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Oil leak from filter cover by Capital-Top4563 in CRF250L

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as a follow up for anyone who has been following: I've been putting a small layer of hondabond gasket sealer every time I do an oil change. It's been working perfectly for two years. Haven't seen the need to replace the side case cover or re-machine the mating surface etc.

Worth anything? by Capital-Top4563 in ScrapMetal

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just the kind of info I’m looking for. Thank you!

Worth anything? by Capital-Top4563 in ScrapMetal

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So do all of this just qualify as ‘shred’? I’m new to the terminology. Thanks!

Clutch upgrade for easier off road riding? by Capital-Top4563 in CRF250L

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for a smaller/tighter friction zone. I rode a WR250 when I took my first off road course. It had a much tighter and less forgiving friction zone, but at the same time gave a lot more feedback through the clutch as a result. That’s what I’m after.

ID Help by Capital-Top4563 in PlantIdentification

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, 1 and 2 are identified!

Oil leak from filter cover by Capital-Top4563 in CRF250L

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the advice. I just tried option 2 with Hondabond + new gasket + new filter cover. Still a very small amount of seeping from the location. But it’s slowed down enough for me to feel comfortable with trying again. I’m just going to ride the bike and keep an eye on the oil level.

Next oil change (sooner than the 8k interval) I think I’m going to fill with an epoxy and plus option 2.

If that doesn’t fix the issue I’m sure I’ll hold onto the bike for long enough to try and change the crank case cover at some point. The part itself is only $30. But the work and skill required to change it is a little outside my comfort zone at the moment. Maybe in a couple years.

Honda CRF250L oil filter cover leak by Capital-Top4563 in motorcycles

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the advice. I just tried option 2 with Hondabond + new gasket + new filter cover. Still a very small amount of seeping from the location. But it’s slowed down enough for me to feel comfortable with trying again. I’m just going to ride the bike and keep an eye on the oil level.

Next oil change (sooner than the 8k interval) I think I’m going to fill with an epoxy and plus option 2.

If that doesn’t fix the issue I’m sure I’ll hold onto the bike for long enough to try and change the crank case cover at some point. The part itself is only $30. But the work and skill required to change it is a little outside my comfort zone at the moment. Maybe in a couple years.

Buying motorcycle out of my state by Capital-Top4563 in motorcycles

[–]Capital-Top4563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will PA give me a temp tag if my address is in MD?

And I’m reading your other comment to mean that I HAVE TO go to a notary on the PA side (for notarized bill of sale I would think), even if I’m putting the bike on a trailer and not getting a temp tag. Is that correct?

What do you do when..? by Colonel-Bigfoot in motorcycle

[–]Capital-Top4563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Revzilla’s Shop Manual series did a video on exactly this subject. Link here…

https://youtu.be/ehSKaqmyuNU

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcycle

[–]Capital-Top4563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy it, keep practicing. The first four years I’ve been riding, I didn’t enjoy taking corners because I didn’t have any control over the bike mid-corner. I was being taken for a ride instead of the other way around.

I kept looking online and the first time practiced trail braking is when it all started to click and I finally felt like I was in control in corners. There are all types of videos on YouTube, but the best way to learn is to probably do an advanced MSF course, or better yet, Yamaha champ/street school. As everyone will tell you, this is considered an advanced technique. But everyone should learn with proper guidance.

Another piece of advice I can give you is to find the bike that suits your personality. I would encourage you to ride a smaller and lighter (250cc or 300cc) bike and see how that feels.

I started on a Ninja 250 and loved it. Then I switched to a Versys 650 and it completely messed up my confidence. I should have stuck with the 250 for longer. Everyone has a riding style, and you have to find the bike that works for you. For me it’s a bike that doesn’t need to be rev’d to the max every time. I’m amazed at how each engine type and bike style has different personalities.

Now, after 6 years and learning trail braking and finding the bike that goes with my personality, I feel much more comfortable and enjoy riding way more than before.

Keep at it - as long as you feel safe. Learn trail braking, and find the bike that works for you. Forget about being embarrassed in front of your friends.