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@GregHitchko watched the video 10 times cause I was stoned spent 20 mins in home hardware just to buy the wrong pipe and found a metal jack tube I cut the end up on and made it work lol
Windex strips some of the adhesive off, I would advise against it. the soap and water method works great for window tint and other big vinyl graphics, just use a very mild soap like baby shampoo
Greg, I agree with the T4 recommendation. Personally, I prefer C12 with Castor 927. You lose the oxygenation, so you don't have to worry about that jetting issue, but you also get leaded and it has a bit higher octane. For me, I like that I can run OEM spec on the carb with C12.
Why in the world are you opposed to running leaded fuel? Two strokes love lead !!!!!! It is a lubricant , anti scuff agent . octane improver and the fuel is stabil for long lay ups. Oxygenated fuels are also corrosive so you really need to clear the fuel system after each use. And VP-2T IS Oxygenated. I found out when it corroded the needle in my perfectly jetted 2 stroke. It began to run all Fed up down low and I found the needle had been pitted on the straight section. New needle and Back to C-12 for me after that.
What ive found is that on my zx7 forks i can tap the lower bushing in first, then slide the inner tube and washer, seal, snap ring, and dust cover. I compress the fork completely and can get the top bushing in by pressing it down with a small screwdriver. No makshift tools and no expensive slide hammers. Just a mallet and screwdriver.
I JUST BOUGHT A KX250 2003 ITS GOT ROCKET RON FRONT SUSPENSION AND I NEED TO DO THE REAR SHOCK ,,RESEAL OR REPLACEMENT SHOCK?? IM NOT A RACER,AND MEDIUM JU😅MPS AND WOODS RIDING,, THANKS
My first bike was a 2004 Honda crf450r.it was awesome.traded it straight up for a 87 Honda xr600r.bought a 2000 cr250r now so I have both.ive only owned these three bikes.everyone says I'm nuts for learning how to ride on a 450.love my xr600r.
On 7:22 in this video you have two screws there to hold that bearing, but in the Kawasaki manual there´s only one. Also i had only one screw to hold it when I tear my engine. Should i put it with two screws now when assemble engine back together?
@@GregHitchko 2007, I just watched your another video from -07 rebuild and there was only one screw also in upper hole and lower hole had another one with some gear shift mechanism to hold together. So problem solved!
@@janirepo587 golden!! Yeah the cases changed from 02 and on so that definitely makes more sense! Glad you figured it out, now I know for next time as well. Thanks dude!
It kinda worked for me but the tape started sliding up on the layers. Had to redo it a few times and then I just taped end of a flathead and hammered it around until the groove was visible. Hopefully I didn't damage it too much.
I never raced one but when i raced my 97 cr250 i rode a 99 kx250. My impression was cushy, less vibration, felt taller, good pull, not as much overrev. It was easier to ride faster for longer than my bike.
@GregHitchko definitely a Rollercoaster haha. The engine was completely seized, top and bottom and everything was rusted, stuck in place and full of water. I purchased the bike 2 months ago for a few hundred dollars. It was one of the most frustrating things I've ever done. The bike looks brand new now and the feeling is amazing
Calm down everyone. Bike has been ridden. Check out the Whiskey Throttle media video and Greg test road it before he shipped it because he’s a very wise man.
Just an engine rebuild top and bottom is about $700 in parts. An entire bike restoration like I just did will cost anywhere from $2,500- $4,000, depending on if you are going for a stock build or making it look cool with all the aftermarket parts. I did the updated plastics, hydraulic clutch, boyesen water pump, warp 9 rims/hubs, powder coated frame, all new bolts from spec bolt, nikasil plated cylinder, etc. I did every aftermarket part possible and I'm into the bike about $4,000
@@ChanseMartin222 I totally get it haha. I loved that bike so much so that down the road I've made a promise to myself to find another RM250 lol. Really fun bikes
Yess! I had a 97 kx250 in my teens that I learned all about working on 2 strokes with. I have a 96 rm250 right now that I’ve put a lot of time and money in but after I got finished with it something is causing it to not take anymore than a 1/16th throttle. Pretty much sounds like the power valve isn’t opening. But I’ve had other people say it’s spark related. I kinda just set it to the side. But I just can’t bring myself to get rid of it lol. The 06 was my dream bike. I admire your humbleness and positive attitude. Look forward to future uploads. Be safe.
@@ChanseMartin222 so weird about your 96 RM250 dude! I definitely still wouldn't get rid of it. Perhaps you could source another electrical set up for it cheap and test it out. I guess "cheap" might not be the case lol. I miss my 07 KX250, those things were a blast to ride. Wish i had it to compare the 99 and that back to back! Thanks for the kind words man, ride hard, be safe yourself🤙
An excellent informative video. Thankfully I have all the nominated tools you have recommended. You can't have too many specialised tools. Keep up the good work
