Honda CRF250L Dirt Bike Won't Start. Can We Fix It?

I work on a 2014 Honda CRF250L dirt bike that will not start. Can it be fixed? #Honda, #CRF, #250cc,
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[@backyardbangers1012]

For future reference to test rings just take off oil filler cap put ya hand or thumb over hole winding bike over and if you feel any air coming out rings are shot

[@davevernon4993]

Tip, when removing the large slotted fasteners that you tapped with a screwdriver and hammer, either find the largest screwdriver you have, then try and use it as a screwdriver not a chisel, or clamp a suitable coin in some vice/mole grips and remove it without any damage. :) Nice vid btw :)

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

I wish that Honda would offer the option of watercooled or air cooled engines! Like the older BULLETPROOF XR MODELS that I now wish that I had never sold

[@staygold902]

they still have the old pig

[@1991enduro]

I have a xr250r

[@lucasalbis2260]

Crackin the throttle on anything fuel injected while trying to start usually does more bad than good, they’re mapped to start at closed throttle position

[@OHBUCKEYESisBACK]

Still watching the video and heard you mention new ignition. On my gsxr i got it non running same story about the ignition. Even though it had the diode is still wasn’t right, I replaced it with an oem ignition and it fired right up. Always love the videos!

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

I would of looked into the fuel side of it more but u kno more about those things than I do. Good luck bro

[@RaymondCHowes]

I have the 2013 model. Had pretty much the same problem. Being newer and computerized couldn't figure it out. Took it to the local Honda shop for more in depth look over. Should of thought old school. It was the spark plug. Even though I had spark and everything. It was just the spark plug.

[@2vintage]

Yeah best to start with a new plug. Check the easy stuff first.

[@iceland1982]

Great videos! Have you ever thought to wash stuff off so the sand and dirt isn't falling into the engine, just a quick pressure wash would go along way

[@crboi6440]

i was thinking the same thing

[@chrisatc627]

He’s a hobbyist not a mechanic for sure

[@kevinalbers1084]

I agree. Wash the thing first.

[@jimw7916]

ANY dirt or even sand that fell in would be propelled out the exaust within about 2 secs after startup! ...you guys worry too much.

[@rettbull9100]

4500, bought a new crz 250 for 5k. But glad you made this video. The crf looks alot like my crz. I've only worked on predator motors and my Suzuki cruiser.

[@mmaaddict78]

You need to use a lot bigger flat head screwdriver to pull those covers off so you don't butcher them. Something that has no play when it's slotted in there.

[@iceland1982]

Yeah that was hard to watch

[@od1624]

Right lol 😆

[@latestplague3762]

Hahaha I cringed and had to look away

[@backyardbangers1012]

Use a coin in the slot on inspection covers and turn the coin with pliers, vice grips or a shifter etc. You wont chew out the plastic or even mark it

[@jimw7916]

who cares about plastic marks? ....whats wrong with you?

[@hhstarwars]

Thank you for the wisdom!

[@jimw7916]

@@hhstarwars You have been bamboozled by Satan.........."wisdom" has NOTHING to do with motorcycles!

[@hhstarwars]

@@jimw7916 spoken like a true keyboard warrior!

[@jimw7916]

@@hhstarwars spoken like a hypocrite

[@albertsammut433]

My 2009 carby model 450X was doing exactly the same thing..completely dead..turned out to be sparking but weak..replaced the plug with new one..problem fixed.

[@jmcpowersports3839]

I’m an old school Honda guy, love your Channel. Keep up the good work and have fun-

[@mrrecliner7675]

Wow I’ve never heard of the leak down test before. Smart idea

[@culturemotived2190]

@@titletownclowns1545 it can be done just not at a high psi

[@professorright]

A coin or large washer with a vice grip will prevent those ugly chisel marks on your crank and view caps.

[@Orbacron]

I would take this dual sport over many many other bike options👍🏻

[@jimw7916]

thats ok if your legs are 5ft long!...these bikes are way too tall

[@markusmueller9096]

I was wondering if you do work for other people. That's awesome. If I had a project I'd drive all the hours needed to have you fix my machine.

[@dustincanty2622]

Great video man always enjoy watching your rebuilds keep up the good work happy Easter

[@rickromann]

I had a similar bike with the same problem. I had a the incorrect / bad spark plug. Local dealer did not have one ordered one from eBay and she fired right up.

[@rickromann]

Spoke to soon! Good catch with the rings.

