To put money into older 2 stroke?

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So, I have a '96 RM 250 and apparently the main bearing let go on the crank. I'm debating what to do...send it off to Gorr for an upgrade (265 kit) or put my limited budget money into accessorizing my new '13 RMZ 450, which is my first 4t? I have the RM in pieces to redo but don't have the money to do both. Even though the RM is older it still a blast to rip around the track and race all the newer bikes. Any thoughts???
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beamer 11/8/2013 12:48pm
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That's a bit of a tough call for sure, but I for one am a bit partial to the older bikes. Maybe you could just mothball it for a while and get at it when your budget suits you.
lostboy819 11/8/2013 3:23pm
11/8/2013 3:23pm
Yes, learn how to spell 4 stroke not 4T Blush
Fix the 250 so you always have a back up bike to ride.
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RMRider1 11/8/2013 3:43pm
11/8/2013 3:43pm Edited Date/Time 11/8/2013 4:03pm
lostboy819 wrote:
Yes, learn how to spell 4 stroke not 4T Blush
Fix the 250 so you always have a back up bike to ride.
It's 4 troke right? Must of put that in there bc I use mobile 1 4t oil in her. Clearly you know what I meant you mutt! A good point that I have pondered though, a backup would be handy.
lostboy819 11/9/2013 10:39am
11/9/2013 10:39am
lostboy819 wrote:
Yes, learn how to spell 4 stroke not 4T Blush
Fix the 250 so you always have a back up bike to ride.
RMRider1 wrote:
It's 4 troke right? Must of put that in there bc I use mobile 1 4t oil in her. Clearly you know what I meant you...
It's 4 troke right? Must of put that in there bc I use mobile 1 4t oil in her. Clearly you know what I meant you mutt! A good point that I have pondered though, a backup would be handy.
Wink you can never have too many bikes to ride. I had a YZ250 and YZ125 with every cool part you could think of on it and my brother and I would go dig a couple of old Suzuki TC125s out of the shed and hammer around on them all day. The 96 RM 250 is a great bike to have even if you don't ride it much and for what it will cost to fix it you wouldn't be able to get many cool parts for your 4 banger anyway.Pinch

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RMRider1 11/9/2013 7:52pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
Yes, learn how to spell 4 stroke not 4T Blush
Fix the 250 so you always have a back up bike to ride.
RMRider1 wrote:
It's 4 troke right? Must of put that in there bc I use mobile 1 4t oil in her. Clearly you know what I meant you...
It's 4 troke right? Must of put that in there bc I use mobile 1 4t oil in her. Clearly you know what I meant you mutt! A good point that I have pondered though, a backup would be handy.
lostboy819 wrote:
;) you can never have too many bikes to ride. I had a YZ250 and YZ125 with every cool part you could think of on it...
Wink you can never have too many bikes to ride. I had a YZ250 and YZ125 with every cool part you could think of on it and my brother and I would go dig a couple of old Suzuki TC125s out of the shed and hammer around on them all day. The 96 RM 250 is a great bike to have even if you don't ride it much and for what it will cost to fix it you wouldn't be able to get many cool parts for your 4 banger anyway.Pinch
Very true!
queen of spodes 11/10/2013 10:27am
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lostboy819 wrote:
Yes, learn how to spell 4 stroke not 4T Blush
Fix the 250 so you always have a back up bike to ride.
"T" = Takt time aka Taktzeit aka clock cycle

Castrol labels their oils 4T and 2T also.
Carlton_Fartman 11/11/2013 7:09am
11/11/2013 7:09am
Personally, I would do neither of those options. I'd fix the 2-stroke myself instead of sending it to someone and keep it stock. And keep the RMZ stock, replacing parts that are worn when needed. "Accessorize" sounds to me like shiny anodized parts.
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husky125 11/11/2013 1:42pm
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Fix the '96, I have a blast on mine!

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Skerby 11/11/2013 3:34pm
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4T

mrobson70 11/11/2013 6:02pm
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I think you're much better putting the money into the 2 stroke. 2 strokes are so much easier to fix if they break, and they're so much more fun. I have a 1999 YZ250, and I'd never go 4 stroke.
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husky125 wrote:
Fix the '96, I have a blast on mine! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/11/36271/s1200_13_AMA_VMD_MX2_410_M.jpg[/img]
Fix the '96, I have a blast on mine!

Nice! Love the full floater swing arm sticker!
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Skerby wrote:
4T [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/11/36278/s1200_Old_english_800_picture.jpg[/img]
4T

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Carlton_Fartman wrote:
Personally, I would do neither of those options. I'd fix the 2-stroke myself instead of sending it to someone and keep it stock. And keep the...
Personally, I would do neither of those options. I'd fix the 2-stroke myself instead of sending it to someone and keep it stock. And keep the RMZ stock, replacing parts that are worn when needed. "Accessorize" sounds to me like shiny anodized parts.
By Accessorize I mean...some good asv clutch and brake levers, metal militia sticker kitDizzy Dry , jk but yeah the stuff like controls that will make the bike feel comfy.....
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CR500Rider 11/13/2013 10:46am
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I accessorized my old 94' CR125 with an Eric Gorr 144cc kit, new crank, new bearings, Myler radiators, a plastic kit, powdercoated the frame and added 98' RM forks. If you feel comfortable on the bike I see no reason not to spend some cash on it. The 49mm conventional twin chamber Showa forks on your bike (and mine) are at least as good as any production fork today.
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RMRider1 11/14/2013 4:43am
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CR500Rider wrote:
I accessorized my old 94' CR125 with an Eric Gorr 144cc kit, new crank, new bearings, Myler radiators, a plastic kit, powdercoated the frame and added...
I accessorized my old 94' CR125 with an Eric Gorr 144cc kit, new crank, new bearings, Myler radiators, a plastic kit, powdercoated the frame and added 98' RM forks. If you feel comfortable on the bike I see no reason not to spend some cash on it. The 49mm conventional twin chamber Showa forks on your bike (and mine) are at least as good as any production fork today.
Yeah, everybody always talks about those forks and after still trying to figure out my '13 450 RMZ's SFF forks, i'm thinking those conventional forks are the real deal! I serviced the conventional forks last year and think I put too much oil in them because they are not as plush as they were before but they are sweet!....Are parts for those forks still available? Will Gorr do the whole engine, crank and all???
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CR500Rider 11/14/2013 5:24am
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CR500Rider wrote:
I accessorized my old 94' CR125 with an Eric Gorr 144cc kit, new crank, new bearings, Myler radiators, a plastic kit, powdercoated the frame and added...
I accessorized my old 94' CR125 with an Eric Gorr 144cc kit, new crank, new bearings, Myler radiators, a plastic kit, powdercoated the frame and added 98' RM forks. If you feel comfortable on the bike I see no reason not to spend some cash on it. The 49mm conventional twin chamber Showa forks on your bike (and mine) are at least as good as any production fork today.
RMRider1 wrote:
Yeah, everybody always talks about those forks and after still trying to figure out my '13 450 RMZ's SFF forks, i'm thinking those conventional forks are...
Yeah, everybody always talks about those forks and after still trying to figure out my '13 450 RMZ's SFF forks, i'm thinking those conventional forks are the real deal! I serviced the conventional forks last year and think I put too much oil in them because they are not as plush as they were before but they are sweet!....Are parts for those forks still available? Will Gorr do the whole engine, crank and all???
I found everything I needed at Race Tech. FYI, the 97/98 fork has less "underhang" below the axle than the 96' and some internal parts are different. The 97/98 forks will bolt right up. I turned the wrenches on my engine but I'm sure Eric Gorr would be glad to take your money.

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