Good Question. I don't think the 86 service manual would cover the 88, but they are very similar. I have an 86 CH250 and a 87 CH250 and use the manual for...
Hi, just bought a 1985 Honda Elite 250 and it rocks! There are a couple of problems, and I'm looking to you guys for help. 1. The horn won't work. - per past...
Hi, just bought a 1985 Honda Elite 250 and it rocks! There are a couple of problems, and I'm looking to you guys for help. 1. The horn won't work. - per past...
The front blinkers server as running lights and blinkers. That's why they are always on. In my experience: * If one blinker doesn't work, the problem is a bad...
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... When you say "check" the flasher, is there a procedure for that? Or, do you mean just replace it? The bulbs are good, I've checked them all. The left...
One of my rearview mirrors will not stay in place. The rectangular mirror portion rotates in the ball and socket when the scooter is moving and I have to...
Yeah, I think the adjustment is behind the mirror, not sure though. If you pry it out you should be able to get to the nut. [Non-text portions of this message...
I have an OEM Service Manual. It covers 85-88 models. The manual was edited january 88 bob merck <rfmerck@...> a écrit : I know the "slipstream" wind...
By your descriptions the turn signal switch is working correctly. Do your brake light and "dash lights" work? they use the same 10 amp fuse as the turn...
Last night I was heading home and before I left my friend's house, I pressed the tripmeter reset button. I'm not used to monitoring the odometer because its...
is the rubber boot missing from the trip reset? if so, odds are water has seeped thru causing the trip meter metal shaft and mount to rust together. if the...
that's an easy one, there is a phillips screw on the lower corner of the mirror's backside that you tighten to tighten the mirror mount to the stem. do NOT...
I was the one who sold the speedos. Looks like I'm out of backups now... Thx murphy... Anyway, I guess pushing the trip reset knob again "cleared" the little...
It may not be the engine hanger at all. When I first bought my scoot, I went through a bunch of things to replace lube restore clean..... After I did so I...
Sort of the same scenario here. Bought scoot got it all cleaned up. Had a real howl and I didn't know any better .Then the mechanic was retruning it to me to...
The rubber pad was missing on my '87 when I bought it. I got loud rattles when going over bumpy Seattle roads. I had some rubber pads that I had bought from...
Honest Me wrote: Question: My fan never comes on & the temp never gets that high.........I ride a Elite 250 without panels, so I can see the fan. I have...
mercuriallists wrote: Question: I'm riding home on the highway and start hearing this bizzare intermittent wailing noise. Then it increased in volume and ...
Hi Guys! FYI, I found out a $22 fuel filter (OEM from BikeBandit 227498-001)for a 1990 CH250 can be had at JC Whitney #ZX010311P for $2.99. NO parts are...
Well the "TellTale" hole is doing its job I guess. I first notice a burning smell of oil last week, cleaned the Enginge block to find a tiny hole under the...
Hi all thanks for reading! My 1990 CH250 lost power when I was riding, died and back fired twice. When I lost power I tried the horn and it sounded but just...
if it is indeed the charging that failed, if the battery is a fairly recent one, it may recover all by itself after a couple of hours, enough to start and...
Sounds like what happened to me and about as far from home.Had the entire stator assembly replaced due total meltdown. Cost me $700 (C) $347.00 for assemblt....
I am from central illinois, i just bought a 1985 honda elite 250, my first motorcycle of any kind, it has 4,900 miles, i am the third owner but know both past...
Hi Lisa, You are lucky! WOW; only 4,900 miles! There are folks that have over 100k miles on these. Check Randy's tech notes on the site. They provide a...
"Honest Mike" wrote: Question: Well the "TellTale" hole is doing its job I guess. I first notice a burning smell of oil last week, cleaned the Enginge block...
Well thanks for the reply!!!!! Also I should have done this a long time ago........ Thanks RANDY For all the supplementy info you have supplied us about our...