Some 86R questions and pics

[Brockey]

Was out yesterday picking doing a little clean up on the bike. Was half afraid to hit it with the pressure washer until I ask here. So anyone use this method and what do you remove?

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept042.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept044.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept045.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept050.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept046.jpg
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The bike has an exhaust leak on pipe leaving the head, so over the phone I said I wanted whatever gasket there was and this is what Honda gave me. I have no idea where it goes and I think the rest has to be replaced aswell. Will high heat gasket silicone work where the flange mounts to the head, that flat gasket that was there is shot?
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept058.jpg

Any idea how to adjust this and I dont believe my chain should be able to move that much.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept051.jpg
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[Brockey]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept055.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept056.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept053.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept054.jpg

Why would someone have the rims mounted inside out?

[lndy650]

valve stems in will protect them and also if the rims are dished it will make the tires out farther

[KASEY]

THAT LOOKS LIKE 528 OR 530 CHAIN. thats why its so wide on the sprocket, it looks aweful narrow,, so measure the offset on the wheels. if the wide side is to the inside turn them around to make it wider,, if its the same its probably kool to leave the stems in for protection.. as far as pressure washing,,, put the airbox lid on plug the exhaust port good,,, and have at it,,,

[Brockey]

I know it just fits in my shed door like that, but the rims would make her wider on the right way.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept043.jpg

[Brockey]

Hmmm, I guess a new chain is also in the list of things to pick up aswell. Bought it from a dirtbike and quad guy so I guess he just threw a chain he had kicking around on it.

[lndy650]

probably a motorcycle chain

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Those tires on the rear have a rotation direction arrow, and can only be used one way or they will not hook up properly. Possibly the person who mounted them on the rims didnt notice the arrow until it was too late? Maybe if you turn the rims the right way, they will be on bass ackwards. check it out. Good luck, and looks like a great project/rider so far. --- Jon.

[Brockey]

Thxs folks.
Ah, yes never thought of the reverse rotation. Guest I will change them around on the rims as well.

I really need to figure out the exhaust problem. Can I run high temp silicone on the flange where it mounts to the cylinder? And what is the gasket honda gave me?, and that half ring is that suppose to lock into the grove in the flange, I assume yes?

Here is the part number.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/Sept059.jpg
Thxs

[Red Rider]

Thxs folks.
Ah, yes never thought of the reverse rotation. Guest I will change them around on the rims as well.If you want to put the wheels on properly, so they are wider, and you're worried about the direction of the tires, you don't need to remove the tires from the wheels, just switch the right wheel/tire to the left side, and the left wheel/tire to the right side. That will keep the tires rotating the same direction while the wheels are mounted correctly.


I really need to figure out the exhaust problem. Can I run high temp silicone on the flange where it mounts to the cylinder? And what is the gasket honda gave me?, and that half ring is that suppose to lock into the grove in the flange, I assume yes?I've never tried just the silicone & no gasket, so I can't comment on that question, but the new ring does go in the slot on your exhaust flange. Clean out the ring groove good before installing the new ring. After installing the ring, make sure the gap is the top of the flange. That will minimize exhaust spooge leakage. Good luck!

[Brockey]

Thxs man. I must of had a brain fart about the tires. But I have to keep them that way right now until I move the end of the month to get her in and out of the shed.
lol

[jeffatc250r]

Whats up with your carrier, it looks as if the flange that has the adjustment spanner holes is MIA? Or is it just on the bottom, covered by your hand?

[lndy650]

^ i was thinking the same thing...

[Brockey]

I'll get another pic. I dunno it might be missing.

[Brockey]

How bout these pics of the carrier?. Also threw in a pic of the spare rims and cut tires that came with the bike. The guy told me his grandfather cut them open on him and his cousin for having too much fun with little traction.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o284/Brockey/sept002.jpg
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[Brockey]

Looks like I need a new one. lol

[MudBug]

hey brockey, you wouldnt be hitting the west coast with the R anytime would ya?:lol:

[Custom200]

Yeah not many R's for sale here on the island is there MudBug. Besides the ones

brockey has I've seen two in person and another for sale. Great to see another

Newfie on here

[MudBug]

I wasnt expecting to find any other newfies on here, we're a lost kind you know. haha. I have never seen a 250R in person. EVER. let alone drive one. I saw a 350X for sale on nlclassifieds, but still havent seen one in person either. And if there is a comp trike on the rock, it doesnt see the west coast. so where you from custom 200?

[ceaserthethird]

My Friend you got alot of Work ahead of you, Look's like a Complete Tear Down & Inspection - Along with alot of Replacement Parts.

I would Start with a Billet Aluminum Exhuast Flange, Billet Aluminum Carrier.

Go From their.

[Brockey]

I believe you are right ceaserthethird. I figure if I could bang a ride or two out of her before the snow hits, with a new chain of course, I would strip her down then and rebuild. Always want a water pumper and paid $2000 for this one and I figure I will be around that invested back into it when I done.

Hey Mudbug there are some over your way. Trust me. I am searching non stop. I did have a number for two frames and misc parts over that way but cant find it anymore. Custom200 and Mudbug, there are getting to be more and more Newfies on here, maybe eventually we can all meet up for a big ride. After I spend a winter of tinkering with mine of course.

[MudBug]

sounds good brockey, i'll have some pics up this week sometime of some nice spots to ride just around my house.

[Custom200]

Hey MudBug. I live on the east coast in Tilton about an hour away from Brockey.

One of the R's i've seen i have driven. It belonged to a now deceased friend. That

bike was a rush

[Micahdogg]

I don't envy you brutha. That looks like a lot of work even if all you want is something ridable.

Just a head up, NewfieBish has a 250R and lives around Cupids.

[Brockey]

Thxs man, ya she needs a fair bit of work, but all in good time. Ya I have been in contact with Newfiebish a few times, hopefully get to go for a run in the future with him but thxs for the heads up.