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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Its got a 250 rear spring. not sure if that will help it. doesnt seem to sag a lot with me on it. Cant see me being rough with it.

    Budget very low, all just for fun.
    My older brother had an 83 XR200 (think it was an 83) he managed to shoe horn a CR250 spring into the rear and claims it fixed the bottoming out on the beach problem forever. Use the spring compressor things, fit spring and then release.

    Great bike, it doesn't have the RFVC head does it (to early I think) as they had a tendency to crack if you stalled the bike in water....(or so I was told)

    Enjoy

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    What do you XR experts think of this filter? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=410463711 . Mines a bit average, plastic bit are knocked around.

    I realise I would need to look at jets if I did.
    Have you got the original airbox and filter? If you have, just get a new foam for the filter canister. That one on your link sounds like it clamps straight onto the carb without an airbox mount and then your filter would be exposed to water by the look of it. Try Econohonda for a new filtr.
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by reggie1198 View Post
    Great bike, it doesn't have the RFVC head does it (to early I think) as they had a tendency to crack if you stalled the bike in water....(or so I was told)

    Enjoy

    Reggie
    RFVC head was on the E model of 1984 so not the bike in this thread which is the B model.
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by merv View Post
    RFVC head was on the E model of 1984 so not the bike in this thread which is the B model.
    Ive got a RFVC motor in my CBX250rs. Its got some grunt for a 250. More hp than modern 250 road bikes.

    I think the road motors were more reliable, bit different design.

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    Quote Originally Posted by merv View Post
    Have you got the original airbox and filter? If you have, just get a new foam for the filter canister. That one on your link sounds like it clamps straight onto the carb without an airbox mount and then your filter would be exposed to water by the look of it. Try Econohonda for a new filtr.
    Oh ok, I was thinking a pod type. The filter and foam are pretty dirty.

    So pod type bad then? I will replace them when I get more $$$.

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    Well the airbox is not working, inlet pips to the carb is full of crap. So it may be pod filter once I get it going. The float valve is leaking to so it will need one of those. Had it running for 5 mins or so. No smoke but a random knock from inside, but each time in happened the sprocket spun so I think that will go once its got a chain.

    May start on the front end after lunch.

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    Well forks done. They are a very simple thing. Also cleaned the front brake up that was glazed. Good days work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Well the airbox is not working, inlet pips to the carb is full of crap. So it may be pod filter once I get it going. The float valve is leaking to so it will need one of those. Had it running for 5 mins or so. No smoke but a random knock from inside, but each time in happened the sprocket spun so I think that will go once its got a chain.

    May start on the front end after lunch.
    where ever possible, use the original airbox with a quality foam element,
    taking the snorkel out of the top is fine but dont hack big holes in it as some people do!! lol if inlet, and carb to airbox pipes are blocked just clean them out...if badly cracked run a bit of black window silicon around int & ext surfaces

    as for pod type filters theyre a crap idea unless your an ace at re-jetting and intend to avoid water (thatd be no fun! )
    most engines run best from the still air through the original box

    have fun!
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    i must say this thread and comments from merv re his rd model make me want
    another one....my current is a 1991 and fun to ride but the original
    rb, rc and rd are the best abd soooo cool! why cant we walk into a bike shop and buy cheap and simple bikes like that anymore? real shame modern bikes get more and more biased to one function...to the point we need a bloody shed full!
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    Quote Originally Posted by fridayflash View Post

    as for pod type filters theyre a crap idea unless your an ace at re-jetting and intend to avoid water (thatd be no fun! )
    most engines run best from the still air through the original box

    have fun!
    Fair enough. The problem is that it doesnt seal at a joint. So I will clean it out and once the carby goes back together I will duct tape it up. Im guessing jetting may be needed. Im happy to do that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Fair enough. The problem is that it doesnt seal at a joint. So I will clean it out and once the carby goes back together I will duct tape it up. Im guessing jetting may be needed. Im happy to do that.
    dosnt seal at which joint??
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    Guess its just come apart then looking at that. Just before the carb. The box bit that #10 is part of is in 2 pieces on mine.

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    Can I just clean the foam? if so how?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Can I just clean the foam? if so how?
    some use kero or even just dish washing liquid and hot water just not petrol or harsh solvents
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