Post by: Shawn36 on April 19, 2012, 10:20:31 PM
My purchase? A 2002 CR250 for $1100. It had stickers ALL OVER IT and was in really sad shape, but it ran. I bought it on a Friday and started fixing it up. Obviously de-stickered it and replaced the essential parts that were wasted. Then I did something really stupid, instead of actually tearing it down further I packed it up and went racing at a local Vet series where it ran long enough to win the +25A.
Pics from that race day:
The next weekend I shined on it a little more and took it out. It promptly exploded, grenading everything from the crank up. So I put a couple hundred into a complete motor rebuild and rode it a couple more times, then parked it for the better part of a year. It simply needed too much from suspension to all the usual wear items. I know all the bearings were original and the bike really felt it's age. With a new baby and me working 65 hours a week I just didn't have the time or money to deal with it.
Random pic from the 1 ride I put on it after the last rebuild:
And how it sat right before I gave up on it for the time being:
But now my 30th birthday rolls around and my wife wanted to get me something special. I told her let me buy what I want for the 250 so I can make it my full-time ride. Amazingly she went for it! And for the last week I've been buying up everything I could think of while trying to keep costs within reason. So far I've spent about $1500 extra but that's bought me the following:
New Kiehin carb from JD Jetting, Excel A60 wheels and spokes, Motion Pro rim locks, Pivot Works complete set of bearings for the entire bike, new sub-frame (former owner bent the last one bad enough it couldn't really be straightened), new cycra plastics, powder coated hubs and triple clamps, new riding gear, and a host of other new normal wear items.
I've got the bike town down to the frame right now to be throughly cleaned. I drop the suspension off early next week to be completely refreshed and re-sprung. Then comes a graphics kit and some motor work. For now it's going to stay stock just so I can completely readjust and because the top end literally has maybe 2 hours on it. Might as well get some mileage out of it before sending the motor to Gorr. I'll take pictures as I get on with putting it all back together. I'm pretty pumped to say the least, it should be like a brand new bike by next weekend.
Post by: TMKIWI on April 19, 2012, 10:46:36 PM
Post by: SachsGS on April 19, 2012, 11:19:58 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 20, 2012, 02:39:43 AM
To actually answer your question now that I've ridden a late model CR in anger at my current speed the only bike that comes close is the new generation '09-'12 CRFs. All the others before it were a significant step back from the 250. The hit was violent, the weight increase was tremendous, and the cornering capability for me at least was poor on the '02-'08s. The newer '09+ cut a lot of weight and most of all they sharpened the steering angle to where its almost dangerous. Most mags allude to this as a bad quirk of the bike but its also what allows it to carve so well in turns. It's by far the most 2-stroke-like handling 450 on the market. Other brands have a lot of power but they still turn poorly for me. That being said the CR is a ginsu knife compared to all of them. If I can get roughly the same horsepower as my stock 450 out of the CR I will never look back..
Post by: Shawn36 on April 20, 2012, 04:15:36 AM
The current state of the CR.. ready to be cleaned and prepped for a rebuild:
New sub-frame and pretty sprocket set:
The new carb:
My favorite so far, the heavy-duty U-shaped A60 Excel rims and Motion Pro 1-piece rim locks. Local tracks have a lot of big gaps so I wanted something that could withstand casing a big jump:
Spokes and rim lock nuts:
Everyone loves a new gas can:
The surprise find in all this was an almost brand new pipe and silencer on craigslist for 50 bucks:
Post by: Scooter T on April 20, 2012, 12:16:30 PM
Post by: MetalMike1982 on April 20, 2012, 02:14:33 PM
Post by: Super Trucker on April 20, 2012, 05:04:24 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 20, 2012, 05:42:43 PM
Cool project,Look forward to the mod test. Are you changing the reed block ? I know a local expert that has 2 06 cr250,s he said the rad valve has a good low to mid improvment,comes out of corners better. The vforce is a improvment over stock,but soesn,t have the low to mid like the r.v.
The previous owner had put a seal kit on the air boot and a V-Force reed block, so for now I'm going to stick with that. It also had a PC pipe and silencer but they were both trash.
