'79 XR250 help

Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Bob Tosi, Nov 30, 2009.

  1. Bob Tosi, Nov 30, 2009
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    Bob Tosi

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    does anyone have any good links to part houses? I am finding parts but not as old as my '79. Alot of mid-eighties stuff. Does anyone know what will cross over to a '79 XR250.....what years or other XR's.......maybe 350 or 400's.....:huh
    My most urgent need is a new cam chain.
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  2. GR0NK, Nov 30, 2009
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    GR0NK Got some screws loose!

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  3. mcma111, Nov 30, 2009
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    There's one on E-bay now for $65.00. Yeow. Item #220405474793

    XR's Only does not go back far enough.
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  4. RPMMotorcycle, Dec 7, 2009
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    RPMMotorcycle I can fix it.

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    Any K&L Supply dealer can order the chain and many other parts fo you.
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  5. dougrender, Dec 7, 2009
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  6. Bob Tosi, Dec 8, 2009
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    A mechanic in town has qouted me about $500 to do the pistone and rings, all new gasket, bore the cylinder, do the head(to include new valves and guides). Does this sound like alot?
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  7. Olas, Dec 8, 2009
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    If that's including all the parts and labor then i'd say that's a pretty good deal. But, I must ask, why not do it yourself? These bikes are real simple to work on.
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