20 Most Recent 2005 Honda Xr 250 Questions & Answers

If you take the fuse out one buy one it will tell you the rating.dont mix them up or you will have to get rating for fuse from hand book.hope I helped.

remove cap feel it if its tight no movement loosen nut on top then loosen the bolt the nut is on rule of thumb you want to feel it move just a hair but not be able to see it move like i said just a hair then tighten nut back up be carefull not to over tighten

The factory has most likely governed the motorcycle to not exceed a set maximum RPM. They do this for safety and to prevent inadvertent over revving of the engine.

It is possible that your bike has been governed from the factory to only reach a certain maximum RPM, they do this so you don't inadvertently over rev the engine and blow it up.

If the bike is not governed you might have to re jet the carb, altitude and other factors can change your fuel/air requirements and cause improper operation of your fuel system therefore the maximum RPM.

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.

a good way to pin point the noise is to use something like a large screw driver (foot long )and by placing the handle right up against your ear and the metal part touching different locations on the outer casings the transfer of sound is like a doctors stethoscope try it

You did not say what year the bike is but the safest thing would be to look at a service manual OR consult a Honda dealer service department person. You will not burn a piston but your charging system could be negatively affected.

I think your charging system is not working. Check the voltage of the battery. Charge it until it reaches 14 volts or so remove charger, start engine and check voltage again. Must be around 14 volts when RPM is at 3ooo.
Can go from there. Troubleshooting is not too difficult.

make sure you don't have bad condensers

Move the engine around until the points are open. With a feeler gage, set the gap to .35 which is not out of any book I have, but it is a good place to start. You will loosen the screw on the back plate and move it until you get the gap set then tighten the screw.

You are probably dealing with dirty,burnt,or shorting points. Try replacing the points located at the end of the crankshaft under the cover held on by two screws. You may have to install and reinstall the points several times before you can get the new points to work. Chances are the points in the machine are almost 40 years old. Also , Honda ignition systems run off the battery. In most Honda models if you do not have a good, charged battery , you will not get spark.

If the choke is cable operated then the choke is on when up, pull back the air cleaner rubber from the back of the carb, look inside toward the engine, operate the choke up and down, the choke is on when the flap is closing off the back of the carb, restricting air flow

I would get the piston, rockers and gaskets from your Honda dealer...Here is a link for a nice aftermarket camshaft, that will pep it up....hope this helps.

http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/hotcams/cams_xr_2.htm

Look for 'tell tale' marks similar to timing marks on the two mating pieces.

If the engine was stationary when it went into the water the problem would most likely be shorting in the electronics, This may be temporary or permanent. Access all the electrics and electronics and dry them out with a hairdryer or similar. If this does not clear up the problem you may have to replace parts. Also make sure that there is no water anywhere in the fuel system.
If the engine was running, then some serious damage would have been done to the connecting rod, piston and possibly the crankshaft, with the resultant requirement of strip, inspection and replacement damaged parts.

Hi,
Please check your alternator and relay for malfunction, then.
Regards, Jay

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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

The problem was Alloy spacer inside spring that supports spring had turned. Not allowing for shaft to fit in proberly