     >
>     >
>     > From: Stan Talago <whymee415@gmail. com
>     <http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=whymee415%40gmail.com>>
>     > Subject: Re: [CR250] Simmons links for the 83 CR's
>     > To: CR250@yahoogroups. com
>     <http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=CR250%40yahoogroups.com>
>     > Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 3:47 PM
>     >
>     >
>     > Thanks Scott.
>     >
>     > I have a set of bushings & a link coming.
>     >
>     > Almost ready to start a complete tear down for the winter.
>     >
>     > One Q.
>     >
>     > I have missed 3rd gear on occasion when I am a sloppy shifter. I
>     have
>     > heard that 3rd gear is a problem with these 83's. Do you know if
>     this
>     > is an actual gear problem, or a fork problem? I have heard of broken
>     > teeth. I am not down for that during the racing season. Would
>     like to
>     > nip it in the bud before it becomes a big issue.
>     >
>     > Regards,
>     >
>     > Stan
>     > WV
>     > 304-265-0670
>     >
>     > evomx244 wrote:
>     > >
>     > >
>     > > Just a quick note for those who own 83 CR's Doug Gardner over at
>     > the
>     > > CR 480 yahooGroup had Simmons links/complete with the washer's
>     > made at
>     > > a local machine shop in Cal. They used an original link as a
>     go bye.
>     > > He's also having a complete set of linkage bushing's made for the
>     > > 83's. You can contact Doug at his email address flyingdg480@
>     > yahoo.com
>     > <http://us.mc592. mail.yahoo. com/mc/compose? to=flyingdg480%
>     40yahoo.com
>     <http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=flyingdg480%40yahoo.com>>
>     >
>     > > <mailto:flyingdg480 %40yahoo. com> for info and pics of the links
>     > > Scott
>     > >
>     > >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>
>
>

Scott,

Going to try out my "new" Simons link this Sunday At Rocket Raceway
National.  Have you tried one out yet?

Stan

Scott Stanford wrote:
>
>
> Hi Stan-
>   I think 3rd gear dogs get rounded, pretty sure the 81 had a real bad
> problem with that issue. I think 82's were a lot better and 83's
> better yet. If your going to have a tranny issue it will be with
> 3rd gear. I talked with Jay Gref and he's never had an issue with his
> and he's been racing it for the last 2/3 seasons. I'm searching for a
> 82/83 tranny for my 82, It's been parked since the Smith road race.
> Scott
> --- On *Sun, 9/27/09, Stan Talago /<whymee415@...>/* wrote:
>
>
>     From: Stan Talago <whymee415@...>
>     Subject: Re: [CR250] Simmons links for the 83 CR's
>     To: CR250@yahoogroups.com
>     Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 3:47 PM
>
>
>     Thanks Scott.
>
>     I have a set of bushings & a link coming.
>
>     Almost ready to start a complete tear down for the winter.
>
>     One Q.
>
>     I have missed 3rd gear on occasion when I am a sloppy shifter. I have
>     heard that 3rd gear is a problem with these 83's. Do you know if this
>     is an actual gear problem, or a fork problem? I have heard of broken
>     teeth. I am not down for that during the racing season. Would like to
>     nip it in the bud before it becomes a big issue.
>
>     Regards,
>
>     Stan
>     WV
>     304-265-0670
>
>     evomx244 wrote:
>     >
>     >
>     > Just a quick note for those who own 83 CR's Doug Gardner over at
>     the
>     > CR 480 yahooGroup had Simmons links/complete with the washer's
>     made at
>     > a local machine shop in Cal. They used an original link as a go bye.
>     > He's also having a complete set of linkage bushing's made for the
>     > 83's. You can contact Doug at his email address flyingdg480@
>     yahoo.com
>     <http://us.mc592.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=flyingdg480%40yahoo.com>
>
>     > <mailto:flyingdg480 %40yahoo. com> for info and pics of the links
>     > Scott
>     >
>     >
>
>
>

Thanks for the reply. I tried to check for spark and got only a couple
intermittent sparks. I pulled the seat and tank, it has a aftermarket Answer
Product spark enhancer on it. I will check and clean all the connectors and see
if I get any better spark.

--- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, "Simmo" <iansimmins@...> wrote:
>
> Wow! Not bad for free. No mirror mount as standard.  Manual - Clymer, search
Amazon. Countershaft sprocket - I can't see anything holding it on!
>
> You've got some work ahead of you but it will be fun!
>
> Ian
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CR250/photos/album/1312760585/pic/list
>
> --- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, "socalhodaka" <1nice65@> wrote:
> >
> > Ok the cool thing about having a bunch of vintage bikes in garage, is people
come to you when they want to get ride of old bikes. 85 CR250, you want it gone?
I will take it! Yes take it not buy it. OK done deal.
> >
> > Photos in folder named Socalhodaka. So I would like some opinions on this
bike? It rolls good, motor is free and compression feels good. Where can I get a
shop book? I will pull the carb and clean as well as check the reeds. Can I
check spark like I do on my Hodaka, plug on the head and kick? I did notice the
flywheel is a little chalky, not real corroded but looks like the flywheel
should come off and a good cleaning. Where to get a puller? Two things I notice
first also is the counter shaft sprocket, is this the norm for holding it on?
and did the front brake master cylinder come with a mirror mount. See photos.
This will be my starting questions, any help would be great. Thanks Kelly
> >
>

Wow! Not bad for free. No mirror mount as standard.  Manual - Clymer, search
Amazon. Countershaft sprocket - I can't see anything holding it on!

You've got some work ahead of you but it will be fun!

Ian
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CR250/photos/album/1312760585/pic/list

--- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, "socalhodaka" <1nice65@...> wrote:
>
> Ok the cool thing about having a bunch of vintage bikes in garage, is people
come to you when they want to get ride of old bikes. 85 CR250, you want it gone?
I will take it! Yes take it not buy it. OK done deal.
>
> Photos in folder named Socalhodaka. So I would like some opinions on this
bike? It rolls good, motor is free and compression feels good. Where can I get a
shop book? I will pull the carb and clean as well as check the reeds. Can I
check spark like I do on my Hodaka, plug on the head and kick? I did notice the
flywheel is a little chalky, not real corroded but looks like the flywheel
should come off and a good cleaning. Where to get a puller? Two things I notice
first also is the counter shaft sprocket, is this the norm for holding it on?
and did the front brake master cylinder come with a mirror mount. See photos.
This will be my starting questions, any help would be great. Thanks Kelly
>

I picked up a NOS Honda workshop manual on ebay here in the UK and the answer
is..........97.5Kg.

That is with a standard tank not my desert racer wannabe Clarke tank.

--- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, Ian Simmins <iansimmins@...> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Don, that is great.
>
>
> Ian Simmins
> Parent Carers' Voice (East Devon)  www.parentcarersvoice.org
> 07791 404539
>
>
>
>
> To: CR250@yahoogroups.com
> From: donq@...
> Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:58:56 -0700
> Subject: RE: [CR250] 1987 CR250 dry weight?
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Ok the cool thing about having a bunch of vintage bikes in garage, is people
come to you when they want to get ride of old bikes. 85 CR250, you want it gone?
I will take it! Yes take it not buy it. OK done deal.

