So after successfully re-plating the top end of my EC200, installing a new Vertex piston and rings, filling the fluids back up and kicking it over I heard the sound that we all fear.
Silence.
The bottom end was stuck and wouldn't turn over, let alone start. I took the whole bike back apart, removed my brand new, shiny, top end, and cracked the cases apart. After removing the crankshaft assembly I found a few problems that I am hoping a few people on this site can help me out with.
1) The bearings in the crankshaft are completely shot. Where have people gotten their new cranks from? Should I try to replace the crank and bearings and rebuild it or should I fork the money over for all new parts?
2) Does the crank from the CR250 actually fit or is that some internet conspiracy? What year CR am I looking for?
My problems really aren't on the mechanical/assembly side I am really just looking for info on what parts to get and where. I had a discussion with an engine repair shop and they said they could rebuild the crankshaft with all new crank and bearings so long as I can find the parts.
Silence.
The bottom end was stuck and wouldn't turn over, let alone start. I took the whole bike back apart, removed my brand new, shiny, top end, and cracked the cases apart. After removing the crankshaft assembly I found a few problems that I am hoping a few people on this site can help me out with.
1) The bearings in the crankshaft are completely shot. Where have people gotten their new cranks from? Should I try to replace the crank and bearings and rebuild it or should I fork the money over for all new parts?
2) Does the crank from the CR250 actually fit or is that some internet conspiracy? What year CR am I looking for?
My problems really aren't on the mechanical/assembly side I am really just looking for info on what parts to get and where. I had a discussion with an engine repair shop and they said they could rebuild the crankshaft with all new crank and bearings so long as I can find the parts.
