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Below is a photo of my stock 83 CR250 clutch cover and the one I just spent $550.00 for on ebay. I created this post because this is the question I was faced with when an aftermarket aluminum case appeared on ebay. I think the $550.00 was well spent and this is why:
An 81 clutch cover sold a couple of week ago on ebay for like $450.00. I looked hard at this case but I decided it against it for two reasons. First, I had dealing with the seller in the past (I bought a bike from him) and upon picking it up in Baltimore, it was not what he stated and secondly, had I bought that cover it would require stripping (it was red and the paint was in poor condition), doing figure 8’s on Emory cloth to ensure it was not warped, priming, powdercoating and then all the parts. So by the time I got done I would be out like $700.0 dollars in parts & labor counting the cover. Prior to buying my cover, another came on ebay a couple of days ago that look similar to the one that just sold for $450.00. I like the work, but for $550.00 I got a new aluminum cover with all the parts (except the dowels and the seals for the shifter & kickstarter (under $20.00), plus the spickets can be removed/replaced (you have to replace the entire case or have them welded on the stocker if they break or crack). So I think at $550.00 and I never have to touch it again is a bargain price. The seller will likely have a few more for sell soon, so if you see them on ebay and you have this bike, I highly recommend you spend the money to put the headache created by Honda behind you. Mike
An 81 clutch cover sold a couple of week ago on ebay for like $450.00. I looked hard at this case but I decided it against it for two reasons. First, I had dealing with the seller in the past (I bought a bike from him) and upon picking it up in Baltimore, it was not what he stated and secondly, had I bought that cover it would require stripping (it was red and the paint was in poor condition), doing figure 8’s on Emory cloth to ensure it was not warped, priming, powdercoating and then all the parts. So by the time I got done I would be out like $700.0 dollars in parts & labor counting the cover. Prior to buying my cover, another came on ebay a couple of days ago that look similar to the one that just sold for $450.00. I like the work, but for $550.00 I got a new aluminum cover with all the parts (except the dowels and the seals for the shifter & kickstarter (under $20.00), plus the spickets can be removed/replaced (you have to replace the entire case or have them welded on the stocker if they break or crack). So I think at $550.00 and I never have to touch it again is a bargain price. The seller will likely have a few more for sell soon, so if you see them on ebay and you have this bike, I highly recommend you spend the money to put the headache created by Honda behind you. Mike
What do you make of the aussie ones with the really rough sand casting? I appreciate the guys effort to make these to keep more bikes running but damn....those look like shit.
My stock cover was previously repaired (professionally) and it sprung another leak (this is why I bought this one). I do not work with metal but I image that regardless if you weld the stock case or JB weld it, you are still working with two different metals or materials and somehow over time the radiator fluid finds its way through so I agree with Newmann and plan to enjoy it the aluminum case and put the headache behind me.
To someone else that doesn't enjoy vintage motocross like us like my wife they would think it's crazy to spend that money.
The Shop
I lived the nightmare- was running a 45 minute GP when all of the sludge from the epoxy collected around the impeller wheel and caused it to jam, shaft striped -SIEZE..........
I was looking at getting one when I happened across and 81 in decent shape. I bead blasted it and then had a friend that is real good at welding angle the spigot like the 83. The 81 goes straight up. He didn't do it as much as I needed so I had to dent my pipe slightly. Much better not worrying about it for sure! I still run Evans Waterless just because....
So I found this 82 CR 250 side cover on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/82-HONDA-CR250R-CR250-CR-250R-Crankcase-Clutch…
Can't find where this goodstuffracing place is to get spigot. Any other suggestions of people making side covers?
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