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Offline MotoDave721

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« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2013, 04:06:27 PM »
Garage queen or is she hitting the dirt?

No way, this one is a rider all the way  8)

After all the sweat equity, I need to earn some back by wailing on her
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Offline Chad_Bakken

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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2013, 06:21:06 PM »
That looks great!!!  I have always loved mid-late 80's bikes
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« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2013, 05:50:55 PM »
Ok, so some small progress on this beast. I still am sorting the electronics, trying to find a decent CDI from the mid-eighties Suzuzki's is kind of tough  :o

Since winter is still here, I am not too worried about it anyway...so I busied myself with the cosmetic side just to get that out of the way:

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o695/motoxgarage721/Picture001_zps4c1e5375.jpg

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o695/motoxgarage721/Picture003_zpsdcd47f00.jpg

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o695/motoxgarage721/Picture002_zps98303955.jpg

So the journey continues, if anyone knows of a decent CDI from a 1985 - 1987 RM250 for a fair price, let me know!

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« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2013, 07:00:04 PM »
Really nice bike, Is there anyone who can repair the CDI unit?
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« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2013, 12:56:27 AM »
I've seen guys McGyver cheap Chinese CDI's to work in the Japanese stuff.
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« Reply #20 on: March 20, 2013, 05:09:12 PM »
I found a CDI from another bike (unknown, but suspect an RM80), and was able to wire it into the harness which was simple. The RM has a simple three phaze stator, and really just goes to the CDI, and then the CDI feeds the coil.

I was able to get a weak spark out of it, but it not putting out enough. I also suspect the rotor magnets are also weak, I may replace that. The stator is new, as is the coil.

My worry with another CDI is simply that the ignition curve would not be correct, possibly hurting the engine. I have a bead on a few fleebay CDI's, so I may just go that route  ;D
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« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2013, 09:22:04 PM »
My CDI trials and tribulations continue, still not running. Everything else, except finalizing the silencer connection, is ready to go.

Has anyone used these and been happy with the result? Should I step up and spend nearly what I paid for the scooter and buy PVL?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-STATOR-KIT-CDI-SUZUKI-RM-250-74-86-/251249486685?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7fa2eb5d&vxp=mtr#ht_2703wt_1063

Thanks for the feedback!
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Offline TMKIWI

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« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2013, 08:40:53 AM »
Its a small world.
I have just been looking at that for my '85.
His dimensions are slightly wrong on the plate mounting holes and rotor boss, so waiting on a reply back.
Will let you know how I get on.
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If you don't fall off you are not going hard enough

Offline MotoDave721

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« Reply #23 on: July 15, 2013, 05:31:32 PM »
Thanks TM, I would like to hear how well these work. The price is good, so it makes me worry if this is too good....and the PVL I think would be the premium set up. I can normally do some adapting if needed, that seems to be the case with some of these older bikes.

I will keep my eyes open for a used one at Vintage Days this weekend, I hope to be able to get to the swap meet in time to pick up some odds and ends. I am under orders not to bring another one home...
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Offline TMKIWI

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« Reply #24 on: July 16, 2013, 08:21:57 AM »
The guy got back to me and said it "should" fit.
I will pass at this stage.
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« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2013, 11:02:33 PM »
I hear ya, I would run the other way with my wallet too

Vintage Days was a bust for parts, so back to square one  :'(
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« Reply #26 on: July 24, 2013, 05:39:19 PM »
Well, picked up a used CDI and flywheel off eBay, so better days ahead. Should start to finally come together and run again, so I will hopefully post a video with sound soon!

Cheers!
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Offline scotty dog

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« Reply #27 on: August 02, 2013, 03:04:18 PM »
Nice work MotoDave I love the 80's bikes
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« Reply #28 on: September 12, 2013, 03:07:07 PM »
Well, 98% there still dealing with the electrics. Seems this is can be the main issue with older bikes if you by one with questionable electronics. So I am working on generating some cash to just purchase the PVL and be done with it...

Here is the finished bike, looking forward to riding it!

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o695/motoxgarage721/RM250011_zps0571eff0.jpg

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o695/motoxgarage721/RM250010_zps91af4b27.jpg

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« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2013, 04:21:34 PM »
Damn, very nice. Thats pretty enough to park in the living room.

But it will look even better covered with mud  :D :D
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