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by shanejohn
05 Mar 2017, 20:48
Forum: Members Bikes
Topic: my CRM ground up build....finally
Replies: 3
Views: 5341

my CRM ground up build....finally

Finally completed my CRM build ...all but the electrics , that's next

Image - before

Image - after
by shanejohn
05 Mar 2017, 20:22
Forum: Honda CRM250 FAQ - Check here first
Topic: coolant bleed
Replies: 3
Views: 4371

Re: coolant bleed

thank you kindly for your response Mike , I think the fan is a great idea that's what I intend to do with mine
by shanejohn
05 Mar 2017, 19:44
Forum: Honda CRM250 FAQ - Check here first
Topic: coolant bleed
Replies: 3
Views: 4371

coolant bleed

Hello I'm hoping someone can advise me on the coolant bleeding procedure , I have recently rebuilt a mkII crm I acquired, I topped up the radiator and opened the bleed bolt on the water pump until the coolant started to run out... thereafter closed the radiator cap and tightened the bleeder bolt but...
by shanejohn
19 May 2016, 08:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder bore query
Replies: 7
Views: 7114

Re: Cylinder bore query

Okay I have read the FAQ's and have gleaned quite a bit but before I purchase a piston and prepare for a rebore I would just like to confirm something , I intend to use the TRX piston as suggested in the FAQ my bore is currently the standard 66mm , what size TRX piston would I need ? would it be a 6...
by shanejohn
18 May 2016, 14:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder bore query
Replies: 7
Views: 7114

Re: Cylinder bore query

I shall do that , thank you once again for your responses I've actually never joined a forum before so I'm unaware of the appropriate protocol
by shanejohn
18 May 2016, 12:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder bore query
Replies: 7
Views: 7114

Re: Cylinder bore query

Thank you for the response guys much appreciated, so obviously someone has done some work to this cylinder , I must say it looks absolutely factory which is why I thought it was, I will have to move forward on my project using the standard cylinder that I have , one last question if anyone can offer...
by shanejohn
18 May 2016, 10:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder bore query
Replies: 7
Views: 7114

Cylinder bore query

Hello , I'm hoping to get some information regarding my CRM250 , I have what I believe is the MK2 however I live in South Africa and spares are unobtainable I'm in the process of totally restoring the bike and I managed to find what might be the only other one in the country so I bought it to use as...
by shanejohn
10 Aug 2013, 08:40
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Hello from South Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 6071

Re: Hello from South Africa

why would you suggest the powervalve cables ? do they stretch or are breakages common ?
by shanejohn
10 Aug 2013, 08:18
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Hello from South Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 6071

Re: Hello from South Africa

thanx for the response guys much appreciated , I did manage to buy a coil off ebay... I appreciate the tips particularly the powervalve cables tip I would never have known that , fortunately there is a cable company in my area that make up new cables for any purpose so long as I have a sample. Once ...
by shanejohn
06 Aug 2013, 08:06
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Hello from South Africa
Replies: 7
Views: 6071

Hello from South Africa

Hi folks my name is Shane , I have just purchased a CRM250 1994 model these bikes were never sold in South Africa so I'll have to import most of the parts , this one has been neglected and I plan to do a total restoration, first thing I'd like to establish before tearing her down is a spark ... ther...