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  1. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    I have heard it running now! Need a new gasket on the waterpump drain. It's dripping, failed to get a new one in the first place so it's my fault. Waiting on some other odds and ends to come in the mail now and a petcock rebuild kit and I will be calling this thing done.
  2. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Starting re-assembly this week. Failed to take a lot of pictures along the way. Anyway, here is a status update.
  3. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Speaking of distractions.
  4. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Well I got my frame painted and ready for things to start going back together. Got the new piston a couple days ago and the cylinder and things should be here before long. It'll be ready in no time unless I get distracted.
  5. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    He's not replied to my email so I went ahead yesterday and ordered a new factory cylinder and piston kit. His website says they are not closed for Covid-19. His email attention says that he is or doesn't care so RockyMtn got my business. If he replies before I wear this cylinder out I might...
  6. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Well, I think I learned a lesson from the machine shop I thought I could trust. Went to get my cylinder and piston yesterday and they tell me they couldn't do what I wanted. They tried boring it and said it just flaked chrome off and wasn't going to work... Evidently looking at it, and my call...
  7. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    You had me real worried since it was the factory size to begin with. With my normal luck the odds it had a new sleeve in there are so slim... I should probably go buy a lotto ticket.
  8. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    You had me worried enough to call the machine shop and find out what the story was. Evidently my bike already has a steel sleeve in it so they are just boring it a bit to fit a .20 over piston.:shrug:
  9. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    I have heard they had some issues with bearings in the past. I never heard anything about the cranks.
  10. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Boring it 20 over to clean up the cylinder. I have no idea about nicasil coatings and never even asked.
  11. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    I have been slowly making a little progress on the bike. New bearings in the swingarm and linkage, frame getting cleaned up for paint, new crank and piston with the cylinder at the machine shop. This is going to be a new bike when/if we ever get finished.
  12. TravisB

    Home built wood engine stand?

    This was too cheap to try and build something for me. https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80064/10002/-1
  13. TravisB

    What have you done to your square lately??

    It was running poorly and parked for a decade or more before I got it. They had no idea what was wrong with it so I thought I would take things apart and see what I could see. I haven't found anything crippling except the oil pickup wasn't in the oil pump and was stuck to the bottom of the pan...
  14. TravisB

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I have had a peek inside the heart of mine lately.
  15. TravisB

    What have you done to your square lately??

    You have as many levers as my old back hoe in this thing now :P
  16. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Found a friend to patch my case, but the repair needs attention. The fix was too big and will be hit by the chain and sprocket but we are on the right track to getting back on two wheels.
  17. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Really digging the banshee. I have had two of those and loved them. It wouldn't take a lot of work to sell me another lol I had an 86 lt250r that was a pretty quick machine but I think the 87 was pretty different. Mine was wore completely out. I will see if I can find an old photo of that...
  18. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    My friend that was willing to look at welding this has told me she didn't think she could get it done without it leaking. :( Still on the hunt for someone who might be able to weld it and chasing a lead on a side case in Mississippi that might work. I think the side case did change. From what...
  19. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Oh, it also needs brake pads. SMH. With the side cover off and the jb weld knocked off. The way that clutch actuator moves behind the broken hole is going to make this repair a tricky one I am afraid. Cross your fingers I can get it fixed. If not, I may have some bike parts for sale.
  20. TravisB

    2001 YZ 250

    Picked up a bike the other day thinking I might have a cheap toy but my excitement about getting a new bike may have bit me this time. I bought this one expecting to fix it so I knew a little of what I was getting into. The guy selling this bike called it an 02 but in reality it is an 01...
  21. TravisB

    Header Paint?

    I thought about that but someone on here said they would cause the headers to rust. Something about the heat and cooling trapping moisture etc. It made enough sense that I've almost dismissed the idea.
  22. TravisB

    Header Paint?

    Thanks, I was afraid white was a lost cause but you have given me some hope :)
  23. TravisB

    Header Paint?

    Anyone have any words of experience on painting a set of headers? I picked up a pair of rusty truck headers and want to paint them before putting them to use. I really like the look of white but I don't have high expectations they would stay that way. You guys use bbq paint, vht flame proof...
  24. TravisB

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I put the steering box and tie rods back on my frame. Started sourcing some stuff to start sorting the engine out. Picked up a set of headers and a holley street avenger yesterday.
  25. TravisB

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I scored a backpack leafblower new in the box for $60 a couple days ago.

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