Tribute build of the KING'S 02' Bud Light YZ250

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Edited Date/Time 4/26/2022 3:06pm







It may not look like much now but this is being entered into a build contest. I'm beginning the total restoration teardown process in a few hours and the contest has to be finished by April 30th so I need your help!

There's not much on Google for pictures or details of the 2002 YZ 250 Bud Light Mcgrath bike given its significance. It appears tblazier had some content on Flickr at one point but access has been removed for viewing them.

Any and all details, pics, ideas would be greatly appreciated. I plan to update this thread often with build details, hurdles, and successes so those who are interested can follow. This is NOT a replica build and will be a modern version of what this bike would have looked like if it were done today as it was back then!

Also if anyone around here is good with video editing, and is wanting to work on a passion project with me, I have some awesome ideas for this build. Just hung up the phone talking to the greatest voice in supercross so stay tuned... Cool things coming soon 😎
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Johnny Ringo 3/14/2022 10:04am
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Good luck bro, pumped to see the completion
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SFellure33 3/16/2022 11:25am
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stangkag wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/14/538116/s1200_20200713_151543.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/14/538115/s1200_20200713_151554.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/14/538114/s1200_Jeremy_McGrath_Bud_Light_Yamaha_YZ250.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/14/538113/s1200_s600_MC2_1.jpg[/img] It may not look like much now but this is being entered into a build contest. I'm beginning the total restoration teardown...







It may not look like much now but this is being entered into a build contest. I'm beginning the total restoration teardown process in a few hours and the contest has to be finished by April 30th so I need your help!

There's not much on Google for pictures or details of the 2002 YZ 250 Bud Light Mcgrath bike given its significance. It appears tblazier had some content on Flickr at one point but access has been removed for viewing them.

Any and all details, pics, ideas would be greatly appreciated. I plan to update this thread often with build details, hurdles, and successes so those who are interested can follow. This is NOT a replica build and will be a modern version of what this bike would have looked like if it were done today as it was back then!

Also if anyone around here is good with video editing, and is wanting to work on a passion project with me, I have some awesome ideas for this build. Just hung up the phone talking to the greatest voice in supercross so stay tuned... Cool things coming soon 😎
"Kum and Go" lol
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quadzrulebro 3/16/2022 5:44pm
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My dad has a ‘02 YZ250. Any idea where I could get those graphics or who made them? Bet I could get him to give the bike up…
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UGOTBIT 3/16/2022 5:48pm
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quadzrulebro wrote:
My dad has a ‘02 YZ250. Any idea where I could get those graphics or who made them? Bet I could get him to give the...
My dad has a ‘02 YZ250. Any idea where I could get those graphics or who made them? Bet I could get him to give the bike up…
One industries made the originals, many remakes on ebay
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stangkag 3/16/2022 6:40pm
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quadzrulebro wrote:
My dad has a ‘02 YZ250. Any idea where I could get those graphics or who made them? Bet I could get him to give the...
My dad has a ‘02 YZ250. Any idea where I could get those graphics or who made them? Bet I could get him to give the bike up…
Like UGOTBIT said they are on ebay! It's not for the die hard replica crowd but for what I'm doing they should work great.



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stangkag 3/17/2022 10:32pm
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Finally started the build today, got held up the other day on other stuff so didnt start til late morning today. Anyways I was making good progress, started disassembly, then...

I got her on the engine stand and we have a cracked case. More parts on order, part of the game I suppose!

Here's some progress pics for you.





















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stangkag 3/18/2022 2:42am
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It's a good thing I only paid $600 for this thing!

I've got alot more to order tomorrow...

Zzzzzz






























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stangkag 3/18/2022 2:43am
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One last thing, on the bright side the clutch and tires are pretty fresh ")
vansnxtweek489 3/18/2022 3:20am
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Nice work man! Thanks for all the pictures. Being I have a YZ250 myself, its nice to have them for reference Cool Can't wait to see the next steps
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Fireblade2k 3/18/2022 7:11am
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I did one using those ebay graphics just a few months ago. The graphics on the airbox didn't last one ride. I suggest having decal works or skda or the like replicate those graphics using their materials.

