Ok, this is my first post so please take it easy on me ;) I bought a used 99 cr250r (actually got it in a trade) and upon my first outing with it, it decided to dump a piston skirt in the crank. Literally within ten minutes, so thats what I get for not checking the piston/cylinder before riding it. I wasn't beating on it either when it let go, I was coming to a stop and idling. But anyways, it is time for a complete rebuild. I got the bike for fairly cheap in the trade so ... yay.
Im kinda wondering what direction to go as far as parts. I see tons of parts for these things. I know for sure I'm replacing the cylinder, piston w/bearings, complete crank w/rod, crank bearings/seals, and complete gasket kit at minimum. Anything else I should look at replacing while I have the cases split ? I know to check for the obvious stuff but I mean there are alot of bearings in these things. I don't want to bust the cases again for an 8 dollar part if you know what I mean. Also suggestions on what brand to go with on parts, I'm thinking Wiseco Pro-lite piston kit, Wiseco crank and rod, New OEM "A" cylinder, AllBallsRacing Crank bearings and Cometic Gaskets ? Any suggestions ? Also can anyone tell me the difference between the Wiseco Hot Rods Crank kit and Hot Rods Crank kits (hotrodsproducts - com) ? Also the quality of AllBallsRacing bearings ?
This is my first endeavour (sp?) into 2-strokes but I am mechanically competent when I dont tilt too many ;) I've already disassembled most of the engine. Just got to get a flywheel puller, then on to splitting the cases. I have been reading alot online but seems there is alot of misinformation on the net on 2-strokes and alot of contradicting side. Sorry for the huge post, just want to make sure I got my ducks in a row before blowing quite a bit of cash. Tia, Ncognito
Im kinda wondering what direction to go as far as parts. I see tons of parts for these things. I know for sure I'm replacing the cylinder, piston w/bearings, complete crank w/rod, crank bearings/seals, and complete gasket kit at minimum. Anything else I should look at replacing while I have the cases split ? I know to check for the obvious stuff but I mean there are alot of bearings in these things. I don't want to bust the cases again for an 8 dollar part if you know what I mean. Also suggestions on what brand to go with on parts, I'm thinking Wiseco Pro-lite piston kit, Wiseco crank and rod, New OEM "A" cylinder, AllBallsRacing Crank bearings and Cometic Gaskets ? Any suggestions ? Also can anyone tell me the difference between the Wiseco Hot Rods Crank kit and Hot Rods Crank kits (hotrodsproducts - com) ? Also the quality of AllBallsRacing bearings ?
This is my first endeavour (sp?) into 2-strokes but I am mechanically competent when I dont tilt too many ;) I've already disassembled most of the engine. Just got to get a flywheel puller, then on to splitting the cases. I have been reading alot online but seems there is alot of misinformation on the net on 2-strokes and alot of contradicting side. Sorry for the huge post, just want to make sure I got my ducks in a row before blowing quite a bit of cash. Tia, Ncognito