Posts
3263
Joined
9/22/2010
Location
Bloomingdale, GA
US
Sorry for such a long delay on my build updates, but the bike is now 95% done and running again! It took a lot of money, a lot of headaches, a lot of waiting patiently for parts, a lot of hours of labor, and did I mention it was very costly? At least for my college poorness standards. For those of you that didn't see the original thread I bought a 2003 yz250 for $2000(paid way to much) and had a set of 2007 yz250f forks ready for the bike to swap them over. I never liked my 2006 yz250 due to its rigid feel, poor turning characteristics, and vibration so I'm hoping this bike will solve some of my problems. Here is a list of the things I have done so far to the bike:
updated forks re-valved by Jonny borders at Renegade suspension
rear shock also re-valved by renegade
new starcross 5 tires front and back, and all new tubes
Motion pro rim locks front and back
Swing arm bearings
linkage bearings
wheel bearings
shock bearings top and bottom
all new sprockets and chain
brake pads
oversized front brake rotor off of a 14 yz450f with galfer bracket
2007 yz250f front brake caliper(its much lighter too)
cylinder stripped, re-plated and honed by powersealUSA
New wiseco piston and all new gaskets (thank goodness the bottom end is in good shape)
Front fender
front number plate
rear fender
mud flap
used airbox thanks to a vital member
Seat cover soon to be installed and a few more little things here and there.
2004 yz250 triple clamps
UFO frame gaurds
My goal was not to make a flashy bike, but to make a practical bike that is well put together with only the NECESSARY components. That is why all the bearings were pretty much replaced even though some were fine. I went way over my original budget of $3000 as this bike needed a lot of little work and was not what he told me it was. Thankfully the bike turned out pretty good, now I am just waiting for the opportunity to test ride the bike. I have been off the bike for a year now so I will be very rusty, but I cant wait to take her for a spin. Again this bike does not look near as aesthetically appealing as most bikes on here, but it is functionally sound and that's all that matters to me. My next upgrade will be a new pipe when I can afford it as this one is pretty dinged up. Once I take her for a ride I will try my best to give a ride report on the differences between the aluminum and steel framed bikes.
updated forks re-valved by Jonny borders at Renegade suspension
rear shock also re-valved by renegade
new starcross 5 tires front and back, and all new tubes
Motion pro rim locks front and back
Swing arm bearings
linkage bearings
wheel bearings
shock bearings top and bottom
all new sprockets and chain
brake pads
oversized front brake rotor off of a 14 yz450f with galfer bracket
2007 yz250f front brake caliper(its much lighter too)
cylinder stripped, re-plated and honed by powersealUSA
New wiseco piston and all new gaskets (thank goodness the bottom end is in good shape)
Front fender
front number plate
rear fender
mud flap
used airbox thanks to a vital member
Seat cover soon to be installed and a few more little things here and there.
2004 yz250 triple clamps
UFO frame gaurds
My goal was not to make a flashy bike, but to make a practical bike that is well put together with only the NECESSARY components. That is why all the bearings were pretty much replaced even though some were fine. I went way over my original budget of $3000 as this bike needed a lot of little work and was not what he told me it was. Thankfully the bike turned out pretty good, now I am just waiting for the opportunity to test ride the bike. I have been off the bike for a year now so I will be very rusty, but I cant wait to take her for a spin. Again this bike does not look near as aesthetically appealing as most bikes on here, but it is functionally sound and that's all that matters to me. My next upgrade will be a new pipe when I can afford it as this one is pretty dinged up. Once I take her for a ride I will try my best to give a ride report on the differences between the aluminum and steel framed bikes.
After
i know there doesn't look to be any difference, but believe me when I say this is a totally revamped bike from what it started as
The Shop
Looking forward to some ride pics and more so to the ride report...really interested to know your thoughts as you said, between the ally and steel frames.
Again, well done mate!.
That frame protector looks good! Kind of makes it look new. I'll bet that sucker rips!
Pit Row
I'm curious of my 2 yamahas but were/are aluminum framed years. (05 yz125 and now a 2011 yz250) The definitely feel more rigid that the steel ktm frames I had, but I don't know that I really dislike it that much.
Post a reply to: Steely build continued!