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1) I know there are several options for better suspension on the front. Working with a '93 what's the best way to go and what can be done with the rear? When everything is all said and done I'll have some Emig Racing clamps with newer forks, but until then...??
2) Somewhere in here the question was asked about having to put some kind of finish on the soda blasted parts...I haven't heard of having to do this, but has anyone had any problems with them without putting anything on them? Ultimately I'd like to go with aqua - blasting, but I'm having a hard time finding someone to do it without having to ship everything.
3) What's the difference between the 92-94 exhaust and 95-96 exhaust?
2) Don't know much about soda blasting specifically, but I imagine the requirement for a sealant finish would depend on the material blasted (i.e., Mg or Al or steel) and your climate to a certain extent also.
3) There is no difference. The '93 is however slightly lighter (if we're talking about PC pipes). Everyone wants the PC pipe(s) and indeed I have one on both my '93 and '95, but plenty of experienced riders swear by the stock pipe(s).
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The PC pipe(s) are interchangeable; however, the 93 pipe is more tucked-in and lighter. Go back in this thred and you'll see a comparison on my '95, put this in your browser (or just go to page 20):
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Old-School-Moto,22/1996-CR250-McGrath-Rep…?
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Has anyone encountered this problem with mounting of the rear MC/frame guards.
The OEM bolts have a shoulder, but on my frame the bottom hole doesn't have clearance for a shoulder. The WC frame guards also have a machined shoulder.
What's the solution? Drill the frame or grind the shoulder off the frame guard?
Don't mind the spider cracks on the frame from a clear coat touch-up, I plan on painting the frame again when I get motivated.
I have a suggestion on carbon fiber silencers. Col wrapped his with basically a sticker, which is fine for a bike that will never be ridin. How about hydro dipping the parts? It has the durability of paint and it looks just like CF. just a thought. Google it.
keep yalls eyes peeled.... There will be a 95 Honda of Troy, Todd Dehoop replica coming soon...
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The airbox is a similar search. I am trying to restore the one I have but it is a long and tedious process that I don't know if will yield the results I would like.
I was wondering if any of you 96 cr 250 experts could give me an idea of the potential value of my bike?
This has been sat in my garage for a couple years since I bought it. Apart from a slight amount of paint rub on the frame (from what can only be a few rides in its lifetime), the rest of the bike is 'out of the crate' immaculate.
It's too good to sit in the garage but I can't bring myself to trash it at the track so it's probs gonna have to go.
Any ideas?
I think the linkage arms (125/250) will work fine for 95 and 96 as they both use the same bearing kits so the critical dimensions are the same.
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