Alot of questions...and more coming.

[hOstL]

Hi, first i would like to introduce myself to the forums and say that I am very new to dirt bikes. So to begin, I went and bought a 1994 cr250, this is my very first bike, and i know i am going to get a lot of flag about it being to much bike for a beginner but i got it for a very good deal and could not pass it up. I have been reading alot on here trying to take in as much as possible. So here goes with the questions. First, how much engine coolant should i have in the radiator? Should it be filled all the way to the top? What coolant can i use? Cause at the moment it is not to the very top, but if i move the bike i can hear that it is almost to the top. Second how long does it take for a two stroke to warm up? The reason I ask is because I have only ridden it twice for no more than a couple of minutes and it wont stay idling. I dont know if me not having it on for longer than a couple of minutes has anything to do with it. Next, it came with a spark arrestor, am I better having it or changing out with something else. Also the pipe is a tad bit rusted. Will the rust hurt the performance of the bike or just the appearance? Sorry for the long post and all the questions, but thx in advance for any and all replies.

[tecate/250r RiDeR]

welcome, got any pix
well i fill my coolent all the way to the top. ive been lettin my lt warm up for about 3-5min. & rust wont hurt it

[gassrx.com]

I Like My Smokers Hot To A Touch On The Jug. Wont Idle Have You Moved Any Screws Yet. Piolet Circuit. 250 They Ripp, Radiator I Like Mine Just Below The Cap Sitting Level. Water Wetter Isnt Bad. Spark Arester Will Not Hurt It Much. Maybe Richen It A Bit ,good If Doesnt Fowl The Plug, Leaned Down After Removing. My Friend Has Denny Stephens Supercross Bike 95 Cr, 2fities Rip Hard Hand On.

[hOstL]

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LMK if you cant see them. And thanks again for all the information. But believe me when I way there will be alot of questions because I am seriously wanting to know everything about my bike and 2 strokes.

[tecate/250r RiDeR]

looks good
its like taking a trip back in time to the 90's lol

[hOstL]

I like it alot. i keep going to the garage just to see it...wanting to ride it. To be honest I like it more than the newer style. I just dont like the look of how narrow the tank is on the newer ones. i know the newer ones have to be better engineered and should weigh less but, I LOVE MY BIKE!!!! And cant wait for Sunday when I take it out and ride. Another couple of questions. How do you adjust the idle on the carb? And what type of grease do you guys use for the chain?

[02yamahablaster]

Nice looking bike. Welcome to the site.

[bfulton620]

hhahaha..... man... that brings back old memories.... i remember when i was 13 and got my 87 lt250r..... i would go into the garage at random times, to see if she was still there.... or just to see her.... haha.... have fun man... injoy the site!

[2002shee]

Welcome to E2S. Fill the coolant to the top when it's cold. A lot of riders will adjust the carb so it WONT idle in case they wreck the engine will die and the bike wont get away or the rear tire wont rip them up. If it runs fine otherwise just turn up the idle screw. Forged pistons take longer to warm up than cast. Be careful with the 250s powerband, if you're not ready for it the bike will get away from you easily.

[hOstL]

ok yesterday we found some trails by my house and my girlfriends son tried to take off and the bike got out from under him and my rear fender tore off. so if anybody knows where i can purchase some plastics cause i would just prefer to buy all the plastics so it matches. i was thinking of selling it cause when i rode it, it really scared the shit out of me of how fast that thing is. but i am keeping it lol. also this might be the most stupidest question asked here. when i was driving it once i got out of first gear i was able to change gears without the clutch...(here come the stupid question) do i need the clutch to change gears? I was able to shift up and down without the clutch. which is cool and all but if it hurts it i dont want to do it. thx in advance for all the help you guys will give.