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gwigs
27th May 2009, 15:11
Would anyone know how to gauge how much fork oil to put in the front forks of a 84 250 mvx honda triple two smoker.Cant get hold of a manual and need to replace seals on my sons bike....any help appreciated:eek:
Shaun
27th May 2009, 15:48
Would anyone know how to gauge how much fork oil to put in the front forks of a 84 250 mvx honda triple two smoker.Cant get hold of a manual and need to replace seals on my sons bike....any help appreciated:eek:


Best to contact a Honda dealer mate to be sure and safe, or email

robert@crownkiwi.co.nz
fredie
27th May 2009, 17:24
the old mvx250 hey . dont see many of those beasts around now , how about show some pics:Punk:
gwigs
27th May 2009, 17:29
the old mvx250 hey . dont see many of those beasts around now , how about show some pics:Punk:

When my son comes round I,ll post a few pics...Rare sort of bike...needs a bit of work..
White trash
29th May 2009, 14:13
Does he want to sell it?
Drew
29th May 2009, 14:24
Does he want to sell it?

As soon as I saw MVX, I knew you'd be in here bro.

I cant believe one still goes, putting fork oil in it, instead of trying to find a new rear slug for it is a rarity.


I thought I felt a crack in the time space continuim.
gwigs
29th May 2009, 15:34
Does he want to sell it?

Hey I,ll ask him this weekend....he may want to
Drew
29th May 2009, 16:02
Does he want to sell it?


Hey I,ll ask him this weekend....he may want to


My god, it will only be the last remaining running MVX, if you dont ride it Jimmy.
Rcktfsh
29th May 2009, 17:03
was working in sawyers workshop when these where released, to say we had a few warranty claims would be an understatement.....must definitely be a rare beast these days.
gwigs
29th May 2009, 19:35
was working in sawyers workshop when these where released, to say we had a few warranty claims would be an understatement.....must definitely be a rare beast these days.

My son did say they didnt have a good reputation.....
He told me he got it up to 140k on the motorway but it put up such a smoke screen he had to button off so people could see:laugh:
exhausts dripping with oil.....needs a good looking at.
_STAIN_
29th May 2009, 19:45
ATF/265ml (10#) or dipstick fully compressed spings out 125mm
Drew
29th May 2009, 19:51
ATF/265ml (10#) or dipstick fully compressed spings out 125mm

How would you know that bro? I really am having trouble, believing one of these ran long enough to blow a fork seal, OR have the oil degrade to the point of needing a change before.

PS, if you've got one in the shop, let me know. Would make a great birthday gift for Jimmy.
cs363
29th May 2009, 19:53
was working in sawyers workshop when these where released, to say we had a few warranty claims would be an understatement.....must definitely be a rare beast these days.

Liar.

You've never worked a day in your life!! :bleh::shifty:
gwigs
29th May 2009, 19:59
ATF/265ml (10#) or dipstick fully compressed spings out 125mm

Hey thanks for that Stain....I was hoping someone would know..hard to find out much about it being a bit rare:2thumbsup
cs363
29th May 2009, 20:01
Hey thanks for that Stain....I was hoping someone would know..hard to find out much about it being a bit rare:2thumbsup

If you're interested there's a genuine Honda parts book for sale on Trade Me for the MVX, might come in handy now they are so scarce
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Manuals-magazines/auction-220558518.htm

:)
_STAIN_
29th May 2009, 20:23
I don't, but if you head up past spookes valley, there is a big cyclone fence and many seagulls circling above, I have left some up there.
Drew
29th May 2009, 22:13
I don't, but if you head up past spookes valley, there is a big cyclone fence and many seagulls circling above, I have left some up there.

Oh come on mate. They are like the Ford Edsel. A total fuck up of a vehical, making it a classic. Like post stamps with mistakes on them, they're worth more.
_STAIN_
29th May 2009, 22:18
next you'll be asking me if I know of an XZ400
Rcktfsh
30th May 2009, 08:24
Liar.

You've never worked a day in your life!! :bleh::shifty:

people who live in grass hutts shouldn't store thrones
Drew
30th May 2009, 09:07
next you'll be asking me if I know of an XZ400

Yeah, that was gonna be my very next question.:no:
gwigs
30th May 2009, 16:26
If you're interested there's a genuine Honda parts book for sale on Trade Me for the MVX, might come in handy now they are so scarce
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Manuals-magazines/auction-220558518.htm

:)

Hey thanks for that Cs363.....Ive put a bid on on it...was looking for a manual and had no luck:2thumbsup
cs363
30th May 2009, 19:52
Hey thanks for that Cs363.....Ive put a bid on on it...was looking for a manual and had no luck:2thumbsup

No worries :D

I'd say a workshop manual would be like hens teeth - though might be worth keeping an eye on EBay. At least the parts book will give you some good exploded views etc. :niceone: