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<blockquote data-quote="85RM2fiddy" data-source="post: 144049" data-attributes="member: 1365"><p>A little over a year ago, I picked up an abused RM250 for next to nothing. Ever since I was a kid, I had always wanted an RM. It only took me 30 years but, better late than never.</p><p></p><p>Used and abused...</p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/1985rm250.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/1985rm250.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I only rode it one time before I knew that it needed to be torn down and fixed up. The rear shock was blown and the forks leaked so bad that I no longer had a front brake from all of the oil coating the pads.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF2735.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF2735.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>So, I tore it down and put the majority of it in a Rubbermaid tub.</p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3003.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3003.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3004.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3004.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>The engine was strong and had tons of compression so, I focused on the cosmetics and suspension.</p><p></p><p>The swing arm was rough so, I figured I would spend a month sanding and polishing it. It looks nicer in person than in the pics but, you get the idea.</p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3005.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3005.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3006.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3006.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3007.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3007.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I sandblasted the frame and inspected it for any broken welds. Luckily, there was only some very minor re-welding that needed to be done.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3010.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3011.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3011.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Sprayed down a few coats of primer after sanding the frame a little...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3012.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3014.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I was goings to do powder coat on the frame but, I was trying to keep costs down as much as possible since my wife was laid off from her job so, I just layer down some blue that I picked up at my local paint supplier. Its as close to Suzuki blue as I could find.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3095.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3095.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3094.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3094.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Several coats of clear...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3097.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3097.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Cleaned up the triple trees and replaced the bearings...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3104.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3104.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Cleaned up the engine, rebuilt the carb, put some Boyesen power reeds in it, inspected the clutch plates and springs and started putting her back together.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3112.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3112.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3113.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3113.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3114.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3114.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3115.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3115.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Put the front end on after a fork rebuild...I forgot to take any pics of that miserable project.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3118.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3118.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3119.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3119.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3121.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3121.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I managed to pick up some really cheap tires but, they really suck so, this winter, the bike will get some proper tires mounted up.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3125.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3125.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I picked up some reproduction fenders for it on eBay. The PO put some period incorrect fenders on it that looked horrible.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3198.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3198.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3200.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3200.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Fresh swingarm bearings and some repop Full Floater decals..</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3199.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3199.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I stil need to get a proper yellow number plate but, this will do for now.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3203.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3203.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I did my best to try and restor the fuel tank but, it's pretty sun beaten. Finding a NOS tank for this bike is like finding the holy grail.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3205.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3205.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="85RM2fiddy, post: 144049, member: 1365"] A little over a year ago, I picked up an abused RM250 for next to nothing. Ever since I was a kid, I had always wanted an RM. It only took me 30 years but, better late than never. Used and abused... [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/1985rm250.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/1985rm250.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I only rode it one time before I knew that it needed to be torn down and fixed up. The rear shock was blown and the forks leaked so bad that I no longer had a front brake from all of the oil coating the pads. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF2735.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF2735.jpg[/IMG][/URL] So, I tore it down and put the majority of it in a Rubbermaid tub. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3003.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3003.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3004.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3004.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The engine was strong and had tons of compression so, I focused on the cosmetics and suspension. The swing arm was rough so, I figured I would spend a month sanding and polishing it. It looks nicer in person than in the pics but, you get the idea. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3005.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3005.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3006.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3006.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3007.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3007.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I sandblasted the frame and inspected it for any broken welds. Luckily, there was only some very minor re-welding that needed to be done. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3010.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3010.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3011.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3011.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Sprayed down a few coats of primer after sanding the frame a little... [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3012.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3012.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3014.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3014.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I was goings to do powder coat on the frame but, I was trying to keep costs down as much as possible since my wife was laid off from her job so, I just layer down some blue that I picked up at my local paint supplier. Its as close to Suzuki blue as I could find. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3095.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3095.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3094.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3094.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Several coats of clear... [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3097.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3097.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Cleaned up the triple trees and replaced the bearings... [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3104.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3104.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Cleaned up the engine, rebuilt the carb, put some Boyesen power reeds in it, inspected the clutch plates and springs and started putting her back together. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3112.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3112.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3113.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3113.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3114.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3114.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3115.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3115.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Put the front end on after a fork rebuild...I forgot to take any pics of that miserable project. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3118.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3118.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3119.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3119.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3121.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3121.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I managed to pick up some really cheap tires but, they really suck so, this winter, the bike will get some proper tires mounted up. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3125.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3125.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I picked up some reproduction fenders for it on eBay. The PO put some period incorrect fenders on it that looked horrible. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3198.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3198.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3200.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3200.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Fresh swingarm bearings and some repop Full Floater decals.. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3199.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3199.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I stil need to get a proper yellow number plate but, this will do for now. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3203.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3203.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I did my best to try and restor the fuel tank but, it's pretty sun beaten. Finding a NOS tank for this bike is like finding the holy grail. [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/chopped02/media/RM250%20pics/DSCF3205.jpg.html][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u140/chopped02/RM250%20pics/DSCF3205.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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