With all the major engine work completed at L.A. As we mentioned, the clutch needed some attention, so we replaced it with a ProX basket, inner hub and clutch-plate kit that also includes springs. Each kit contains a sleeve, LAPC piston with rings, clips and wrist pin, along with a new wrist-pin bearing and top-end gasket kit. The coating inside the cylinder was half gone, so it was fixed with an L.A. The crank was rebuilt in-house using a ProX OEM replacement rod kit. On a good note, the transmission looked okay, minus the clutch, which was hammered. Sleeve, and while he was disassembling it, he found all types of surprises.īottom line: the top and bottom ends of the engine needed some TLC. The complete engine was shipped to Matt at L.A. The bike was held together with mismatched hardware, JB Weld and a ton of what looked to be superglue. After a complete tear-down, we got to see what really needed to be done, and trust us when we say it almost stopped there. We eventually found out that doesn’t always mean it’s going to make it any easier. Unlike most rebuilds, our RM250 was actually intact and in semi-working condition. Patience is the most important, as these builds are time-consuming and never go as planned, as well as be flexible, willing to change directions at any time and have a replacement bolt kit from Specbolt or Tusk Racing, because they are lifesavers. When starting a build like this, there are a few necessities one must possess. With this build, we decided to add a modern-day twist with an old-school look. The best part about going back and rebuilding a 14-year-old motorcycle is the power of imagination. So, with the smell of premix and race gas burnt into our brains, we started spinning wrenches. This is where our inspiration for a 2003 RM250 rebuild came from.
Reading like a who’s who of motocross history, Suzuki-supported riders like Pastrana, Tortelli, Roncada and Hamblin-and that’s just in the 250cc class alone-tried to step up into that top spot. However, the King of Supercross dropped a bomb on the motocross world by announcing his retirement from full-time racing days before the season opener.
#2002 rm250 ibooster series#
rounds of the THQ World Supercross series kicked off with Honda CR250R-mounted defending champion Ricky Carmichael ready to take on all challengers.
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