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by knackeredMk1
26 Oct 2023, 20:39
Forum: Technical
Topic: Bearing part number 91003KAE871
Replies: 5
Views: 1553

Re: Bearing part number 91003KAE871

There should be a number on the bearing you are going to replace. 95% of bearing can be replaced using an internet bearing supplier.
by knackeredMk1
12 Oct 2023, 09:52
Forum: Technical
Topic: VIN Location
Replies: 4
Views: 1076

Re: VIN Location

The CRM250 is unusual in that it doesn't have any other marking but I believe it is because it was made for the Japanese market only.
by knackeredMk1
11 Oct 2023, 20:46
Forum: Technical
Topic: VIN Location
Replies: 4
Views: 1076

Re: VIN Location

What you have found is the VIN number.

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by knackeredMk1
12 May 2023, 13:18
Forum: Technical
Topic: Too rich, flooding and starting w/o choke.
Replies: 4
Views: 2429

Re: Too rich, flooding and starting w/o choke.

I don't know. Without being there it is very difficult. Carb is the area most likely to change. Replace the jets?
by knackeredMk1
08 May 2023, 17:28
Forum: Technical
Topic: Too rich, flooding and starting w/o choke.
Replies: 4
Views: 2429

Re: Too rich, flooding and starting w/o choke.

Clean out the carb.
by knackeredMk1
27 Jan 2023, 21:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of my tether
Replies: 7
Views: 1912

Re: End of my tether

Two obvious things to do - Place a filter between the petcock and the carb. Everytime you stop using the bike turn off the petcock. If the problem is only down to things you have discussed then you may have flooded the engine. Turn the petcock off and take the spark plug out. Leave it to dry out for...
by knackeredMk1
26 Dec 2022, 19:29
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: New member with a 1998 AR
Replies: 16
Views: 3505

Re: New member with a 1998 AR

If it is bogging in the way described then that is quite likely to be a carb problem. Take it off off clean it out. Check jets and also for any air leaks around the connectionsto the carb and inlet rubber. I know you have dione this but do recheck. Have you got the needle and pilot jets set to the o...
by knackeredMk1
04 Dec 2022, 14:24
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: New member with a 1998 AR
Replies: 16
Views: 3505

Re: New member with a 1998 AR

Have you taken the cover off the powervalve and watched it turn when reving the engine?
by knackeredMk1
15 Oct 2022, 12:44
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths
Replies: 8
Views: 3513

Re: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths

I'm sorry that I've irritated you. But they are a direct repleacement which 'in my' mind means that they are EXACTLY the same in every external measurement. I forget that those asking questions often require an large element of reassurance because they don't want to be led down the garden path by th...
by knackeredMk1
14 Oct 2022, 19:03
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths
Replies: 8
Views: 3513

Re: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths

'XR250R forks are a direct replacement for Mk1 forks and probably the best option with no work needed'
by knackeredMk1
13 Oct 2022, 18:40
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths
Replies: 8
Views: 3513

Re: MK1 CRM and XR 250 fork lengths

You are correct Christian. The headstock is shorter on the Mk1 so you have to swap posts.
by knackeredMk1
04 Sep 2022, 21:57
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: Hello, first time crm owner
Replies: 2
Views: 1906

Re: Hello, first time crm owner

Welcome :)
by knackeredMk1
05 Aug 2022, 09:58
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine cuts out when put in gear
Replies: 4
Views: 3093

Re: Engine cuts out when put in gear

As above