So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

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So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#1 Post by E.A. » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:03 pm

Due to the birth of my awesome little daughter.

However, I have been planning getting back on the seat at this next race.
Only one problem standing in my way....I spaced getting the bike ready.

This is the current condition of my Honda CR250R.
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Lots of parts ordering happened this weekend.
This is the first time I have ever done a full rebuild/refresh.

So hard not to click, on every little item on the "Want" list.
Kept it to refresh parts only...and now the fun begins.
(Operation find all the bolts from July 2014... LOL)
2015: #tbd
2014: #609 C (1st)
2013: #801 Sportsman (1st)
2012: #913 Trailrider (10th)

2001 Honda CR250r
2012 KTM 300XC

2014 KTM 250SX-F (Sold)
1999 Kawi KDX200 (Sold)
1982 Honda CR125r (Sold)

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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#2 Post by keko » Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:06 pm

Good Luck! If you want to take her for a test run before Thurman I got a place in Blue Springs. Assuming it quits raining every other day.
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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#3 Post by E.A. » Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:16 am

Thanks KeKo.

I can't believe how many bearings in the susp. and wheels were locked up!
I might not be able to ride this thing again, if its all soft and plush. :)

Tear down/Clean up progress while waiting for parts.

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getting the bearings out of those link arms is NOT fun...at all.

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2015: #tbd
2014: #609 C (1st)
2013: #801 Sportsman (1st)
2012: #913 Trailrider (10th)

2001 Honda CR250r
2012 KTM 300XC

2014 KTM 250SX-F (Sold)
1999 Kawi KDX200 (Sold)
1982 Honda CR125r (Sold)

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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#4 Post by E.A. » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:44 am

More progress pics.

So the swing arm is black now.
This is just a cheap-o paint, since I knew this bike gets thrashed.
However I may consider powder coating next time.

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And now, this is where the frame is at, getting ready for paint.
Literally every bearing/seal inside the motor, and the suspension is new.

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2015: #tbd
2014: #609 C (1st)
2013: #801 Sportsman (1st)
2012: #913 Trailrider (10th)

2001 Honda CR250r
2012 KTM 300XC

2014 KTM 250SX-F (Sold)
1999 Kawi KDX200 (Sold)
1982 Honda CR125r (Sold)

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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#5 Post by jstr244 » Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:02 pm

Looks great! Just over a week until this thing needs to be complete, I'm excited to see the end result.

Interesting in overhauling mine next? :wink:
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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#6 Post by E.A. » Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:09 am

So there was a delay in getting one final part. :(
So the Honda won't make it to Iowa....

But, that means more time for the parts to get powder coated.
And then some trick new wheels can be ordered. :)

I bought a KTM 300XC to take to the Iowa race,...
Guess in Iowa I will be riding orange again. :)
But will likely sell it after the race.
2015: #tbd
2014: #609 C (1st)
2013: #801 Sportsman (1st)
2012: #913 Trailrider (10th)

2001 Honda CR250r
2012 KTM 300XC

2014 KTM 250SX-F (Sold)
1999 Kawi KDX200 (Sold)
1982 Honda CR125r (Sold)

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Re: So, I haven't touched a Dirt Bike since 2014.......

#7 Post by keko » Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:05 pm

I'll loan you my backup bike E.A.

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2014 #77
2013 #777
2010, 2011, 2012 #818
2009 #888
2008 #822
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