1997-2001 Honda CR250 Clutch Service | Fix Your Dirt Bike.com

[@vanalstyne9834]

Good video. Thanks for showing the simplicity of the installation.

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Glad to Help!

[@travisstickells7361]

Website finally went down - thanks for all the help!

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Ha! It got hacked, I'm working on it now, actually.

[@travisstickells7361]

@@Fixyourdirtbike damn bro I didnt think you still even monitored these videos! I have used your site and videos to completely rebuild my 97 CR250. Invaluable information and breakdowns. Just picked up a 2004 YZ250F that needs a rebuild and its like I am back at square 1 again

[@travisstickells7361]

@@Fixyourdirtbike My 97 CR250 starts fine and idles but after actually riding for about 5 minutes, it dies. It SOUNDS like the piston is seizing and the kickstart actually locks up, but if I rock the bike back and forth a little it will get unstuck and after waiting a while I can start it again. Any suggestions on what to even look for? Could the piston actually be seizing and then cooling and unseizing very quickly? Crank issue maybe? Just put new crank bearings too.

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Glad I could help!

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

That's... wierd. The rocking thing is interesting. Did you gap your rings during installation? The piston is unlikely to expand and contract that fast and that much unless it's a bad casting. Did you set the crank seal depth?

[@rockhavenfarm761]

good vid! if you remove the basket bearing and collar whilst still inplace the cover doesn't have to be removed though.

[@caleb99olsen54]

Only thing i have to note is that you should have your friction plates soaking in your engine oil for a few hours previous of instal.

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Caleb99 olsen I like the idea, but the friction plates aren't porous so I don't know how much benefit there is with soaking them. What benefits have you seen?

[@davidbarrett4079]

Not the steel plates, but the fibrous clutch disks. They'll absorb some trans fluid and ensure that there's enough lubrication for the first start. We do this with automatic transmission clutch-packs during rebuild, which are nearly identical to dirtbike/motorcycle clutches. Your method is fine I'm sure, but soaking the disks doesn't hurt. Just a little added insurance.

[@mandeepsamra5981]

Thanks man!

[@caidenzagala7420]

Do you have a video taking apart the rest?

[@justnotdeadyet007]

great video but would be nice for the torque specs. not for me I have a book for my bike I was referring to the others who don't have the book. just a side note. great video though

[@SOLDOZER]

"Others" should have a book too.

[@Dredogg820]

Hey i got a question i bot a 95 cr250 flywheel for my 97cr250 for 20 bucks im doin a building it up from frame could i sand down the inside the flywheel i mean ill buy the right one

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Machineing the flywheel to fit will probably cost more than buying the right one.

[@Dredogg820]

@@Fixyourdirtbike alright thanks

[@daniellane6846]

Why does my bike have 9 clutch disk? 1998 cr250

[@only4dub]

Step 23: Remove the lifter lever Can we do it without removing the clutch on the other side?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

You can, but why skip it?

[@This0is0pointless]

Anyone else replace the aluminum discs with steels only, I've read about people doing this, my clutch wants to start pulling on its own after holding it in after a bit

[@TylerF33]

On that homemade clutch inner holder you're not worried about breaking the studs?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

I've never had any issues but other people have.

[@tanneralexander5886]

Cant seem to figure out why my clutch isn’t engaging after installing new clutch cable and fibers .

[@tanneralexander5886]

Lifter rod isn’t pushing the pressure plate out

[@tanneralexander5886]

Lifter and rod is seated correctly. Just not pushing pressure plate out. Plz help!

[@briansmith6995]

​@@tanneralexander5886 I'm having the same problem. Ever figure it out?

[@MemeRider]

Do those tusk springs fit universally? I have a kit just like that but i dont know if they fit, but i dont want to take it apart and find out they dont fit mines a 1995 cr250

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Check the part number on the clutch packaging online, it should tell you for sure.

[@beege4481]

Not sure if this has been mentioned in here but, inside the lifter, there is a ball bearing. It's not in the manual and here in this video it has not been mentioned. Does the ball bearing only applicable for 97? Thanks

[@deppipesdavey5471]

Never make a home made center hub holder tool like shown and screw it into the spring holder threads they will snap the pillers clean off.buy the corect tool or make a holder from some old steel clutch plates with a handle welded to them.

[@nicholasmojica761]

Just rebuilt my water pump on my 2003 CR250 it has play in the shaft in and out but no up and down, is this normal?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

How much play?

[@TuggSpeedman_]

is there supposed to be a ball bearing inside of that lifter?

[@kevinnoto1227]

Hi! On my cr250 00, the clutch outer has a lateral move (no inside outside) it's ok or needs a repair? I'm from argentina. Thanks!!

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Does it move on the shaft, or is the shaft moving in the case?

