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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 05, 2011, 06:43:27 AM »

I haven't found any "cheap" aftermarket baskets, they're all at the $150 range, which sounds like a lot for a basket. And I've found other lightly used baskets for cheaper too. Can you elaborate more on how to properly file it?

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 04, 2011, 02:47:15 PM »

Assembly?? What about a new basket? Would it be risky to file it?

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 04, 2011, 09:50:17 AM »

And here's what happened to that nasty hole.

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 04, 2011, 09:47:36 AM »

Found the problem....should I start filing away?

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 04, 2011, 08:38:31 AM »

I think you need to invest in a torque wrench or stop eating your Wheaties 

Lol! Perhaps. However this happened when I was unscrewing that hole, but now that I think about it, it's kinda expected. I once tapped this hole because it was stripped. And it's in a horrible condition and I can see now how it happened. I sealed with JB weld yesterday, and now it seems to be okay, very sturdy. Now I'm having clutch problems..

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 03, 2011, 05:31:03 PM »

It's on the right side of the motor, right next to the clutch cover. It's for checking the oil level I believe. I applied some JB weld for now to see if it holds.

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Technical / Re: Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 03, 2011, 09:16:34 AM »

Thanks alot for the help! The spike worked well, slowly but surely. However, my bad luck didn't end there...

I finished the clutch, and starter to prep for the oil and when I took out this bolt...



 >:-D

So, JB weld the pieces and the screw in there forever?

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Technical / Pressure Plate Disaster! Help!

« on: September 02, 2011, 05:15:32 PM »

So I was tightening the last bolt on the pressure plate and....





Maybe I overtightened?? How can I pull that out? Goodbye dirty weekend...

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Technical / Re: Swing Arm bolt stuck!!!

« on: July 09, 2011, 08:11:07 AM »

Damn, it's a lot more work than I was expecting! The PB blaster idea sounds good. I'll get some, take the gas tank out, put the bike on it's side and spray some on the bolt. Wait a couple of days and hammer away. I really wasn't expecting it to be this tough, I used a metal cylinder and a 10lb hammer and nothing. I did strip the bolt, and I already ordered a new one. This is annoying. :\

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Technical / Swing Arm bolt stuck!!!

« on: July 08, 2011, 07:08:01 PM »

How do you get the Swing Arm Bolt? I've hammered it for a whole hour and no budge! Will a torch work? Is there something special I need to do before removing it?



Back story: After I did my top end, I decided to replace my swing arm, rear hub, and shock linkage bearings since they were all loose. After taking everything apart I've found out I was right and most bearings are ceased. However, I cannot take out the swing arm bolt, which I obviously need to replace the swing arm bearings! I'll take pictures and videos if it helps. Thanks!



Here is the bike before the rear suspension was taken off.

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Technical / Re: CR250R Idle pulsing?? (+top end)

« on: June 10, 2011, 07:54:12 AM »

That's a relief to hear. What kind of piston did you use?

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Technical / Re: CR250R Idle pulsing??

« on: June 09, 2011, 06:20:27 PM »

So I finished installing the top end today. When I pump the kick start it's very tough and firm. No leaks as far as I can tell as of now. My friend noted me on something though, I never filed the piston rings, I wasn't even aware of such practice. Should I take the jug out and do them? I'd think they would come ready for installation since it all came together.

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Technical / Re: CR250R Idle pulsing??

« on: June 01, 2011, 05:12:57 PM »

Haha yeah, duh. I'll check for leaks when the top end is done. I had a bit of lack of luck today since the forks I bought didn't fit my tree. Anyway, I've been reading my service manual alot and one of the things I noticed is that the clips look difficult to take out, is it? And should I take out my power valve cover?

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Technical / Re: CR250R Idle pulsing??

« on: May 31, 2011, 08:48:53 PM »

No I didn't leak test it. Where exactly are the crank seals?

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Technical / Re: CR250R Idle pulsing??

« on: May 28, 2011, 05:26:12 PM »

Here's a pic when cleaning the engine, before taking the top end apart.