87’ CR250 restoration

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sandman768 1/6/2019 7:28pm
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Your engine cases came out nice! Can you take a photo of your paint & primer cans? Also, where are you getting them from? Thanks....
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Your engine cases came out nice! Can you take a photo of your paint & primer cans? Also, where are you getting them from? Thanks....
Thanks....I get these from O’Reilly’s auto. It’s the only place I can find that sells this Duplicolor paint, although you could probably order it. They were both easy to use. I think any good ceramic high heat primer will be good, but I swear by this low gloss black.
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Brian_Bowles 1/7/2019 6:53am
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Great job Mark! The engine turned out really good. Good luck on the seat. I just did mine and it was a bear!
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bonseff 1/7/2019 7:58am
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Mark_Lynch wrote:
Working on the seat [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316315/s1200_72CB3F6F_F0AB_4DF2_99CD_8DA6F47C1810.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316316/s1200_A56CF4B8_73EA_44D9_BCBE_0A57EC0646D3.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316314/s1200_DE8E0CE7_0272_4817_A04C_5E48D6DE2AB3.jpg[/img]
Working on the seat


Motor looks fantastic!

I dig the background pic! Great company. I designed their blog back in the day.
http://halftonefactory.com/2-sw.html
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sandman768 1/7/2019 8:12am
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sandman768 wrote:
Your engine cases came out nice! Can you take a photo of your paint & primer cans? Also, where are you getting them from? Thanks....
Mark_Lynch wrote:
Thanks....I get these from O’Reilly’s auto. It’s the only place I can find that sells this Duplicolor paint, although you could probably order it. They were...
Thanks....I get these from O’Reilly’s auto. It’s the only place I can find that sells this Duplicolor paint, although you could probably order it. They were both easy to use. I think any good ceramic high heat primer will be good, but I swear by this low gloss black.
Thanks Mark, I Use their high heat clear for my raw pipes, it holds up surprisingly well...
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Mark_Lynch 1/7/2019 8:33am
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Mark_Lynch wrote:
Working on the seat [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316315/s1200_72CB3F6F_F0AB_4DF2_99CD_8DA6F47C1810.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316316/s1200_A56CF4B8_73EA_44D9_BCBE_0A57EC0646D3.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/06/316314/s1200_DE8E0CE7_0272_4817_A04C_5E48D6DE2AB3.jpg[/img]
Working on the seat


bonseff wrote:
Motor looks fantastic!

I dig the background pic! Great company. I designed their blog back in the day.
http://halftonefactory.com/2-sw.html
Wow... that’s cool. Im an aircraft mechanic here in Dallas for Southwest. Great company, been here 23 years. It’s a lot different now that Herb Kelleher isn’t here, but still a good place to work. Here’s a little something different than a Honda for ya ... RIP Herb



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bonseff 1/7/2019 5:12pm
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^ Very nice! Keep us in the air, dogg!

Is your Honda chillin in a hangar? I can't imagine all the rad equipment you have access to.
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Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it....
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Awesome build!! I'm finishing up an 89 cr250 and am looking for a swingarm pivot bolt if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell that would be sweet! This is mine just need to finish polishing the tank, getting new fenders, seatcover, get the stickers re-done, and slap in the swingarm bolt then she's ready to rip!




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Rupert X wrote:
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/08/316657/s1200_645E557C_4425_411F_B8A4_247A5A9584DE.jpg[/img]
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it....
That foot peg mod is fantastic.
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Rupert X 1/8/2019 2:23pm
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Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/08/316657/s1200_645E557C_4425_411F_B8A4_247A5A9584DE.jpg[/img]
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it....
bonseff wrote:
That foot peg mod is fantastic.
True that ...hehe ... let me know if you still need linkage or swingarm. Best to email me rxpellett@gmail.com. Or call text 740-334-1103
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Mark_Lynch 1/8/2019 3:55pm
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Mark, don’t know if you’re familiar with VMX Racing in NM, but looks like they have a good seat for you ...http://www.vmxracing.com/seat-foam-cr125-1988-89.html?category_id=22
Good info....looks like a good seat. I struggled with the cover decision. I see there’s really only a couple of choices....one that has a stitched seam and one that’s doesn’t from Thailand. Stitched seat looks of better quality, but not original look.
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Mark_Lynch 1/8/2019 4:07pm
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lukemoto wrote:
Awesome build!! I'm finishing up an 89 cr250 and am looking for a swingarm pivot bolt if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell that...
Awesome build!! I'm finishing up an 89 cr250 and am looking for a swingarm pivot bolt if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell that would be sweet! This is mine just need to finish polishing the tank, getting new fenders, seatcover, get the stickers re-done, and slap in the swingarm bolt then she's ready to rip!




