Intro newbie

[Alaska]

Hi guys just purchased mk1 250 crm, so will prob be on here asking for advice, I intend to enduro/ green lane bike. Previous bikes, husaberg, Ktm, etc

If you have time:
1. Need to replace chain and sprockets , is 13 front 45 rear ok
2. Overhaul front forks, 10wt oil ok
3. Bash plate required, any ideas
4. Kick start sometimes slips, any ideas
5. Would like wider foot pegs.

Thanks for your time and help
P.s. In the Wigan area

[andrew19]

Welcome.

There's a very good FAQ section on this site.

Bash Plate can be obtained from Leisure Trail but I think one is now £75.
Someone has made their own aluminium bash plate for a lot less:-
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8896&p=57010&hilit=plate#p57010

[Alaska]

Hi andy, cheers for info ordered parts from leisure trail, seem like good company
Thanks Brian

[jompy]

Welcome in Brian
I think we need to see some pics of the bike bud

[Alaska]

Hi jompy, will post this weekend, have it stripped down for basic maintenance, chain, sprockets, clutch case gasket, rear pads, gear box oil, etc keen to get it used, cowm quarry Rochdale open to enduros bikes on 3 April , so lookin to give it a good blast.
Only thing I would like to change is front forks so I can adjust compression and rebound, open to ideas
Cheers Brian

[jompy]

It was mentioned the other day that a few people have used CR125 forks with good results , it's not a straight forward swap but meant to be worth it .
Unfortunately you'll have to do a search

[Alaska]

Thanks been lookin
Initially going to use existing forks but might. Increase weight of fork oil, manual states 7/10 w have you tried 15 w
Can't find correct air pressure for forks too?
Thanks for help Brian

[knackeredMk1]

There is no air pressure listed for the forks as the valves are there to relieve the air pressure that builds up in them over time. Some owners have used up to 20wt oil so 15 will be OK and a very slight improvement.

I have some XR250 forks that you may want. They have cartridge damping so are much better controlled they are also set up for off road riding and the average weight of a European/American rather than a Japanese man - so they are better sprung. To top it off they are the same size diameter as the original Mk1s so will be a fit and forget, direct replacement for the original forks. I bought them with a project in mind but that isn't going to happen so they are up for sale. They have no rust or markings on the stations.

£120 inc postage and insurance.

They as very much better than the originals..........................

[jompy]

There is no air pressure listed for the forks as the valves are there to relieve the air pressure that builds up in them over time. Some owners have used up to 20wt oil so 15 will be OK and a very slight improvement.

I have some XR250 forks that you may want. They have cartridge damping so are much better controlled they are also set up for off road riding and the average weight of a European/American rather than a Japanese man - so they are better sprung. To top it off they are the same size diameter as the original Mk1s so will be a fit and forget, direct replacement for the original forks. I bought them with a project in mind but that isn't going to happen so they are up for sale. They have no rust or markings on the stations.

£120 inc postage and insurance.

They as very much better than the originals..........................

Bargin

[fallenmikethebike]

There is no air pressure listed for the forks as the valves are there to relieve the air pressure that builds up in them over time. Some owners have used up to 20wt oil so 15 will be OK and a very slight improvement.

I have some XR250 forks that you may want. They have cartridge damping so are much better controlled they are also set up for off road riding and the average weight of a European/American rather than a Japanese man - so they are better sprung. To top it off they are the same size diameter as the original Mk1s so will be a fit and forget, direct replacement for the original forks. I bought them with a project in mind but that isn't going to happen so they are up for sale. They have no rust or markings on the stations.

£120 inc postage and insurance.

They as very much better than the originals..........................

Bargin

+1
Mike

[Alaska]

Hi knack
Sounds good, just want to do a little research on xr250 forks,
Do they hang down below the front spindle position like forks on my mk1, hope that make sense
Cheers brian

[knackeredMk1]

They are a direct replacement. They look the same.

[knackeredMk1]

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5266

There is a lot of useful information in the FAQs section.

[pudzie83]

If knackered was going to use them it says everything Alaska