Hummingbird
Active Member
Re: 2001 Yamaha SR250 - Deus inspired Cafe Racer
Hey Guys,
I may have broken some parts of the engine while attempting to disassemble the engine to paint and detail. Specifically, in 'disturbing' the top end of the engine.
Correct me if mistaken guys, but the list of possibly damaged parts include:
1. Top End Gasket
2. Clutch Cover
To fix it I will need:
1. To replace all the Gaskets when I reassemble the motor (complete Top End Gasket set, which includes an extra clutch cover)
2. New Piston Rings
Potential engine upgrade at the same time:
1. hotter cams
2. high compression piston
3. tuned/jetted
From what I have gathered, the SR250 shares parts with XT250, TT250 and XS250.
Feel free to elaborate and explain how sh*t works because after all, this is my first bike. I genuinely have no understanding about bikes, especially the technical jargon is or does. However, I am trying to learn quickly.
Some pictures from my phone (Apologies for the quality):
As you can see from the light relflection, there's some orange peel on some parts that needs to be sanded back and recoated.
Here's a few extra pictures of the top clamp from the triple tree. How do I remove the ignition? What's those two things holding it in place? Is it a rivot like object I can just drill into to remove?
The rim has been clear coated, which is quite glossy, but only slightly more than the hub.
How do I remove this brake plate from the wheel? I thought I could paint around it, but it is proving to be a PITA to paint around. Especially because I need to position the spokes at different angles and tape them down so the paint covers the right areas properly. But even still, at the end of the day it won't be an even finish and I will need to sand it back. Therefore, I will I will need a final coat or clear coat which will need to have all the spokes out of the way to make the surface perfect.
Kick Starter:
Some pictures... Inside, outside, close ups...
I can't seem to pop that 'rubber bung' out... I don't want to use too much force... How do I open it up?
I think I still need to buy parts:
- 11-14
- 17-19
- 16
- 15
Oh, I forgot to mention I already have a kick start lever that fits.
Cheers,
Damo
Hey Guys,
I may have broken some parts of the engine while attempting to disassemble the engine to paint and detail. Specifically, in 'disturbing' the top end of the engine.
Correct me if mistaken guys, but the list of possibly damaged parts include:
1. Top End Gasket
2. Clutch Cover
To fix it I will need:
1. To replace all the Gaskets when I reassemble the motor (complete Top End Gasket set, which includes an extra clutch cover)
2. New Piston Rings
Potential engine upgrade at the same time:
1. hotter cams
2. high compression piston
3. tuned/jetted
From what I have gathered, the SR250 shares parts with XT250, TT250 and XS250.
Feel free to elaborate and explain how sh*t works because after all, this is my first bike. I genuinely have no understanding about bikes, especially the technical jargon is or does. However, I am trying to learn quickly.
Some pictures from my phone (Apologies for the quality):
As you can see from the light relflection, there's some orange peel on some parts that needs to be sanded back and recoated.
Here's a few extra pictures of the top clamp from the triple tree. How do I remove the ignition? What's those two things holding it in place? Is it a rivot like object I can just drill into to remove?
The rim has been clear coated, which is quite glossy, but only slightly more than the hub.
How do I remove this brake plate from the wheel? I thought I could paint around it, but it is proving to be a PITA to paint around. Especially because I need to position the spokes at different angles and tape them down so the paint covers the right areas properly. But even still, at the end of the day it won't be an even finish and I will need to sand it back. Therefore, I will I will need a final coat or clear coat which will need to have all the spokes out of the way to make the surface perfect.
Kick Starter:
Some pictures... Inside, outside, close ups...
I can't seem to pop that 'rubber bung' out... I don't want to use too much force... How do I open it up?
I think I still need to buy parts:
- 11-14
- 17-19
- 16
- 15
Oh, I forgot to mention I already have a kick start lever that fits.
Cheers,
Damo