[@wjg7663]

Always like those bikes really reliable, kind of dumb to put on aftermarket pipe that melts the tail light

[@marcemayer6235]

Dude explain to your audience the twisting of the throttle while trying to start any of your project's

[@marcemayer6235]

Dirt bike carbs do not have accurateor pumps let joe answer the question

[@brianshaw2914]

troubleshooting sequence most under rated skill.... well done...patience, and dont assume....

[@jefferybye2169]

Happy Easter...Another great video from..always educational and learn something knew every day..

[@crisneufeld2]

are u sure it's getting fuel ? I would try some starting fluid or something

[@larrywarner9314]

First of all that's not a good and reliable test unless you have a leak down tester , the other thing you need to make sure both valves are closed !

[@Owen.o2]

I’ve literally seen every single one of your videos over and over and over again Their so entertaining!! I could tell anyone any part of the video and when that part happens for every single one of your vids. I rebuilt my rm250 motor just from your videos! Keep up the good work man I love it!

[@backcountrybuilds]

Same with me. His videos are super helpful and the reason my RM125 engine bottom end rebuild was successful.

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching!

[@rotex380]

Always liked those bikes... looking forward to part 2 man thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheDean78]

Buy a bigger screw driver for those timing covers.

[@darrenhughes3686]

Nice job mate I would’ve given up

[@TheGamer-ei5xk]

So these bikes are not his he working on them for people?????

[@murrayminimotors1674]

You are Master Diagnostics the small motors glad to be a fan and a subscriber!!

[@fithy6767]

Bob the builder can we fix it? Bob the builder yes we can!

[@bradb9146]

I see a slip on aftermarket pipe , but no electronic jet kit . That's most likely the cause of the fried rings to begin with . She definitely got a little too warm . Also , that wasn't an aftermarket air filter , and it was missing the intake boot . You have to re-jet for a pipe , and get a better air filter or risk toasting your rings .

[@John_Doe_6996]

Soon I’ll be going thru a lot of this same stuff myself…got a 2016 husky fc250 that died while idling after about 2 minutes from cold start, hasn’t fired up since…hoping it’s a spark plug or something simple, I’ve got less than 2 hours of ride time into the bike and it’s cost me well over 5k… motor seemed to start easy and run strong right up until it randomly stalled the other day..

[@MM_in_Havasu]

That thing sounded the same with the sparkplug in as it did when you motored it with it out. I know the CRF450's use a decompression device and cranking pressure is about 65-80 psi.

[@alfredorodriguez4539]

Hardly a 4300$ crf250l imho.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Looking forward to this one,ace choice!🤔👍👍👍💪

[@peteraitken6494]

Great work joe top man on diagnosis look forward to see it running take care mate 🔧🔧🔧👌👍

[@staygold902]

nice catch man. come a long way in a couple years

[@MrGuvEuroman]

I nearly bought one, but there was so many for sale with super low mileage, I found out that they a so weak people returned or sold them after weeks buying.

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

My DR350 sounds exactly like this and everything checks out OK like this bike. I wish he would tell us if he got it working and what the real problem was. I'm not sure he found the real issue.

[@thomasdausch8557]

excellent video,, tks for sharing your troubleshooting skills,looking forward to seeing bike running again,

[@mikeleblanc2933]

Nickle sleeves those.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Check for intermittent and weak spark from bad connections.

[@ZachsUpOnOne]

Hey I have a bike that I’ve brought to every shop in my area and every single one of them are making me pay a bunch of money for the labor of inspection it and slapping parts on it and every single one has given me my bike back without fixing the issue I wish I could bring it to you cause I’m fairly certain you’d figure it out with easy but maybe not who knows

[@ZachsUpOnOne]

What would y’all do in that situation it’s a 2020 and not even the dealerships or small bike repair shops can diagnose it what do I do

[@markwhitfield5412]

curious rings stuck but compression was spot on .

[@AlexCave]

how many miles did this bike have? these things are basically bulletproof haha

[@11GalleryATV]

Thanks sir, I learned a little from this one. Keep 'em coming!

[@michaelpaskorz8577]

used a bigger jump pack, burn the seleinoid and starter up !

[@DirtDragger36]

So sad he didnt put his music in the beginning of the video

[@exlonghauler]

Very puzzling !! I learned something today !! Thanks , I enjoyed the video !!

[@kittenfat2207]

Awesome work. Do you charge for this type of work? Or is it free as it’s content

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

It's free if you bring your bike to him.

[@19artem87]

Fantastic video. Thank you!

