2002 CR250r

I'll preface this with im a late 20s professional practice rider. Headphones in vibing to good music just flowing along before a burst of speed to send a triple and then slowing back down cause my arms are now pumped up. This riding doesn't justify the money i put into my bikes but i love the bike-work side of the hobby (dialing in a setup) so it happens.

Rode 4 strokes but got my first 2 stroke brand new in 2018. YZ250 that got quickly tore down into a ported&milled race gas burner that kids on 50s would say looked cool while their dads rolled their eyes.




Later picked up a clapped 2001 RM125 for the girlfriend at the time. The relationship didnt work out but the bike was mint when finished.





So when a friend had a 2002 CR250r for sale i had to jump on it. It looked rough around the edges but there were clues that most of its wear and tear was age not hours so it was a good base to start with.



At the same time a friend picked up a 2000 CR250r and so both bikes were torn down.



Engine was pulled to be vapor blasted and rebuilt. Ported&milled for C12. Insides turned out to really clean but still got a new cylinder my mechanic had on hand still in the box along with a complete Recluse clutch kit. Pic when the engine first got pulled




Got it mocked up after the frame and other parts came back from vapor blast. Decided i didnt like the look of the restyle kit with oem looking graphics. Too many of them done like that. So change of plans going with black 02-07 plastics with the restyle front and graphics inspired from Cole Seely's red-bull imagination bike.







Right now i have the suspension and engine back from being fully built. Running a a full FMF exhaust, Boyesen Reeds with Lectron carb. Next is the long process of careful reassembly with correct hardware. Plus all the little details like chain&sprockets, new brakes, lines, levers, and such. Should be done in the next 2 weeks or so.