This link has one. Look under Suzuki Savage. It's the weird one, though.: http://www.sacbee.com/classads/transportation/motorcycles_accessories/ SUZUKI 1999...
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Eddie Pacheco
phsteddi54
Apr 23, 2003 11:43 pm
Hi, I recently purchased an '85 Elite 250. It is candy red with the matching rear box and optional windscreen. The bike currently has 3300 mi. on it and is in...
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WARREN FLEARL
warney12000
Apr 24, 2003 1:16 am
Hi Eddie: Try another battery, usually an LCD display is either good or bad and if yours lights and fades rapidly I bet that is the problem. Welcome to the...
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notdeadman
Apr 24, 2003 4:34 am
Eddie, ... Don't let that upset you too much. The Elite has its good points too. :) Sean __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 24, 2003 11:03 am
Welcome to the group Eddie! I agree with Warren. I also have a 1988 CH250. A real treat changing that battery, huh? Unlike the 1985-86 models, you have to take...
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jgiaccone
Apr 24, 2003 2:53 pm
Firstly, thanks to anyone who made suggestions about fixing my seat. I'm back with a new question but first a little history. My 85 elite was in a pretty bad...
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gtl5000
Apr 24, 2003 6:33 pm
hello out there scootered humans! has anyone had direct personal experiance with the performance of michelin "dexter" or "reggae" tires on their ch250 in rain...
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smofpls
Apr 24, 2003 10:28 pm
I saw a commercial on TV about a paint specifically for plastics. I don't remember the brand, but saw it at Walmart the other day. Can anyone please tell me...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 25, 2003 12:08 pm
Hello Jason. I also painted my 1985 CH250. It wasn't really too bad, tho. Lots of scratches especially lower front where the previous owner braille parked. I...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 25, 2003 12:12 pm
Dear Advice in Denver: I know the Raggae is an off road-on road tire great for dirt riding. I would think your road mileage would suffer. I don't know anyone...
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WARREN FLEARL
warney12000
Apr 25, 2003 8:23 pm
Hi Randy: I put on the Pirelli SL-26 front and rear, they rock. Warren Omaha [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 25, 2003 11:26 pm
Jason: For the 1985 Elite CH250, the tire size is tubeless 4.00x10 front and rear. The clock battery is replaced through a little plastic cover on the lower...
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ron
animalwhispe...
Apr 25, 2003 11:32 pm
Thanks again for all the great info guys-I am mechanically challenged and have a 85 and photo in gallery and love it and ride every day though it is a bit...
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WARREN FLEARL
warney12000
Apr 26, 2003 8:12 pm
Anyone know what they sold for new? I have one off an 87 CH150, will it work on an 85 CH250? Mine is fine, I might keep it as a spare if it will work Thanks...
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drfusion8
Apr 26, 2003 9:27 pm
Warren: The 1987 Elite Autobystarter AKA electric choke sold for 63.00 new. I covered it in my Tech Tip #3 Startability and Driveability post on April 3. Here...
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notdeadman
Apr 28, 2003 7:39 pm
This is a minor point, but I've found on two of them that I tested that they extend upon warm-up. Or maybe you mean the same thing except from the perspective...
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Jack Stanley
jack_stanley...
Apr 28, 2003 8:49 pm
That's the correct function. They extend to block the starting (enrichening) circuit. There is some wax inside the by-starter which changes shape when...
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Larry
mopedlar
Apr 28, 2003 9:03 pm
I have a hard cold start condition with my '85 Honda Elite 250. I noticed that Bikebandits.com lists a starter valve set for around $61. You can see schematic...
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Jack Stanley
jack_stanley...
Apr 28, 2003 9:23 pm
Are you sure this is the problem? I had a Elite 250 with the same hard-starting problem. It turned out to have low compression, which was fixed when I...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 28, 2003 9:34 pm
Sean: When the auto bystarter is cold, the spring is elongated so that it extends its needle DEEPER into the carburetor valve body. After warm-up, or ...
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Jack Stanley
jack_stanley...
Apr 28, 2003 9:42 pm
Sorry I got it 180 degrees wrong. They do retract :>) Anyway when they go bad do they register a large resistance on the ohmmeter? Or do we have to go...
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Larry
mopedlar
Apr 28, 2003 10:21 pm
When I got my '85 Honda Elite 250 last year, I had a local motorcycle/ATV shop set the valves for me. I'd like to set the valves myself to be sure that they...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 28, 2003 11:59 pm
Larry: What is the mileage on your 1985 CH250? If the valves are making noise----adjust them. If not, leave them alone. Straight forward adjustment as stated...
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notdeadman
Apr 29, 2003 12:11 am
Speaking of starters.... I was thinking of taking a 7-10 day little tour this August and was leaning toward taking my Elite 250 instead of my RF600 as...
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Larry
mopedlar
Apr 29, 2003 1:42 am
Randy, My bike has a whopping 1,920 miles on her. I got her last fall with only 1,500 miles. I get kind of a "knocking"; pre-ignition type noise when the bike...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 29, 2003 2:58 am
Larry: With so few miles on your bike, I'd forget the valve adjustment. The manual says for knocks, it may be excessive carbon buildup(doubtful), lean fuel...
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ack53024
Apr 30, 2003 12:58 am
I recently bought a 1985 CH250 and have a similar noise that sounds like possible pinging, only heard when accelerating medium to hard. I was wondering if I...
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Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
Apr 30, 2003 2:32 am
Larry: All gas is not equal. Experiment with various brands. Some of the stuff they have out there is really bad. Regular gas is recommended but a mid level...
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WARREN FLEARL
warney12000
Apr 30, 2003 3:53 am
Hello List: I haven't had any problems with pinging, running Amoco 87 octane regular. I have tried 92 octane premium but noticed no difference. The Elite 250...
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DW '
dw_ho
May 1, 2003 6:44 am
If you wish to read about a real trip - go to: http://www.melawend.com/ and read about it... DW'...
