CRM250AR Rebuild
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Linkage bearings have lost their cage, all the rolling elements dropped out when I wiped the grease out.
There are generic bearing suppliers here, I've got quotes from them for that, it's the swingarm bolt, rear axle bolt and other bits I'd rather go genuine than work around.
There are generic bearing suppliers here, I've got quotes from them for that, it's the swingarm bolt, rear axle bolt and other bits I'd rather go genuine than work around.
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Linkage bearings have NO cage, rollers are loose..
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^^^^^ Possibly they have been changed in the past for something available, rather than OEM.
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Considering my swingarm bearings were generic bearings that won't surprise me at all, and I'll be going down the generic part.
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Knowing how some mechanics work/think, I'm not surprised at all if the spacer was recycled and used again.
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Life has been busy outside of the bike world, over the weekend I managed to break out the heat gun and blind bearing puller:
Bagged and tagged as usual
Aluminium spacers will have to be made for this now that I have dimensions.
Parts have been ordered from Honda and are awaiting arrival from Japan. I found it was cheapest to buy from a local dealer, the overseas prices were pretty much on par with the locals before you factor in postage!
The common bearings are the only ones I need to order now.
I forgot my linkage bearings so I'll give them another shot when I get out there again.
Bagged and tagged as usual
Aluminium spacers will have to be made for this now that I have dimensions.
Parts have been ordered from Honda and are awaiting arrival from Japan. I found it was cheapest to buy from a local dealer, the overseas prices were pretty much on par with the locals before you factor in postage!
The common bearings are the only ones I need to order now.
I forgot my linkage bearings so I'll give them another shot when I get out there again.
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Does anyone know if the all balls linkage bearing kit will be compatible for the AR?
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No reply to my question above so I ordered Honda "collars" and generic bearings...
Whilst I was waiting for bits to come in:
My second child was born, now that means even less time to tinker and ride
A set of Sun branded XR400 motard rims were bought at a cheap price from a guy that decided to part out his bike.
I've been playing around with what can restore colour to faded plastics:
I learnt that Honda did a swifty with the headstem bearings so you have to be on your toes when ordering the generic part.
When the parts arrived, a local workshop was kind enough to let me use the press so the linkage and headstem bearings are back on, the path to reassembly has begun.
Whilst I was waiting for bits to come in:
My second child was born, now that means even less time to tinker and ride
A set of Sun branded XR400 motard rims were bought at a cheap price from a guy that decided to part out his bike.
I've been playing around with what can restore colour to faded plastics:
I learnt that Honda did a swifty with the headstem bearings so you have to be on your toes when ordering the generic part.
When the parts arrived, a local workshop was kind enough to let me use the press so the linkage and headstem bearings are back on, the path to reassembly has begun.
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I got a chance to work on the bike a fair bit and bearings were pressed in or fitted
Fitting the lower steering race was interesting.
motard wheels test fitted.
I have three front brake calipers and all of them have different problems so none of them are optimal. I need to rebuild one set. The clearance between the caliper and the rim means it is an outright pain trying to take them on and off, I’ll have to have a motard set up and a dirt set up.
Fitting the lower steering race was interesting.
motard wheels test fitted.
I have three front brake calipers and all of them have different problems so none of them are optimal. I need to rebuild one set. The clearance between the caliper and the rim means it is an outright pain trying to take them on and off, I’ll have to have a motard set up and a dirt set up.
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I had a set of pads for on road and one for off road. I used the thinner, part worn set for the motard setup as they were easier to fit due to the size of the disk.
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Yeah the thickness of the rotor means I usually leave one pad out, fit the caliper and then slip the pad back in.
Did you also find that the clearance from the caliper to the rim is bugger all?
Did you also find that the clearance from the caliper to the rim is bugger all?
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Yes. Main reason for the thinner pads as I could get the calliper on without messing about.
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ok, progress has seriously slowed down with an increase in responsibility at work and two children really do suck up all free time.
I've managed to source some electrical connectors, snap the head off the rear brake bleed nipple after flushing the fluid (drained it by undoing the brake line banjo bolt initially), and some other trouble with the front brake.
I've managed to source some electrical connectors, snap the head off the rear brake bleed nipple after flushing the fluid (drained it by undoing the brake line banjo bolt initially), and some other trouble with the front brake.
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Hello My Friend
Im From Cali Colombia and i have a CRM250 1998 but i dont know .. but i think i have an AR Active Radical System.
What do you think ?
http://hondacrm250.blogspot.com/
Thanks.
i Found now, i have a Version MK1 CRM250Rk/k2 (1989-90)
Thanks my Friend
Hey Good Job
Im From Cali Colombia and i have a CRM250 1998 but i dont know .. but i think i have an AR Active Radical System.
What do you think ?
http://hondacrm250.blogspot.com/
Thanks.
i Found now, i have a Version MK1 CRM250Rk/k2 (1989-90)
Thanks my Friend
Hey Good Job
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