[@rcmx3011]

if one of the outer spindles on the clutch inner is broken 70% does that mean i need a new clutch inner? my bikes clutch wont fully stop grabbing, when i put it into first with the clutch in it stalls

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

When you say spindle, are you talking about where the springs sit and the pressure Plate bolt to? Either way, if something is that broken you should replace it if it cant be fixed.

[@SSYoung125]

HELP Okay step 46 I pulled the clutch lever and the clutch is now bound somehow i think in the clutch lifter what should I replace to fix just the clutch lifter or clutch Rod as well or could it be something else? I was replacing the clutch plates and the clutch push rod came out and when I put it back in and I pulled the clutch it feels like it's bound its not moving the clutch rod at all.... HELP

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

The lift lever may have been turned past the groove and the push rod is now sitting on the side of the lever. Remove the clutch bolts and push the clutch lever away from the handlebar then see if the pushrod sits right. Let me know how it goes!

[@SSYoung125]

@@Fixyourdirtbike thanks for the help i will try that i think im going to pull out the push rod and clutch lifter to inspect it just to see the wear because my clutch is really heavy on my 2002 cr so if i replace that i have been told it will help. Hopefully

[@z.e.r.ozombieextermination5142]

what kind of trans fluid

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Pro honda HP trans oil or pro honda GN4 4-stroke 10w-40 SF/SG engine oil or equivalent

[@z.e.r.ozombieextermination5142]

so i can just use the same as the engine oil

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

As long as its MOTORCYCLE oil. www.fixyourdirtbike.com/tips/how/motorcycle-oil-vs-car-oil/

[@chrisace1411]

hey can you help me out please i have a 2002 cr125 and when replacing a broken clutch cable i noticed the little lever it attaches too just moves so easily when i touch it like theres no tension on it like any spring to it or anything and i have a yz125 so i took that cover off to compare and i can lift it with my hand but it has resitance and springs back on the cr125 it just moves freely i even started the bike lifted it with my hand and went to 1st gear and it just stalled showing me that the lever isnt doin anything somehow do you know what happened that would do that ? thanks anyone

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Connect the new cable and see if you have resistance in the lever. That lifter lever has some play from the factory but what you're describing seems excessive.

[@chrisace1411]

@@Fixyourdirtbike ok i can try that shouldnt i be able to just lift it with my hand though like i did on the other bike? i mean theres tension but i should be able to lift it no? also is the lifter supposed to be all the way to the right pressed in? mine seems to expose some of the shaft like i can slide it out and in from left to right

[@TWITCH772]

Any clue where I can buy the bolts that hold the clutch springs?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

You can get them from any OEM retailer.

[@christerence8199]

What is the torque spec to put the clutch cover on a Cr250r 2000

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

No specs, just hand tight.

[@renegade9758]

​@@Fixyourdirtbike good tanks.what torque specs for the bolt /spring please??

[@rafaelarias1461]

I have a 1998 cr250, is trans hp 80w oil ok to use?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

No, way too heavy. Use 2-stroke 10w-40

[@urivaladez9982]

Cr250 2001 use oil filter?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

No

[@urivaladez9982]

@@Fixyourdirtbike thanks bro

[@Ampmanlaci]

Hello! Thank you for the video, it is very useful! I have a problem. After Step 43 (Torque the center nut (59 ft.lb) and remove the holder tool) I can't rotate the outer basket and the clutch inner, they are moving together. Before I torque the center nut they move independent form each other. What is the problem? Thanks in advance! Regards: Laszlo

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

The only thing I can thing of that would bind the inner and outer would be if you are missing the thrust washer, or if your needle bearings are damaged and catching.

[@Ampmanlaci]

@@Fixyourdirtbike the thrust is in its place. I have checked the needle bearing, I can't see any problems. If I do not torque the center nut the clutch inner can be rotated with ease, but if I torque the center nut they move together. It is a 92' CR 250, but the construction is the same as I see.

[@Ampmanlaci]

I checked again, to be sure. The thrust washer is in its place. I can't see any problem on the needle bearing. If I do not torque the center nut, the clutch inner can be rotated easely.

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

I just want to double check that the only the clutch inner is installed at this point? The clutch is not assembled?

[@Ampmanlaci]

@@Fixyourdirtbike Clutch outer, thrust washer and clutch center are insatlled. I followed you descibtion and the maintenance book step by step. I assume the proble is thaht the thrust washer is damaged. I if put it on a flat surface I can see that it is nut flat, but a curve. I ordered a new one, I hope it wil solve the problem. I will come back if I get it. Thank you for your support!!!

[@watsonj217]

What year lock tab washer did you order the inner clutch hub? As the one on my 1996 cr250 rotates when you're trying to torque it down

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

1997. The exact one is in my parts list here goo.gl/Jp9cjx

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

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