Post by: eprovenzano on April 22, 2012, 01:46:41 PM
Don't get me wrong the 450's are nice bikes, but I ride for the grin factor. Nothing gives me more grins than riding a smoker (well ok there are other things but let?s keep this from going into the gutter 
). I enjoy wrenching on my bike and making sure it preforms as I expect it too, but I enjoy blowing by strokers even more. Especially when they find out my bike is now 12 years old... The look on their faces are priceless. The $ spent on the CR after all is added up may seem a little steep, but some of those $ would have been spent even if you were preparing the CRF for battle. I'm referring to the suspension, riding gear, etc. The money spent bringing back the ol girl will be money well spent. It looks as though you?re spending the money in the correct places. Just replacing the worn bearing will really make her feel "tight" almost like a new bike. I'm looking forward to watching the progress.
Post by: Recovered on April 22, 2012, 01:49:32 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 22, 2012, 03:33:04 PM
There is nothing like the satisfaction of bringing a clapped out bike back to life. The biggest issues you will have is kicking yourself for waiting so long to make the switch back to a smoker...
The $ spent on the CR after all is added up may seem a little steep, but some of those $ would have been spent even if you were preparing the CRF for battle. I'm referring to the suspension, riding gear, etc. The money spent bringing back the ol girl will be money well spent. It looks as though you?re spending the money in the correct places. Just replacing the worn bearing will really make her feel "tight" almost like a new bike. I'm looking forward to watching the progress.
I completely agree. I kept riding a 450 because I still felt like it was needed to be competitive around here. Locally I race against a lot of retired pros who can still really move, but even they are switching back to 2-strokes. But I hardly race anymore and this is all suppose to be for fun, and frankly abusing a 2-stroke is exactly that.
So far the overall cost of this bike from purchase to hopefully finished product will be right around $3000. That's less than I can buy a high hour probably poorly maintained late model 450. So the money I'm spending in bulk right now doesn't bother me a bit. Unfortunately I had my birthday party this past weekend so I made no progress on the bike. I should get the bearings and suspension parts today or tomorrow then things really start rolling downhill. More excited about this project than I have been for anything else in the last several years when it comes to MX.
Post by: Recovered on April 22, 2012, 03:43:38 PM
what tracks do you ride at?
Post by: citabjockey on April 22, 2012, 03:48:44 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 22, 2012, 03:58:17 PM
Im hoping to be around 2500 for mine, and considering the 200 dollar price i paid for it, I should be able to get my money back...it's a KTM. those things hold their value like toyota trucks.
what tracks do you ride at?
I'm smack in the middle of the DFW area so there are a lot of great tracks within a few hours drive. Personal favorites are Underground MX (Kyle Regal's compound), Oak Hill, Swan, and 3 Palms. The 105 degree heat in the summer really sucks but the dirt around here is top notch.
I'll post some GoPro videos once I'm happy and up to speed.
Post by: Premixed on April 22, 2012, 04:10:45 PM
Post by: Swimr2DaResQ on April 22, 2012, 06:28:40 PM
Good luck!
Post by: Shawn36 on April 23, 2012, 01:06:25 PM
Edit: forgot to mention progress is pretty much stopped at this point without all my bearings. Should have late Tuesday or Wednesday. Honestly I forgot how easy working on a 2-stroke was. Reassembly of half the bike took maybe 30 minutes. The hardest part was remembering the routing for the wire looms.
Post by: eprovenzano on April 23, 2012, 01:17:06 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 25, 2012, 01:40:30 AM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 25, 2012, 02:46:29 PM
Post by: MikeD94 on April 25, 2012, 05:06:49 PM
Good luck with your build...looks like its gonna come out nice.
Post by: Premixed on April 25, 2012, 05:44:33 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 25, 2012, 05:54:08 PM
You got all seals and bearings from Pivot Works! One thing I noticed is that some of the seals from Pivot Works were low quality. The ones I got were all plastic...not rubber with steel inserts (IIRC, those were for shocks and linkages). Had to dig out the stock seals from the trash can.
Good luck with your build...looks like its gonna come out nice.
Yea I've got a sponsorship through Pivot Works/Vertex/HotRods (which is all the same company). It was significantly cheaper to go that route than OEM. Everything you see in the picture was about $150. I'll tell my suspension guy to inspect the quality of the seals, but I haven't heard any complaints from people using their bearings in general.
