Re: Building a 1988 Suzuki RM250 engine
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:48 pm
Mike, I too am trying to restore an 88 RM250. I really like the look of your engine prior to and after painting. This "vapor blasting" you used to clean your engine cases with, is this something that can be bought on the cheap for at home or is this a larger operation service thing only? Also, on your engine painting, was the cases powder coated or actually painted with paint?
I have two frames I'm working with, the first I primed and painted using Krylon "True Blue" paint. It looks great but I have serious doubts it's going to last. I was thinking of having the second frame powder coated along with the engine cases once I split the engine.
Can you offer some thoughts on this and what the best, most durable way, to proceed would be. I'm trying to do the restoration on a budget so I really don't want to throw thousands upon thousands at it.
Next, that 88 RM250 swingarm. I have bought three now to use but all three have been cracked at the pivot points. I have one that was welded already that I am going to use on the bike. Is there anything that can be located, or fit from another year, on the 88 model?
Finally, I'm hearing the stock Mikuni carb s are junk. Would a Keihen PWK 36mm work on this motor? What are you thoughts on carb replacement?
Beautiful work on your 88. I'm saving the photos for motivational purposes!
I have two frames I'm working with, the first I primed and painted using Krylon "True Blue" paint. It looks great but I have serious doubts it's going to last. I was thinking of having the second frame powder coated along with the engine cases once I split the engine.
Can you offer some thoughts on this and what the best, most durable way, to proceed would be. I'm trying to do the restoration on a budget so I really don't want to throw thousands upon thousands at it.
Next, that 88 RM250 swingarm. I have bought three now to use but all three have been cracked at the pivot points. I have one that was welded already that I am going to use on the bike. Is there anything that can be located, or fit from another year, on the 88 model?
Finally, I'm hearing the stock Mikuni carb s are junk. Would a Keihen PWK 36mm work on this motor? What are you thoughts on carb replacement?
Beautiful work on your 88. I'm saving the photos for motivational purposes!