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motoxracer01
User | Posts: 78 | Joined: 08/08

Posted: 09/25/08
09:07 PM

Are there any quick n easy tricks to getting the perfect amount of freeplay on a CRF250R? Ive heard something about using three fingers as the right freeplay but idk if its true.
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Drinky Chinky
Guru | Posts: 1501 | Joined: 02/08

Posted: 09/25/08
09:13 PM

Three fingers is about right, I believe. Check your manual it should have the spec for it.
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92rm125
Addict | Posts: 4481 | Joined: 03/08

Posted: 09/26/08
05:37 AM

Yes, the general rule of thumb is three fingers widths. But like DC check your manual for precise specs.
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yzwoods
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Posted: 09/26/08
06:19 AM

Its 2 fingers.
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yzwoods
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Posted: 09/26/08
06:20 AM

Read my before you ride guide i explain .
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chudster
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Posted: 09/26/08
06:25 AM

I use a ruler.
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yzwoods
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Posted: 09/26/08
06:28 AM

Me to, i show it both ways in pics.
And wecome to the board oderus.
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92rm125
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Posted: 09/26/08
07:22 AM

yzwoods:
Its 2 fingers.

Shows three fingers in MY manual!
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yzwoods
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Posted: 09/26/08
07:32 AM

if your manual shows fingers then go buy a real one. its 48-58mm. 1.9-2.3 in.
roughly 2 fingers. This place is getting old.
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pojp58
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Posted: 09/26/08
08:14 AM

Two fingers or a ruler. I use a ruler.
pojp58 I love this dirt stuff.

92rm125
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Posted: 09/26/08
08:16 AM

yzwoods:
if your manual shows fingers then go buy a real one. its 48-58mm. 1.9-2.3 in.
roughly 2 fingers. This place is getting old.

No wait, it wasn't my manual. But I cannot remeber where I saw it tho. But it was deffo three fingers. It was wrong then. Be right back going to adjust my chain!
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pojp58
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Posted: 09/26/08
08:18 AM

Use the ruler. You cant go wrong with the ruler.
pojp58 I love this dirt stuff.

yzwoods
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Posted: 09/26/08
09:16 AM

92, Don't agree with with somthing unless You know it's right.
Can you blue link my guide please here so he can see what were talking about.
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92rm125
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Posted: 09/26/08
09:45 AM

Sure thing Woods! Wood's Before You Ride Guide, The 101!
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pin_it
Guru | Posts: 1886 | Joined: 01/05

Posted: 09/26/08
09:46 AM

2 fingers or 3 fingers is way to vague. Typically Yamaha's require more freeplay then other bikes due the their swingarm geometry.

GO by what the manual says. Don't use the axle blocks, measure to make sure you are right.

Rulers don't lie. One persons 2 fingers is another persons 3.
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