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Looks great.... I love that deep red color with the red/white. One of the best looking bikes IMO. Post a pic after you get the plastics finished up. Don’t have a pivot bolt, but if you can’t find one, let me know I’ll check around
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Mark_Lynch 1/8/2019 4:12pm
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Rupert X wrote:
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/08/316657/s1200_645E557C_4425_411F_B8A4_247A5A9584DE.jpg[/img]
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it....
bonseff wrote:
That foot peg mod is fantastic.
I’ve seen people weld around the original ones. I think they even sell a kit that you can weld on. Im going to use a set from a yz426 which iare wider and a good fit substitute for the 87’s. I should get them back from powder coat tomorrow. I’ll post a pic
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lukemoto 1/8/2019 4:37pm
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Rupert X wrote:
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/01/08/316657/s1200_645E557C_4425_411F_B8A4_247A5A9584DE.jpg[/img]
Also, think I found another 87CR250 parts bike, I’ll let you know when I get it....
bonseff wrote:
That foot peg mod is fantastic.
Mark_Lynch wrote:
I’ve seen people weld around the original ones. I think they even sell a kit that you can weld on. Im going to use a set...
I’ve seen people weld around the original ones. I think they even sell a kit that you can weld on. Im going to use a set from a yz426 which iare wider and a good fit substitute for the 87’s. I should get them back from powder coat tomorrow. I’ll post a pic
I found a set of 13' yzf foot pegs powder coated for $20... dropped right in ?
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mwr 1/8/2019 9:07pm
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I just got one of the '87 seat covers from Thailand, and the texture and weight of material is damn near perfect. Ceet makes new seat foam, I was thinking of getting one.
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Mark_Lynch 1/10/2019 4:17pm
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mwr wrote:
I just got one of the '87 seat covers from Thailand, and the texture and weight of material is damn near perfect. Ceet makes new seat...
I just got one of the '87 seat covers from Thailand, and the texture and weight of material is damn near perfect. Ceet makes new seat foam, I was thinking of getting one.
yah I had ordered one from Thailand also...just got it in. I was surprised it's not bad. I'll put it on this weekend and see how it looks. Hope it will hold up also. Got new Sun rims and spokes from Buchanan's out of Cali. I'll post pics of those next week as well. Should have my hubs back from powder coat

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mwr 1/10/2019 5:03pm
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The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like everything else about the Takasagos better.
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Brian_Bowles 1/10/2019 5:47pm
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lukemoto wrote:
Awesome build!! I'm finishing up an 89 cr250 and am looking for a swingarm pivot bolt if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell that...
Awesome build!! I'm finishing up an 89 cr250 and am looking for a swingarm pivot bolt if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell that would be sweet! This is mine just need to finish polishing the tank, getting new fenders, seatcover, get the stickers re-done, and slap in the swingarm bolt then she's ready to rip!




