RM 250 Build finished

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Benton713 2/1/2014 4:57pm
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CamP wrote:
That wire wheel job is not good.
I know the wire wheel that I started with was way to strong I'm working it out. Not to to worried about it I'll just have to spend the extra time.
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Benton713 2/2/2014 2:42pm
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Ok guys it's a work in progress not finished yet but it's coming along.
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jhansen510 2/7/2014 7:28am
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No offense man but that motor is hideous. If I were you here is what I would do. Get a soda blaster and plug the holes that need plugging. Blast that bitch until she looks uniform. Then go over it with a maroon scotch brite pad and wd40. That is unless you plan on tearing it down. If you plan on tearing it down then I would get the cases blasted and do each piece individually with scotch brite and wd. The only other option would be to paint it. See the RMZ 200sx build thread for painting example. If that motor is in that bad of shape I would NEVER ride that thing until tearing it completely down and having it gone through! Could be the difference between ending up in the E.R. or not! Good Luck!
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TRON 2/7/2014 8:28am
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Yeah, a good blast job will go a long way. Go to harbor freight and get a $30 bag of soda and a $15 air nozzle and go to town. That will make it look new-ish again. And it's water soluble.

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Benton713 2/7/2014 10:34am
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It's not finished. And I have made a bunch of progress on it with scotch bright demel tool and the whole motor is coming apart I'm just trying to get dirt off that's been there since 02
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jhansen510 2/7/2014 10:41am
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Hell yea man! I by no means was trying to offend you. I have done what you are doing now to a 250f motor and was just trying to share my experience. Sorry if I came acrossed like a dickhead! Looking forward to see this thing finished! The look of the bike you are copying is freaking legit! Its definitely moving in the right direction. New hardware will make a huge difference also. That or get the stuff you already have replated.
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metzler316 2/7/2014 11:06am
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Here is my 125 project so far... !
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jhansen510 2/7/2014 11:48am
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Metzler that thing is a beauty! Powdercoated rims, hubs, spokes, nips? They turned out great! Hope they hold up good! Awesome work Buddy! Any before pics?
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Benton713 2/7/2014 3:27pm
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No it's cool man it will look good when I'm done and Metzler that's the look I'm going for looks good man I'm hoping I'll be done almost by the end of the month.
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Stovall977 2/7/2014 7:06pm
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metzler316 wrote:
Here is my 125 project so far... ![img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/02/07/44596/s1200_New_Image1.jpg[/img]
Here is my 125 project so far... !
Where can I find those graphics? They look great I have a 05 rm250. Just got fresh top and bottom end and Hinson clutch. Tearing down for powder coating next. I'm loving those graphics though! Beautiful build by the way!
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Benton713 2/7/2014 7:08pm
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I got mine from motosport I think eBay has them to
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All I can find are the shroud and swing arm graphics. Is that what you have or did u get a full trim kit.
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Stovall977 2/7/2014 8:13pm
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Yes that kit only had shroud and swing arm decals. It's not a full kit. I'm looking for the exact one you have with numbers and backgrounds with fender and fork graphics. Maybe they are all sold out.
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Stovall977 2/9/2014 1:43pm
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Any ideas for frame guards? Having a hard time finding light speed cf guards in stock. Thanks
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Ecmoney 2/9/2014 8:57pm
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JW381 wrote:
Are you gonna go after a replica look or your own look? Good pickup, have fun!
Benton713 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/01/07/41401/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Not sure who's this is but I like it and am doing the same way almost


Not sure who's this is but I like it and am doing the same way almost
This here beauty is my RM250 build, im glad you took a liking to it!!

BTW lookin good Smile
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Benton713 2/12/2014 4:07pm
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Ok guys started putting the bike back together today I still need a few parts to come in to really get it going but it's coming along good only pics I have right now. Will post more when I get progress.
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Trav138 2/12/2014 7:57pm
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Keep it going man. One question man why the Rockstar graphics? Just about every RM i see has the Rockstar graphics sorta like Kawi and Monster just an observation. Have you thought about any other graphics? Any way don't mind my nonsense do whatever the hell you want and good job so far. Don't get me wrong those are kickass graphics.

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Benton713 2/13/2014 4:05am
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Keep it going man. One question man why the Rockstar graphics? Just about every RM i see has the Rockstar graphics sorta like Kawi and Monster...
Keep it going man. One question man why the Rockstar graphics? Just about every RM i see has the Rockstar graphics sorta like Kawi and Monster just an observation. Have you thought about any other graphics? Any way don't mind my nonsense do whatever the hell you want and good job so far. Don't get me wrong those are kickass graphics.
Yeah it's actually the first time I've done the Graphics like that I prefer putting my business on there with a custom kit but just liked this look but thanks it gonna be nice I hope lol
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slatermx 2/15/2014 8:01am
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Loving this build so far!
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al711 2/15/2014 9:42am
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metzler316 wrote:
Here is my 125 project so far... ![img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/02/07/44596/s1200_New_Image1.jpg[/img]
Here is my 125 project so far... !
Hey Metz what seat and seat cover do you have? It looks super cool! I only 5'10" but my 06 rm 250 feels a little cramped going from sitting to standing. I might try a tall seat to see how it feels.
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Benton713 2/15/2014 11:52am
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It's from motoseat I just ordered one
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al711 2/15/2014 12:14pm
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ok thanks, that takes care of the cover. What about the seat itself?
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mxBryan 2/15/2014 2:39pm
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Benton713 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/02/02/44164/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/02/02/44165/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Ok guys it's a work in progress not finished yet but it's coming along.



Ok guys it's a work in progress not finished yet but it's coming along.
On the first picture at the clutch cover is that a oil leak i see ??
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Benton713 2/15/2014 4:48pm
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No I took the cover off and put it back on it's just what leaked out
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Benton713 2/26/2014 11:12am
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Ok guys it's been a bit since my last post but here it sits now I'm just waiting on suspension to get here then I will start putting it together again but it's coming along very well. Will post more pics soon.
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MT MX 2/26/2014 3:03pm
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Are you tearing into the bottom end? Just curious.
What and how do you clean the engine? What tools, cleaners, etc.?
I'm waiting on a return call for a '03 KX250 that I might pickup. Looking to do the same thing and build a decent bike to ride out of it.

SORRY! posted before I saw your other posts.
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MnxTT 3/8/2014 5:47pm
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Nice Build! If I had the time and More Money I would definitely do the same thing to my 01 RM250, When your done building could you list parts and costs? I would like to see where it stacks up!

Thanks Again!
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I had a sweet 2003!! you'll love that thing!!





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