shadyone Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 The biggest problem is that its completely apart. so I have all new gaskets and bushings and hardware. but its all just part numbers. so I dont know where it goes per say. some are obvious. but others are not. luckily I have the Flapper valve together on 1 and Ill be able to reverse the process on the other. that was on part i was worried about. and the kick starter. ill try to post my progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 This is why the parts manual is crucial to use on reassembly - you get a parts list along with an assembly diagram - damn, i wish i could find the copy i printed but let me see if i can get another copy downloaded at work this week - then when we meet up for the ammo/flywheel puller exchange, I'll hopefully have a hard copy to hand you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) In addition to the factory manual, I would occasionally be looking at the fische. Sometimes the exploded views are helpful to check where parts go and check that you have all the stuff too. Here's good linkhttp://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/1996/CR250R+A/parts.html Edited April 30, 2012 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks guys. Any additional help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 In addition to the factory manual, I would occasionally be looking at the fische. Sometimes the exploded views are helpful to check where parts go and check that you have all the stuff too. Here's good linkhttp://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/1996/CR250R+A/parts.htmlthis!!this along with factory service manual is a great combo....used the hell out of both rebuilding the quad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I have a new copy printed from ServiceHonda with OEM part numbers to guide you - much better exploded views than the pics in the service manual, plus the bolt/fastener item descriptions show you measurements to ensure you've got the right bolt in the right hole.....dont want to bottom out a long bolt and risk fraggin' a case or pull threads from a short fastener. We'll get together this week sometime man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 So i finally started putting the engine together last night. Last night I got the read valve disassembled and cleaned out and put back on with new gaskets. I also put the water pump inpeller on and the water pump seperator and cover. tonight I disassembled the Power valve, cleaned and put everything back in the head. i also ordered new Head Bolts. Im lucky to have Prenger Implement only about 3 miles from my house in a super small group of houses called Egypt. And they are a Honda dealer that can get anything Honda in. and they will do service also. much nicer than having to run to Troy for parts if i screw them up, like I did the water seal on the water pump impeller.. oops.. Other than that the build is going well so far. talked to my uncle tonight and he said that in just over a month there are dirt drags at the county fairground. I would like to have it ready for that but that could be pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 i also ordered new Head Bolts.Could have sworn I'd ordered new head cap studs and nuts, as well as new cylinder studs and nuts. Did you go through the box of new hardware to make sure? Sorry if I hadnt man, I typically hate reusing torqued fasteners like those but its possible I missed them:dunno:If you're south towards my place, hit me up and if I'm home I will get you that copy of the parts book and the flywheel puller, otherwise next week we can get together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I looked through everything. There are some that look similar but the are a bigger diameter. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Update on the build. I have the 2 center cases together. And almost all the components in the right case. Just have to finish buttoning up a few screws and the clutch packand the right side case cover can go on. I'm pretty excited that it's going faster than planned. I have to bring my frame down to Piqua this week for powder coating at AFI also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Well I started it today!!!!! i have a small oil leak from behind the front sprocket and the kick stater doesnt always engage, but I put it together all myself and it runs and rides awesome. so thats a huge weight off my shoulders.Just thought Id throw out an update for anyone interested.I also bought a pair of Fox Racing Pants and jersey, Thor Q1 Boots. and soon buying a Off road helmet. Any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Post up that vid you sent me of it all together and running - impressive work my man, you definitely put in the time and effort. Also if you are home this weekend, I have a like new helmet and goggles for DIRT cheap - think I used them 3 times, and got a complete wash inside and out every time. Seriously, like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I am I am deficient when it comes to posting video and picture. Never seem to upload right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 ^^ Damn, dude - I love build threads and was tempted to grab this bike and you hold out on us? Whoa --- - Just a friendly ribbing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Here's a pic he shot me before the bodykit was reinstalled, but the video wont upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 He definitely got her done in a butt-fierce hurry! Kind of wish I'd simply hired him to do it FOR me:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hiring someone who has never done it before May be the worst idea in a while. haha. Jk. But I wanted it ready for the dirt drags and now it is. And that picture was right after I put the engine nothing was hooked up not cables ignition exhaust or plastics. That was only 2 days ago though. I'm uploading the photobucket app now. I'll get some posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Think you know more than I do at this point with it, its done man! You went through the whole thing top to bottom and minus some adjustments to make with the kickstart and such, its a running bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Very cool! Glad it came together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) This is all the pieces and parts and stuff I received from Hellmut. I heated up the cases to about 220 so I could just drop in the bearings which I had put in the freezer the day before. Redneck shop oven!! Cases together. Some of the beers I drank.Engine togetherHellmuts undercoat job that for some reason or another just didn't want to stick. Wish it would have because it seems like it would have made for a nice frame. About 20 minutes later after some degreaser, water hose, scrub brush and wire brush. All the white is the factory powder coat. frame painted. Went with white because I figured when it gets chipped it will still have white factory powder coat under. And forks on. Engine in and swing arm and rear suspension on. seat and tank just sitting on to get an idea of what it will look like. [ame]http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q535/ajclune/ee3aa080.mp4[/ame]Bike running. I also adjusted the idle screw after this video. It's not surging like that anymore. Idles really nice. Some people say that 2 strokes can't idle. That's crap. For some reason I can't get the rear break working. Gonna take the caliper apart right now and clean it and start at zero with the fluid. Thanks for checking it out. Edited May 27, 2012 by shadyone Added idle remark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 I really wish I would have taken more but that was the last thing on my mind when i was putting it together. and most of those were just ones i took when my brother from florida wanted to see how it was going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Dude, this is really impressive. I thought I had a tough time restoring my old '83 Nighthawk, and I didn't even have to drop the engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 No doubt AJ brought his A game to the rebuild, its a good bike and tons of power down low with the FMF Gnarly on it. The rear brake worked fine before disassembly, so hopefully its nothing drastic man. I wouldnt think that sitting around would cause any problems since the teardown but hoping its a simple fix. Kudos on the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 ^^^^ Def kudos for the quick build up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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