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Title: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: kevwrx on March 01, 2009, 09:31:35 pm
I bought this bike from Ozvmx forum member Col in November 2007.
Just thought Id post up a progress pic, should be complete in the next couple of weeks.
I had one brand new in 1980, (I left school at 14 and got a job working in a wire factory to buy it !)

Still trying to locate a DG Pro-Flow scoop for it.
Thanks to Michael Hughes from Bendigo Dirt Bikes for his help.
If anyone is thinking of getting a Clarke fuel tank I can highly recommend them.

(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/kevwrx/DSC01812.jpg)

(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/kevwrx/DSC01814.jpg)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: mainline on March 01, 2009, 09:40:24 pm
looking pretty bloody swish!
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: mick25 on March 01, 2009, 09:42:24 pm
Geez looks brand new nice weapon shame to get it dirty ;D Its in the right place in the dinning room must have a :) good missus
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: kevwrx on March 01, 2009, 09:46:30 pm
Thanks Guys
The finish is probably better than brand new, it definitely wont be getting dirty, unless a dust storm blows through the rumpus room !
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: suzuki27 on March 02, 2009, 05:29:11 pm
Very nice Kev. I bought one new from Hollywood Motors in Liverpool- I was working across the road at Chatsworth M/C Accessories at the time. I remember a H/P interest rate from hell too!!. I have one again now that I have raced since about 97. I am planning to do my version of an RH style resto on it this year some time. Just need to get the 'Tony D" front guard and it is ready to go. That bike has been as reliable as an elbow and I love the look of them. Cheers.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: Hoony on March 02, 2009, 05:42:16 pm
very nice build on this one.  attention to detail is fantastic
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: LWC82PE on March 02, 2009, 05:53:59 pm
where did you get the rear fender?
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: kevwrx on March 02, 2009, 06:13:48 pm
Quote
"where did you get the rear fender?"

I have about 20 NOS RM250 rear fenders sitting in my shed.......









Only joking, I wish it was a NOS rear fender
It's actually from Vintage Suzuki.
The bike has NOS front mudguard, front number plate, and side panels.
Clarke fuel tank and Vintage Suzuki rear fender
I would happily pay a lot of money for a NOS rear fender...
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: Lozza on March 03, 2009, 09:41:06 am
Since when did mudguards become "fenders" :-[
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: TooFastTim on March 03, 2009, 11:33:47 am
Since when did mudguards become "fenders" :-[

Since the yanks claimed they invented "moto-x"
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: maicomc490t on March 06, 2009, 07:10:52 am
Sweet resto - too good to ride !!!

Eye candy - like a Rickman Honda 750 I saw in a guys lounge room a few weeks back

Enjoy the memories - are you doing one to race / ride / play ?

Dave Mac  :D
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: evo550 on March 06, 2009, 10:02:47 am
Since when did mudguards become "fenders" :-[
'bout the same time as "stickers" became "Decals" and they stopped putting betroot on hamburgers. ;)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: floberts on March 06, 2009, 07:01:32 pm
This bike looks amazing, top job.

Were all the engine and gearbox internals rebuilt too?

On beetroot on hamburgers: Americans i met on my travels could not fathom the idea. I urged them to give it a try, but that was after i made them try Vegemite, so they probably never did.

Can't wait to see this bike finished.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: zorroz on March 10, 2009, 10:26:15 pm
Got any before pics? Its like an extreme make over on the telly, starts out as a fat toothless crack whore and 6 months later looks like a super model...
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: Mick on March 11, 2009, 04:48:47 am
Thats one very nice looking bike, Brings back the memory's.

Cheers Mick.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: kevwrx on March 12, 2009, 08:09:41 am
Still not finished, although I have all the parts to finish it, just being held up waiting on swing arm bearings and steering head set bearings.
Very frustrating...
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: oldfart on March 12, 2009, 05:01:55 pm
If you are using a all balls kit at steering head, it will not fit with out mods
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: kevwrx on March 12, 2009, 05:16:37 pm
it's from Pyramid parts, and it did not fit ! They are sending me a replacement bottom bearing.
anyone had any experience with these ????
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: oldfart on March 12, 2009, 07:34:58 pm
same problem also ....Pyramid bottom bearing was wrong size . Ended up sending kit back  - along with fork seals that only came with single lip  ::)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: oldyzman on March 13, 2009, 09:59:20 pm
Top bike kev checkout its OLDER brother...
Brett
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: kevwrx on March 17, 2009, 09:59:04 pm
almost there just waiting on a few bits and bobs...