Photos in folder named Socalhodaka. So I would like some opinions on this bike?
It rolls good, motor is free and compression feels good. Where can I get a shop
book? I will pull the carb and clean as well as check the reeds. Can I check
spark like I do on my Hodaka, plug on the head and kick? I did notice the
flywheel is a little chalky, not real corroded but looks like the flywheel
should come off and a good cleaning. Where to get a puller? Two things I notice
first also is the counter shaft sprocket, is this the norm for holding it on?
and did the front brake master cylinder come with a mirror mount. See photos.
This will be my starting questions, any help would be great. Thanks Kelly

1987 Honda TRX250R Original Owner, Quad looks and Runs Great! The quad has a
39mm Keihnin PWK Airstryker Carb, new Nickle Plated FMF Pipe and New FMF
Silencer, Ohlins Aftermarket Suspension, Full aluminum Skid Plate, Nerf Bars,
Plastics are like New. Extra set of Sand Paddle Tires Mounted on ITP Offset
Rims. This Quad is FAST! Asking $2,500 or B/O  I will Add Pictures in the Photos
Section. Any Questions Plz email me! Thanks!
                    Check out Pics in the Photos Section!

For Sale: (2) New Honda CR Wiseco Piston Kits: 1st Piston kit - 1975-1977 Honda
CR/MR/MT 250 Wiseco Piston Kit..Includes Piston, Rings, Wrist Pin &
Circlips..Old Part# 338P2..New Part# 338M07050..Bore 70.50MM....2nd Piston Kit -
New 1984-1985 Honda CR250R Wiseco Piston Kit..Includes Piston, Rings, &
Circlips..Standard Bore..66MM Bore ..Old Wiseco Part# 510PS..New Wiseco Part#
526M06600..Both Piston Kits are still available from Wiseco..1st Piston Kit#
338P2 Retail Price $171.69..2nd Piston Kit# 510PS Retail Price $168.27..Sell for
$75.00 Each OBO..Shipping $10.00 in lower 48..$25.00 Overseas..Thanks, Buddy

Both bikes are sold. Thanks guys.

--- In CR250@yahoogroups.com, "Marc" <troutthunter@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, I have a couple of bikes that I'd like to offer up for sale or trade.
> The 1978 250r is a complete runner that is ready to ride, race or restore. It
starts easily and has (litereally) brand new tires. It's not seen the dirt since
the new rubber. It also has a new front rim.
>
> The 1974 250m is not running. It needs to get a new piston and hone on the
cylinder. The last guy that had it ran it lean until the piston started to melt.
It's rough but complete. It just needs a little TLC to be a racer or a little
more TLS to be a restoration.
>
> The reason I'm selling is that I thought I wanted restore the '74 and ride the
'78 but I'm having a hard time getting to the places to ride since I don't have
a truck and my buddy that did have one moved!
>
> So...to get to where the dirt is, I think I'd like to get a 80's or 90's
enduro/dual sport. I'm hoping for a XR600 or similar. I'm open to ideas and
options. Depending on the bike you want to trade, I can trade one or both CRs. I
can send pics and a phone number if you contact me.  I'm located in NW Indiana
(close to Chicago.)
>
> troutthunter@...
>

Hey all, I have a couple of bikes that I'd like to offer up for sale or trade.
The 1978 250r is a complete runner that is ready to ride, race or restore. It
starts easily and has (litereally) brand new tires. It's not seen the dirt since
the new rubber. It also has a new front rim.

The 1974 250m is not running. It needs to get a new piston and hone on the
cylinder. The last guy that had it ran it lean until the piston started to melt.
It's rough but complete. It just needs a little TLC to be a racer or a little
more TLS to be a restoration.

The reason I'm selling is that I thought I wanted restore the '74 and ride the
'78 but I'm having a hard time getting to the places to ride since I don't have
a truck and my buddy that did have one moved!

So...to get to where the dirt is, I think I'd like to get a 80's or 90's
enduro/dual sport. I'm hoping for a XR600 or similar. I'm open to ideas and
options. Depending on the bike you want to trade, I can trade one or both CRs. I
can send pics and a phone number if you contact me.  I'm located in NW Indiana
(close to Chicago.)

troutthunter@...

Looking to see if anyone has the governor plate that goes in the water pump
assembly for the 1989 Cr 250..This part has been discontinued from the
manufacturer and my son needs this to put his bike back together..Thanks in
advance