Thanks for keeping it real and showing us not just the highlights. She definitely flooded. A couple of pro tips for those watching who may be interested in the SmartCarb: Leave the choke warning sticker in place until you're ready to start the bike. It'll help remind you to leave it open during the initial filling process and for any subsequent filling-from-empty scenarios. The SC2 is a sealed system and we want to let the air in the float bowl purge out slowly rather than quickly. Having the choke open helps that air to purge out and is required only when filling from empty. No need when simply turning the fuel on for a ride. Tap on the carb while it is filling to help the floats settle in. Use the included in-line fuel filter to see the fuel flowing. When starting for the first time it's advised to fill the float bowl and then turn the fuel off at the tank petcock once filled or when the fuel flow slows/stops in the filter. Only turn it back on once the engine is running. If the bike is hard starting we don't want to continue adding fuel to the cylinder through continuous turning over or kicking, which can lead to loading up and exacerbate a flooding scenario. Plug checks for fuel are advised. Always turn the fuel off at the tank after a ride and especially when putting it up overnight or transporting the bike. We don't want the full head pressure of fuel in the tank continuously bouncing on or applying pressure on the float system. Doing so will prolong the life of the float needle seat o-ring and ensure no flooding incidents occur. At the end of the ride we recommend turning the petcock off before getting off of the bike. Leave it idling with the fuel turned off for as long as it takes you to pull your helmet and gloves off. That will run the bowl down a little bit. Then kill the engine. That'll make for very easy starting the next time you're out. Start it before turning the fuel on. Leave fuel in the bowl unless putting the bike up for a very long time, in which case removing and fully cleaning the carb is advised. Use stabilizer if the bike will sit for more than a few weeks and drain it through using the drain screw before re-filling with fresh (choke open). Draining the bowl empty and leaving it like that can cause float stickiness. Keep the fuel clean, keep it off while not riding, stay up to date on maintenance with an annual cleaning with hot, soapy water, carb cleaner, and compressed air, and a rebuild every 2-3 years with replacement service parts (included in our rebuild kits). Flooding is a result of loss of float control either due to fuel short circuiting (in this case), debris in the float needle/seat, stickiness, or worn service parts in the SC2. Check-valves in the internal vent passages prevent fuel flow through them and are intended for short-term flooding protection either upright or when laid over, but fuel can still flow unchecked past the metering rod, albeit slowly. If allowed and exacerbated by repeated kicking, well, we can see in this video what can happen. Kincade, how do you fit that leg into pants? 🤣
Thank you so much for going into detail on these steps, and once again, I'm kicking myself for not following instructions properly! There are so many things to keep track of as a build progresses, and I should have been more attentive to the requirements of this carb, especially given it was the first start. Thank you for spending the time to walk me through the fix and I'm thrilled to have the bike running. Can't wait to see how she runs when properly tuned and ready for the first rip!
Best part about the cr is the red radiator guards and the hyge pipe it looks 👌 2014 Suzuki RMZ250 Lovin the vids keep it up I normally only watch your build videos but that lake ride video was sick!
my favorite thing on the bike isn't the bike itself but the care and wisdom you put into it, it honestly looks like it could not have been done any better. I would be thrilled to get the air filter kit although i do not need it, i ride and am restoring a 1983 RM125 and your videos teach me so much about bikes i might not have known and really help with my project. Great job on the bike!
My favorite part has to be the consideration you have for the prior owner. Keeping the spirit of that sentimental decal is truly honorable. Awesome project, well done.
I didn't even know that much fuel could blow out of a two and run at the same time! That's nuts! My favorite parts are the hydraulic clutch cables and the cherkoted rads! Just finished doing a full rebuild on my 04 rm125. I will be doing an up load of it soon! Keep killing it buddy!
My favorite part of the build is the risk you take not knowing if everything will work out together. Then seeing the struggles and how you overcome them for such an amazing bike in the end. I ride a KLX300 currently.
Favorite part of the build is honestly your narration I’ve really enjoyed all your videos. But for my favorite video in this build series was the suspension vid. I felt like it was really informative. I have a 2020 yz250fx
I recently discovered Zep Citrus Degreaser (I got it at TSC, I think it's available at HF as well) and I was blown away at how quickly it cleaned up my "new to me" 2006 WR450! Soak, let sit, then rinse off.. YEARS of grunge came off with no scrubbing! A second round, rinsed off with a cheap battery powered pressure washer and the bike was almost as clean as new :)
The Hygge pipe is what does it for me! That thing is just an absolute masterpiece and maybe one day I’ll be able to afford one but certainly not today, working on tearing down and rebuilding my first Ktm 125 sx from the frame up! Would love to be able to have the filter and cover! It’s a 2003 as well!
favorite part of the cr 250 is probably the whole engine build of it, just so awsome and perfectly done it was. I had a 2016 crf 150 rb big wheel but i sold it for a bigger bike, possibly a ktm or hsuky 350, saving up right now for it!
