ðŪ Unbelievable Dirt Bike Restoration | 1996 RM250
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Published 2024-06-06
So many people helped bring this project to life. Here are some of them: Suzy and Chloe from Evo-Mx supported this project with the gorgeous replica graphics and seat cover. Chris from Race Tech helped with the much needed suspension parts. Barb from Ceet Racing sent me a fresh seat foam. My friends at Breakers111 donated those cool vintage bar pads. Kevin at RWB was so kind and helped with the Wiseco & Pro X engine parts. Brian at Bolt Motorcycle Hardware contributed those amazing bolt kits. Please support these wonderful companies that supported this project:
Evo-MX: www.evo-mx-brochure.com/ & www.evo-mx.com/
Race Tech: racetech.com/
Wiseco: www.wiseco.com/powersports-home/
Pro-X: www.pro-x.com/
Breakers111: breakers111.com/ & âŠ@breakers111âŽ
Ceet Racing: ceetracing.com/shop/
Bolt Motorcycle Hardware: boltmotorcyclehardware.com/
Additionally I want to thank Tony Blazier (âŠ@TheMotocrossVaultâŽ) for documenting the history of these bikes in his unbelievable archive. I used his scans to create the mockups for this build you see at the beginning of the video. Thank you to the guys at Electro-plating Specialties for taking care of all the anodizing, zinc plating and powder coating for this and my previous build. I also want to thank the very kind and humble âŠ@thetwostrokerebuilder⎠for his guidance on rebuilding my crank. Thanks to the guys at Vital for getting me the silencer sticker measurements so Evo-MX could recreate it. Thanks to my friend Gary for teaching me how to use the Tig machine and making many of the repairs possible. Also thank you to my roommate Justin for being cool with me building motorcycles in the living room.
And finally thank you to all the student activists and people of conscience around the world who have continued every day to stand up and act against the genocide in Gaza. You're standing with tremendous courage in the face of a monster. These brave and dedicated people are our only hope for peace and justice in Palestine and beyond. This video is dedicated to you.
Chapters:
0:00 The Plan
0:25 Teardown
3:33 Pipe
4:24 Silencer
7:10 Engine teardown
10:47 Clutch basket
11:43 Crank
13:32 Engine cases
14:20 Bottom end assembly
16:25 Right side engine assembly
18:10 Engine side covers
19:20 Engine top end
21:05 Power valve
22:25 Reed valve
22:57 Engine before-after
23:11 Carburetor
24:39 Shift lever
26:50 Stator
27:49 Wheels
30:26 Rotor and fork guard
32:06 Brakes
33:39 Brake Pedal
35:15 Triple clamps
35:35 Forks
38:29 Shock
41:34 Freshly coated parts
42:16 Swingarm
46:30 Gas tank
49:45 Air box
50:08 Seat
52:23 Bike stand
52:55 Radiators
53:15 Reassembly
1:01:24 The Revea
All Comments (21)
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Although I've seen this build multiple times now, I just cannot emphasise enough, what a work of art it is!
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This is a work of art. If it was mine I would sit it in my living room and never ever ride it. Seeing the amount of work put into this, even though it's only a very very compressed amount, is just insane.
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In 2001 I bought this model, a machine without equal, no problems with it, it was light in weight, manageable, powerful, it had everything, perhaps nostalgia invades me... You have given me 1 hour of pure visual art, accompanied by good music. I told you on other occasions, you are an artist from head to toe, what you have demonstrated with this restoration is at a stratospheric level, only have one option, stand up and applaud him until your hands hurt, you have done with this motorcycle... it's magic, friend, and not everyone knows how to do it. Thank you a thousand times, a job well done must be well recognized, I don't know what your next objective will be, with your permission, I will watch this video again and continue applauding while sitting... Never abandon these works and never stop showing them... a hug, don't take too long buddy...
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Bro, this is a work of art. I can only describe this as a destroyed hero that you brought back to the stage. It looks like a movie
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That's a dream....am 47 years old and now i see my bike when I was child.... congratulations for yours skills..... This bike must be in the museum..... Thanks from Greece...
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I have seen lots of restoration build on youtube this is the only build made with detailing best restoration on youtube so far i have seen i wish this was voice discussion
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Well Marc, you truly are Mad cause only a lunatic would rebuild from the ground up by repairing everything, but that's what makes you special and what draws me to your content
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Dude I thought the video was like 20min, this hour past so fast. Incredible restoration, truly. Now it's a 15.000$ bike.
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The attention to detail is astounding
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I have waited a 2 months to see the rest of this bike and I cannot believe how good it turned out. WE NEED MORE BUILDS BRO!! I wish I had even a little bit of the talent you have man this is truly a work of art. Iâm doing a 2001 RM250 right now and would love to pick your brain because itâs inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us
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Dude, you get mad extra points for doing the assembly in the living room. Nice bike.
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Amazing restoration. Too many people "restore" dirt bikes and sell them, but this is not one of those. I bought my 2001 yz 125 for way more than i should have since the prices here in Canada are so inflated. The guy had restored it, powder coated the frame, fresh top end. The kickstart broke right away, the fins on the radiators were all mashed, and the engine blew up two weeks later. Learning experience.
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It's just a masterpiece of hard work and dedication!
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The amount of time and effort that went into this RM250 and editing this video is truly amazing. I love 2 strokes :goodvibes:
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the best mechanic I've ever seen
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You had good form in your skills and showed good mechanical sympathy for the parts. Its nice to finally see a skilled mech in front of the camera, many before you i can hand on heart say showed inly a degree of respect that you showed this and the care to restore it. Well done
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My wife would love the living room work shop ! NICE work by the way !
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Fantastic work ð ð
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No words...except that this bike was lucky to fall into your hands!!! Congratulations, amazing job!! Finaly like brand new
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best video in summer 2024 ð
