Got a 1987 250es

[atcmatt]

Ok, I got my 200es and tried to jumpstart the 250es today. Got spark, lights, horn work. The starter turns over the engine but it had this shocking grinding noise. I took of the little cover and looked inside, one of the gears is missing two teeth. Must be the noises.....i took out the plug and it wasnt wet so i took off the carb and am cleaning it tomorrow. I will put it back on tomorrow and charge up my spotlight battery and then try starting it again. I might put some lumps of weld on where the two teeth are missing and then shape it with my dremel so there are some makeshift teeth, I will probably heat it up red hot then drop it in oil to harden it. Maybe someone has the gear i need? The middle one, I have a pic so if you think you might have it send me an email atcmatt@optusnet.com.au and ill send you the pic (dunno how to resize)

I also have a few pics of this 87 beast, if anyone can resize them again send me an email and ill send em to ya so you can resize them to post them on here.

Much Appreciated,

Matt

[kdagenais]

Sounds like another story of the one way clutch needs to be replaced. If the kickstarter does not grab then I'd be willing to bet the one way clutch needs to be replaced. But at least I would pull the left crankcase cover of before you start it cause the broken starter gears are probably laying inside the stator and will chew it up when you start it up deeming your charging system useless.
Just some things to look at don't want to see anybody go thru the mistakes I made.
Good Luck!!

[edog]

It's shart drive write?You are right they are wheele kings.I was going to get a 250sx instead of me tri moto.


Yamaha or Honda,there the best -D

[atcmatt]

Ok, If i pull my crankcase cover is there any tell tale signs that my sprag clutch is stuffed?

Thanks,

Matt

[atcmatt]

This keeps getting better! Found a 1985 250es for $700, good running order, forks need a rebuild!

Im gonna get it i think,

Matt

[jeswinehart]

yes matt,,, there is a tell tale way of seeing if the sprag clutch is bad. it is supposed to move in 1 direction only. if it will turn the other way just hairs width or more,,, it's shot.

let me know if you want fork manual info. big red hafta be the hardest to re-do cause of the design ( oh boy ,, just what you wanted to hear right )


john

[atcmatt]

Thanks John! You have to be one of the most helpful people i know! If i need that manual ill shoot you an email. Ill just stick with my motto for the forks "nothing is impossible"

Matt

[kdagenais]

Ok, If i pull my crankcase cover is there any tell tale signs that my sprag clutch is stuffed

Hello atcmatt,
Are you still considering trying to get this machine running even though you got another on the way? If so read on, otherwise disregard the following:
If you remove the right crankcase cover and slide the kickstarter in place then try to kick it over by hand you should see the crank & the centrifcul (excuse spelling) clutch turn a full duration. You might want to remove the spark plug so you are not fittting the compression.
Make sure you try to push the kick starter a full swing cause sometimes when the one way clutch is bad it will grab for the first portion and then let go half way down.
I would be willing to bet the one way clutch is bad!!
Good Luck!!

[atcmatt]

I might still get this engine going even though im getting an 85, if i get the engine going then ill put it on ebay and se how it goes....but it might be best to kep it as parts


Thanks,

Matt