250ED Oil Pump adjustment

The main Page for the Hodaka Club Discussion Group
Post Reply
Bobv07662
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:20 pm

250ED Oil Pump adjustment

Post by Bobv07662 »

Hello, I recently purchased a restored ED250 and would like to check the oil pump and cable adjustments. From what I gather the shifter assy has to be removed to get at the pump cover and then the pump. My question is about the removal of the shifter...is it held on by the 3 large Phillips screws, does it have to be in neutral and are there any tricks to bolting the shifter assy back on to the engine case?
Thanks for all the info here on the Forum!
Regards,
Bob V
1976 ED250
User avatar
Dale
Posts: 1268
Joined: Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:23 am

Re: 250ED Oil Pump adjustment

Post by Dale »

I believe that some folks will chime in eventually, but there are far fewer folks with experience with the 250's than with the smaller bikes. That includes me.

The 100's and 125's with oil pumps have them located on the right side with the clutch cover so are quite a bit different.

As for removing the shift cover, you can first remove the inspection cover and you will see the shifter arm with it's pin indexed into the round end of the control shaft. When you shift up or down, the shifter arm moves the control shaft in and out. If you are trying to shift it with the bike stationary, you need to use one hand to rock the rear wheel back and forth with the bike on a stand.

Yes, the 3 larger screws will allow you to remove the shift cover itself. Removing and installing the shift cover is usually easiest by starting out in neutral.
Dale
Bobv07662
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:20 pm

Re: 250ED Oil Pump adjustment

Post by Bobv07662 »

Thanks for the help ddvorak! There's no rush on this as the bike's inside for the season. Hopefully more advice is on the way.
1976 ED250
User avatar
Bullfrog
Posts: 2781
Joined: Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:05 pm
Location: Oregon, 12 miles from the center of the Hodaka Universe(Athena)

Re: 250ED Oil Pump adjustment

Post by Bullfrog »

bobv,

Your friendly, local Hodaka Service Department representative finally came up with the time to scan a couple of pages from the 250ED Owner's Manual (see photos). Dale has already guided you "in". You should be set now.
250ED Oil Inject1b.jpg
250ED Oil Inject2b.jpg
Ed
Keep the rubber side down!
Bobv07662
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:20 pm

Re: 250ED Oil Pump adjustment

Post by Bobv07662 »

Thanks to all for the help getting my pump dialed in. It was off on the minimum position. A little cable adjustment and it's good to go.
Happy New Year to everyone.
1976 ED250
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests