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12/13/2012 7:11am
12/13/2012 7:11am
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5/13/2016 1:13pm
Hey all,
Just got back from a 10 hour round trip drive to pick up a 2007 CR 250....I'm pretty pumped (also known as "Ryan Dungey Pumped" haha). Just thought I would share some pictures of the bike as it sits now in my garage, it's not perfect by any means but it will be a good foundation for my build (you can tell by a couple pictures below that the bike must have set in a shed "out back" for a while due to the oxidation on some bolts etc.). This is going to be my winter project...tear down completely to frame and re-build accordingly. The only thing I don't think I am going to mess with is the bottom end of the motor....Eric Gorr just serviced this motor top to bottom with about 5 hours now on it (I am going to however mill the cylinder the .030" that everyone raves about). I am planning to sell the PC clutch cover, the red SCAR foot pegs, the wheels (black moose rims with stock Honda hubs powdercoated white), the stock forks and shock (he just spend over $900 on work from PR2 on May 12 this year....it's fresh), and the full PC exhaust system (Works pipe and R304 silencer)...if anyone is interested in those parts, PM me.
I will continue to post in this thread as the tear down begins tomorrow night until the graphics are put on by hopefully late winter/early spring.
Thanks for looking!
Some oxidation from what looks like it having set in a shed for a bit......meaning it's not perfect.
Just got back from a 10 hour round trip drive to pick up a 2007 CR 250....I'm pretty pumped (also known as "Ryan Dungey Pumped" haha). Just thought I would share some pictures of the bike as it sits now in my garage, it's not perfect by any means but it will be a good foundation for my build (you can tell by a couple pictures below that the bike must have set in a shed "out back" for a while due to the oxidation on some bolts etc.). This is going to be my winter project...tear down completely to frame and re-build accordingly. The only thing I don't think I am going to mess with is the bottom end of the motor....Eric Gorr just serviced this motor top to bottom with about 5 hours now on it (I am going to however mill the cylinder the .030" that everyone raves about). I am planning to sell the PC clutch cover, the red SCAR foot pegs, the wheels (black moose rims with stock Honda hubs powdercoated white), the stock forks and shock (he just spend over $900 on work from PR2 on May 12 this year....it's fresh), and the full PC exhaust system (Works pipe and R304 silencer)...if anyone is interested in those parts, PM me.
I will continue to post in this thread as the tear down begins tomorrow night until the graphics are put on by hopefully late winter/early spring.
Thanks for looking!
Some oxidation from what looks like it having set in a shed for a bit......meaning it's not perfect.
That thing's a real beauty.
Can't wait till your done!
May I ask how much you paid for it?
And what's your reasoning for selling everything on it?
What color rims, hubs, and spokes are you planning on getting. I'd go for a two tone sorta deal with powder coated rims and hubs with red or white spokes to mix it up.
The Shop
http://www.triplexmotorsports.net/Race%20Accessories.htm
Rather than a nice bead of clear silicone to help seal this airbox, the previous owner decided to put an entire case of sealant. Also notice all the particles in the airbox from the deteriorating air filter....looks like the motor is going to come apart after all .
Radiators a bit more mangles than I thought after removing all the plastics. Gonna replace with some bigger aluminum tanks.
Just pic of under the tank....not too bad.
I guess he tried to do some custom painting/anodizing that didn't quite turn out too well
As it now sits in my garage
Started getting all the electrical/carb outta the frame...honestly this was kind of pain....SO much stuff!
Part of being able to take all the above off was dis-connecting the Power Valve cables and take a look inside.......
Pictures aren't the greatest here, but next was removing swingarm....pretty much rusted and LOCKED in position. Can't remember if I had to use a sledge hammer or not to get the pivot pin outta there....notice the rust
I was pleasantly surprised to see the mating surface and intake were looking good
I've owned aluminum framed Honda's in the past and had the shrouds leave a spot where they kind of dig in but for some reason this gouge looks abnormally big....
Was pretty pumped when I pulled the clutch cover off (sold that) and saw what I think is a Hinson clutch basket....have pulled hub out but I know Hinson components are that dark brown/gray color that this is and I'm pretty sure stock OEM baskets are just brushed aluminum? So that's a nice surprise...I'll take that!
Just some random pictures showing kind of the general care/attention that was given to this bike...not much!
So now, this is how things look sitting tonight.......ready for the wife to have another holiday party to go to hahahahaha
A couple close-up shots of the frame
I do have one question for everyone. What are your suggestions as to how I should clean up some parts such as the frame? Certain methods you might suggest or any particular materials I should use? I have purchased Mineral Spirits (heard that works pretty well), SOS pads, 320 grit sanding block, and Scotch Brite pads. I am NOT wanting to achieve a mirrored finish, rather a more factory looking dull/brushed finish. Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for looking and reading
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Garage-Sale-Special-Build…
Pit Row
You can build a new complete 07 airbox for $75 w/ parts from powersportsplus.com
Thanks for the advice. Could you give me anymore specifics on a cleaner? Seems like everything I find online is "green" and I just have my doubts. I need some serious cleaning stuff ! Thanks.
Linkage and bearings before
After
Swingarm isn't completely done yet (I don't think), but it got a little love tonight too
Blasting really helped out. You going to do the frame as well?
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