250R air cooled

[2strokeBandit]

petcock, well, I was having a problem with my 350X petcock leaking. It is riveted together at the factory, but I drilled out the rivets CAREFULLY! and replaced the o-ring with one from an o-ring kit. I then used some thread rolling screws to put it back together and now no leaks. I have no problems with the one on my 83 R, so I cannot be sure if it is the same type or not. The point is that it should be fixable, if leaking is your problem.

Mine is riveted together also and that sounds like a great idea. Because leaking is my problem. I will give it a shot. Thanks



BigRed Forever, I am in richfield MN- HOw about yourself. Where are you located

[Huffa]

Alright. Thanks for your input. DOES any one know where i can find a stock petcock for an 84 250r metal gas tank. Every where i have checked they are disscontinued. No luck yet. ANy help is appreciated

Thanks Tom

They (Manchester Sport Center) list here that they still have them and I'm sure this will be the cheapest you find a OEM one too. I buy all my OEM Honda parts from them.

84 R ...........01 PETCOCK ASSY. 16950-964-005 001 $37.03

The above includes petcock filter also, if you just get the petcock assembly it is 28 bucks or so, check it out ...........


http://www.ridemsc.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

[2strokeBandit]

Aha thank you Huffa, Thats what i am looking for.
That helps alot. Thanks, Tom

[SYKO]

Ask 300 people, and get 300 differnet answers. Hopefully everyone agrees that safe and proper gas/oil ratio depends on the oil being used.

General rule of thumb:
General purpose 2 cycle oil 20-25:1
Quality specialty 2 cycle oil (Yamalube, etc.) 32:1
High performance/racing oils 50:1

I second that, Im fixing to go to 50:1 castor 927 in my 83 300R and my gf's blaster.