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After much deliberation I decided to use the old black number plate because I felt like the graphics backgrounds look better on the black plate over the white.
Of course I put new bolts and collars/washers wherever applicable. I think it looks really nice!
At this point I'm pretty much stuck waiting for more parts to come in (before I tear into the motor). I'll try to figure out what else I can get to.
You can see the sticker was melted/melting. It was like that on the other side too.
The packing that was in there wasn't as bad as I expected, but of course I replaced it anyway. Stuff is so cheap and I was already in there. I'm betting the packing on my old PC 304 silencer is just liquid.
Fresh packing material, cleaned core, updated rivets, slightly buffed the silencer outer case:
All sealed up and ready to go!
I just bought some replacement stickers for it so those will be put on soon.
The Shop
I've had the 250 for a couple of years now and picked up 125 not long ago.
Keep your updates coming mate, it is looking good. I'm running a PC 304 on my 250 and will run the same or the R-304 on my 125 once i've ridden it and decided on what I want to do with the power delivery.
I live in huntington beach and. Also have a brand new gold excel rear rim for the cr125 as well
Looking forward to it when you do! Come to think of it I don't think the bent PC silencer that was on there is a 304. I remember seeing some engraved writing but forgot the model, but it had a spark arrestor so probably not the 304.
@Lightning78
I'm legitimately interested! I bent the brake lever back and its not too bad now, but I'd definitely like a new clutch lever. I don't have much of a need for the gold rim.
Check out the pitting on the stock 125 fork, and the color difference to the Showa. Definitely prefer the gold-ish ano look. I'll be nice going to a twin chamber.
I was trying to figure out which fork to use, 250 or 450 Showa.
Figured out my answer pretty quickly, using 2 reference points.
Looks like the 450 (red cap) fork is at least 2005+ when Honda moved the dropouts back by 2mm. The 250 fork I believe is off a 2004 CRF250X. So I decided on the "450" fork, but of course not before moving over my air bleeders.
I'm still trying to ID the fork, anyone have any clues to what it came off? Previous owner told me it was from a Honda 450, didn't know if it was X or R or what year. All I've got is this embossed writing and the fact that it has a red cap.
*UPDATE*: Just dug through my emails and saw that he had it listed as being a CRF450X fork from the mid-2000s, but I still don't know the year.
I put the pipe and silencer on (all finger tight) just to again, mock it all up. I'm really anticipating having the body of the bike complete.
Anyone able to help me ID the fork? I'm also thinking about porting my cylinder and re-sleeving it, but need to do more research. Recommendations?
Also trying to figure out what to do with the insulator/carb boot (from the carb to the head). I was hearing the one from the 2000 YZ125 is a good one to use. Any results/recommendations on that?
Also.....don't freak out once I build the bike. The plan is to build it, ride it for a bit to figure out the suspension, then send the fork/shock out for valving.
I've not tried the above or the original. I'll end up selling this one I reckon.
@Brent_Apodaca and @harescrambled
Millenium is/was definitely my top choice and I've already been in touch with them. The thing is, I don't know enough to know if my cylinder even needs to be replated or just needs a good hone. I was thinking of getting the porting done by Eric Gorr but it seems they won't be taking any work until May. Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I got my painted parts in! I'm mostly happy with them. Little bit of overspray and some minor imperfections but I cleaned them up.
Black texture closeup:
Little bit of bling here and there:
Holes and ugly slots I made to fit the new fender.
I cut the front fender graphic to fit the new fender. Turns out the graphic isn't symmetrical from the start so it looks even more off now, but good enough not to bug me.
I put the new stickers on the silencer:
And finally, the latest mockup!
Almost time to get into the motor though, once I do the front brake basically.
Pit Row
The blue spring looks great!
Closeup of the cockpit view at the moment.
Close up of the spring. Ugly yellow is gone forever.
Full bike as of now, with the Showa graphics installed on the fork.
Hope you can see the pictures, I tried to put all of them in one picture so they dont take up the whole thread lol.
It's hard to say if this one is worth it because you can't be there in person to look it over. But if everything is actually in good shape then it should be ok - the pictures look good. Just consider what it would cost to make it look or feel however you want (if you do), and factor that into the cost. Crazy that you're shipping it out to Norway
Also officially mounted the front number plate with bolts/spacers.Currently working with N style to get the graphic made.
Bike is officially done outside of the motor.
Motor time! Check out the blow by on the piston.
Took the clutch out too. It had minimal grooving on the hub and basket and I just couldn't understand why it was SO grabby that it was hard to use. It was in relatively good condition. Turns out I can rotate the idler gear independently from the basket several degrees...so the rubber dampers are toast.
So I'll need to get a new basket and dampers...or try and use the existing basket and tap the holes from removing the rivets. Should be a pain. Also noticed there's just casually a lose washer chilling on the water pump shaft. Why is it there?!? Gaskets are really poorly made/installed, no wonder the case was leaking oil.
Found a hole in the case I'll need to get welded. I'm guessing the previous owner didn't run a case saver at some point and the chain chewed up the case. Another note...don't try to take off the drive gear with the engine out of the bike. Total pain.
I'm a little stuck at this point because my combo clutch basket holder tool doesn't have the right size pins for the flywheel. So I've ordered another tool so I can continue.
Here's what I'm dealing with, dirt in the stator and basically everything.
This is the washer I was talking about in my last post...wtf is it doing there?
Got the right side case off and got the important stuff out. Prepped to split the cases tomorrow.
Here's what I did to track where the bolts go (terribly drawn):
I was unable to locate the part numbers you provided from RM MX
Also you said the 04 front brake caliber is better option.
Where did you purchase the brake caliper and will it bolt direct onto the 02?
Keep up the good work, I am currently half way through my 02 rebuild as well.
Just too lazy to continue with the picture documentation that you have. but much appreciate so continue please!
Here are the parts on motosport.com:
http://www.motosport.com/oem-parts/part-number/43330-KRN-A70ZB?mmysourc…
http://www.motosport.com/oem-parts/part-number/43340-MEN-A20?mmysource=…
The 04 brake caliper won't fit on your bike, because your fork is from 02 and they changed the caliper mounting bracket. But I was actually referring to the brake line clamp that bolts to the fork stanchion guard. They became a nice machined aluminum clamp instead of the ugly stamped steel one. I don't have a picture of mine at the moment.
Making sure they're spreading evenly. Took a little convincing on the backside with my mallet.
Successfully apart!
The teeth look ok, but there's some wear on the gears where they mesh with the synchronizing assembly (whatever the technical term is).
Found some nastiness in one of the case pockets:
Getting the crank out from the other side:
I got all the bearings and seals out that I could, but couldn't remove the philips screws on one of the bearing retainers. I don't know how to get out the bearings which I can't access the backside on.
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