1997-2001 Honda CR250 – Ignition System Troubleshooting
I wanted to use my CR250 as an example of a fully functioning ignition system. As it turns out, sometime in the past month, my ignition coil died, so that's good, timing? The quickest way to see if you are having ignition system issues is to remove your spark plug, ground it to the outside of the cylinder, turn the lights off, and kick your bike over. If you have no spark or spark with low performance, this is how to troubleshoot the ignition system on your 1997 through 2001 Honda CR250.
1997-2001 Honda CR250 Flywheel Removal & Installation
Your flywheel is secured to your crankshaft with a single nut torqued to 40 foot-pounds. To remove the flywheel, you need to stop the crankshaft from rotating, and this is done with a flywheel holding tool. Unfortunately, the pins on my holder are too big for my flywheel, so here is how to loosen the flywheel nut without the proper tool.
How To Clean Your Carburetor With Pine-Sol
Deep Clean Your Carburetor With A Soak In Pine-Sol! Soaking your Carburetor In Pine-Sol is a cheap alternative to Chem-dip. We know Berrymans Chem-Dip works for heavy cleaning jobs, but it also costs around $30 gallon, and if all you are doing is cleaning the varnish out your carburetor, it's extreme overkill. Right off the top, there are two things to know when cleaning your carb with pine-sol.
2009-2010 Honda CRF450R Steering Stem Bearing Service
How To Service The Steering Stem Bearings On Your 2009-2010 Honda CRF450R. You will need a steering stem nut adjustment wrench, a long nut, and bolt bearing press, and a metal pipe that fits over the steering stem, but small enough to match the diameter of the inner bearing race. The adjustment nut wrench will cost around $13. You can get your press parts and metal pipe from your local hardware store in exchange for money. Start with your bike on a stand with front end disassembled except for the forks.
1997-2001 Honda CR250 Steering Stem Bearing Service
How To Service The Steering Stem Bearings On Your 1997 - 2001 Honda CR250. You will need three specialty tools for this service: a steering stem nut adjustment wrench, a long bearing press, and a metal pipe that matches the diameter of the inner bearing race but still fits over the steering stem. You can pick up a wrench for around $13. You can make your bearing press out of grade 8 bolts and washers for about $15, and the pipe will cost between, $10 to $25, depending on the store.
1997-2001 Honda CR250 – Shock Linkage Rebuild
How To Service The Shock Linkage On Your 1997 to 2001 Honda CR250 Start with your bike on a stand with the subframe and shock absorber removed. I removed the rear wheel for video purposes, but you do not need to. Linkage Removal: Remove the lower chain roller to make room for the frame side bolt.
How To Reverse Bleed The Brake Systems On Your Dirt Bike
How To Reverse Bleed, Fill Or Replace The Brake Fluid On Your Dirt Bike. Bleeding Tools And Supplies: Two large syringes Hose Zip Ties Handy Wire Towels Brake Cleaner 8mm Wrench. Prep your bike by wrapping the brake caliper and reservoir in a towel, and removing the reservoir cap. Attach your hose to your filling...
How To Repair A Cracked Crankcase Cover On Your Dirt Bike
I Put A Hole My Crankcase Cover Because I Crash A Lot. I've cracked a few crankcase covers over the years, but this is the first time I've managed to crack one from inside of the cover. Of course, I didn't notice the crack until after I got back to my truck, meaning I put...
Trail Tech Keeps Draining My Battery! – How To Fix That
My Trail Tech Voyager Keeps Killing My Battery!
It might be killing your battery, too, so here’s how I fixed mine for $7.Tools:Wire Strippers
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2009-2010 Honda CRF450R – Front Fork Rebuild
How To Rebuild The Forks On Your 2009 to 2010 Honda CRF450r. The Tools You Need Are: 35mm Fork Cap Wrench, 49mm Fork Damper Wrench, 15mm Box Wrench, 17mm Socket, Torque Wrench, Waste Oil Bucket, Plastic Wrap, Vise, Pick, Flathead Screwdriver, Lots of Towels, Safety Glasses.
