2 Stroke 1988 Honda Cr250r
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Nice thread, I was just going thru it and noticed nobody commented on the 120 psi compression reading. To answer your question, that is low, and it is low enough to start giving you problems such as hard starting. You are probably going to be replacing the piston and rings at least, quite soon.
After fixing the kickstarter it starts very easy. I may not have done the test right with the bad kicker. I don't think the hpp system is working though. I took the left hpp cover off, revved it, and it didn't move. The governor is confusing as hell! Other than that, things are coming along. I need a new front caliper. I checked and the bracket is the same until 99. So I'm getting a 98 caliper as the plug on the side was seized and I couldn't get it out at all.
After that, forks need rebuilt and new springs. Also some rust dissolving on the left valving. Swingarm and linkage bearings are also needed. Rear shock adjuster is missing?
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Here's a link to my old Photobucket from when I restored my 89, might come in handy when you do a resto on it! loads of part numbers in photos, lots of parts cross over between 88-89 but a fair amount don't like linkage bolts, bearings ( both bigger on the 89 ) and most suspension parts are different too! 
http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/CR250RK/library/?sort=2&page=1
No comments on the wife's chebs unless positive please!
http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/CR250RK/library/?sort=2&page=1
No comments on the wife's chebs unless positive please!
The little adjuster knob is almost always gone, it will still adjust but be careful when trying to turn the screw as brass is easily chewed up so make sure your flat driver is a good snug fit before you go for it!
Looking a little better than before
Anyone know what's going on with my missing adjuster knob? Is the really that bad? Will this screw still adjust?
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The little adjuster knob is almost always gone, it will still adjust but be careful when trying to turn the screw as brass is easily chewed up so make sure your flat driver is a good snug fit before you go for it!
It's a Phillips in there right now. It screws in and out. Doesn't have any clicks or anything?
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Ok the Philips screw is not standard and if memory serves me right the click you speak of is caused by a spring mech in the rear of the adjuster knob clicking round on the 2 flat faces at either side of the Phillips screw so the clicks are pretty much just a guide to tell you how many turns or how far you turned it!
Hope this helps
P.s. your reservoir is still available new from Honda or eBay! Not much chance of finding an adjuster knob though
It looks like the Phillips screw holds the knob on. I have a shock I can buy with he knob on eBay. I just don't understand how the knob adjusts if it doesn't turn the screw, what does it turn? How hard is it to install? And remember, the 89 shock had the flat head adjuster on it, no knob.
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