RM250 Coach Project 96 RM250

[CDA]

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see the progress keep happening.

 

[Nighthawk016]

Received my powervalve bearings after almost 4 weeks of waiting. Got a little more work to do to tidy up the engine and it will be ready to drop in the frame. Then it'll be taking everything apart, lubing up/replacing swing arm, wheel, and steering bearings. Then new tires, pads, brake fluid, and fork oil and I think it will be ready. I'm just knocking tasks off one at a time. Hopefully have it ready soon.

 

[Nighthawk016]

I made some more progress! Got the power valves fully assembled, found some missing bolts, and got the engine sitting in the frame. This feels like a HUGE milestone. I'm just picking away at it, as I get motivation to do so. Next is gonna be swing arm and linkage! Stay tuned.

 

[Nighthawk016]

Made some progress on my bike, just a little. Got the front brakes sorted, got a new front tire installed, and my buddy was helping me with rear linkage, most of the bearings were good, but the smallest joint on the linkage appeared to be missing a needle, and it tore up the rest of the needles so I'll need to replace that. And of course, pics of the 88 125 just because.

 

[Nighthawk016]

More progress today! Got the rear end reassembled! Found some more missing pieces. So I now have rolling bike. I need a swing arm nut, kill switch, clutch lever and perch. So, getting really close to putting it all back together.

 

[Lucas]

Wow keep it up!
-Lucas

 

[Nighthawk016]

A little closer still! But I think I have the clutch cable and throttle cable ran incorrectly so I will need to move them again. I need to get a needle for my carb because I have 3 carbs and no needles for some reason..but we press on!

 

[2strokesteve89]

A little closer still! But I think I have the clutch cable and throttle cable ran incorrectly so I will need to move them again. I need to get a needle for my carb because I have 3 carbs and no needles for some reason..but we press on!

Love them RM’s great job on your project Brian.

 

[Nighthawk016]

Guys I had to mock it up! Just loosely assembled. But it's sooo close!

 

[SRAD97750]

Wow, you're about ready to ride!
-BIG DAN

 

[2strokesteve89]

Guys I had to mock it up! Just loosely assembled. But it's sooo close!

Sweet!

 

[Nighthawk016]

So I'm stuck on the rm, I have 2 blind bearings I need to pull in the right case cover. It's bearing number 23, there are 2 at the front of the case cover. Any advice? I don't have a blind bearing puller, and the ID of the bearing is ~1/4"

 

[SRAD97750]

I rented the bearing puller set from an auto parts store before I bought my own harbor freight kit.
Have you tried the bread method? It still has the ability to damage your cases!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XDbdQv9E2E

-BIG DAN

 

[Rolls]

I rented the bearing puller set from an auto parts store before I bought my own harbor freight kit.
Have you tried the bread method? It still has the ability to damage your cases!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XDbdQv9E2E

-BIG DAN

I learned that trick from an old moldmaker many years ago, only he used silly putty.

 

[2strokesteve89]

I learned that trick from an old moldmaker many years ago, only he used silly putty.

bearing grease works sometimes as well