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U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
9 hours ago So i have not had any time to do work or even take pictures this week. Had a few emergent car repair issues and had a very busy week. So I mentioned previously that I do not have a lot of proper tools for fabbing up alauminum. Mainly to precision cut it. I am sure many of you already know...
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byke Liked a reply to forum topic Hope Y'all Invested
7/2/2026 10:51am
I don't like the modern investment mindset, where everyone is so reddit-wsb-to-the-moon-4evr-dollar-signs-in-my-eyes kind of drunk. It reminds me of everything leading up to 2008 where all my friends were pressuring me to buy a home, but that hype was insanely off-putting and in the end I was very happy I didn't listen to them, because we bought in 2013 when the market was down and full of people like my friends, which is to say....people that lost their ass from a shark frenzied fomo greed. Also, not sure that the gov't pumping $2T into the market is a good thing...
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U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/29/2026 6:14pm It wasnt obvious at first but somthing was def up. The wierd little balls on the tungstun should have been a clue but.... It is kinda the reason I want to build this bike. Simple, not a lot of bells and whistles just what you need. Relaiable, spark and fuel it runs. l
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/29/2026 5:57am I appreciate your input, please keep up the suggestions! I agree the bottom tubes on the frame are very wimpy. I bought 1 inch radiused 1/8 6061 tube to match the honda tube but it is much more robust. On the corners where the radius is, it is much thicker than the wall sections, very beefy tube. I was nervous...
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6/28/2026 5:21pm Crf Blaster The crf engine is light. I did the math before and subtracting the radiators and hoses and lighter perches without the hot start all said I guestmate 10 pounds or so difference. Matbe a little more. However when you pick the engines up you can feel the CRF is top heavy and the blaster engine has all the...
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/28/2026 5:44pm To keep it real, I have had several frustrating problems while working on this project. I am not a professional fabricator or welder. I do not have a lot of the tools needed to bend and cut aluminum so I am constrained by what i can grind, wittle and cut with what I have. In a perfect world I would...
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/28/2026 5:28pm So about the engine....I searched long and hard for an engine and almost bought a couple whole blasters to get one. People wanted insane prices for total junk. Then rite before Christmas last year I found a complete engine with extra big bore cylinder for cheap on ebay. I put a bid in and won the auction a day later...
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/28/2026 6:03am Will weigh today, the CRF engine is pretty light, but a lot of wight saved to be sure.
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/28/2026 5:59am I will weigh it today and see. I dont tnink it will be under 200 with the stuff I have on it, I do know that the weight is lower which I would think would be a good thing. The top of the head is way lower in chassis and you lose the head/cam/valve weight up high. The carb is...
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/26/2026 8:32am I might need your advice on some things. Been a fun build and can't wait to ride it. Got home from some errands this morning and these were here. Been waiting for over a week but they are unscathed.
U235 Added a reply to My version of a modern IT200
6/26/2026 3:45am I went with the option of welding to the crossover and making a bracket that bolts to the lower engine mount. This seemed to be the best option. Didnt go the thru bolt because of how far back the mount is. There is about .020 between the lower mount and the crossover piece. Yes that plate is where the oil...
U235 Started a new thread My version of a modern IT200
6/25/2026 6:52pm I never intended to make this a build thread, but after thinking about all the awsome builds I have enjoyed reading about on here I decided to do it. Maybe it will help inspire someone else. I have been toying with putting a Yamaha Blaster engine in a modern frame to create a low maint, light and fun play bike...
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U235 Added a reply to 1990 Cr250 Takasako whhels
9/29/2025 3:18pm Thanks! It is super clean so I ride it carefully... It had a NOS oem pipe but that didnt get any rides before I took it off. Do not wanna take a chance on hurting that pipe as it is perfect. I am still blown away by how plush that front suspension feels. The guy I bought it from was...
U235 Started a new thread 1990 Cr250 Takasako whhels
9/28/2025 4:58pm I found this super clean 90 and had to buy it. Have 2 sets of plastics but been running the 91 shrouds and seat to save wear on the 90 stuff. Had one and sold it 31 years ago...this one wont be goin anywhere. Just wondering if anyone can tell me what part number takasago excel wheel goes on the...
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