NX250 Thread -- official ADV owners manual - Page 4

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 03-25-2008, 02:20 PM

Yikes, thats a tuff one. I'll have to look at mine and see if I can think of a way to stop it from turning.

alculbreth · 03-25-2008, 06:46 PM

I'm a pround new owner of an '89 NX250. It is in pretty good shape with just over 3000 miles on the odometer. It starts and runs well, has good tires, all working lights, etc. However, I think prior to my purchase it had not been ridden much (if at all) over the past few years. Before I start riding it, is there anything I should do first?

I plan to change oil, filter and probably change the air filter also for good measure. Anything else I should be thinking about?

Thanks everyone - I promise to get some pics up soon.

alculbreth · 03-25-2008, 07:00 PM

Okay so I just noticed Neduro's Spring Bike Maintenance and Setup Guide - this seems like a great list of items to check - apologies for not seeing this earlier. Anything specific to the NX250 that I should be aware of?

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 03-26-2008, 05:32 AM

A good carb cleaning is always agood idea on a bike thats been sitting awhile.

wyowillys46 · 03-26-2008, 05:20 PM

Me - 1
Garage - 1

So I got the stuck bolt out. The plastic "pillar" that the threaded insert was in was cracked and I was able to pull it out. The epoxy is setting up as I'm typing this.

The crappy part is that my damn black hole of a garage ate my accelerator pump spring. Anyone know another model that it might cross reference to? I would really rather not have to pay the $72

that Bike Bandit wants for the whole pump and spring.

EDIT. I just broke down and spilled 65 beans on a new pump diaphragm kit . . . damn it.

No doubt I'll find the spring in a month or so.

quietfighting · 03-30-2008, 12:03 PM

are these the measurements that are correct for the 17" rear rim that will work?

REAR TIRE SIZE 4.60-17 RIM IS 17X2.15

valvecrusher · 03-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyowillys46

Me - 1
Garage - 1

EDIT. I just broke down and spilled 65 beans on a new pump diaphragm kit . .. damn it.

No doubt I'll find the spring in a month or so.

www.servicehonda.com
Best OEM Honda prices ever..

Jeff@TheQuadShop · 04-05-2008, 12:56 PM

Today I got some time to work on the NX. I fixed the annoying problem of not being able to go 200 miles between fill ups!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321184

wyowillys46 · 04-12-2008, 02:37 AM

I went online a couple weeks back in search of a KN filter for the NX. Now I know that KN doesn't make a filter specifically for the NX-250, but they have a nifty tool allowing you to search by filter dimension. I found one filter that had similar dimensions to the stock unit.

Part #MG-0001 fits the Moto Guzzi V1000 LeMans/California models. It's 4"x6". It just came in the mail yesterday. I'll put up pics this afternoon on the install. Filtered area is somewhat smaller than the stock Honda unit but, I figure it's used on a 1000cc bike, so there shouldn't be a problem.

The only bad part is that this KN seems to be a hard to get item. KN doesn't show it in stock, so a call to one of the MG dealers would be required.

HappyRiding · 04-15-2008, 11:54 PM

Gentlemen, I can't seem to locate an OEM type battery locally for less than $80. Anyone have any suggestions for an on line source you've had good luck with?

Thanks,
HappyRiding

Outwardbound · 04-16-2008, 05:57 AM

I just bought one yesterday for my KLR at WallyWorld. Give them a try.

29 bucks

valvecrusher · 04-16-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyRiding

Gentlemen, I can't seem to locate an OEM type battery locally for less than $80. Anyone have any suggestions for an on line source you've had good luck with?

Thanks,
HappyRiding

If you haven't tried Ebay, I have bought four over the last few years, all shipped and included was around $25-32 total.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Batte...spagenameZWD1V
$29 +10 ship

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-N...QQcmdZViewItem
$1 + 12 ship

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YTX7L...3286.m20.l1116
$26+14 ship

Do a search for YTX7L or YTX7L-BS....or search Rebel battery, EX250 battery and the like

Good luck.

HappyRiding · 04-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Battery ordered. Thanks for the tip. No more rolling down the hill only to discover that the gas isn't turned on.

valvecrusher · 04-20-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyRiding

Battery ordered. Thanks for the tip. No more rolling down the hill only to discover that the gas isn't turned on.

Don't forget to twist the throttle a few times before you hit the slopes

the AP carb likes a fresh squirt when they wake up overnight..

Can anyone tell me who makes these tires?

Look closely, it is a trick..

valvecrusher · 04-20-2008, 09:42 PM

and yeah, those are my tires..

that's why it's a trick...or is it?

There's four tires...the used ones' a Trailwing...

what are the other three?