I think my favorite part of this build is those black and blue forks. That contrast is so dang good. With that pipe being a similar colored blue in spots. I ride a 2019 kx450f
Hey there Kincade Pavich, Man, your CR250 build is pure eye candy, and my favorite part's gotta be that wicked color combo. Seriously, it's like you've got a bike that's part superhero, part rocket ship - that's my jam! Now, I'm rolling on a 2006 Gas Gas 250, the trusty steed. Tennessee's my stomping ground, and this beast makes every trail feel like an adventure. It's like my off-road sidekick! Thanks for throwing this giveaway into the mix, buddy. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping I get a chance to ride something as cool as your creation. Keep rockin' the content, and let's keep the good times rollin'. Catch you on the trails, Roy
No way, you did good kp. Love the vids. That pipe was squirting more than me on a friday night.😂😂. That thing sounds too good. Can't wait till the giveaway. Heyy Kincade, what day can we expect the giveaway to be? My favorite part of the cr250 build is the that amazing looking pipe, gives it such a nice sound and look. I ride a 2018 yz250f
The best part is the strip down cleaning and assembly puts the video hella Together 💯💯 riding a 97 yz125 lol well at least I was blew up the top end so saving up to resleeve it and put together again!! Hopefully soon I get we up going
I ride a 2 stroke YZ 250 my first bike was a Honda CR 125 my favorite part of the build was the love and care rebuilding the air filter as it is so tough to clean up a nasty air filter but the pride when is done is epic!
my favorite part is the DSC forks that Daniel Schmitt built. The color contrast's with the red plastics and looks so SICK!! I ride a Yz85. great work homie this bike is going to make someone so happy!
That fuel shooting out the silencer was nuts...never seen anything like that before. Of course, a second coil and a spark plug and you could have a flame thrower...lol! My favorite part was when you cerakoted the RC Valve and Honda logos! That red on black is so totally sick!!!
I have really enjoyed watching this come together but watching the fuel spew out of the silencer was epic! My favorite part is the engine. I'm a sucker for watching engine rebuilds. My bike is a 2022 Honda CRF250RX.
Hard to choose just one thing lol the whole bikes outstanding! When you run into a problem and now have to figure out a way to resolve it even if it takes multiple tries, sometimes you got to think outside the box and be creative. I've learned a lot from the way you have problem solved issues, staying calm and collected haha hard to do a lot of the times! Beta 300rr race edition '23
Man, this bike is crazy a cr250 is my dream bike. But I ride a Kayo K4. My favorite part of this bike is the entire front end and the engine and pipe, it’s soooooo good!
Favorite part of the bike has to be the Hygge header pipe. That thing looks stellar! I’m mid ish build on a 94 KDX 200 (with a lot of help from your videos). Used to have one around 8 years ago and they rip
Hey kincade love the bike, my favorite part has got to be the blue suspension lowers with the matching hardware. Looks sweet man. I’m currently ripping a 2000 cr250r and these bike are beasts of a machine 🤘 💨
Ugh too many good parts to choose from!!!!...coating the engine black, the lower coatings, that beautiful Hygge pipe, keeping the previous owner's spirit with the bike...I love them all!! And I'd definitely love to win the No Toil filter package - I currently own NINE bikes and could definitely use it!!...the bike I've been riding most recently is my 2017 Beta 300RR RE 😎😎😎
I can feel the excitement coming out of you in the first kick lol. I felt the same way when my out my yz450f back together after a lot of rebuilt parts. It’s kinda scary too see if you got everything dialed correctly. Nice build.
That's sounds amazing. My favorite parts are the forks, and the chain. Yamaha R1 Joe Dupuis canada, great job. I know I can't win the contest, but it's been a blast to watch.
Love this build would dream of owning a bike like this. My favorite part about this bike is that every single part was thought threw and really awesome parts and just looks amazing. And Love the pipe on it. I ride a ktm 250 haven't been riding it lately just because it's pretty beat up looking for an upgrade
Kincade 1 tip, the put the chainlock facing the tire. Looks a lot better when a black spot is not just for the whole world to see in a brand new gold chain.
The fork stanchions are my favorite. I love the dlc coating. I'm on a 05 yz125 and need to rebuild the forks soon so maybe I'll end up coating them while I'm at it!
Bro the graphics are in point but the shock are so clean yet eccentric I’m restoring a 83xr200r right now just put a new jug and piston in and now need plastics and chain
The Header and the story of thebike are definitely my favorite part of the bike hands down. I have 2019 Fc250 and would love to win this air filter also.
The beauty of the cone pipe. I wonder how that pipe would work AFTER hydro forming to shape the cones better. More power or less. I sacrifice a pipe to test that on a dyno AND the track.
Hey man, awesome work! I just finished my 2007 CR 250 build and it is on par with yours and your videos helped a lot. I had a question, would you consider a panthera starter on this bike? I know you did one on your 300 yz build, however, I am a little skeptical of them. Curious on your thoughts!
The WHEELS are Frickin AWESOME!! suspension is bad ass. Carb looks beautiful. So much to love here... But if I had to pick the ONE thing I liked to see go on the bike. ITS THE WHEELS. I ride a 03 ktm 250sx and I've always wanted awesome wheels. But I'm still trying to get it running correctly. I live at sea level. I jet for sea level. Jd jet kit in it. I live in Washington state. Idk but it fouls plugs every couple rides. Tell u what if I win U CAN HAVE IT FOR UR NEXT BUILD. Have alot of extra parts lol.. Thanks for the video u make cool stuff
