1973 Honda Elsinore CR250M clutch basket interchange

wfoyz250 wrote:

As many know, some models parts crossover between them. I'm trying to source a clutch basket for the noted bike and I see that there is...

As many know, some models parts crossover between them. I'm trying to source a clutch basket for the noted bike and I see that there is a strong similarity between the CR250 and the XL250. Straight cut gears, same tooth count, most everything looks the same.....OTHER than bronze bushings in the XL basket versus the needle bearings in the CR basket fitting over the shaft.
I have this idea that carefully removing the bronze bushing from the XL would provide the clearance needed to simply use the XL basket with the CR needle bearings so it would adapt on the shaft.
Joe....would you comment on this, thanks!
Pictured is the XL basket.

sandman768 wrote:

I used a Mt/Mr basket on mine a long time ago, I had to use the crank gear as well as it was not straight cut...

I used a Mt/Mr basket on mine a long time ago, I had to use the crank gear as well as it was not straight cut splines, but everything fit & There were not a lot of options, bike ran fine.

sandman768 wrote:

I used a Mt/Mr basket on mine a long time ago, I had to use the crank gear as well as it was not straight cut...

I used a Mt/Mr basket on mine a long time ago, I had to use the crank gear as well as it was not straight cut splines, but everything fit & There were not a lot of options, bike ran fine.

wfoyz250 wrote:

yeah the MR/MT gears are not straight cut that's why I considered the XL instead. It's simpler to adapt IF the center bushing can be removed...

yeah the MR/MT gears are not straight cut that's why I considered the XL instead. It's simpler to adapt IF the center bushing can be removed from the bore and is there is "net" diameter for the needles bearings placement and around the shaft fitment.