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72 F8-A 250


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Need photo Model Identification
Color '72 Bright Orange
Frame serial # F8-09554 - 14549
Engine serial # F8E09786 - 14784 found on LH top crankcase below air intake housing.
Cylinder Mark 246CC found on LH side
Engine
Engine Type 2 stroke, single cylinder, rotary disc valve, air cooled.
Displacement 246cc
Bore X Stroke 68.0 X 68.0 mm
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Maximum HP 23.5 at 6800 rpm
Maximum torque 2.64 kg-m at 6000 rpm
Carburetor Mikuni VM30SS
Lubrication System Injectolube (port & crank injection)
Transmission Ignition System Flywheel magneto
Clutch Type Wet, multi-disc, Manual Ignition Advance Fixed
Transmission 5-speed, constant mesh, return shift Crankshaft Rotation Counterclockwise from ignition (LH) side
Shift Pattern 1-N-2-3-4-5 bottom up (w/neutral finder) Cylinder Material Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeve.
Gear ratios 1st 2.45 (27/11) Fuel Min 91 Research/87 average oct, unleaded OK
2nd 1.71 (24/14) Oil 2-stroke oil for air cooled engines
3rd 1.17 (21/18) Tuning Specifications
4th 0.90 (18/20) Engine
5th 0.71 (20/28) Cylinder Head Torque Nuts Cross-tighten : 4.0 kg/m
Primary Ratio 3.04 (73/24) Bolts Cross-tighten : 2.2 kg/m
Final Ratio 3.21 (45/14) Compression Pressure 12.0 kg/cm² STD 8.4 kg/cm² service limit
Overall Ratio (top gear) 6.98 Spark Plug NGK B8HCS or B8HS 0.6 - 0.7 mm gap
Chassis Ignition Timing 20° BTDC (2.59mm) - Flywheel mark aligns with crankcase pointer at 11 o'clock position
Wheelbase 1390 mm Point Gap 0.30 - 0.40 mm
Ground Clearance 210 mm Air Screw 1¾ turns out
Dry Weight 123 kg Idle Speed 1200 ± 100 RPM
Fuel Tank Capacity 11.0 liters Transmission Oil SE Class SAE 10W30 or 10W40
Tire Size Front 3.25-19 4PR Tube-Type - Capacity 1.2 liter
Rear 4.00-18 4PR Tube-Type - Level Motorcycle vertical, off side stand, wait 5 min, between lines on dipstick, screwed in all the way.
Brake Type Front Mechanical Drum (Leading/Trailing) Chassis
Rear Mechanical Drum (Leading/Trailing) Fork Oil SAE 10W
Brake Size Front 150 X 28 mm - Capacity 175 cc dry
Rear 150 X 28 mm - Level 451 ± 4 mm (Fork extended, spring installed)
Suspension Stroke Front 175 mm (Hatta fork) Tire Pressure Front 1.70 kg/cm² cold
Rear 100 mm Rear 2.20 kg/cm² cold (normal)
  Drive Chain Slack About 20 mm (on side stand, tightest point, STD)

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