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bobcat · 09-21-2010, 07:24 PM

I know this is a nomad forum as i am a member but the entire www cant seem to help me with my wifes Honda question. Are there any motorcycle mech. out there who can tell me how to use the belt adjustment tool for my wifes 83 cm 250 custom. I know where it goes just don't know what the markings are all about. Sorry for the outa sorts question but the seasons coming to an end and i need someone to ride with lol. any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Cajunrider** · 09-21-2010, 07:30 PM

Bobcat, I can't but someone here may be able to answer your question. Your best bet would be to search a Honda forum for your answer. You would more than likely get it answered pretty quickly.

bobcat · 09-21-2010, 08:19 PM

thats what i thought too but i have exausted myself looking for the right forum. Don't meen to offend anybody. I just simply trust this forum and thought i should give it a try.

kpmhspirit · 09-21-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcat

I know this is a nomad forum as i am a member but the entire www cant seem to help me with my wifes Honda question. Are there any motorcycle mech. out there who can tell me how to use the belt adjustment tool for my wifes 83 cm 250 custom. I know where it goes just don't know what the markings are all about. Sorry for the outa sorts question but the seasons coming to an end and i need someone to ride with lol. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Found this forum.. Maybe worth asking there?

http://www.hondarebelforum.com/f28/b...rion-4449.html

Pete

cajun2wheels · 09-21-2010, 08:46 PM

You can also Google....free motorcycle manuals.
There are several sites that let you download a service manual at no cost.You may fine one for your bike or something close enough to give you the info you need.

**cnc** · 09-21-2010, 09:37 PM

This guy has set up a web page on the cm250 and invites questions or discussion by email. Maybe he can help, or launch you in the right direction.
http://www.chrisharrison.net/CM250/

bobcat · 09-21-2010, 10:12 PM

Ok thanks folks i have joind another honda forum to no avail and im all googled out searching for free pdf manuals and e-mailed the gent cnc suggested. I realy hope something pans out soon. Thanks again for the replys. We'll get her figgured out yet.

rickyboy · 09-22-2010, 01:41 AM

ya good luck bobcat

macmac · 09-22-2010, 05:53 PM

Maybe we can help more if you say what you do know about the tool and show us a picture of it.

I am a x foreign car tech, but am not aware of this tool or what it does other than a guess is it either holds slack on the drive belt, or the belt is something other than a drive belt.

Looked over the posted links too. I see but am not certain of there could be 2 belt types, one is cogged and I guess the other is a flat belt. Which type is yours?

bobcat · 09-22-2010, 07:40 PM

the tool came in the factory tool kit witch came with the bike. It is a spring loaded gauge that fits into the belt guard . the tension of the belt determins the hieght of the gauge. there are 2 lines eched on the gauge. my asumption would be any where between the lines would be fine but to assume is to pay later..lol. I dont have a 1983 owners manual that gives me the proper procedure to use the gauge and the sticker on the belt guard just says to use the gauge for accurate tension. This is now my 4th night searching the www for information on this subject. So mac it is a cogged belt on a 1983 honda cm250 custom motorcycle i will try to post a pic.

1badbagger · 09-22-2010, 07:43 PM

The head mech at Canyon Honda in Nampa, Idaho (they have a website) used to build motors in the 80's for Honda. I used to own an '84 Sabre and he used to give me advice on repairing it over the phone. He's a pretty good guy if you want to look him up and give him a call.

cactusjack · 09-22-2010, 07:50 PM

Did you ever try going to a Honda dealership and asking one of the technicians?

bobcat · 09-22-2010, 08:11 PM

Yes i did go to the local dealer and they wer very rude and told me they don't give that kind of information for free.

bobcat · 09-22-2010, 08:14 PM

another view of the tool. the other pic is the spring loaded gauge and the two lines .

**Cajunrider** · 09-22-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcat

Yes i did go to the local dealer and they wer very rude and told me they don't give that kind of information for free.

They don't give free information concerning a tool that comes in the stock tool kit? They must be seriously hard up for cash to tell a customer something as absurd as that. Is there another dealer within 100 miles? I'd ask another and never walk through the door of the first one ever again.

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09-21-2010, 08:19 PM	#3
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	Dumb question thats what i thought too but i have exausted myself looking for the right forum. Don't meen to offend anybody. I just simply trust this forum and thought i should give it a try.
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cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Dumb question You can also Google....free motorcycle manuals. There are several sites that let you download a service manual at no cost.You may fine one for your bike or something close enough to give you the info you need. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-21-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Dumb question This guy has set up a web page on the cm250 and invites questions or discussion by email. Maybe he can help, or launch you in the right direction. http://www.chrisharrison.net/CM250/ __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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09-21-2010, 10:12 PM	#7
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	Dumb question Ok thanks folks i have joind another honda forum to no avail and im all googled out searching for free pdf manuals and e-mailed the gent cnc suggested. I realy hope something pans out soon. Thanks again for the replys. We'll get her figgured out yet.
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09-22-2010, 01:41 AM	#8
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09-22-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Dumb question Maybe we can help more if you say what you do know about the tool and show us a picture of it. I am a x foreign car tech, but am not aware of this tool or what it does other than a guess is it either holds slack on the drive belt, or the belt is something other than a drive belt. Looked over the posted links too. I see but am not certain of there could be 2 belt types, one is cogged and I guess the other is a flat belt. Which type is yours? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-22-2010, 07:40 PM	#10
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	Dumb question the tool came in the factory tool kit witch came with the bike. It is a spring loaded gauge that fits into the belt guard . the tension of the belt determins the hieght of the gauge. there are 2 lines eched on the gauge. my asumption would be any where between the lines would be fine but to assume is to pay later..lol. I dont have a 1983 owners manual that gives me the proper procedure to use the gauge and the sticker on the belt guard just says to use the gauge for accurate tension. This is now my 4th night searching the www for information on this subject. So mac it is a cogged belt on a 1983 honda cm250 custom motorcycle i will try to post a pic.
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09-22-2010, 07:43 PM	#11
1badbagger Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Dumb question The head mech at Canyon Honda in Nampa, Idaho (they have a website) used to build motors in the 80's for Honda. I used to own an '84 Sabre and he used to give me advice on repairing it over the phone. He's a pretty good guy if you want to look him up and give him a call.
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09-22-2010, 08:11 PM	#13
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	Dumb question Yes i did go to the local dealer and they wer very rude and told me they don't give that kind of information for free.
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09-22-2010, 08:14 PM	#14
bobcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delhi Ontario Canada Posts: 62	Dumb question another view of the tool. the other pic is the spring loaded gauge and the two lines .
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