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1997-2001 Honda CR250 – Top End Rebuild – Part 8: Exhaust Valve Inspection

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1997-2001 Honda CR250 – Top End Rebuild – Part 8: Exhaust Valve Inspection

How To Inspect The Exhaust Valve On Your 97-01 Honda CR250

1997 - 2001 Honda CR250 - Top End Service - Part 8 - Exhaust Valve InspectionThe Tools You Will Need:

  • Stiff Brush
  • Shop Towels
  • Parts Cleaner
  • Dremel
  • Digital Calipers (Link to Amazon)
  • Emery Paper
  • (Master Tools & Parts List Below)

Pre-Service Notes

  • I recommend opening the Service & Torque Specs in a new tab for easy reference.
  • If you need parts and tools, make sure to buy them on Amazon!
  • Pictures with captions are after the steps below.
  • If you need any help don’t hesitate to ask!

Exhaust Valve Cleaning

The exhaust valve components are in direct contact with exhaust gases, so the carbon build-up will be substantial. If you have the time, soak all the parts overnight in brake cleaner and degreaser.

  1. Scrub every component thoroughly with a soft bristle brush.
  2. If your valve components are as bad as mine, you can use a steel brush on a drill for the big stuff, followed by a light sanding with a Dremel.
  3. However, to avoid gouging or uneven surfaces, I will need to follow the Dremel with fine-grit sandpaper.
  4. Visually inspect every part for apparent signs of uneven wear or damage.
  5. Inspect the valve bearings for smooth operation.  If they snag or feel rough, they need to be replaced.
Scrub every component thoroughly with a soft bristle brush.
Scrub every component thoroughly with a soft bristle brush.
If your valve components are as bad as mine, you can use a steel brush on a drill for the big stuff, followed by a light sanding with a Dremel.
If your valve components are as bad as mine, you can use a steel brush on a drill for the big stuff, followed by a light sanding with a Dremel.

1997 - 2001 Honda CR250 - Top End Service - Part 8 - Exhaust Valve Inspection - Emery Paper

Visually inspect every part for apparent signs of uneven wear or damage.
Visually inspect every part for apparent signs of uneven wear or damage.

Related: Shot-peened parts are stronger, last longer, and are definitely worth the money!

Exhaust Valve Measurements

  1. Measure the valve and flap shafts at their contact points.
  2. Both shafts should measure no LESS than 0.196 inches.
Measure the valve and flap shafts at their contact points.
Measure the valve and flap shafts at their contact points.

Exhaust Valve Governor

  1. Clean the governor and pinion shaft.
  2. Make sure the rack and pinion shaft grooves are straight and mesh smoothly.

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