(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/kevwrx/DSC05978.jpg)

(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/kevwrx/DSC05976.jpg)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: Marc.com on March 17, 2009, 11:10:19 pm
wow looks stunning, its going to be a shame to get it dirty ::)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: holeshot buddy on March 17, 2009, 11:13:44 pm
thats a nice bike kev 8)
mmmmm excellent restoration :P
looks too good to ride :P
nice to see a nice vmx bike on forum :o ;D
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: KB171 on March 17, 2009, 11:15:53 pm
Beautiful resto mate,a credit to you  8)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: LWC82PE on March 17, 2009, 11:18:28 pm
Kev do you need the stickers that go on the shock reservoirs? i think i might have the correct ones. i will compare the ones i have against an original one i still have. Also the Takasago rim stickers are available from reproductiondecals.com and there would have been a warning decal on the rear fender ans 20 to 1 premix sticker on the tank.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: JohnnyO on March 17, 2009, 11:47:50 pm
That's come up looking awesome. Brings back memories of the day i wheeled a new one out of the local Suzuki shop. :)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: PB20 on January 12, 2011, 12:28:54 am
wow!
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 12, 2011, 12:34:29 am
not my favourite model Zook  -I liked the Z - but bloody hell - nice job there!   Could almost be converted!
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: PB20 on January 12, 2011, 01:21:57 am
Kev, where did you get the handlebars from??
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: Captain Bilko on January 12, 2011, 06:32:02 am
Very noice. :) Wish I had that amount of patience.... :-X
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: rmyzit on January 12, 2011, 01:29:46 pm
Beautiful resto, well done 8). The color match between the Clarke tank and the rest off the plastics looks spot on.
Evo
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: kevwrx on January 12, 2011, 09:07:19 pm
Kev, where did you get the handlebars from??
I got the handlebar NOS through LWC82PE, a friend of his had them.
They have since been repainted
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: kevwrx on January 12, 2011, 09:12:57 pm
Beautiful resto, well done 8). The color match between the Clarke tank and the rest off the plastics looks spot on.
Evo
To be honest the colour match for the tank-sidepanels-front mudguard is pretty much perfect.
But, the rear mudguard (supplied by Vintage Suzuki) whilst a very good quality part is not a perfect match with the rest of the plastics.
I cannot locate a NOS rear guard for love or money.
The bike has now had new tank stickers as i wasnt happy with the ones shown in the pics here, as well it now has a set of Fox Airshox.
It is definitely an office queen and has not had the engine started.
Thanks for the feedback guys
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: rocketfrog on January 12, 2011, 09:43:08 pm
That is simply gorgeous, I see no expense has been spared on that machine. I would love one of those myself. 8)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: DR on January 12, 2011, 09:50:01 pm
I don't know why I haven't already commented..very very nice ;)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: monaro308 on January 12, 2011, 10:06:09 pm
Yep fantastic resto.
How did you get the finish on the swingarm?
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: SUZUKI311 on January 13, 2011, 01:01:32 am
Bloody nice job!! wish miine was that clean,, oh well.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: LWC82PE on January 13, 2011, 01:46:18 am
Yeah thats right, i remember those handlebars. They came from 'suzuki 400' on here and from memory he got them either off ebay or a dealer in NZ. I got NOS PE bars but they are a little higher. Im not sure what else is close to RM bars but i can tell you XT500 bars which are still available are very close to PE bars. They are chrome so you need to paint them champagne gold though.
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: kevwrx on January 13, 2011, 08:24:43 pm
Better pic here, but this is still an old pic, before the tank stickers were redone.
The bike also has a nos rear sprocket now as well.


(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/03/22/bikepics-1608179-full.jpg)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: oldyzman on November 25, 2011, 08:41:43 pm
Is pyramid in sydney also as i just received some fork boots for my yz from Nz and now see that there isalso an Aust Pyramid on ebay.
Cheers Brett
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: VMX247 on December 23, 2011, 04:50:27 pm
Being such a big world wide business that Pyramid Parts are....its time consuming to get items returned and claims to be sorted.
Registered Mail could of shortened the time perhaps.
cheers
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: oldyzman on December 23, 2011, 07:29:58 pm
Yep, i have given up on the return, i will just wear the wrong part, but i did leave bad feedback - which i have never done before
Brett
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: Hardo on December 23, 2011, 09:14:14 pm
Well done Kev. Top work there.

Please tell us when the engine fires a sound...  :o   telllll us you're gunna start 'er up someday...   :)


How appropriate the wall banner is about "Happiness" ...   Great job. ;D
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration
Post by: evo550 on December 24, 2011, 08:01:11 am
it's from Pyramid parts, and it did not fit ! They are sending me a replacement bottom bearing.
anyone had any experience with these ????
I just got a set of steering head bearings for an mX250, and nope, don't fit..
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: VMX247 on January 18, 2012, 03:17:32 pm
Yep, i have given up on the return, i will just wear the wrong part, but i did leave bad feedback - which i have never done before
Brett
it's from Pyramid parts, and it did not fit ! They are sending me a replacement bottom bearing.
anyone had any experience with these ????
I just got a set of steering head bearings for an mX250, and nope, don't fit..

PayPal Case Closed here ...seller never recieved returned part-next time I'll have a good solid tracking #  :-\  :(  :(


ps This beaut "T" has a breakstay bracket monaro !!.  8)
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: monaro308 on January 18, 2012, 04:16:22 pm
LOL....yeah i just noticed that too,but i think its to keep the cable away from the tyre.

Very nice bike though!
Title: Re: My 1980 RM250T restoration updated pics, it's nearly finished
Post by: vmx54 on January 18, 2012, 10:05:19 pm
Very nice resto Kev lotta love gone into it clearly. Just for the record I bought some new tapered steering  bearings from Pyramid for my MX Yamaha and guess what, they didn't fit either. What a pain in the arse!