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stangkag 3/18/2022 8:28am
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vansnxtweek489 wrote:
Nice work man! Thanks for all the pictures. Being I have a YZ250 myself, its nice to have them for reference B) Can't wait to see...
Nice work man! Thanks for all the pictures. Being I have a YZ250 myself, its nice to have them for reference Cool Can't wait to see the next steps
Let me know if you need anything specifically when you do your build, I took 1000!
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lwtracer 3/18/2022 10:31am
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You know there is a bike builds section, right?
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stangkag 3/18/2022 4:53pm
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lwtracer wrote:
You know there is a bike builds section, right?
My bad, the mods can move it if they want to.
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stangkag 3/22/2022 6:40pm
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Follow me on YouTube and Facebook if you're interested in following the entire build series. I'll likely just post occasional pics in this thread.

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Warning, this isn't the greatest video quality but the content will get better as I grow, it's all shot from my phone and uncut or edited at the moment.

Before Video S1E1
Update Video S1E2

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stangkag 3/22/2022 7:46pm
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Some parts showed up today, more to come!





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stangkag 3/26/2022 7:46pm
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First bike I've ever gotten vapor blast work done, very happy with it!





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mike23lee 3/27/2022 6:06pm
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They make an aluminum protector that is popular in vapor blasting industry. Its almost like a clear coat. They sell it in aerosol can and liquid form. Itll keep the aluminum fresh and shiny like that for a while. Its a bit pricey but worth the price to protect all that shiny AL.

Nice build, i love factory replica bikes that are done properly.
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mike23lee wrote:
They make an aluminum protector that is popular in vapor blasting industry. Its almost like a clear coat. They sell it in aerosol can and liquid...
They make an aluminum protector that is popular in vapor blasting industry. Its almost like a clear coat. They sell it in aerosol can and liquid form. Itll keep the aluminum fresh and shiny like that for a while. Its a bit pricey but worth the price to protect all that shiny AL.

Nice build, i love factory replica bikes that are done properly.
Thanks for the advice! This particular build won't be a factory replica, it's basically a throwback to that era with a modern twist as there will be flo yellow throughout the bike and I couldn't find a pc shorty silencer anywhere so I went fmf factory fatty and silencer.

Should turn out pretty cool regardless , another guy in the contest is doing a full factory replica though of an earlier Mcgrath bike and I think he'll actually end up winning the thing, he went all out on this thing.
Here's a sneak peak

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stangkag 3/31/2022 7:14pm
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Respringing this bad boy for my 210lb frame, springs showed up today! Hoping to head to Denver some time next week to pickup my stuff from powder coating and vapor blasting.
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stangkag 4/23/2022 3:39am
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Sorry theres been no progress updates in awhile, to say I had issues with the powder coater would be a drastic understatement. He told me he could get it all done by April 1st but I recieved my parts back on the 22nd which has put me way behind. I have 7 days left to get this thing singing so wish me luck!

https://youtu.be/4waPM9btcYc
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stangkag 4/23/2022 9:50pm
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Removing case bearings and seals tonight then tomorrow the real fun begins...reassembling this beast!










Which oil should I break her in with? Thoughts?
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Rickyisms 4/24/2022 3:41pm
4/24/2022 3:41pm
Props on that organization and cleanliness, I can appreciate that in a good work area 🙌🏻
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stangkag 4/25/2022 7:34am
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Rickyisms wrote:
Props on that organization and cleanliness, I can appreciate that in a good work area 🙌🏻
I appreciate that, I try to make the most of my little 2 car garage! I get alot more out of the floor space when it's neat and orderly. I usually sweep the floor twice a day and put tools up at the end of every job, it's just a habit at this point!

I ran into some issues today, it turns out I got the garage buddy wiseco kit instead of the wrench rabbit kit. So I'm scrambling this morning to get all the bearings and seals ordered from Rocky Mountain since the kit I bought wasn't complete but they're usually 2 days shipped to me so theres still a chance I can finish this build on time.

I have til this Saturday but I still have to rebuild both forks, shock, front and rear calipers, front and rear master cylinders, swingarm, linkage, and obviously the engine. Luckily it appears RMC has everything in stock!





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Rickyisms 4/26/2022 1:54pm
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Where did that vent line come from?

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