2001 Factory Honda RC250M

ByronKotetsis 2/23/2016 5:48pm
2/23/2016 5:48pm
I know an old thread but any news on this?

trully awesome build, one question on that governor cover, when you remove the cap how do you change the spring?

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Byron
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CrGuy2T 2/23/2016 5:58pm
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Lets hope he didn't send the parts to 718 for a rustoleum "DX" paint job. Odds are if he did the parts are long gone.
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barkhard696 2/23/2016 6:25pm
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You're just bitter because you're building a "replica" LOL
Aceofspades 2/23/2016 9:37pm
2/23/2016 9:37pm
I bet ole 718 had a boner thinking about getting his hands on this poor guys hrc parts. Genuine works parts would probably buy a lot of oxycontin. If someone were so inclined.

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sandman768 12/18/2016 6:25am
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slow down.....your going too fast with the updates.....
Vintagehonda.nl 12/18/2016 12:19pm
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Oops, I reckon.

Some more background information: after finding a lot of the factory engine parts I was offered some 2000-2001 chassis bits.... You can probably imagine that "building a factory engine" turned real quick in "building a factory bike". Since most parts where 2000-2001 I chose to build a 2001 bike. I found some specific parts used on the Japanese bikes back in the day and I liked the look of one in particular: Yoshitaka Atsutas All Japan Championship winning 2001 RC250M.

The journey so far can be read on my website. Any new updates will be posted both on my website and in this topic. Admins: maybe we should transfer this topic to Bike Builds.

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Brently244 12/19/2016 5:16pm
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Do you want to sell the pipe off the 60?
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stevo450 12/20/2016 6:16am
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Jeez.... Awesome stuff!!!!
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CrGuy2T 12/21/2016 7:59am
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I want a set of those hubs! The pj is a almost as good in my opinion. They pretty much use the same jetting specs. The only thing I didn't like on the Pj is that the idle is the choke knob. It was tough to get the the bike idling and crisp at the same time.
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JWACK 12/23/2016 6:32pm
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Holy crankshaft ! I'm in lust.
Vintagehonda.nl 12/11/2017 1:30pm
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I found a set of 2000/2001 period correct Factory Showa suspension this summer. The forks have 51mm inner tubes and these are the exact type Yoshi was running in 2000 and 2001. As I didn't have a decent set of triple clamps I had to reanodize the ones that came with the forks as they were more pink than red... After the ti steering stem was pressed in again I could finally mount them ?.













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Tokyo_Tiddler 12/12/2017 5:35am
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This is definitely preserving a piece of Honda motocross history and it is one of the last works bikes before the aftermarket was able to provide all the trick parts that the average Joe can buy to make thier own ride look like a factory bike like you can today. Therefore there are a lot of rare parts that are very hard to find as this model was only raced for 2 years instead of the usual 3-5 years that it takes for Honda to make a full model change. It is amazing you were able to find all these HRC parts and bring them togther for this very special build.

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CrGuy2T 12/12/2017 8:05am
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Very nice
Vintagehonda.nl 10/7/2018 6:12am
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So here is a little big update! Bike is finally on it's feet, applied most of the original (!) decals, modified the swingarm to take the 2002+ rear brake setup and found a period correct Dunlop rear tire. Now need to make extra vents in the back of the sidepanels and order a seatcover and numberplate decalset. Also need to order a chain and Renthal rear sprocket.








Furthermore I have a project going on replicating the 97-01 titanium footpegs. Had them 3D scanned and will soon start production. If someone is interested let me know. They come with 00-01 footpeg brackets.




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Banana_oil 10/8/2018 12:43pm
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Cool project! Is that an 18 inch rear wheel? Looks fat ?
Vintagehonda.nl 10/8/2018 2:25pm
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Banana_oil wrote:
Cool project! Is that an 18 inch rear wheel? Looks fat ?
Yes correct! It's an 18" rear wheel and 20" inch front wheel, like the ran more often in these years. The rims actually come from the Pamo Honda Team, original DID team issue rims Cool
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jaredtebo17 10/10/2018 3:27pm
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Would you share how you modified the swing arm to fit the 02 rear brake setup. I’m interested to do a similar thing to my 95 CR250, not sure if it’s possible or not. Thanks

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NoMuff2Tuff 7/13/2019 12:20am
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It's beautiful to say the least. I'm die hard Honda and the history of Honda motocross bikes are legendary, they built the best!!
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sandman768 12/10/2025 4:51am
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Bring back an old thread here…wondering if OP can help ID this Denso CDI…flame on..IMG 4430 0.jpeg?VersionId=F612qJKMaolOOhDNxfy.OaxomWzyIMG 4429 3

williamsmotowerx 12/11/2025 10:06am
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The cylinder pics don't show up anymore. Anyone happen to have them, and could re post? 

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