[@crfgangs2446]

Finally you should get more these builds 👍

[@handsolo6241]

Those modern iridium plugs are very finicky. I bought a trx 450er for a song that wouldn't start. Dude said he worked for a stealership in Madison. I rebuilt the carb. Nothing. New plug. Lit right up. He cost himself 2k.

[@trackpackgt877]

You probably already figured this out but those bikes don't have a auto compression release because they're low compression bikes like 8 or 9-1 compression so they don't need a compression release 87 lb is low compression should be well over a 100. getting ready to watch the next video you probably already figured that out though lol

[@mxatventertainment3658]

Push start it lol see what happens had to do that to a kx450f after new fuel pump

[@perfektrepairs7934]

Take the exhaust off causing it to run hot that's what's stuck the rings

[@lou_b__4135]

Can we get more dirt bike videos 🔥🔥

[@backcountrybuilds]

Awesome job. Isn’t that illegal for a Honda?

[@wesleyoos71]

What has me puzzled is that it's putting out almost 90 psi with a decompression valve and stuck rings.

[@Avalanche2]

Hard to believe it has perfect compression and bad rings. Any followup to this?

[@danzilla3223]

Very interesting I'm about to buy a 2022 450 and this shows up.

[@TheDantheman300]

I am having the same issue 😕 looks like im gonna have to take the block apart

[@Jpsmoto]

I’ve got a 14 crf250l also, it currently is idling super low, around 700 ish rpm, but it is supposed to be idle at 1450, do you have any suggestions on what to do? I already shimmed the valves and it didn’t change much.

[@myguitaryourface5160]

I would try a new plug I have had them spark outside of the cylinder and not spark in the cylinder

[@mikeleblanc2933]

Yup got hot !!!!!!!

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

That's how those engine inspection covers get damaged. I seriously hate that.

[@seanedwards2010]

Leave the throttle alone ffs , it’s fuel injected

[@wjg7663]

I wonder what initially made it overheat oil or coolent, you may find another issue once you get it running

[@2vintage]

I'm pretty sure it was just from sitting for a long time

[@alfredorodriguez4539]

Valve clearences, exhaust if not adjusted Carb/ecm for proper Air/fuel mixture and also It is a Cali version with a fume ressovoir.

[@MrJmattr3]

A little squirt of brake cleaner in the air box would have told you a lot.

[@manneandersson2203]

Cool video!

[@jordananderson8299]

When will you release the part 2 after the parts are ordered and put on?

[@ericrogner2461]

You are good bro

[@soos8649]

My jaw dropped when it wasn’t the valves

[@CME_Tube21]

First step: Clean the bike before disassambling ?

[@m8fusion712]

Great video

[@volviendoalapalabra1523]

Gas, bro , need gas!!! He dismantle the hole top without throwing gas in the intake!!

[@knowledge3563]

did the bike have a stand sometime can be that

[@2vintage]

Yes kickstand

[@knowledge3563]

@@2vintage maybe there is a kickstand switch, or something like that maybe i not to sure if this info helps or if your have tested if a kickstand switch, works or no

[@JerryR390]

Not too sure about a burnt turn signal 2 inches from the exhaust?? wth?

[@mikeadz1]

🤣

[@michaelpaskorz8577]

carb rebuild time so what its fuel injection

[@michaelpaskorz8577]

is the starter smoken yet

[@leefair9598]

150 bucks ?

[@martinmicheal4595]

It’s the wrong diode in the ignition I bet ya

[@MrBinmonkeys]

According to the service manual, compression should be 188 psi.

[@robertallen5358]

Ain't no gas in it !

[@1991enduro]

If it doesn’t run because they changed the key that’s a immobiliser issue mate

[@codypirtle5820]

Add a starter to the list. No need to crank it for that long. Geesh

[@saharuddinsalleh4974]

My crf wont start after almost a year left in the garage..

[@sandmanbub]

@Whoop!

[@bobnistler]

Subscribed 😎😎

[@kerrjason8537]

New piston / rings

[@noahbussey2247]

No need for throttle when starting these bikes

[@michaelmays4790]

The new high rev Four strokes are junk

[@chrisbishop953]

For the love of God man. Lay off the throttle when cranking. Especially on a fuel injected machine.

[@INORBET]

Eeeeee yes ! 😂👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@benny8300]

This guy will never work on my machine . He never lets any warm up . Revs them when they are cold . Just will never understand.

[@TheDamowalshe]

Stolen ?

[@michaelmays4790]

He almost had to buy a starter for it cranking it that long.

[@dominic4830]

🙏🔥