Post by: scotty dog on April 25, 2012, 10:55:36 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 26, 2012, 04:05:20 AM
And my current progress.. pretty much everything I can do is done. Waiting on bearings to be installed, suspension to be finished, and wheels to be laced.
Post by: Shawn36 on April 28, 2012, 01:55:58 PM
Post by: Premixed on April 28, 2012, 11:52:19 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 29, 2012, 01:34:37 AM
Post by: Premixed on April 29, 2012, 02:52:42 AM
Today at the track I actually saw one of those mid-00s KTM 125s. Several 2-strokes showing up, mostly 125s strangled by kids who looked Schoolboy age. One absolute disaster of an early 90s YZ ridden by a guy who really shouldn't have been out there. Bike had spooge all over the swing arm.
sounds like mine when i got it.
i saw the guy whom i got mine from at Budds today. his kid was racing his "other" bike, am RM. completely fucking clapped. figures. hate to see their living room.
Post by: cnrcpla on April 29, 2012, 03:16:26 AM
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Bike had spooge all over the swing armSomeone is jetted a bit rich. I get that some times after a long ride on my YZ, but I also intentionally mix rich...
Post by: TotalNZ on April 29, 2012, 04:47:19 AM
Your fuel oil mixture has no relation to exhaust spooge.QuoteBike had spooge all over the swing armSomeone is jetted a bit rich. I get that some times after a long ride on my YZ, but I also intentionally mix rich...
Post by: factoryX on April 29, 2012, 11:03:27 AM
Post by: cnrcpla on April 29, 2012, 01:50:57 PM
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Your fuel oil mixture has no relation to exhaust spooge.I meant jetted rich. I am jetted rich, but I don't mind it. I will properly jet it when I have some free time to mess with plugs and carbs
Post by: Premixed on April 29, 2012, 02:01:03 PM
Your fuel oil mixture has no relation to exhaust spooge.QuoteBike had spooge all over the swing armSomeone is jetted a bit rich. I get that some times after a long ride on my YZ, but I also intentionally mix rich...
So a rich oil mixture will not spooge an exhaust?
Then what does?
Post by: eprovenzano on April 29, 2012, 04:20:13 PM
A properly jetted bike will not spooge nor foul plugs. I purposely have mine jetted on the rich side, and get just a tad bit of spooge on the exhaust tip. I've never fouled a plug, in fact I only change the plug once a year, just because I feel as though I should.
Pick a ratio mixture and jet to it. A bike running 24:1, jetted properly will not spooge, the same is true of a bike running 50:1 if jetted properly will not spooge. We can argue (discuss
) the atributes of the different ratios all day, but in the end a properly jetted bike will not spooge.
Post by: motoman356 on April 29, 2012, 04:32:40 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on April 30, 2012, 02:11:58 AM
Post by: Premixed on April 30, 2012, 02:46:18 AM
Post by: TotalNZ on April 30, 2012, 08:04:53 AM
fuel and oil mix will also affect spooge out the back side. if you run it 32:1 and your a slower rider or arent on the gas much you'll get some, i use to run it like that but ive switched to 40:1 cuz im slow enough to get away with it. IF i ever get to inter speeds ill be changing it up. just my .02 im not a motorcycle tech but i did sleep in a holiday inNa sorry motoman, have to disagree there, your fuel oil mix will not have any bearing on exhaust spooge, it's solely down to your air fuel ratio.
If your bike oils up at low revs or if you're just putting around then your pilot jet or air screw is incorrectly set.
You could run 20:1 and still lean your pilot jet out enough to melt your piston if you wanted. Or you could run 150:1 and jet way rich and you'll get spooge (along with a siezed motor i'd imagine)
Spooge and fouled plugs = too rich jetting.
Post by: MetalMike1982 on April 30, 2012, 01:15:22 PM
fuel and oil mix will also affect spooge out the back side. if you run it 32:1 and your a slower rider or arent on the gas much you'll get some, i use to run it like that but ive switched to 40:1 cuz im slow enough to get away with it. IF i ever get to inter speeds ill be changing it up. just my .02 im not a motorcycle tech but i did sleep in a holiday inNa sorry motoman, have to disagree there, your fuel oil mix will not have any bearing on exhaust spooge, it's solely down to your air fuel ratio.