03-25-2008, 02:20 PM	#46
Jeff@TheQuadShop TAT survivor Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Oddometer: 4,437	Yikes, thats a tuff one. I'll have to look at mine and see if I can think of a way to stop it from turning. __________________ 1998 RMX 250 singletrack bike 96 XR600 adventure bike KY state Vet A offroad champion TAT and TWVT survivor

03-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#47
alculbreth Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 57	New NX250 owner - what should I do first? I'm a pround new owner of an '89 NX250. It is in pretty good shape with just over 3000 miles on the odometer. It starts and runs well, has good tires, all working lights, etc. However, I think prior to my purchase it had not been ridden much (if at all) over the past few years. Before I start riding it, is there anything I should do first? I plan to change oil, filter and probably change the air filter also for good measure. Anything else I should be thinking about? Thanks everyone - I promise to get some pics up soon.

03-26-2008, 05:32 AM	#49
Jeff@TheQuadShop TAT survivor Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Oddometer: 4,437	A good carb cleaning is always agood idea on a bike thats been sitting awhile. __________________ 1998 RMX 250 singletrack bike 96 XR600 adventure bike KY state Vet A offroad champion TAT and TWVT survivor

03-26-2008, 05:20 PM	#50
wyowillys46 Rustled softly. Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Black Hills Oddometer: 2,003	Me - 1 Garage - 1 So I got the stuck bolt out. The plastic "pillar" that the threaded insert was in was cracked and I was able to pull it out. The epoxy is setting up as I'm typing this. The crappy part is that my damn black hole of a garage ate my accelerator pump spring. Anyone know another model that it might cross reference to? I would really rather not have to pay the $72 that Bike Bandit wants for the whole pump and spring. EDIT. I just broke down and spilled 65 beans on a new pump diaphragm kit . . . damn it. No doubt I'll find the spring in a month or so. __________________ "I swear to god, it's like I live in a trailer of common sense, and stare out the window at a tornado of stupidity." -Roscowgo wyowillys46 screwed with this post 03-27-2008 at 03:40 PM

03-30-2008, 12:03 PM	#51
quietfighting Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 30	correct rear tire measurements are these the measurements that are correct for the 17" rear rim that will work? REAR TIRE SIZE 4.60-17 RIM IS 17X2.15

03-25-2008, 07:00 PM	#48
alculbreth Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 57	Okay so I just noticed Neduro's Spring Bike Maintenance and Setup Guide - this seems like a great list of items to check - apologies for not seeing this earlier. Anything specific to the NX250 that I should be aware of?

04-05-2008, 12:56 PM	#53
Jeff@TheQuadShop TAT survivor Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Crestwood, Kentucky Oddometer: 4,437	Today I got some time to work on the NX. I fixed the annoying problem of not being able to go 200 miles between fill ups! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321184 __________________ 1998 RMX 250 singletrack bike 96 XR600 adventure bike KY state Vet A offroad champion TAT and TWVT survivor

04-12-2008, 02:37 AM	#54
wyowillys46 Rustled softly. Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Black Hills Oddometer: 2,003	I went online a couple weeks back in search of a KN filter for the NX. Now I know that KN doesn't make a filter specifically for the NX-250, but they have a nifty tool allowing you to search by filter dimension. I found one filter that had similar dimensions to the stock unit. Part #MG-0001 fits the Moto Guzzi V1000 LeMans/California models. It's 4"x6". It just came in the mail yesterday. I'll put up pics this afternoon on the install. Filtered area is somewhat smaller than the stock Honda unit but, I figure it's used on a 1000cc bike, so there shouldn't be a problem. The only bad part is that this KN seems to be a hard to get item. KN doesn't show it in stock, so a call to one of the MG dealers would be required. __________________ "I swear to god, it's like I live in a trailer of common sense, and stare out the window at a tornado of stupidity." -Roscowgo

04-15-2008, 11:54 PM	#55
HappyRiding Wandering Moran Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of NE 10EC Oddometer: 2,095	Battery Gentlemen, I can't seem to locate an OEM type battery locally for less than $80. Anyone have any suggestions for an on line source you've had good luck with? Thanks, HappyRiding __________________ "Hey I've never seen the sun come up in the west!?!" - Fozzie Bear

04-16-2008, 05:57 AM	#56
Outwardbound Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Strongsville, OH Oddometer: 626	I just bought one yesterday for my KLR at WallyWorld. Give them a try. 29 bucks

04-17-2008, 09:27 PM	#58
HappyRiding Wandering Moran Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of NE 10EC Oddometer: 2,095	Battery ordered. Thanks for the tip. No more rolling down the hill only to discover that the gas isn't turned on. __________________ "Hey I've never seen the sun come up in the west!?!" - Fozzie Bear

04-20-2008, 09:42 PM	#60
valvecrusher ^OP tractus pro pensio™ Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Dos Circlos Oddometer: 1,566	and yeah, those are my tires.. that's why it's a trick...or is it? There's four tires...the used ones' a Trailwing... what are the other three? __________________ Honda NX250?? I prefer to ride, and when i do, it's '*un Equi*

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