RM 250 Build finished

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Edited Date/Time 12/26/2014 8:40am


I just picked up this RM 250 for a couple of quarters gonna be a nice build will add my pics of progress
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Trav138 1/6/2014 5:56pm
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Good deal.
Lots of info on them around here and keep us posted
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JW381 1/7/2014 8:01am
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Are you gonna go after a replica look or your own look? Good pickup, have fun!
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Benton713 1/7/2014 9:56pm
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JW381 wrote:
Are you gonna go after a replica look or your own look? Good pickup, have fun!


Not sure who's this is but I like it and am doing the same way almost

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Benton713 1/7/2014 10:07pm
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respect_the_beast wrote:
Looks awesome. I always wondered if the KYB SSS forks and 18mm shocks from the YZs bolted on up.
Yeah good call I haven't even touched it because I'm trying to score some ohlins
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Benton713 1/7/2014 10:43pm
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So far the motor is good powder coating the frame tonight will post pics when done
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Benton713 1/10/2014 9:13pm
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Cleaning up pretty good frame had a small crack so had that welded and it's being powder coated. Also polishing the bottom end will add pictures soon other parts should come in soon.
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Benton713 wrote:
Cleaning up pretty good frame had a small crack so had that welded and it's being powder coated. Also polishing the bottom end will add pictures...
Cleaning up pretty good frame had a small crack so had that welded and it's being powder coated. Also polishing the bottom end will add pictures soon other parts should come in soon.
What color with the frame? Black? Either way sounds like its going to be a rad project, keep us updated!
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Benton713 1/11/2014 9:03am
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I'm going with black. Thought about doing it yellow but changed my mind.
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That's one filthy motor!!

If I didn't buy a new ktm 250sx I was looking into doing the same thing. I have always liked rm's. My friend has about 6 suzuki 2 strokes in his garage.
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Benton713 1/11/2014 1:30pm
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That's one filthy motor!! If I didn't buy a new ktm 250sx I was looking into doing the same thing. I have always liked rm's. My...
That's one filthy motor!!

If I didn't buy a new ktm 250sx I was looking into doing the same thing. I have always liked rm's. My friend has about 6 suzuki 2 strokes in his garage.
It was really dirty but it came clean pretty good I will post more pics when it's finished
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NorcalVet 1/11/2014 3:32pm
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respect_the_beast wrote:
Looks awesome. I always wondered if the KYB SSS forks and 18mm shocks from the YZs bolted on up.
Benton713 wrote:
Yeah good call I haven't even touched it because I'm trying to score some ohlins
if not, 04+ has showa stuff
--- it's all you need w/ the right springs & re-valve Wink


just sayn'
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Benton713 1/11/2014 4:51pm
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respect_the_beast wrote:
Looks awesome. I always wondered if the KYB SSS forks and 18mm shocks from the YZs bolted on up.
Benton713 wrote:
Yeah good call I haven't even touched it because I'm trying to score some ohlins
NorcalVet wrote:
if not, 04+ has showa stuff
--- it's all you need w/ the right springs & re-valve Wink


just sayn'
I'm looking around for some new stuff or upgraded suspension posting new pics tomo
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Still not done I'm gonna polish it all up it's just clean now
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Benton713 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/01/10/41637/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/01/10/41638/s1200_image.jpg[/img]


Just a heads up, Id recheck the vin on the frame, That engine is either a 01 or an 02. The swing arm looks like an 02 swing arm, but the engine is def an 01 or 02 at best, It is the old style. Looking into the cylinder in that picture confirms it actually. Just a friendly heads up, Would hate for it to screw up your build if you were to order the wrong parts is all. Looking good so far!

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Benton713 1/12/2014 8:24pm
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It's actually an 01 I noticed it on the vin after I posted that first comment thanks for the heads up though. I have to go pick up the frame tomo hopefully might have to work. But I got a lot of new parts in today. Right now I'm at 1,200 dollars and climbing LOL wife is not that happy (came out of secret stash lol)
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Benton713 1/12/2014 8:39pm
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Benton713 wrote:
Yeah good call I haven't even touched it because I'm trying to score some ohlins
NorcalVet wrote:
if not, 04+ has showa stuff
--- it's all you need w/ the right springs & re-valve Wink


just sayn'
Benton713 wrote:
I'm looking around for some new stuff or upgraded suspension posting new pics tomo
Just picked up some 05 suspension.
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Benton713 1/27/2014 7:14pm
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Been a while since a post but I got the Hubs back and should get the frame back Thursday
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Benton713 wrote:
It's actually an 01 I noticed it on the vin after I posted that first comment thanks for the heads up though. I have to go...
It's actually an 01 I noticed it on the vin after I posted that first comment thanks for the heads up though. I have to go pick up the frame tomo hopefully might have to work. But I got a lot of new parts in today. Right now I'm at 1,200 dollars and climbing LOL wife is not that happy (came out of secret stash lol)
They never are! Ha ha! Looking good man can't wait to see some more pics.
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Benton713 1/28/2014 12:59am
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Benton713 wrote:
It's actually an 01 I noticed it on the vin after I posted that first comment thanks for the heads up though. I have to go...
It's actually an 01 I noticed it on the vin after I posted that first comment thanks for the heads up though. I have to go pick up the frame tomo hopefully might have to work. But I got a lot of new parts in today. Right now I'm at 1,200 dollars and climbing LOL wife is not that happy (came out of secret stash lol)
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They never are! Ha ha! Looking good man can't wait to see some more pics.
And I'm putting it together in our room because my shop burned down HUGE fire sucked lol but yes inside the House lol
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Benton713 1/28/2014 1:01am
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More parts the rotors are actually kawi have to send them back but thought I would post them anyway
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Benton713 1/31/2014 2:12pm
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Frame is done. Gonna start putting it back together when a few more parts get here.
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JW381 1/31/2014 5:41pm
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Such a good feeling seeing a stack of fresh parts Smile or so I imagine....
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Benton713 1/31/2014 8:05pm
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JW381 wrote:
Such a good feeling seeing a stack of fresh parts Smile or so I imagine....
Just the tip of the iceberg lol
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Just getting started to clean a few thing like this dirty motor haha
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That wire wheel job is not good.

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