If your bike oils up at low revs or if you're just putting around then your pilot jet or air screw is incorrectly set.
You could run 20:1 and still lean your pilot jet out enough to melt your piston if you wanted. Or you could run 150:1 and jet way rich and you'll get spooge (along with a siezed motor i'd imagine)
Spooge and fouled plugs = too rich jetting.
If your bike is jetted right it wont spooge . Gas/oil mixture has nothing to do with it . its all in the carb jetting
Post by: Premixed on April 30, 2012, 01:33:26 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on April 30, 2012, 02:55:17 PM
I go to pick up my suspension and other parts this afternoon, it should be back in one complete piece tomorrow night! Then hopefully the first test ride to line everything out Thursday afternoon.
Post by: Premixed on April 30, 2012, 03:56:48 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on May 02, 2012, 05:40:52 AM
The wheels with Excel A60 rims, Excel spokes, and the powder coated hubs
The bike as it sits.. camera washed out the color pretty bad
Post by: Super Trucker on May 02, 2012, 04:49:57 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on May 03, 2012, 08:20:29 PM
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Post by: Shawn36 on May 04, 2012, 05:57:09 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 04, 2012, 06:14:32 PM
did you pc that sprocket? seems like it would start chipping off
who did your hubs?
Post by: Shawn36 on May 04, 2012, 06:49:27 PM
I was aiming to copy this look minus the graphics but it would have just cost too much on top of everything else I did:
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 04, 2012, 06:57:20 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on May 05, 2012, 11:47:02 AM
Post by: scotty dog on May 05, 2012, 01:54:54 PM
Post by: Dirtbikeologist on May 09, 2012, 08:14:25 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on May 10, 2012, 01:22:29 PM
Like I said, keep in mind this is right after the first day breaking it in. So it is dirty:
My wife didn't feel like standing up.. she also took a short video with her iphone I'll try and upload. Obviously she can't zoom so for a portion of it I'm pretty small.
Post by: cnrcpla on May 10, 2012, 01:54:47 PM
Try riding up here after a rain storm, that's a dirty ride
Post by: snook620 on May 11, 2012, 05:27:57 AM
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Post by: TotalNZ on May 12, 2012, 09:20:18 AM
Post by: luthier269 on May 26, 2012, 04:41:05 AM
Post by: Recovered on May 28, 2012, 01:39:29 AM
Post by: ACMX on May 28, 2012, 07:05:53 AM
Post by: Recovered on May 28, 2012, 03:07:20 PM
Ya! They add 3 HP!
They protect your plastics which cost more.
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 28, 2012, 04:45:06 PM
"Put a few break-in rides on it after finishing the work I just don't enjoy as much as my 450."
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/3025015602.html
Post by: Recovered on May 28, 2012, 04:48:34 PM
Post by: MetalMike1982 on May 28, 2012, 06:10:40 PM
Post by: Recovered on May 28, 2012, 06:23:21 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 28, 2012, 06:58:34 PM
Dont be to hard on the guy . Most people need the lazy fooper power in order to go fast . Why learn how to ride better when you dont need to right ?
i mean cuz its not like he spent all that money then he coudln't splurge for a flywheel to calm it down to make it ride-able
Post by: Shawn36 on May 28, 2012, 08:11:39 PM
Dont be to hard on the guy . Most people need the lazy fooper power in order to go fast . Why learn how to ride better when you dont need to right ?
i mean cuz its not like he spent all that money then he coudln't splurge for a flywheel to calm it down to make it ride-able
There's nothing wrong with the hit or how calm the power is, it rides just fine. What can I say, I tried to re-live my youth with the bike and it just doesn't really work out in reality. I spent the last week riding my buddies brand new '12 KTM 250SX because he wants to sell it and I didn't really enjoy that either. Compared to a 450 at speed the bike is nervous and not very planted. The power, shifting, clutching, none of that is a big deal. It pulls fine and turns great, but so does my 450. So I think I'm pretty honest when I say I'm significantly faster on a 450, so much so that struggling with the feel of the 250 just isn't any fun. You can say I'm spoiled or whatever, that's fine. But I'm a competitive guy at heart. So while I'm still a 2-stroke fan I'm also looking to be competitive because I race against some very fast dudes. I'm not just out there "for the fun of it", because that's what guys who can't win or don't race say.
