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Offline Swimr2DaResQ

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« on: February 25, 2012, 11:29:40 PM »
Hey guys,
My buddy is selling his '02 CR 250. He will sell it to me for pretty cheap. I just wanted some info on that model year before I bite.
Anything helps!
Thanks,
Chad
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 03:32:33 PM »
The power band on the 02+ isnt as good a older models.
its allmost just in the middle.  but it handles good.

i had both my rims crack on the one i had.
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2012, 04:07:27 PM »
If it's still in stock form it's got the Mikuni carb that is a bit more finicky to temp and elevation changes so some guys will swap it out for a Keihin. The 3rd gen aluminum frame is pretty killer.
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2012, 05:04:20 PM »
Frame and handling-wise, the 2002 and up are great.
Motor-wise, the 2001 CR250 has the best engine.
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2012, 05:21:18 PM »
My kx250 just blew another crank bearing under 40 hrs on a complete top and bottom rebuild, The cylinder has to be stripped and replated. I was debating on fixing my kx or getting something else. The CR seems like a steal and it just got a new top end. It's in alot better overall shape than my '01 KX. I think I'll swap the Keihin carb from my KX to The CR. What else can be done to improve the Motor?
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 06:24:56 PM »
i  remember on of the tuners saying that the crank case on the 02+ had to much volume
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 07:28:12 PM »
Quote from: Swimr2DaResQ on February 27, 2012, 01:21:18 AM
My kx250 just blew another crank bearing under 40 hrs on a complete top and bottom rebuild, The cylinder has to be stripped and replated. I was debating on fixing my kx or getting something else. The CR seems like a steal and it just got a new top end. It's in alot better overall shape than my '01 KX. I think I'll swap the Keihin carb from my KX to The CR. What else can be done to improve the Motor?
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I had a 2002 CR250, Best handling bike I have ever ridden. Wish I would not have sold it.
I did the PWK swap and it helped a little with the bottom end, made jetting alot easier.
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2012, 09:15:50 PM »
the cr125 crankcases had too much volume. not the 250's i say get it. it has a few issues with the motor but its a much better quality bike than your kawi and they handle really well
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2012, 07:39:48 AM »
Well, it's sitting in my garage now! looks pretty good, needs a couple minor things(chain, sprockets and some TLC!!). All in all its in great shape!
It has the V-Force 3 reed valve with a FMF Fatty Pipe and a turbine core 2 silencer. Brand new top end, with heat cycles completed. Suspension is decent, needs some tweaking , but the springs are right on for my weight. It needs a face lift, but that will have to wait! I'll post pics soon!
Thanks 8)
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2012, 02:35:25 AM »
Here are a few pics of the bike! It's a work in progress, definitely not as clean and awesome as MxSkillz CR!

This is what it looked like when I picked it up.


This is where it's at currently, I have a lot more planned, just waiting on a few bucks to throw at it!



I had found an issue with the base gasket. So I replaced the gasket and added a little extra gasket sealant!

I found the base gasket was not replaced after the new top end was done, cylinder was not even torqued to spec, and the mating surfaces between the cases and cylinder had residue and parts of old gaskets on them. It would make a kind squeaking/ plunging sound when you kicked it over, it was sucking air through the space between the cylinder and case into the crank case! I took it all apart and the surfaces mate good, but with so much extra crap between the surfaces and not being torqued to spec, it's no wonder why it wasn't sealing properly! One of the previous owners must have jammed a crow bar or similar tool between the cylinder and case to pry it off, What a jackA##! It really freaked me out at first, but it's all good now. 
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2012, 02:16:59 PM »
Good choice going back to the red plastic, I don't know why so many Honda owners go with all black, must be a Metal Mulisha wanna-be thing...
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2012, 07:08:41 PM »
Awesome bike chad. Cant wait till you let me ride 'er  :P

Come on guys, obviously metal mulisha is the way to go.
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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2012, 01:32:50 AM »
Started tuning the carb today, got a ways to go to get it spot on! This Mikuni carb is kind of a pain as well. Gonna swap it out with a keihin carb from JD. The previous owners had the jetting all jacked up. She'll be running smooth as butter by the weekend! 8)
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« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2012, 05:44:01 AM »
I would love to try a 2002 and 2001 back to back. I know people say the 2001 has the best engine and the 2002 is not as good. But it may be just personal opinion. I don't care about the peakiest powerband, and from the sounds of it, the 2002 has as much power, just with a fatter spread.
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« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2012, 07:10:56 AM »
look's like someone pryed the cylender off with a screwdriver :(
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