1997 CR250R Powervalve Timing How-To

I am working on a '97 CR250R and found the powervalve rod had slipped and was mis-timed. I was able to rotate and pinch the actuating rod by tightening the allen head bolt in the closed position. I believe this will be the process for other years as well. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyofast5924]

watched a few PV videos before yours, finally, someone gets it right and doesn't take four hours to tell you, thanks!

[@ryanlester761]

Haha thanks! I have that same pet peev! People take forever to get to the point sometimes.

[@johnnyofast5924]

@@ryanlester761 It's cause youtube encourages longer videos, makes for lots of bullshit. just getting to the point is a blessing. super cool bikes too. thanks again.

[@charlesshort4287]

Make a video of you putting it in time, show it being out on time, and then show how you would put it back in time, show which bolt to loosen and what parts to touch and how to move them, to be tighten down, Thanks for your video, I have a 92cr250 ,will be doing the top end soon! Your video is very helpful!,

[@ryanlester761]

Thanks and good luck on your project. I love the early 90s cr250s! And yes, I could've/should've gone a little further with the video... maybe next time. Thanks for watching!

[@250race]

97 to 01 Have to love the cr250

[@cruzinthefox]

Thanks for posting!

[@BlueHeelerOutdoors]

Does the piston have to be top dead center

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Ryan brother whats up its Tom K. Like the video. I have a couple of these cylinders for my 96. The previous owner to the bike did not have the power valve actuator claw pushed all the way back during installation. When i took the top end of it was a bitch because the claw bent around the shaft and became one lol. I was pretty amazed how good it ran with how much carnage i found throughout the motor. Honda reliability or luck idk lol. Hope all is well with you and the family

[@ryanlester761]

What's up Tom! Yeah, things are great. It's amazing the things you'll find when you tear down an engine. Were you able to salvage the "forkin' rod"? Lol.

[@Junior-fd8ux]

@@ryanlester761 the rod yes. Iv never tried to salvaged the fork because I grabbed a had a spare from a 97 jug with that came with the the the complete PV so justed used that. Millennium tech said they can fix the cracked 96 cylinder that had water left in it during the winter.. Its bad but want to get it fixed some day.