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by chris1971
24 Mar 2018, 19:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mechanical seal for waterpump shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 6669

Re: mechanical seal for waterpump shaft

thats sort of what i was thinking . might give it a try out and see if its any good
by chris1971
21 Mar 2018, 20:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mechanical seal for waterpump shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 6669

Re: mechanical seal for waterpump shaft

there is no part number bud . just a picture . listings on e bay . https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Pump-Oil-Seal-SET-for-HONDA-CRM250-CRF450X-Free-shipping/122984169125?_trkparms=pageci%3A814d6846-2d44-11e8-92b6-74dbd18080ba%7Cparentrq%3A4a3324831620abd8d486b0affff7b0da%7Ciid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c...
by chris1971
20 Mar 2018, 21:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mechanical seal for waterpump shaft
Replies: 7
Views: 6669

mechanical seal for waterpump shaft

have been looking for the waterpump mechanical seal formy crm . e bay prices very from cheap to holy poo prices but the sellers in japan lol . noticed someone selling a seal for £26 but in the description it says this seal fits the crf 450x as well . so is the crm 250 mechanical seal the same as the...
by chris1971
09 Nov 2017, 21:17
Forum: Technical
Topic: swingarm linkage bushes
Replies: 3
Views: 4016

Re: swingarm linkage bushes

yup there fubard . hairline cracks and a chunk missing .
by chris1971
09 Nov 2017, 08:21
Forum: Technical
Topic: swingarm linkage bushes
Replies: 3
Views: 4016

swingarm linkage bushes

just started my second rebuild of my mk2 crm . the swingarm bearing bushes are cracked and i cant seem to find anyone that stocks these . its driving me round the twist . bought the all balls kit for the XR and the bushes dont fit . my pin is 15mm outside diameter . any one know where i can get thes...
by chris1971
18 Mar 2017, 20:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: front fork noise
Replies: 3
Views: 4458

Re: front fork noise

Hi mate . sounds like its both forks . TBH i dont think my forks had been serviced at all . when i drained the old oil out there wasnt much in there and it was black . the new oil i put in was much thinner than the oil that came out . i have been out on the bike last weekend doing a bit of bing bash...
by chris1971
11 Mar 2017, 22:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: front fork noise
Replies: 3
Views: 4458

front fork noise

evening . rebuilt my front shocks a few weeks back on my mk2 . replaced the bushes , oil seal and dust seals and got some lovely clean fork oil to stick in . shocks are back on the bike but i now get a noise that sounds like the springs are rubbing inside the fork legs and also a slight clicking noi...
by chris1971
07 Jan 2017, 21:07
Forum: Technical
Topic: Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 12103

Re: Questions

if your pv servo is spining its usually a broken wire or a dirty connection in the servo wire plug that connects to the loom . potentiometer could also be in need of a clean with electrical cleaner . dont use WD40 as this waxes up the carbon tipped contact inside the unit
by chris1971
15 Mar 2016, 12:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

Re: top end refresh and jetting question

Hi, sorry mate, but could you run another compression test on it now she's new? I think mines a bit down, I got about 82psi, I'm aware two strokes run lower compression than a four stroke anyway, but my TTR 265 is pushing out about 135-140PSI, and the revs are hanging a bit when I rev it up in neut...
by chris1971
12 Mar 2016, 21:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

Re: top end refresh and jetting question

happy days . put the old girl back together today . spent most of the day doing it as i tend to get a bit hashy when i power on so took plenty of time . only problem was the power valve flap . the guy who done my rebore said he had it in place whilst doing the work and there were no issues of it fow...
by chris1971
11 Mar 2016, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MK1 complete barrel on Bgay
Replies: 1
Views: 2964

MK1 complete barrel on Bgay

just found this on E bay . is it just me or does this look like its past its best but made to look nice with some silver paint . guy says its rare to find these in such good condition but the bore looks like its cracked above the exhaust port and the cylinder head gasket face dont look good http://w...
by chris1971
11 Mar 2016, 21:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

Re: top end refresh and jetting question

FFs lads im scottish . head gasket is fine . had a few MX bikes and done this trick everytime with no problems lol
by chris1971
08 Mar 2016, 14:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

Re: top end refresh and jetting question

I rebuilt the engine october 2014 and the bike wasnt really used until may 2015 . used honda seals as i am a bit OCD when it comes to stuff like this . i would hope i would get more life out of genuine honda parts , all the same you never can tell when any engine part might fail lol . got my barrel ...
by chris1971
06 Mar 2016, 00:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

Re: top end refresh and jetting question

hi knackered , yeah bikes been A1 . total rebuild a year and a half ago with new crank seals etc . checked the rubber inlet connector and thats fine . split the carb and both jets are clean and the carb bowl is clean . think its the mixture screw o ring . would a worn o ring cause such a change to t...
by chris1971
05 Mar 2016, 21:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: top end refresh and jetting question
Replies: 19
Views: 16600

top end refresh and jetting question

Hi chaps . was out last sunday with the hillbillys doing some woods enduro and a bit of bing bashing . bike was running really well but the last hour she started running lean . revs were hanging on a bit when i revved the bike . tried adjusting the air screw etc and noticed it turned very easily , s...