1995 CR250 - Done

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TooOld4WFO 10/6/2020 5:34pm
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That sleeve is possibly brass I imagine. It also has a slight spiral cut into it to channel grease. I have just been replacing the seals and so far not noticed excessive play.

Cameron is a good dude no doubt. I have known about those 3M pads when I rebuilt the 95. They make a massive difference.

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TooOld4WFO 11/27/2020 8:59pm
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It came out great Brian. Awesome job.
I do think the earlier style does indeed look great. Good for you taking it out and running it.
Brian_Bowles 11/27/2020 9:32pm
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It came out great Brian. Awesome job.
I do think the earlier style does indeed look great. Good for you taking it out and running it.
Thanks, Matt I really appreciate it. Maybe one day we can ride together.
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sandman768 12/10/2020 5:47am
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RMC has an instructional video for wheel building, I watched it a few times before I laced my first wheel...good luck!
Brian_Bowles 12/10/2020 6:05pm
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sandman768 wrote:
RMC has an instructional video for wheel building, I watched it a few times before I laced my first wheel...good luck!
RMC has an instructional video for wheel building, I watched it a few times before I laced my first wheel...good luck!
Thanks! I will check it out! I really appreciate it.
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TooOld4WFO 12/10/2020 9:47pm
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It’s much easier than most think Brian.
Those videos were enough for me. I did use anti seize on all my spoke nipples.
Take your time and don’t try to rush it. Small incremental tightening. Just by following the video I really did not need to do much adjusting to pull it one way or another.
I have done 4 rims now.
That’s some quality stuff. Smart purchase.
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TooOld4WFO 12/10/2020 9:49pm
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Oh I see you went with a standard 19 rear. For the 2 other 95s I have I will go 18”. Just easier for me going forward.
Brian_Bowles 12/11/2020 6:09am
12/11/2020 6:09am
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It’s much easier than most think Brian. Those videos were enough for me. I did use anti seize on all my spoke nipples. Take your time...
It’s much easier than most think Brian.
Those videos were enough for me. I did use anti seize on all my spoke nipples.
Take your time and don’t try to rush it. Small incremental tightening. Just by following the video I really did not need to do much adjusting to pull it one way or another.
I have done 4 rims now.
That’s some quality stuff. Smart purchase.
Do I need a spoke torque wrench? My main concern is getting the pokes the right amount of tightness. My Dunlop MX33 came in too. I thought about stacking some supports under the r while I lace it that are the correct height for the offset.
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GB 911 12/11/2020 2:12pm
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Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have the wrench for 5 year now and regret not buying it 20 years earlier...
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GB 911 12/11/2020 2:17pm
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Great progress in your build by the way!

Try to save the old spokes and nippels, they’re will clean up great when you zink plate them..
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Brian_Bowles 12/11/2020 2:48pm
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GB 911 wrote:
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have...
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have the wrench for 5 year now and regret not buying it 20 years earlier...
Thanks for the tips. When you say excel wrench do you mean the torque wrench?
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Chance1216 12/11/2020 6:08pm
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GB 911 wrote:
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have...
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have the wrench for 5 year now and regret not buying it 20 years earlier...
Brian_Bowles wrote:
Thanks for the tips. When you say excel wrench do you mean the torque wrench?

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GB 911 12/11/2020 10:29pm
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GB 911 wrote:
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have...
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have the wrench for 5 year now and regret not buying it 20 years earlier...
Brian_Bowles wrote:
Thanks for the tips. When you say excel wrench do you mean the torque wrench?
Yes the torque wrench.
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GB 911 12/11/2020 10:57pm
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GB 911 wrote:
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have...
Be sure to measure the offset of the center of your rim before you disable your old wheels. I have a excel spoke wrench. I have the wrench for 5 year now and regret not buying it 20 years earlier...
Brian_Bowles wrote:
Thanks for the tips. When you say excel wrench do you mean the torque wrench?
Chance1216 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/11/464934/s1200_4C8BFB4D_ABA3_4933_83B5_632BE3CED1B6.jpg[/img]

I would go for this more complete set. You can’t use the torque wrench. For straightening wheels or loosening spokes. You can use the solid wrench and still use the tips. These have a better fit on the nippels. The more complete set also comes with the extra tip that is used on KTM’s...

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Chance1216 12/12/2020 12:23pm
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Brian_Bowles wrote:
Thanks for the tips. When you say excel wrench do you mean the torque wrench?
Chance1216 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/12/11/464934/s1200_4C8BFB4D_ABA3_4933_83B5_632BE3CED1B6.jpg[/img]

GB 911 wrote:
I would go for this more complete set. You can’t use the torque wrench. For straightening wheels or loosening spokes. You can use the solid wrench...
I would go for this more complete set. You can’t use the torque wrench. For straightening wheels or loosening spokes. You can use the solid wrench and still use the tips. These have a better fit on the nippels. The more complete set also comes with the extra tip that is used on KTM’s...

But, he owns a Honda 😉
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Brian_Bowles 12/14/2020 2:58pm
12/14/2020 2:58pm Edited Date/Time 12/14/2020 6:05pm

I have the rear rim back together. Again the red pads for my buffer from Cam at Pryme MX do a great job!
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Chance1216 12/30/2020 9:32pm
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Damn you Brian. Now, I want a steel frame Honda.
Your bike turned out great. I have always thought new tires on a project were the finishing touches to compliment a build well done.
Brian_Bowles 12/31/2020 7:56am
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Damn you Brian. Now, I want a steel frame Honda. Your bike turned out great. I have always thought new tires on a project were the...
Damn you Brian. Now, I want a steel frame Honda.
Your bike turned out great. I have always thought new tires on a project were the finishing touches to compliment a build well done.
Thanks Chance I really appreciate it. It is a great bike and I love riding it.
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Chance1216 1/9/2021 10:51pm
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Brian_Bowles wrote:
Both wheels are done. A few decals have been added. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/01/09/471260/s1200_6069FC93_567C_4698_B7D7_CEC862468893.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/01/09/471261/s1200_EDA7511B_C653_4DF6_9405_D2C3CBAFE6BE.jpg[/img]
Both wheels are done. A few decals have been added.

I miss those days when with a simple glance, you knew exactly what you were looking at. Simple and clean.
Brian_Bowles 1/10/2021 7:28pm
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I miss those days when with a simple glance, you knew exactly what you were looking at. Simple and clean.
Thanks Chance! I agree too!
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