New to crf’s
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:07 pm
Hey guys and gals, I’m new to the site but look forward to learning as much from you guys as I can as well as offering my knowledge when I can. I’ve been involved with off-road racing and off-road bikes for over twenty but besides a two month stint on an XR400 in the late 90’s this is the first Honda I have messed with. My son purchased an 06 Crf250r this past weekend that had been sitting for about 7 months. We actually got the bike to run on choke while looking at the bike to purchase. I asked about the history of the bike but the owner had past away so I I could go off of was what the widow knew about it. They struck a deal at $1050 so I thought it was a good deal since we did hear it run. I figured a good carb cleaning and it would be off to the races. I’ve cleaned a hundred carbs before so looking over this one was a simple task. Pilot jet was clogged but got everything cleaned and back together. Tried starting the bike and had no luck unless you use the hot start lever. I adjusted the fuel mixture screw from 1.5 to 2.5 out and still nothing unless hot start is used. My next step is to check the valves which I havnt got to yet but my question for you guys is with this being our first CRF is there anything in particular to look for with this model and year. Or any other suggestions would be appreciated.