When should I rebuild my top end dirt bike?
When to Rebuild Your Dirt Bike Top End The amount of hours on the engine’s top end are the best indicator of when to do a rebuild. If you keep up on the maintenance, a bike can safely be ridden from 40 to 60 hours before a rebuild.
How long is a Honda CRF250R good for?
The bike is only good for about 50mph (gearing change). So day after day, ride after ride this bike just keeps going. I bought a new ktm 450 exc and have had nothing but problems (cracked head 3hrs, stripped bolts, broken frame (head set). So Ive keeped the honda and still ride it more. I’ll post after the servicing this week.
How much is the piston on a CRF250R?
We see it as a $150 piston now to prevent the potential need to replace head/valves, cylinder, crank, cases, ect. Cause they always are running great before thy blow up lol. I’m in the same boat I just bout a used bike and don’t ride hard but I am for sure gonna check the piston later down the road.
Is the CRF250R a bullet proof machine?
Keep in mind that these are not the old XR’s that are bullet proof, these CRF/r’s are high level race machines. I’ve stated before that the way they are ridden makes a huge difference on longevity and durability, but again, they were designed for high level competition and dependability is sacrificed to a certain extent.
When to change the oil on a CRF250R?
No telling when a crank is going to go or the valves decide they don’t feel like sealing anymore. Keep an eye on the oil filter and make sure the air filter is kept up and regular oil changes. Really, that’s about the best I can tell you.
Can a Honda CRF250R be rebuilt at home?
The CRF450R is much the same, but the cam-bearing supports are not cast into the head as with the 250. If you can handle the top end on a power-valve two-stroke, the CRF should be no problem. Follow along as Honda’s Eric Crippa rebuilds a CRF250R. This is a home garage, and Crippa used our tools for the job. 1.
How many hours do you ride a CRF250R?
CRF250R hours? On Top End. I have a CRF250 and i want to no how many hours till I should do a top end. I don’t thrash it just trail riding and round tha farm, only been in rev limiter a few times. So far since i have had it i have done 55hrs, and not long before i brought it, it had the engine fully stripped and anything that needed doing replaced.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda CRF250R piston?
In the case of the CRF250R, the piston does need regular replacement, but it is less than $60, and rings are slightly more than $30. Having a piston fail at 13,000 rpm will lead to a repair bill that will make you lose your breakfast.The good news is the Honda CRF250R is extremely easy to work on.
Why are my Honda CRF250R engine clearances so tight?
These high-rpm engines need fresh oil frequently, and the valves’ clearances must be checked often. If the valves get tight, expensive repair bills are not far away. Tight valve clearances mean the valve stem is stretching or (more likely) the head of the valve is growing soft and “sinking” into the head.