Not starting Hi mate, have a honda 250 xr BAJA -98 and am now having a start up problem, battery ok elictric stuff works but when I am to start it up I only get this clicking sound, would appreciate an answer cause I now live in Sri Lanka and here the mechanics does not really know what they r doing

Valve adjustment and timing likely targets here. Had a 250 L with same symptoms, found timing/valves the cause.

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Sounds like you may have been given a dud battery.If all you have done is change the battery and it was working OK before this,then this is most likely the problem. I'd take the battery back and get them to check it.Good Luck

Hi there, yes this is normal. Not the best thing to be doing to the bike. It will heat up fast when there is no airflow over the manifold or motor. You must be holding it at revs for an extended period for this to happen. Can I ask you why you are doing that...It is a trick to show off perhaps.....but thats all. If you need to do this sort of thing, to resolve a problem or other, it is always a good idea to have a fan moving air past the engine to cool it, or it will heat up fast, and eventually overheat. The motor is designed to be moving for cooling when throttle is on, not stationary.
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here you go bud

at your local Honda Shop or visit www.honda.com

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id say its time for a new set of piston rings sounds like youv got a busted oil ring

Hi ..... Do you have an ignition switch ? I'm sure all the early XR's didn't have a battery or ignition switch .............. just kick and go. Fitted with an ignition pack, you kick and it generates sparks. In the UK if you used one on the road insurance wouldn't cover you for Theft as they were too easy to steal.
Let me know how you get on.