95 CR250 Build “part 2”

Rode it a little, but still having some small issues.




I put a little too much oil, so it was coming out the overflow a little, noticed it was grey, water in it. It was still very thin, so possibly just a few drops. I'm hoping that's it's just the water pump weep hole or something.

I bought templates for the bike and designed my own backgrounds and front fender decals. Has a friend that makes stickers for RC cars. Bike is looking LEGIT now.

Been able to get more rides on the bike now. The oil issue is all gone, seemed like maybe a gasket didn't seat right the first short ride, and a drop of water got into the oil, now after getting it nice and hot, the gasket must have sealed. Changed the oil a few times and it's perfect now. Bike is actually running AMAZING!!!

Here is a link to a video, man does it just sound BEAUTIFUL!!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_jpeKF6rarc

Thanks man, yeah I'm super happy with it now. I was frustrated for a bit with the engine drama, but now that's it is all done and rideable, I'm really enjoying it!

Thanks! I actually rode it back to back on the same track last week. The track was pretty tight and nothing too big. The 95 actually rode really well, the cockpit is tighter, but I kinda like that feel. I still have the CR High bars, not a huge fan of the sweep with those, so I think the feeling will be better after I put on different bars. The brakes are LEGIT, I rode a 2017 KTM 350 on the same track as well, was not dissapointed with my brakes at all!!! Suspension feeling good too, like I said, I haven't go to hit any really big jumps yet, but on the smaller stuff, it felt good. I was comfortable to seat bounce a few things and it handled braking bumps and acceleration bumps good. Engine is the biggest difference to my 2002, the 95 RIPS!!!! It is noticably faster than my 2002, but I'm not loving the powerband right now. The bike has a funky bend PC pipe, not the normal bend sold, so I'm thinking it is an outdoor pipe. It kinda bogs on bottom and then just pulls wheelies mid to top end, super fast. I would love to ride it on a bigger track.

Nothing really special. I use scotch brite and a scratch pad to clean most aluminum parts. Engine and brake calipers I used wire brush and wire wheel to clean up. For the clamps and kick starter I used a dremel with a sanding wheel to take off the casting lines. Then followed with sandpaper and scratch pad.

I'll get it outside and take some more pics of it when it warms up some. I have some more plans for it also in the coming months, nothing too much, just some some nice details I want to add.

Added a couple goodies to the 95 last weekend and got to go ride it Sunday.



Pro Circuit bar mounts to fit on Twin Wall 999. I had CR High on and I did not like the feel at all. The cockpit always felt tight, I put the mounts on with the bars moved forward. Also added a Motion Pro throttle and hydraulic clutch.







Wow!!!! The whole feeling of the bike was different. The cockpit felt much more modern and more comfortable for me. This was also the first time riding this bike on a rough track. Still need to get suspension dialed in. Have 100 sag, gonna try 103 next time and need to slow down my rebound. After getting both my 2002 cr250 and 2006 cr125 suspension setup, the rebound is much stiffer. I think the 95 will be really good after a few changes.

I was actually going really good on this thing, really enjoying passing guys on a 22 year old bike. This thing is the fastest 250 2-stroke I've ever ridden, it was straight ripping!

Yeah I rode a 2012 YZ250 and a 2015 TC250. I really like the power delivery on my 2002 CR250, but DANG this 1995 is FAST. Now I'm gonna have to get a little motor work done to my 2002!

Some before and after of those 2000 CR Pro Circuit clamps I bought from a Vital Member last year. They needed major TLC, and Justin and MotoWhips did an amazing job! Can't wait to get these babies on.