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General Two Stroke Talk / Kaboom!!!
« on: December 12, 2011, 07:54:43 AM »
hahaha!  I bet it will take more than $2000 to fix all that rattling beast!

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General Two Stroke Talk / A Marshall's Story
« on: October 01, 2011, 11:26:56 PM »
We just kicked off our 2011-2012 MX season over here in Oman and one of the Dad's got poetic about his first experience as a Marshall (Safety Flagger)  Enjoy! ;D

A Marshall's Story

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Technical / Re: Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250
« on: September 24, 2011, 05:48:49 AM »
I would also recommend you install a motion pro clutch perch/lever.  It is a little pricey at just over $100 but it really helps the action, adjusts easily while riding and extends overall clutch life tremendously over the stocker.  I am a total clutch abuser and have been running these on my many RMs over the years.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Erzberg Rodeo
« on: July 03, 2011, 03:56:24 AM »
Hi boys and girls...  I saw this article/photo in our local paper last week and wanted to share it.  It is a shot of the famous Erzberg Rodeo (one of the starts at least).  I dont know who eventually won, and on what bike, but I looked at the photo hard and could not see any 4 bangers in the shot!  Enjoy!


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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Help. question about '05 new bike
« on: June 20, 2011, 04:55:05 PM »
Go for it quickly.  I got 2 new 08 RM 250s that were sitting completely unloved in a very hot and dusty warehouse for over 2 years (in crate).  I assembled, checked fluids, gassed them up with premix and they both started in about 3 kicks... can't beat a 2T dude! ;D

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Technical / Re: Sand/dust prep
« on: June 09, 2011, 11:23:47 PM »
I always use a quality 0-ring chain/sprockets and just lube with wd40.  It is really a wear issue for me because the spockets and chain seem to last forever when compared to a standard chain.

It would be good to get some comments from others on the fork seal cover question.  I have thought about using these for my bikes but never have.  Some of the dust here is so fine it is like talcum powder! 

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Technical / Re: Sand/dust prep
« on: June 08, 2011, 11:36:08 PM »
with your comment on the filter skin you already know the most important consideration.... to keep the filter clean and breathing!  Always bring extra air filters with you and change the filter between motos.  Make sure you change the filter carefully so that sand does not drop into the intake boot!  If your bike has a removeable air box cover, keep it in.  That will help to keep a lot of the sand out of it.  Some riders I know remove this cover thinking that they get more performance without it but I havent noticed any difference at all with my RMs.  I also remove the airbox and put a generous strip of silicon sealant around the fastening lip to keep everything air tight.  I  sometimes put a little grease on the lip of the filter when reinstalling but frankly even when I dont do this I have not noticed any sand/dust getting past the seal.  I saturate the entire air filter then squeeze out the excess.  For ripping in the sand the engine is working hard so I would go a little rich (1 size) on the main jet to save some piston/bearing wear and tear.  Also important is make sure that you wash your fork seal wipers with soap/water after each ride.  If your conditions are like mine out here in the desert, the fine dust/sand collects quickly on the seal wiper and can cause the seals to start leaking within a few rides.  I only use wd40 on my chain and it works just fine.  If I use chain lube the sand just sticks to it and it makes a mess and seems to wear the chain/sprockets faster.

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild
« on: June 08, 2011, 06:53:43 AM »
All you can do is check the shop.  All of my bottom end rebuilds were for rm250s ( 2000, 2004 and 2006) and the bearing shop had everything.  I live in the Middle East and things aren't so easy to come by out here most of the time.  In any event keep us posted on how it goes.....

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild
« on: June 08, 2011, 12:07:23 AM »
cman, just a note on the parts...  most, if not all, of the required bearings and seals can be purchased at your local bearing supply store.  The bearings are industry standards and there is no need wait, special order, etc, etc for oem parts if they are not available at your bike shop.  If you need to, take out the old and the shop will measure them up for you and get it sorted out with the correct replacements.  just make sure you buy the quality stuff because the shop will usually have a selection of brands to choose from.

Great photos Coop, I can share that mine is also understanding since I have done the bottom end 3 times now on our kitchen table... she does get a little nervous tho when we bring out the rubber mallet and start "adjusting" things!

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild
« on: June 07, 2011, 02:22:06 AM »
Great kitchen photo.... and I see you also have her trained (or de-sensitized to the horror in her kitchen) well!   It is clear from this photo that there is absolutely no possible way to collect the parts in a box and get them out of the kitchen in the mere seconds available from the time you hear her car door shutting in the driveway!

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild
« on: June 05, 2011, 11:40:10 PM »
yes, I have done Coops method a number of times also and it works perfectly.  It is also good to do all of the work right there on the kitchen table if the wife will let you get away with it!!!  ;D

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Technical / Re: What have you done for your bike lately
« on: June 05, 2011, 04:35:35 AM »
Broken ankle practicing 3 1/2 weeks ago.... plan to scrub both rm250's to showroom new condition with a toothbrush until the cast comes off! :'(

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Rumors confirmed?
« on: May 20, 2011, 01:35:20 AM »
Let's all hope so!  I have been a dedicated RM 250 rider for over 20 years.  Even if they released it with zero changes it would still be completely competitive.  Once you get these bikes dialed in there is not much else to do except ride and maintain.  Like most bikes these days the bikes usually have much more potential that the rider sitting on them... myself included! ;D

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: ORIF Ankle Surgery Recovery
« on: May 20, 2011, 01:18:14 AM »
Thanks for the comments guys,  I guess the writing is pretty much on the wall that it will be about 6 months...

I have been riding and racing for over 36 years (yep I'm 51... and plan to ride at least as long as Feets Minert if I can) and I have certainly had my fair share of broken bones, sprains and bruises but nothing like this one.  6 months off is going to turn my stamina into complete crap....  Does anyone know of any decent websites that can recommend a good training program to keep the rest on my body in some form of decent shape in the meantime?

Project?  I guess I can get out my toothbrush and clean the bikes back to the showroom look for the next 6 months!  I have two 08 RM 250's...

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General Two Stroke Talk / ORIF Ankle Surgery Recovery
« on: May 19, 2011, 06:11:00 AM »
Hi Guys, my trusty steed threw me off last week when my Maxxis IT broke away quickly in the soft stuff through a fast right hand sandy corner (I knew should have never swapped out the Dunlop 952...).  My ankle got caught between the track and the bike going down low side and I broke the fibula near the ankle.  I had to have Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery to put it back together with a plate and 6 screws.  Yeah, I could have sourced these parts from my own workshop...

My question... doc sez that I need 6 weeks in a cast, then 6 weeks PT, then no sport for another 3 months!!!  That is a total of 6 months off!!!  Has anyone been through this and how long did it take to get back up and riding again???

Thanks for your comments

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