Anyway, the bike is pretty much sold to a kid who will put it to far better use than I. I'm sure it will show up at Loretta's next year in the 250A near the front of the pack. Also I'm not taking any kind of a loss on it, the parts were all bought at or near cost except for the carb.
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 28, 2012, 08:24:27 PM
Dont be to hard on the guy . Most people need the lazy fooper power in order to go fast . Why learn how to ride better when you dont need to right ?
i mean cuz its not like he spent all that money then he coudln't splurge for a flywheel to calm it down to make it ride-able
There's nothing wrong with the hit or how calm the power is, it rides just fine. What can I say, I tried to re-live my youth with the bike and it just doesn't really work out in reality. I spent the last week riding my buddies brand new '12 KTM 250SX because he wants to sell it and I didn't really enjoy that either. Compared to a 450 at speed the bike is nervous and not very planted. The power, shifting, clutching, none of that is a big deal. It pulls fine and turns great, but so does my 450. So I think I'm pretty honest when I say I'm significantly faster on a 450, so much so that struggling with the feel of the 250 just isn't any fun. You can say I'm spoiled or whatever, that's fine. But I'm a competitive guy at heart. So while I'm still a 2-stroke fan I'm also looking to be competitive because I race against some very fast dudes. I'm not just out there "for the fun of it", because that's what guys who can't win or don't race say.
Anyway, the bike is pretty much sold to a kid who will put it to far better use than I. I'm sure it will show up at Loretta's next year in the 250A near the front of the pack. Also I'm not taking any kind of a loss on it, the parts were all bought at or near cost except for the carb.
i was just giving you a hard time lol
i understand that especially 450'suit people's style better, and you're completely right, they require 2 different riding styles and a 450 definitely feels more planted than a 250 2 stroke and it doesn't skate around as much. Jumping from a 4 to a 2 is a huge difference, so much so people (like yourself) don't feel comfortable riding them. But don't go saying that you can't be competitive on a 250, because you can, if a guy on a 250f can have a faster lap times in nationals than the fastest man on the planet, a 250 2 stroke can be more than competitive. All i can say is that the flywheel we put on our yz250 it calmed the bike down, made it not as twitchy (although it still is compared to 4 strokes) and i think it's easier and more fun to ride.
Post by: ACMX on May 28, 2012, 10:11:41 PM
They protect your plastics which cost more.
$100 on graphics... Or $100 on new top end... Hmmm...
I'm not just out there "for the fun of it", because that's what guys who can't win or don't race say.
Are you serious? Do you realize how many people you just disrespected?
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 01:02:38 AM
They protect your plastics which cost more.
$100 on graphics... Or $100 on new top end... Hmmm...
his top end has 30 minutes on it. or, how about 200 dollars on graphics and a top end? You don;t HAVE to choose all the time guys. putting graphics on your bike is not a sin. Some of you guys take this penny-pinching shit way too fucking far to the point that you act like you HAVE to ride a roached out bike unless you're pro. and yes, a bike without graphics WILL look roached in 3 rides when the plastics are scratched to piss.
Post by: cnrcpla on May 29, 2012, 01:16:37 AM
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his top end has 30 minutes on it. or, how about 200 dollars on graphics and a top end? You don;t HAVE to choose all the time guys. putting graphics on your bike is not a sin. Some of you guys take this penny-pinching shit way too fucking far to the point that you act like you HAVE to ride a roached out bike unless you're pro. and yes, a bike without graphics WILL look roached in 3 rides when the plastics are scratched to piss.I have graphics on mine, but in the areas where it doesn't it does get scratched up. But, some "New bike in a can" (Yes that is a real product) and some good cleaning makes them nearly invisible, unless you have a gouge in it from a whip out.
