Hi just bought a crm 250 its on an M reg 1995 with a chassis number begining MD24 what model is this guys? it has the 2 stroke tank behind a side panel,been standing 2 years ,going to drain fuel off ,do i change gerabox oil once its warmed up? or before even starting it since its been so long not running,what type oil for box? thanks in response to replies,i live Leics and ride out every Sunday(see ride out post)

Hi mate, should be mk3.

Id change the oil before you start i think, an i use silkolene gear oil. Have a search of the site, most of what you need to know is already here. After some explorin you'll find links for a downloadable service manual which will tell you what grade oils to use etc

Ayup mate if its a 1995 it should be a mk3 I own a mk3 there a great bike the oil tank on mine looks like this
http://s1122.photobucket.com/albums/l530/superbob2/mk3/

hi guys thanks for replies,my oil tank is on the other side living in with the air filter . Waterproofed all electrics ,changed fuel/oil ,fired up after 8 stabs,everything works as should no indies/chain guard or rear pegs fitted ,just need to try gears n clutch on road now .Can i get new decals ??

The oil tank is not in the airbox on any standard CRM. Can you give me the complete frame number or at least the four numbers after the MD24. MD24 means it could be a Mk1,2 or 3 but not an AR.

Crossed wires I'd say the filler for the oil tank [2T] is behind the left[ as sitting] radiator.
The water/ coolant header, is behind the R/hand [again as sitting] rad.
You may want to have a browse in the model/search area, whilst answering a few questions is fine, tedious repetition of the same questions quickly loses it's giggle factor.
Mike

I did look in the tech info section and sure enough there was nothing on the oil tank being in the air box,so i posts up asking ,if it pisses you so much to answer then read and dont answer,thanks to all those that did answer ,ill try not to ask owt else

garyd wrote:I did look in the tech info section and sure enough there was nothing on the oil tank being in the air box,so i posts up asking ,if it pisses you so much to answer then read and dont answer,thanks to all those that did answer ,ill try not to ask owt else

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take it easy mate. Mike is just pointing out that the forum members have taken the time to compile a section for newbies as a 'one stop shop' for all the common questions about CRM. This makes is easy for newbies to find the info they need and it avoids the regulars having to repeat the same info time and time again - everyones a winner! No one has had ago about you asking about the location of the tank. It is just standard recommedation we make to all new members.

So welcome to the forum and we are all intrigued as to how you have the oil tank integral to the air filter...

Regards
SkidMark

garyd wrote:I did look in the tech info section and sure enough there was nothing on the oil tank being in the air box,so i posts up asking ,if it pisses you so much to answer then read and dont answer,thanks to all those that did answer ,ill try not to ask owt else

+1. There is a section -'Honda CRM250 - FAQ....' that was made specifically to answer the kind of questions you asked. It shows willing on your part if you mention in your question that you have tried search or looking for an answer.

You caught me on a mild mannered day when I posted .

It does slightly pose the question though, what if we all thought "I've answered that question several times before, so I can't be arsed to respond to the question", would a stone wall silence be in some way a more friendly response
Possibly leaving people with the impression were a miserable bunch of Victors
Well a couple maybe
Mike

BTW it's a Mk3 - confirmed by PM of frame no.

Would like to see oil bottle in with air filter. Definitely not standard.

Hopefully he wasn't looking here faq.php for the FAQ, as I did when I first started on this site.

The guy said he put it there out of the way! it certainly is ! when i get how to do piccies ill put some on ,ill move it back to where its supposed to be far more easy to fill.I take your point about "same questions" ,but ,if all the answers were to be found there ,no-one would need a forum ,you wouldnt be talking ...................as i said the answer wasnt there so i asked ,i also would have thought that a member who is not far from me might have shown interest and offered help???got MOT Wednesday so could be out on Sunday on it instead of the CRF,at the thought of being bollacked again ,its too tall for me can you lower the rear?? ive put the forks through 20mm(awaits verbal kicking)thanks for acknowledging its a MK 3

Your questions answered -

Original - viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5282

Lowering - viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5266

Piccies - viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6257

All in the section posted above .