XC250 2001 Crank shaft Interchange

[Zman]

Hello All,

I have a bad crank in a 2001 XC250 engine. What years will interchange? Is it correct that either a 250 or 300 cranks will work?

Thank you,

Tim

 

[pscook]

250 and 300 are the same. The rod is from a CR250, typically $80 for the parts and $80 for labor to rebuild. I believe the rod is listed in the crossover section, I seem to remember that it's a 2000 model year/generation.

 

[GMP]

Tim,

Cheapest to do the CR250 Rod kit as stated. The OEM rod is actually a Japanese Vesrah. Cranks should be the same over many years, but tolerances on the press fits have been an issue on some early bikes. I had a '00 with a loose fit I had the crank replaced under warranty, and a XC125 I had plasma sprayed and remachined. If your bearing fits are correct I would have the crank rebuilt.

 

[Zman]

Thank you Phil and Glenn!