250R QUESTIONS.
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05-01-2002, 12:15 AM
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1.What is the shifting pattern of the 250R? When you shift into first,do you shift DOWN into first then up into 2,3,4,5?
2.What is the proper oil to use?
3.How to change the oil?
4.How much oil to put in?
5.How often to lube the chain?
6.Where is the air-filter?
7.What kind of oil do I use to oil the air-filter?
8.Does it have a gas or oil filter?
9.If so,where are they?
10.Do I have to mix my own gasoline,or just buy a high octane rating like 93?
11.When I buy my 250R,will it have a casesaver on it?
12.Where is the casesaver if it does have one?
13.Is it kickstart or electric?
14.Do they still sell owners manuals for 250Rs anywhere?
15.Are there any other maintenance procedures that I need to do.
2.What is the proper oil to use?
3.How to change the oil?
4.How much oil to put in?
5.How often to lube the chain?
6.Where is the air-filter?
7.What kind of oil do I use to oil the air-filter?
8.Does it have a gas or oil filter?
9.If so,where are they?
10.Do I have to mix my own gasoline,or just buy a high octane rating like 93?
11.When I buy my 250R,will it have a casesaver on it?
12.Where is the casesaver if it does have one?
13.Is it kickstart or electric?
14.Do they still sell owners manuals for 250Rs anywhere?
15.Are there any other maintenance procedures that I need to do.
#2
05-01-2002, 12:27 AM
1) 1 down N 2 3 4 5 6 up
2) any 2 stroke oil, I am sure there are better ones than others
3) you don't, the oil is mixed with the gas that lubricates the engine and clutch
4) its a ration of gas to oil, ??? I beleive 32:1 is what honda specifies ???
5) I do it after every couple of rides, don't use the sticky pj1
6) under the seat
7) if it is a k&n, use the pre charger kit they sell. I always have k&n's
8) ummm, no oil filter, not sure about gas
9) see 8
10) you have to mix the gas with the 2 stroke oil, i always use 93
11) might, might not
12) in front of the front sprocket
13) kick start
14) try ebay, not sure if honda does
15) it is a 15 year old quad, so check everything
Hope this helps, been a few years since i had my R's.
Some others could probably elaborate on these, but it is a good start.
-Josh
2) any 2 stroke oil, I am sure there are better ones than others
3) you don't, the oil is mixed with the gas that lubricates the engine and clutch
4) its a ration of gas to oil, ??? I beleive 32:1 is what honda specifies ???
5) I do it after every couple of rides, don't use the sticky pj1
6) under the seat
7) if it is a k&n, use the pre charger kit they sell. I always have k&n's
8) ummm, no oil filter, not sure about gas
9) see 8
10) you have to mix the gas with the 2 stroke oil, i always use 93
11) might, might not
12) in front of the front sprocket
13) kick start
14) try ebay, not sure if honda does
15) it is a 15 year old quad, so check everything
Hope this helps, been a few years since i had my R's.
Some others could probably elaborate on these, but it is a good start.
-Josh
#3
05-01-2002, 02:00 AM
Wow! Lots of questions![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
1)1 down, and 5 up
2)I would recommend a 10-30wt for the gears (inside case), and a high quality synthetic for the gas such as Golden Spectro, or Amsoil 2000 fully synthetic. You can mix both of these at 40:1 without any problems.
3)There is a bolt on the bottom of the motor. Loosen the bolt and let the oil drain out.
4)If my memory serves me, it is .63 quarts ( motor oil, in the case). 2-stroke oil will be ~ 12oz to 4gal of gas.
5)lube the chain after every ride.
6)Under the seat.
7)Depends on the air filter. If it is a K&N, they have their own special oil. If it is a foam filter, get sticky foam filter oil for it (do not use motor oil).
8)Often there is a filter in the petcock in the tank. If not, you can easily install one in the fuel line. It will cost $2-$3. There is no oil filter.
9)See #8
10)You will buy the 93 octane gas, and MIX the 2-stroke OIL into it.
