Helmutt Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) My '96 CR250R is completely tore down for rebuild after a transmission scatter a couple seasons ago. I've been wanting to rebuild it ever since but I just cannot muster anymore money, time, nor patience to invest in it so I'll start with the brief history for anyone insterested...I bought this bike almost 3 years ago and replaced the wornout OEM bodykit, also got a new FMF Powercore 2 silencer for the Gnarly pipe that was already on it. Got it together and the bike performed flawlessly -- took it out 3 times that season, first couple rides were just short local hops but the 3rd ride was at Richland's Furnace ( Chilicothe ) with 3 other riders - taking the access road we were all clipping along in 4th/5th gear when mine suddenly locked. The transmission countershaft bearing seized and the shaft bound in the journal, blowing out the clutch case. It wiped out a couple gears as well. Loaded it up, brought it home, and instantly initiated teardown - I started looking up the parts needed to repair it, and Honda wanted $350 for the case half alone - way too expensive for me, so I sought after a complete engine from Ebay and bought it for almost the same price. Once I got the replacement engine, I gutted it to examine what was good on both to build one good engine. In the meantime, I ordered all new OEM engine bearings, all new OEM seals / complete gasket kit, and some new hardware. I have everything necessary to build a bike except for the patience and multitude of hours to do so. I'd like to get $700obo for everything as I've invested this much in the replacment engine and new seals/bearings/hardware alone.I'd rather sell as a whole than part it out as I need my workbench space back asap Here's a list of what's included.....All new OEM bearingsAll new OEM sealsNew OEM complete gasket kitSome new hardware1 good transmission w/spares that survived the scatter2 good cylinders - one stock bore, one bored out ( believe 68.5mm )2 good crankshaft assemblies - one OEM, one Hotrods1 good Wiseco piston for the bored cylinder, the ebay engine had a bad topend but the cylinder wall looks good2 good carbs - one jetted for FMF Gnarly, the other I assume is stock2 good case halves2 clutch housings2 clutch baskets w/pressure plates - one in stellar condition, shows wear1 good clutchpack, 1 partial clutchpack as a fiber fragged when the trans seized2 stator covers2 rad valve assemblies2 stator assemblies1 CDI1 Coil2 powervalve assembliesKayaba stock forks are straight and leak-freeRear shock is straight and leak-freeSwingarm and linkage is good and straightSubframe is good and straightFrame is solid and straight but needs stripped - I had the bad idea of undercoating it crap didn't stickFront wheel is good but tire needs replacedRear wheel is good and Millville has tons of life in itBoth front and rear brake systems/rotors are good and leak-free but pads may need replacedClutch and brake cables are goodSet of Fly handlebars are tweaked just a little but goodClymer service manual Edited March 12, 2012 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wish I had the room for another project man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I wish I had the room for another project man!Me too man, I'd like the 2 workbenches back for some space again. Anyone interested can check my profile, I've got a dedicated album for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Bumpity - $600obo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'll forward to a friend that might be interested GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanx man! I'll even toss a $50 finder's reward for anyone who can bring the sale!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Bump -- $500 for everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Do you have any pictures? Might be interested. Ive been looking for a cheap dirtbike. also eyeballin Greenbeans that he said he might put up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 So what needs done? This is the all aluminum bike right? Frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Helmutt Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Last year for the chromoly frame, engine/trans needs assembled and there's more than one engine here - buyer will have a spare cylinder, rod n crank, clutch basket, carb, mag/stator, clutch housing, clutch cover, stator cover, cyl headcap, etc. I had a bad idea of trying to undercoat the frame, so the white scrathes here n there are where I took my fingernail to it, obviously didnt stick at all so it would need blasted or stripped before repaint or pc.Also has an almost new UFO black bodykit that was ridden with a few times but no decals or anything on them so be a blank canvas for whatever the buyer wants. The seat is in good shape with a OneIndustries cover, no rips or tears. I'm throwing in a brand new Thor armored undershirt with shoulder, elbow, back armor. Edited April 16, 2012 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 WOW.. so everything is there it just needs put back together? and supposedly that can be done with that there manual.. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yes sir, its all there and then some since the 2nd engine is mostly all there too. The po of the engine said the topend was bad but had a solid bottom end, thats all I was really after at the time as Honda wanted about the same money for just one case half. When I gutted the 2nd engine I did find the piston skirt had blown apart and ejected out the exhaust port, no damage done to the cylinder but I only have my old piston to rebuild with - so minus some trans gears, a clutch fiber or two, one case half, and a piston.......theres 2 engines. I will get some more pics of things I missed (exhaust, bodykit, seat, bars) but with all that I've already bought, the bike only needs a front tire and tube to be back in riding condition (aside from the hours and hours to reassemble:D). For it to be running AND look good, the bars are a little tweaked and could use replacements, the frame needs stripped and painted or pc'd, and maybe a graphics kit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Holy crap I would love to play with that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Holy crap I would love to play with that.....Come n get it! If you dont want to build it, I've seen used cylinders alone on egay going for half of what I want out of the whole kit n kaboodle - I am not looking for a profit what-so-ever, I just want my work benches and some floor space back in my garage - so trying to pass this project to anyone willing to take it on at a hell of a deal. Parting things out are a hassle imo since they take so long to sell everything and usually end up giving a bunch of it away in the end just to get rid of it. I'd rather damn near give it all away to get it all gone once and take a loss now vs. spending a lot of time selling this n that just to end up losing money in the long run anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Damn, I would love to have this thing as a project. I should be saving up for a different bike though, so just a free up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I think I sent you a PM, but it's not in my outbox.Interested in the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I think I sent you a PM, but it's not in my outbox.Interested in the bike.I got it - and pm replied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Would you be interested in a trade of anything? Shotgun maybe. It's a Remington 887 26" barrel. Bought in October and has 4 rounds through it. Yes 4. Was looking to get into clay shooting and just haven't. Plus cash of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Would you be interested in a trade of anything? Shotgun maybe. It's a Remington 887 26" barrel. Bought in October and has 4 rounds through it. Yes 4. Was looking to get into clay shooting and just haven't. Plus cash of course.Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Sale pending......will let everyone know once its sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Bikes sold! Lock it up!Thanx AJ, damn nice to meet ya man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 So after looking at the manual.. im kinda in "O shit..WTF did I get myself into" Mode.Nice to meet you and the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 yeah, I told ya its deep stuff when you look at the whole project top to bottom - wish I could find the parts manual I printed off, but the catalogs are free for the lookin' through several sites.Think I used servicehonda more than anything, and its nice to see a parts list with the assembly breakdowns. Time consuming stuff man, hence my prior dilemma - by the way, did I thankyou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 So after looking at the manual.. im kinda in "O shit..WTF did I get myself into" Mode.Nice to meet you and the wife.I've been there too! Heres my best advice. Take one part; for example the engine. lay it out on the bench, and do everything for the engine. Once the engine is done, proceed to the frame, chassis(suspension, whatever else) just take it one piece at a time. Take your time, and be very methodical about your work. Check specs, notes, multiple times, and follow service manuals to a T. Take tons of pictures, make a project thread. Just go step by step. It will take time, but it will be very rewarding in the end. Especially the first time you crack into that 2 stroke and the front end comes up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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