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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 6, 2020 21:09:55 GMT -5
The frame got coated in black metallic today, lots of polishing will be needed. It’s next to impossible to keep a wet edge painting a frame unless you have someone on the other side. Still came out good it’s just the OCD coming out. Pretty much all the parts I need to start assembly are waiting for me at the shop. I’ll get them tomorrow and start. Should be a roller in a day or two. Then build a wire harness and smoke out the garage coming soon... I think I need a matching sticker: twin cylinder, 12 port 🤷♂️    |
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Post by hellish100 on Apr 6, 2020 22:31:21 GMT -5
I'm loving this build! Keep going! What are you going to run for carbs? Please say Lectrons!  |
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Post by Kenho21 on Apr 7, 2020 12:14:24 GMT -5
You do good work and crazy fast.
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 7, 2020 15:51:31 GMT -5
You do good work and crazy fast. If you saw what my garage looked like you’d see why I want to get it done. I’ve got parts everywhere!!! Plus it’s easier to focus on the job when you just put the time to it. Sorry to disappoint but just using the VM carbs. |
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Post by 190mech on Apr 7, 2020 16:34:02 GMT -5
The VM's work well,ON the RD's the intake boot is the magic like our stock airboxes are in scoots..Keep it if at all possible..
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Post by hellish100 on Apr 7, 2020 16:39:58 GMT -5
The VM's work well,ON the RD's the intake boot is the magic like our stock airboxes are in scoots..Keep it if at all possible.. I don’t want to side track this awesome build. Is there a thread or can we create one on the benefit of using an airbox on 2ts? I believe the airbox should be just as important as the expansion chamber. |
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 7, 2020 21:40:35 GMT -5
The VM's work well,ON the RD's the intake boot is the magic like our stock airboxes are in scoots..Keep it if at all possible.. I don’t want to side track this awesome build. Is there a thread or can we create one on the benefit of using an airbox on 2ts? I believe the airbox should be just as important as the expansion chamber. I think those of us who know better try to push them on the younger generation that stop by and think they know better then old wisdom. |
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 7, 2020 21:58:09 GMT -5
Today we have 17” wheels, front and rear tires, electric ignition, intakes and a counter shaft seal. I’ve got a low hour fork set waiting for me in the morning. Then assembly can start. Sure is fun dumping money and restoring a 250 that a normal person wouldn’t think was worth it, I do.  |
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Post by 190mech on Apr 8, 2020 4:42:04 GMT -5
Looking wonderful!Are you still going to use a GSXR600 front end??
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 8, 2020 7:48:17 GMT -5
That was the original plan with the other wheels, and before further research. There are a lot of products out there for the 250 and from what I’ve read most don’t recommend the GSXR swap unless you intend on racing. Even then it’s overkill. There are valve cartridge emulators available for cheap and also tons of spring combos. There’s more available suspension wise for this then my MT. The 17” wheels also use a larger front rotor I just need to modify the caliper slide.
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Post by hellish100 on Apr 8, 2020 11:50:51 GMT -5
Are the 17s from the newer gen 250?
I support not going to the GSXR front end. People do that on old cafe racers but no one needs dual discs on a 50hp antique and those forks are massive! I think most do it for looks not knowing they will never see the performance those components are meant to support. You’ve inspired me to get a build thread going for my CB350.
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Post by 190mech on Apr 8, 2020 12:29:02 GMT -5
Ive used the emulators and liked them very well!
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 11, 2020 21:24:01 GMT -5
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Post by Kenho21 on Apr 11, 2020 23:36:40 GMT -5
Paint turned out real nice. That red will go well with the black too. Colin together nicely and quickly.
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 12, 2020 16:03:28 GMT -5
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