1990 VTR250

someone that doesn't want to have an old oven on the side of their shop tip:

Hang the painted exhaust pieces (typically how I paint them anyway) and pre-cure the coating using a propane torch thru all of the inlets and outlets. Keep in one opening until that area starts smoking off, go a bit longer, and then move to another one. Rotate around doing each one a couple times.

Greatly improves the durability for handing and mounting and has proven to be a very good first step for longevity. Plus helps protect against chemicals during the initial install and replenish of fluids in the area.

 

You lucky B! I wanna jump in and paddle around now.. shame on you! hahahaha

 

No Ka Oi Brah !!!! One thing is most riders here are not wearing helmets and they are wearing slaps ( sandals ) while riding!!!!! INSANE!!!!!

 

I remember dudes wearing slippahs on there xr250s. No thank u.

 

I REALLY didn't want to go this far. Slide the forks out, hang the shit to replace the steering bearings (cuz, I'm f-ing here).



Well... the bike had 3 different keys. And the custom 88 I'm building had the original matching 5K mile gear. So swap that over. The 88 doesn't have seat latch/helmet lock anyway. I might not even use an ignition switch, so gas cap only stored on the bike. Or a double sided key at worst. FINE.

And then I looked at the choke cable that needed attention. OK, that comes apart. The paint job I did on the clip-ons for my Sis years ago was looking a little haggard... well... I could freshen those up and the clutch perch. FUCK!!



The plan was to disassemble the forks tonite. Not feelin' it now. Dinner time. Tired AF anyway, long week.

 

Dude … live to fight another day.
Rest up my brother


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Looking good, Capt.

Just remember. It's not the destination that counts. It's the journey!

And one of the challenges in mechanical work is knowing when it's time to set everything aside and take a break.

You followed your instincts and did good!

And now when you come back to it - things will look much better!