I'm happy to announce I have solved my hesitation/pulling problem. It was the carburetor after all. On the third try I removed the pilot jet. Boiled it in...
You may already know that I picked up a CH250 recently. I've been riding it a lot, almost 1000 miles since early Sep. and, getting the maintenance caught up,...
Hmm, if a glass coffee pot and a hot plate work, then I bet an old wok and a gas stove would be even handier. Assuming the wife will let you boil your carb in...
joe black wrote: Question: I have an 86 and my speedometer is not working . I took the cable out at the front wheel , then I spun the wheel and the little stem...
Hi everyone, Hope this is ok to post here... You can see a list of my groups on Grouply at the link below. Maybe you'll find some you want to join. beau Here's...
I was driving my CH250 on Sunday for a nice ride. I noticed a "slip" of the variator/belt after accelerating after an intersection. I took note. A few miles...
Glad to hear it was just the carb. Did you re-use the old gaskets from your carb or did you order a new set?? I've never cleaned a carb before, but I'm sure...
I can't seem to convince myself of the part number for the lower left floor panel.....the metal piece that the kick stand tucks right up next to....it runs...
... The only real gasket is the one on the carb bowl and that was rubber. Run a steel rule over it to see if it is above the rim all around. If it is you can...
the side rails are long since discontinued. take yours off and try to gently pound out the dents from the back side. sadly, 99% of the ones you infrequently...
interesting theory about the belt being installed backwards causing sudden failure. let us know if that proves to be the case. slhulbert <slhulbert@...>...
... sudden failure. ... A couple of questions and/or points to ponder: Should I have expected a 23 year old belt with 3800 miles on it to fall apart (dry...
If you look inside the "left crankcase cover" you may notice that the belt may have been rubbing on the bottom of the crankcase cover. This may have been the...
I just took two pair in to have them sand blasted , and then I dropped them off to a local guy to have him bump them out and primer them . That's $100.00 just...
parts hoarder! joe black <joeblackakareaper@...> wrote: I just took two pair in to have them sand blasted , and then I dropped them off to a local guy...
Yes indeedy , guilty as charged . I'll buy every one I can get my hands on for the price I paid for the last two . The first one I got had 1300 miles on it...
Hi, I'm new to this forum but have owned my 1985 CH250 Elite for over 10 years. I originally bought it with lot's of wrecked body plastic and knowing I was...
Does anyone know how many grams the stock OEM variator weights are?? I was thinking of trying some Dr. Pulley slider weights, but I'd like to know the mass of...
That is the handlebar cover support bracket, which also supports the lower portion of the optional windshield. Â -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA ... From: snorunner...
Thanks! I've been pouring over the parts diagrams in the OEM parts manual, Babbitts and Bike Bandit online sites and can not for the life of me find the...
I think it's 19grams. I have Polini 29gram weights on mine, Did the 5k maintance on them for the second time. going for another 5k miles! Alot better then the...
I'm running stock size rollers and stock variator and clutch, variator and clutch both have over 80k miles on them.(clutch shoes also!) I might have to brake...
I just found this: Both the Honda Elite and Helix have the same 22.6 gram, 24x18mm roller weights. Decide what type of performance you want--For quick ...
I didn't notice any difference in acceleration, and my top speed was the same. The only difference I noticed was the lower RPM's while cruising, My MPG was...
From what I've read from some pretty smart gentlemen on the VX800 list you shouldn't use Ace Hardware o-rings anywhere near gasoline. They are not made of the...
Those 'smart' gentlemen aren't really smart at all. I've taken the time to research the O rings sold at Ace Hdwe. and found them to made of Buna -N, same as...
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