Post by: SMPDaddy on August 17, 2011, 03:41:54 AM
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/photo1-1.jpg)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/photo4.jpg)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/photo2.jpg)
For anyone interested in this bike here is the company I got it from. No I am not affiliated with them but I have to say that it was good to meet George and I have a really good feeling about this bike.
www.mps500af.com (http://www.mps500af.com)
Post by: TotalNZ on August 17, 2011, 03:48:30 AM
I'd like to see some pics of the frame mods too, if possible.
Post by: SMPDaddy on August 17, 2011, 04:02:04 AM
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/MPSRacing007.jpg)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/2011YZ360AF.jpg)
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z368/SMPDaddy/2011YZ360AF2.jpg)
Like I mentioned in the first post it has the Ohlins 360 kit, Pro Circuit pipe, FMF silencer. I threw a leg over it briefly today and I can say that it definitely has some torque and a smooth powerband. I am looking forward to wringing it out this weekend and writing up about it.
Post by: EJ on August 17, 2011, 07:30:19 AM
Post by: Charles Owens on August 17, 2011, 08:14:36 AM
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Post by: SMPDaddy on August 17, 2011, 08:57:51 AM
I am going to pick up a spare 250 cylinder so I can play with some 4-strokes :)
Post by: Joe III on August 17, 2011, 10:32:19 AM
Post by: scotty dog on August 17, 2011, 11:19:07 AM
Post by: Super Trucker on August 17, 2011, 12:21:50 PM
Post by: ACMX on August 17, 2011, 01:27:48 PM
Post by: xX JonthE Xx on August 17, 2011, 01:38:43 PM
I want someone to make a AF conversion with the yz450 frame tho......
Post by: keeptwostrokesalive on August 17, 2011, 02:15:37 PM
Post by: TMKIWI on August 18, 2011, 08:06:36 PM
I didnt think they made them anymore.
Post by: Isobareng on November 14, 2011, 09:47:58 AM
Post by: bad72ss on November 14, 2011, 03:00:22 PM
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on November 18, 2011, 11:13:38 PM
The benefit of this one is the modern suspension and chassis.
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on November 18, 2011, 11:14:41 PM
That looks awesome!
I want someone to make a AF conversion with the yz450 frame tho......
I wonder if it would even work though. Isn't it designed for the backwards cylinder configuration?
Post by: SMPDaddy on December 30, 2011, 07:54:05 PM
On a different note I spotted a 1999 YZ250 on craigslist that was being parted out and snapped it up today. It has a crack in the cylinder near the exhaust bridge but some work and TLC and this bike should be great again. The guy even threw in a gasket set, new wiseco piston kit and swingarm bearing kit. I won't even say the price because it was a steal lol. I hate to see a two stroke die like that. They deserve to be restored and ridden and not parted out. In the next couple months I am going to post so pictures of the 99 and my 360 and do some side by side shots because it should be cool.
Post by: bad72ss on December 31, 2011, 02:05:19 AM
Post by: SMPDaddy on February 04, 2012, 09:46:38 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on February 04, 2012, 09:48:55 PM
Quote
Thanks to the freaky winter we are having I was able to ride on Superbowl Sunday. Best way to spend the day ever.Same here, the ground was even thawed out in the sun for me, normally I would be riding in about 2 feet of snow this time of year...
Post by: SMPDaddy on February 05, 2012, 02:14:56 AM
QuoteThanks to the freaky winter we are having I was able to ride on Superbowl Sunday. Best way to spend the day ever.Same here, the ground was even thawed out in the sun for me, normally I would be riding in about 2 feet of snow this time of year...
Can't complain about that. I'm going to do some more riding tomorrow and the next day and...
Post by: cnrcpla on February 05, 2012, 03:34:20 AM
Except knowing New England, its going to snow through march 
Post by: SMPDaddy on February 05, 2012, 03:36:43 AM
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Post by: SMPDaddy on March 15, 2012, 11:13:05 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on March 16, 2012, 12:42:16 AM
thing is gorgeous man!!
i bet that thing eats rear tires like crazy
Post by: SMPDaddy on March 16, 2012, 01:04:35 AM
The new tires hook up great. I got it together just in time to test it out tonight. This weekend it'll get a workout.
Post by: scotty dog on March 18, 2012, 12:04:13 PM
Post by: Tharrell on March 18, 2012, 05:35:06 PM
However,
DUDE, you need to get us some video ASAP!:)
Post by: SMPDaddy on March 18, 2012, 11:57:23 PM
I'm 54 years old and normally I don't say "dude".
However,
DUDE, you need to get us some video ASAP!:)
haha. I am working on it. I haven't had enough track time to shoot some video but it will roost like mad.
