2002 YZ250 gp/desert build update 3/26

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Edited Date/Time 4/12/2018 1:46am
Picked this bike up for really cheap all original just had been sitting for 10 years under a tarp , going to do a Eric Gorr Big bore kit , swing arm swap , sss fork swap , Ims tank , gpr , wheels powder coat frame send radiator to ICW will post pics as Parts come in ,also was looking for some info if the new crank of the newer bikes fit in this motor looking to run the newer crank with a gytr off road flywheel

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3/7/2018 4:23am
I've got a 8 OZ GYTR flywheel let me know if you want it! Looking forward to seeing the build ??
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3/7/2018 9:31am
I've got a 8 OZ GYTR flywheel let me know if you want it! Looking forward to seeing the build ??
Yeah I would like to get it from you what year yz was it off ? And how much do you want for it ?
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3/7/2018 2:43pm Edited Date/Time 3/7/2018 2:44pm
On the crank front - don't buy a new one. If what's in it is an OEM crank simply send it to Ken O'Conner raceing and he will rebuild it. A rebuilt OE crank is better then the aftermarket ones. I think he did mine for 140 bucks.

Stay away from a wiseco crank.

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3/8/2018 1:02pm
Got the bike all torn down , motor taken apart the cylinder and head are going to Eric Gorr to get the yz295 kit with a vertex power valve and vertex piston going to have it built to run 91 or 110 octane , the crank is going to crank works to have it balanced for the weight of the new piston , I got the yz450f rear end that one going to fit up tonight make sure everything fits right , I might have to modify the frame for the master cylinder to mount correct. Have some sss forks on the way looking for clamp options I know I’m going to have to modify the steering stops because I’m going to use 450f clamps , then it will go off to get powder coated thinking of doing a matte black or gloss black





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3/13/2018 7:22pm Edited Date/Time 3/26/2018 10:53pm
Got the cases all cleaned up and got some parts in today FmF fatty pipe with the TI 2.1 silencer the cylinder is at Eric Gorr and the crank is at crank works getting balanced , taking the frame to Luxon they are going to modify the frame stops and fit up some clamps for the build then I’m sending it off to powdercoat








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3/26/2018 10:51pm
Sorry have been busy and haven’t updated anything on this build but the motor is still out getting work done to the cylinder at Eric Gorr and the crank is on it’s way back from crank works . The frame is at the powder coater getting a semi gloss black along with the subframe and lower triple clamp , a full Hinson clutch is on order the suspension should be done next week from the guys at enzo I can’t say anything but awesome things about Will and Ross over there they got my 17 crf450r Suspension so dialed in anyone that has got on my bike that owns a 17-18 crf450r or rx has had me take their suspension down to them they have a great setting for that bike I can’t wait to get my KYB SSS Suspension back!! I also got a bunch of awesome bolt on Parts, I can’t wait to get the motor back and frame so I can start building this bad boy , almost forgot I got a wr426 transmission I am going to swap 3rd-5th gears to make it a wise ratio transmission


Gpr Pro series clamp with V4 Stabilizer



Enduro enginering radiator braces and guards , composite hand guards , front and rear disc guards










Went with some tusk rear brake lever and shifter and zeta wheel spacers



I got the tank from zipty Racing it is made by Ims per Ty Davis’s specs it is a lower profile tank and got the axle blocks and quick pull handles for the wheel axles not sure if I’m going to run a dry break or screw cap yet







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Got the cases all cleaned up and got some parts in today FmF fatty pipe with the TI 2.1 silencer the cylinder is at Eric Gorr...
Got the cases all cleaned up and got some parts in today FmF fatty pipe with the TI 2.1 silencer the cylinder is at Eric Gorr and the crank is at crank works getting balanced , taking the frame to Luxon they are going to modify the frame stops and fit up some clamps for the build then I’m sending it off to powdercoat








Damn! What was your method for doing the cases? Looks great!
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3/27/2018 12:39am
FWYT wrote:
Damn! What was your method for doing the cases? Looks great!
I used these wire brushes on a drill and they did most of the work then just used some red scotch bright pads , the fastest and easiest way I have ever done it . Go to a hardware store or order them online just either get brass ones or a really thin stainless one works amazing and gets in all the hard to get spots



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3/27/2018 9:18am Edited Date/Time 3/27/2018 9:18am
That looks like a big assed crack in your case. Is it just a casting flaw?
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captmoto wrote:
That looks like a big assed crack in your case. Is it just a casting flaw?
It’s a flaw in the casting I cleaned that up so it’s not as noticeable
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3/27/2018 1:47pm
Couldn't agree more with what you said about Will and Ross. They do an amazing job!

I cant wait to see how this turns out. I'll be starting my own build here in the next few weeks
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I used these wire brushes on a drill and they did most of the work then just used some red scotch bright pads , the fastest...
I used these wire brushes on a drill and they did most of the work then just used some red scotch bright pads , the fastest and easiest way I have ever done it . Go to a hardware store or order them online just either get brass ones or a really thin stainless one works amazing and gets in all the hard to get spots



Thank you! Yeah, that's about what I did on mine, but yours looks better.
I'll have to step up my game! Laughing (I have the '95 YZ250 long rod here in the Builds section.)

For sure, I think, the key is softer wire brushes and lower RPM on the drill.
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4/12/2018 1:46am
Got the crank back from crank works today and started assembling the bottom end , hopefully get the cylinder and head back from Eric Gorr mext week , I also got the frame and swing arm back from the powder coater , hopefully have this bike together by the end of the month



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