1997 - 2001 Honda CR250 - Shock Linkage Rebuild | Fix Your Dirt Bike

How To Service The Rear Suspension Shock Linkage On You 1997 - 2001 Honda CR250.
The Shock Linkage is a torch and hammer service, so arrange your work area accordingly.
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The Tools You Will Need To Service Your Rear Linkage Are:
- 17mm Socket
- 17mm Wrench
- 19mm Socket
- 19mm Wrench
- 12mm Socket
- 14mm Wrench
- Pick
- Parts Cleaner
- Soft Bristle Brush
- Towels
- Clamp
- Torch
- Hammer
- Socket To Match Bearing
- Socket Extension
- Clamp
- Mallet
- Safety Glasses
- Rubber Gloves
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The Parts You Will Need To Rebuild The Rear Shock Link Are:
- New '97-'01 Honda CR250 Bearings Set
- Moly Grease
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Intro - 0:00
Removal - 0:16
Disassembly - 0:29
Clean & Inspect - 1:27
Assembly - 2:05
Install - 4:11
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[@Fixyourdirtbike]

*Skip Around!* Removal - 0:16 Disassembly - 0:29 Clean & Inspect - 1:27 Assembly - 2:05 Install - 4:11 *Checkout More How-To Guides At **FixYourDirtBike.com**!*

[@nickdelgiudice7496]

Hands down the best channel for Hondas.

[@trenthough2494]

You have done everyone that watches your videos tremendous favors

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

thanks!

[@Champ54]

John, you saved me a lot of time and energy during my CR rebuild. Every videos been extremely helpful! Thank you so much

[@peterp.6249]

Nice video, John. What about the "dog bone"?

[@pocopoquito3365]

I'm rebuilding the 01 model and i'm struggling so much with the long screw that holds the shockarm and the chainslider. Both nuts on each side of the shockarm are stuck. I've tried penetrating oil, torch, a breaker bar and an impacto wrench. Any help would be appreciated. Ty for your tutorials!

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

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[@FirstGendodgegarage]

My bolt from the linkage won’t come out

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Any chance you can show a 91 or newer cr500r linkage?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Dude, If I get my hands on a CR500 I'll buy a billboard.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

@@Fixyourdirtbike 😂

[@madscientistkicks]

My 98 doesn’t have that roller at 4:32... I’m going to inspect the frame in a bit to see it got hacked off or something

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Oh, yeah, you should definitely look into that. Without that roller, you can't get an accurate chain tension.

[@motomash6143]

Hi mate I did the linkage on my 98 cr250 today but I still have a very slight amount of play but not as bad as it was. Is this normal?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Which part still has play?

[@motomash6143]

@@Fixyourdirtbike the bit at the bottom of the connecting arm to the linkage. Still feels like there is a little play in there. Better than it was but not ideal

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Is the play side to side like it's missing a spacer, or up and down like its missing some needles in the bearing?

[@motomash6143]

@@Fixyourdirtbike when I pull the back wheel up and down there is still a tiny bit of play

[@dirtdiggler9293]

Inch pounds?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

it's 1/12th of a foot pound.

[@irelandssons]

Having trouble with the bearings in the frame

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Is the outer race stuck in the bore?

[@irelandssons]

@@Fixyourdirtbike yeah man I finally got it at 2 am this morning it’s back together how can I send u pics

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Yes

[@irelandssons]

@@Fixyourdirtbike u got a way for me to show u

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[@peterp.6249]

Nice video, John. What about the "dog bone"?

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Those are on the 1998-2001 models.

[@peterp.6249]

There's no good way to remove the one bearing (the one with the shoulders). I eventually used wire cutters and a tiny screwdriver. Keep up the good work, you're videos are fast, clever, and spot on. Now, if you only did 50cc Cobra Sr. videos I'd stay glued to the channel!!!

[@Fixyourdirtbike]

Are you talking about the upper heim bearing?