11)It will unless it has been broken off (which is common with an older quad).
12)Case-saver sits ahead of the front sprocket to guard the chain from the case (thus the term "case-saver"
13)Kickstart.
14)Everywhere. Local bike shops, I-net, etc.
15)A ton, but you need to get the quad 1st![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
1)1 down, and 5 up
2)I would recommend a 10-30wt for the gears (inside case), and a high quality synthetic for the gas such as Golden Spectro, or Amsoil 2000 fully synthetic. You can mix both of these at 40:1 without any problems.
3)There is a bolt on the bottom of the motor. Loosen the bolt and let the oil drain out.
4)If my memory serves me, it is .63 quarts ( motor oil, in the case). 2-stroke oil will be ~ 12oz to 4gal of gas.
5)lube the chain after every ride.
6)Under the seat.
7)Depends on the air filter. If it is a K&N, they have their own special oil. If it is a foam filter, get sticky foam filter oil for it (do not use motor oil).
8)Often there is a filter in the petcock in the tank. If not, you can easily install one in the fuel line. It will cost $2-$3. There is no oil filter.
9)See #8
10)You will buy the 93 octane gas, and MIX the 2-stroke OIL into it.
11)It will unless it has been broken off (which is common with an older quad).
12)Case-saver sits ahead of the front sprocket to guard the chain from the case (thus the term "case-saver"
13)Kickstart.
14)Everywhere. Local bike shops, I-net, etc.
15)A ton, but you need to get the quad 1st![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
#6
05-01-2002, 11:56 AM
#7
05-01-2002, 11:59 AM
Since the rest of your questions have been answered, I'm not going to reanswer them, but it take about 2 minutes to mix your own gas/oil, so there isn't a real problem. Run a good 2 stroke oil. I prefer Golden Spectro mixed 50:1. Don't mix your gas/oil at 20:1 like the bike says, mix it at what the il Manufacturer reccomends. For the oil in the transmission, make sure you don't get the "energy saving" additives. People on here recommend Castrol GTX 10W40. Good luck, and I'm guessing you're new to quads, so if you break something, don't hoky something up out of metal hangers and duct tape!
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#8
05-01-2002, 06:20 PM
1. Yeah, those other guys have it right.
2. I use Maxima 85W for the transmission. I use Amsoil 2000 for the fuel @ 50:1
3.Take plug out of bottom of case, let drain, replace plug, replace oil.
4. 700cc
5. Just like any other quad, as often as you think about it. Same with adjustment, at least once a day.
6. Remove rear fenders and seat and it's right there. That black box.
7. Filter oil.
8. In stock form, neither.
9. See above.
10. Mix the gas with a proper oil. It won't run long without it.
11. Not likely.
12. See above.
13. An electric start on a R???
14. Anywhere, yes, if you consider "anywhere" a Honda dealer or motorcycle shop.
15. Lube rear linkage, change the oil, etc.
Now, if you're really lazy, don't get one. Get a 400EX, a little less maintenence. If you're too lazy for a 400EX, consider a Polaris 'cause you don't even have to shift them. If you're too lazy to maintain a Polaris, stay home and watch the tube.
2. I use Maxima 85W for the transmission. I use Amsoil 2000 for the fuel @ 50:1
3.Take plug out of bottom of case, let drain, replace plug, replace oil.
4. 700cc
5. Just like any other quad, as often as you think about it. Same with adjustment, at least once a day.
6. Remove rear fenders and seat and it's right there. That black box.
7. Filter oil.
8. In stock form, neither.
9. See above.
10. Mix the gas with a proper oil. It won't run long without it.
11. Not likely.
12. See above.
13. An electric start on a R???
14. Anywhere, yes, if you consider "anywhere" a Honda dealer or motorcycle shop.
15. Lube rear linkage, change the oil, etc.
Now, if you're really lazy, don't get one. Get a 400EX, a little less maintenence. If you're too lazy for a 400EX, consider a Polaris 'cause you don't even have to shift them. If you're too lazy to maintain a Polaris, stay home and watch the tube.