Post by: ACMX on March 27, 2012, 05:54:31 PM
Post by: streaks383 on April 18, 2012, 02:43:37 PM
Post by: scotty dog on April 23, 2012, 12:29:58 PM
Post by: TotalNZ on April 23, 2012, 12:41:11 PM
Post by: SMPDaddy on April 24, 2012, 12:40:42 AM
Maybe it was too fast and he's in a full body cast.
Nope. I'm good. I rode it twice today but they were test rides to check the jetting.
Post by: TotalNZ on April 24, 2012, 12:57:10 AM
Thats good, glad to hear it. Pics?Maybe it was too fast and he's in a full body cast.
Nope. I'm good. I rode it twice today but they were test rides to check the jetting.
Post by: SMPDaddy on April 24, 2012, 01:59:31 AM
Thats good, glad to hear it. Pics?Maybe it was too fast and he's in a full body cast.
Nope. I'm good. I rode it twice today but they were test rides to check the jetting.
What kind of pics?
Post by: TotalNZ on April 24, 2012, 06:51:42 AM
Love to see and hear it go, it should be a weapon is it?
Post by: SMPDaddy on April 25, 2012, 02:42:44 AM
In the meantime here are a couple pix of the frame of my 99 YZ250 that I am rebuilding.
It's a black powder coat
With a rainbow flake and clear coat.
The swingarm was also powder coated.
With a metal flake
I'm dropping off the hubs and rims Friday for their powder. The bike should look awesome when it's done.
Post by: Marco810 on April 27, 2012, 03:12:22 PM
Post by: SMPDaddy on April 27, 2012, 04:28:14 PM
Does that 360 have power valves? whats the stroke x bore? just curious
It's 82mm x 68.8mm so it's technically a 363. Yes it has a power valve.
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on July 25, 2012, 05:05:35 PM
On a different note I spotted a 1999 YZ250 on craigslist that was being parted out and snapped it up today. It has a crack in the cylinder near the exhaust bridge but some work and TLC and this bike should be great again. The guy even threw in a gasket set, new wiseco piston kit and swingarm bearing kit. I won't even say the price because it was a steal lol. I hate to see a two stroke die like that. They deserve to be restored and ridden and not parted out. In the next couple months I am going to post so pictures of the 99 and my 360 and do some side by side shots because it should be cool.
Be careful there. Cracked and welded Aluminum is WEAK. You can weld it and plate it but chances are it will crack again. Get a steel sleeve to keep the strength. Another option is weld it, then heat treat it, then plate and hone it to size.
Post by: SMPDaddy on July 26, 2012, 12:50:44 AM
On a different note I spotted a 1999 YZ250 on craigslist that was being parted out and snapped it up today. It has a crack in the cylinder near the exhaust bridge but some work and TLC and this bike should be great again. The guy even threw in a gasket set, new wiseco piston kit and swingarm bearing kit. I won't even say the price because it was a steal lol. I hate to see a two stroke die like that. They deserve to be restored and ridden and not parted out. In the next couple months I am going to post so pictures of the 99 and my 360 and do some side by side shots because it should be cool.
Be careful there. Cracked and welded Aluminum is WEAK. You can weld it and plate it but chances are it will crack again. Get a steel sleeve to keep the strength. Another option is weld it, then heat treat it, then plate and hone it to size.
I ended up having an LA Sleeve put in. Today was the first day of break-in and it went pretty well. The previous owner didn't know crap about maintenance and I got the bike in a series of black plastic garbage bags. so I ended up putting new bearings all over the place, replacing bolts, complete frame up build, some new plastic, etc. I still need to finish break-in, fix the jetting on the carb, change the suspension settings and so much more. I found some great complete rims/tires on eBay for a good price so I swapped out the old rims. I kept some of the old plastic on it because I expect to lay it down a couple times this week and then the following week it'll get graphics and fresh plastic on it.
Before
After
My two YZ's side by side for the first time
Post by: SMPDaddy on September 25, 2012, 10:44:42 PM
Post by: SachsGS on September 26, 2012, 03:58:43 PM
Post by: scotty dog on September 26, 2012, 10:02:10 PM
Wonder how many of those Yamaha could sell? Awsome bike!I reckon S4!T LOADS!!! Love ya bikes SMP Daddy, I'm jealous, especially of the 360
Post by: SMPDaddy on September 26, 2012, 10:07:39 PM
Post by: ebolhuis on October 10, 2012, 04:02:31 PM
2003 RM250
2005 RM65 (my son's)
2006 GSXR-1000 (my 4 banger)
Post by: bad72ss on October 25, 2012, 06:29:56 AM
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