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Full specs can be seen in my 'Bike Checks'
The 08 is getting a full refurb with A-Kit forks/RMZ front end and Ohlins shock this winter
The 89 is currently having a 92 barrel and head fitted, along with a 97 Airstriker Carb
Will post more pics once complete!
For the RM-Z front end, what are the mods required?
Thanks
I sent him a few pics of Carmichaels 05 RM250 he used for SX, mentioned the changes I wanted and he did the rest.
Not an easy company to use, communication can be difficult and he isn't super quick but he does produce awesome graphics, they last well too.
This is where I was at a few weeks ago but now she is down to just frame and being powder coated tomorrow. Ill post most pictures once it is all done.
Question - how are you all finding parts availability for these now they're a few years old?
Both for basics and shiny nice parts.
You may struggle a little with some parts. Things like wheel sets, clamps, rear brake pedals, linkages, after market suspension etc can be difficult to track down., not many companies offer these parts or have stopped production if they did. eBay will become your best friend. Some companies still produce though such as Boyesen, Talon, Apico, RFX.
Depending on what style build you're doing, quite a few bits from RMZ's can be made to fit.
Jeffro wasn't kidding when he said my bike was a diamond in the rough. So many things were roached out from the lack of maintenance. At least the motor/transmission seemed in great condition for all the hours logged. I didn't split the cases the transmission seemed fine and the crank bearings were still smooth. The type of riding the PO did I doubt they beat the transmission.
I would have liked to get yellow excels, hinson clutch cover, 19 inch rim, and a full PC system. However, after spending $1k for the revalve and over $1k in parts. I can't really justify spending anymore at the moment. Lastly I had an issue with transmission fluid leaking out. Hoping it was just the oil drain plug not being tight enough time will tell.
Pit Row
03 rm250
I stopped buying new ones after '02, because that was the last year you could get a green sticker in CA, and I like to rip some trails.
Its been a Massive rebuild project but hopefully she will be worth it when she is done, will be a little different to all the other RM builds so I think it will stand out, hopefully for the right reasons.
I tell them, "No, it's not. Your bike's just a pig."
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