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 01:33:25 AM
Post by: scotty dog on May 29, 2012, 01:40:40 AM
Ive been WD40-ing my bike from top to bottom since I was on 80s. the dirt doesnt stick the next time you pressure wash it. none of the aluminum ever gets that orange-ish residue on it. always looks like brand new. I just drag the brakes on the way to the starting line to clean to rotors off, and im good to go.Me too, its good shit and yep makes it look like new, ever forgotten to drag the brakes? i have and gotten to the end of the start straight and gone oooooohhhhhhh sssssshhhhhhiiiiiiiittttttttt!!
only did it once
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 01:45:32 AM
Ive been WD40-ing my bike from top to bottom since I was on 80s. the dirt doesnt stick the next time you pressure wash it. none of the aluminum ever gets that orange-ish residue on it. always looks like brand new. I just drag the brakes on the way to the starting line to clean to rotors off, and im good to go.Me too, its good shit and yep makes it look like new, ever forgotten to drag the brakes? i have and gotten to the end of the start straight and gone oooooohhhhhhh sssssshhhhhhiiiiiiiittttttttt!!
only did it once
Absolutely have.
Post by: cnrcpla on May 29, 2012, 01:54:41 AM
I usually put a rag over each rotor before I spray it down.
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 01:59:17 AM
I will have to try WD40... Its one more use I can add to it
no, just spray the rotors. it keeps them and the little bolts from rusting while the bike sits. the pads only bust the corrosion off the braking surface, but the hats (center part) will corrode. and if the WD eats your pads a little, so what, pads are a fraction of the cost of rotors. spray the chain so you dont have to waste chainlube on it while it sits in storage, that way you can just hit it with a bead of lube right before your moto.
Just spray the whole bike, top to bottom, then get a clean rag and wipe the excess off the top surfaces of your plastics, seat, grips. buy it in the large gallon can, and put it into an old spray bottle.
Post by: cnrcpla on May 29, 2012, 02:01:15 AM
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 02:03:13 AM
My bike usually never sits for more than a week. I ice race in the winter and moto in the summer, trails in the fall and spring. It really only sits while I do top ends.
I'm from FL, where rotors rust in the time it takes to drink a beer.
Post by: cnrcpla on May 29, 2012, 02:05:24 AM
Post by: ACMX on May 29, 2012, 08:58:21 AM
They protect your plastics which cost more.
$100 on graphics... Or $100 on new top end... Hmmm...
his top end has 30 minutes on it. or, how about 200 dollars on graphics and a top end? You don;t HAVE to choose all the time guys. putting graphics on your bike is not a sin. Some of you guys take this penny-pinching shit way too fucking far to the point that you act like you HAVE to ride a roached out bike unless you're pro. and yes, a bike without graphics WILL look roached in 3 rides when the plastics are scratched to piss.
Well, I am a college student working a minimum wage job. I would rather buy a spare top end than graphics any day.
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 12:27:11 PM
They protect your plastics which cost more.
$100 on graphics... Or $100 on new top end... Hmmm...
his top end has 30 minutes on it. or, how about 200 dollars on graphics and a top end? You don;t HAVE to choose all the time guys. putting graphics on your bike is not a sin. Some of you guys take this penny-pinching shit way too fucking far to the point that you act like you HAVE to ride a roached out bike unless you're pro. and yes, a bike without graphics WILL look roached in 3 rides when the plastics are scratched to piss.
Well, I am a college student working a minimum wage job. I would rather buy a spare top end than graphics any day.
and that is no reason to disagree with someone who can handle spending a few bucks on something cosmetic. cosmetic parts are not the devil. you're ALLOWED to buy an anodized rear brake clevis, if your heart desires.
Post by: MetalMike1982 on May 29, 2012, 01:01:03 PM
My bike usually never sits for more than a week. I ice race in the winter and moto in the summer, trails in the fall and spring. It really only sits while I do top ends.
I'm from FL, where rotors rust in the time it takes to drink a beer.
Thats the truth too . I've been doing the wd40 trick since day one makes the dirt just rinse off . good shit
Post by: Recovered on May 29, 2012, 01:06:51 PM
Post by: ACMX on May 29, 2012, 08:03:52 PM
and that is no reason to disagree with someone who can handle spending a few bucks on something cosmetic. cosmetic parts are not the devil. you're ALLOWED to buy an anodized rear brake clevis, if your heart desires.When did I do that
Post by: Super Trucker on May 30, 2012, 07:28:25 AM