Guys,
I just picked up an '84 DR250 from the classifieds. At least I think it's an 84. The sticker on it says mfd: 10/84. Are they like cars, where the next model year starts being manufactured toward the end of the previous year? Anyway... I need to do some repairs to it, like go through the carburetor, etc. But, I can't seem to find a repair manual anywhere online. I know car engines relatively well, but I'm clueless about dirt bikes. Like the oil... It doesn't have a dipstick, so how full do I need to get it? I see a choke lever, but I can't even tell which way is choked without taking the carb off. I'm not even sure of what the procedure is to crank the thing... Is it like most small engines? Choke, give gas, kick until it hits, then unchoke? Also, the kick level (I'm sure there's another name for it) is kinda hard to kick. Is this indicative of a problem? Lots of questions. True noob. Any help appreciated!
I just picked up an '84 DR250 from the classifieds. At least I think it's an 84. The sticker on it says mfd: 10/84. Are they like cars, where the next model year starts being manufactured toward the end of the previous year? Anyway... I need to do some repairs to it, like go through the carburetor, etc. But, I can't seem to find a repair manual anywhere online. I know car engines relatively well, but I'm clueless about dirt bikes. Like the oil... It doesn't have a dipstick, so how full do I need to get it? I see a choke lever, but I can't even tell which way is choked without taking the carb off. I'm not even sure of what the procedure is to crank the thing... Is it like most small engines? Choke, give gas, kick until it hits, then unchoke? Also, the kick level (I'm sure there's another name for it) is kinda hard to kick. Is this indicative of a problem? Lots of questions. True noob. Any help appreciated!