I have 86 250r need a clutch I believe on the dirt its fine but on asphault it wants to slip a little I have a hinson basket now any suggestions on a clutch or just use stock what s the best one I have a CT racing pipe, cool head, after market aluminum air box and boysen reeds Im thinking about trying pyrimid reeds or v- force
the jug has been ported by ct racing

 

get a barnett clutch ($70) and while you have the cover off go to honda and order the 89 clutch update ($60). Your 250R will love you for it. I just did the upgrade and it works great, much smoother.

 

If I am not mistaken, which is possible, Hinson recommends that you use the stock clutch plates in order to keep the clutch pull as light as possible.

I could be wrong, but I was pretty sure I read that somewhere.

 

I don't think a difference in plates would affect clutch pull. A different style lever, clean cable, and different springs will.
The 89 update will produce a smoother pull.
ERIC

 

what does the 89 upgrade consist of

john

 

the 89 upgrade consists of :
1. a pressure plate
2. a new lifter (it goes on the end of the lifter rod)
3. a bearing the goes between the lifter and the pressure plate, this is the part that makes the difference.

While you are at it you should replace the springs and the cable. Also you might want to take a look at the lifter arm. The main reason I went to the 89 upgrade is that the ball behind the lifter would seize to the rod. The rod would then start spinning and eat up the edge of the lifter arm.

 

Service Honda list these parts as 8, 10 14, and 24.
The total is $50.58 plus shipping. If you have an 86 you can use the same lifter rod(#14) and save $9.14.
ERIC