Hi Folks, I'm wondering if I have an idle speed problem. My CH250 starts and runs great, but when it's cold the idle seems low (any slower and it would...
the bystarter is powered off the stator windings which produce AC voltage. set your voltmeter to AC volts. most likely you just need to adjust your valves. ...
Hi Mike, For me, living in Canada, there is another factor: outdoor temperature. In spring and late fall time, when temperature is near freezing point, using...
I'd like to do my own work but there are some things (like carbs, electrical, and inner engine stuff) that I know very little about and would probably be...
Rest assureD that was the last straw! I went there because it was close by but now I'd rather go further and pay more for quality work. Also, If you're ever in...
I was wondering when you were going to drop the name. Thanks and good luck getting back on the road. bryant chandler <bluboy4_us@...> wrote: Rest assureD...
LOL! I got mine at an auto parts store too! choose love, bryant ... From: doublecorollaxrs <doublecorollaxrs@...> To: CH250HondaElite@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi Guys! I've been riding my CH250 for around 3000 miles and have really grown to love it. However, as I've been riding more often, I've come to desire better...
Hi Max, Outside US, the Elite 250 had some disk brake versions. You probably noticed the strage little rectangle patch on the top of the handlebar cover......
Thanks for the advice guys! I reset my multimeter and the voltage now reads around 3 V. Sounds strange to me. I checked the connections to the bystarter and...
(Warning: If you don't know the meaning of tongue in cheek, don't read any further.) When I read your post, and got to the last sentence, I silently went...
Hi Mike, I would say, as long as it starts and runs well after a couple of minutes in cool weather, this is the way it is intended to be with 10w40 loaded and...
"that I know very little about" that's why you NEED to buy / download the manual! bryant chandler <bluboy4_us@...> wrote: I'd like to do my own work but...
Bryant If you learn to do nothing but tires, brakes, oil changes and how every thing should look. You will be way ahead. CVT takes a few tools but is do able...
Hi Bryant and all others here, You mentioned in your OMFG post... "Last Friday I had a rear flat at 45 mph on the way to work. It scared the hell out of me but...
This is right out of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation manual: If a puncture should occur, maintain a firm hold on the handgrips, but do not fight steering to...
There is a Honda dealer in town that had like 20 of them in stock last year when I bought one. If you are interested I can check to see if they still have...
I have had a half dozen flats, two on the front and I have managed to keep vertical. That is about right except on the front the handle bars can get pretty...
I remember my first flat on my first ch250 back in 1985!! (OMFG!!!) I was on the freeway going 60-65mph, before I realized what was happening I did notice the...
Drafting an 18 wheeler I managed to hit 78mph once before I had to pull over for temperature. You're right, it's all in the wind resistance. Take it to a...
Hmmmmmmm. Looks like inadvertantly started a thread. By the way, could somebody tell me why I've had more rear flats than any other (Not that I hope and pray...
I've said it once and I'll say it again- Slime. If you put it in the tires before you hit a nail, it'll plug a hole up to 1/8" when you do hit one. It's saved...
I've got a service manual and I've even quoted from it a few times. I can do all those things, Mark, but as for the stuf that I've had no training in or I...
Hello All, I went for my first ride this year on my 1985 Honda Elite CH150, only about 3/4 of a mile down the road and back. Didn't want to push my luck the...
Sumner? There's a town called Sumter and another one called Summerville but I'm not familiar with Sumner. Maybe I should look that one up. choose love, bryant ...
Thats good news James. I hope your snow melts quickly. Today I will be taking my first ride since buying my CH250 last fall. It had the original 22 year old...
With some of the recent talk about tires, it's brought a question to my mind. I need to replace the tires on my CH250. I have a brand new Dunlop K627 for the...
I took the CH250 out to pick up some last minute items on New Years Eve.It was nice enough New Years Day that I took the K-bike out for a longer ride. That...