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I think I have one. Send me a pick of the part you need.
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Mark_Lynch 1/12/2019 7:35am
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mwr wrote:
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like...
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like everything else about the Takasagos better.
Yes I gave that some thought and eventually decided to go with Sun because of the overall appearance of the color. I personally just don’t care for the deep gold color of Excel. I’m not sure whether dimples will make a huge difference or not. I guess we’ll see. I may regret it later, but I don’t think so. The good thing about building your own bike is it’s yours and in some ways projects your own style. Unless your going for 100% correctness, everyone’s is a little bit unique. Hopefully mine turns out nice.
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bonseff 1/12/2019 8:56am
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It's your money and more importantly, your time. Do what makes you happy.
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mwr 1/12/2019 1:01pm
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mwr wrote:
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like...
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like everything else about the Takasagos better.
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Yes I gave that some thought and eventually decided to go with Sun because of the overall appearance of the color. I personally just don’t care...
Yes I gave that some thought and eventually decided to go with Sun because of the overall appearance of the color. I personally just don’t care for the deep gold color of Excel. I’m not sure whether dimples will make a huge difference or not. I guess we’ll see. I may regret it later, but I don’t think so. The good thing about building your own bike is it’s yours and in some ways projects your own style. Unless your going for 100% correctness, everyone’s is a little bit unique. Hopefully mine turns out nice.
That was not a criticism, unless you can find NOS rims anything is going to be a compromise. No doubt this will be a nice one.
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Mark_Lynch 1/12/2019 5:46pm
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mwr wrote:
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like...
The only thing I don't like about Sun rims is they aren't dimpled for spoke nipples. The gold may be closer to original, but I like everything else about the Takasagos better.
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Yes I gave that some thought and eventually decided to go with Sun because of the overall appearance of the color. I personally just don’t care...
Yes I gave that some thought and eventually decided to go with Sun because of the overall appearance of the color. I personally just don’t care for the deep gold color of Excel. I’m not sure whether dimples will make a huge difference or not. I guess we’ll see. I may regret it later, but I don’t think so. The good thing about building your own bike is it’s yours and in some ways projects your own style. Unless your going for 100% correctness, everyone’s is a little bit unique. Hopefully mine turns out nice.
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That was not a criticism, unless you can find NOS rims anything is going to be a compromise. No doubt this will be a nice one.
No criticism taken.... I totally understand where your coming from. I always appreciate people’s opinion. Hopefully they’ll look great. I’ve never had Sun rims, but I know they are good quality
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R.G.Racing 1/14/2019 8:29pm
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Mark I think you are doing a very outstanding job on the CR it is looking flawless and I can't wait to see it all finished these bikes are some of the best bikes ever built for motocross and it is very cool to see it come back at a very high level and it is so true when you say you do it because you love it that is why I do it as well and I also wanted to thank you very much for the kind words you sent on my 84 CR 250 I really appreciate it a lot that was very nice of you and from the quality I see that you are putting into yours I can tell that you are into it a 100% well done!
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KDXGarage 1/15/2019 6:24am
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WONDERFUL WORK!

Thanks for the info on the cylinder paint.

You are living right. I didn't even know they had Aircraft stripper in such a large container. :-)

Oregon Sandman, thanks for the tip on the clear for bare pipes.
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Mark_Lynch 1/15/2019 4:29pm
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Picked up a few parts today. I went with Sun rims, stainless spokes and nipples. I had such bad corrosion on the rear it kinda drove me this way. I see a lot of excel, SM Pro and others that are nice, I hope these turn out as well. Installing power valves as well. Things are definately slowing down when it comes to engine stuff. But have a lot of work to do now that parts are in.... thanks for following and the good words. There are some awesome bikes on here to follow


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WONDERFUL WORK! Thanks for the info on the cylinder paint. You are living right. I didn't even know they had Aircraft stripper in such a large...
WONDERFUL WORK!

Thanks for the info on the cylinder paint.

You are living right. I didn't even know they had Aircraft stripper in such a large container. :-)

Oregon Sandman, thanks for the tip on the clear for bare pipes.
Thank you..... everything in aircraft maintenance comes in big containers... ha
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R.G.Racing wrote:
Mark I think you are doing a very outstanding job on the CR it is looking flawless and I can't wait to see it all finished...
Mark I think you are doing a very outstanding job on the CR it is looking flawless and I can't wait to see it all finished these bikes are some of the best bikes ever built for motocross and it is very cool to see it come back at a very high level and it is so true when you say you do it because you love it that is why I do it as well and I also wanted to thank you very much for the kind words you sent on my 84 CR 250 I really appreciate it a lot that was very nice of you and from the quality I see that you are putting into yours I can tell that you are into it a 100% well done!
Yes sir.....big thanks. I’ll keep building and updating

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