I have uploaded a 3hr vid on youtube on how to rebuild a crf250. The vid shows how to split cases and install a new crank, piston, & rings.
The big end of rod failed and there were a ton of shavings gold in color in the oil filter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLnmTRyq ... HF_hmzdJJK
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Matt