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Mr FFF · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: MVX250 Re-build is under way

I've started the MVX250 re build today. loads of fun fitting the taper bearings and powder coated yokes to the powder coated frame.

New bearings fitted to the swing arm, so that will be fitted next

Just waiting for the engine to come back from being ceramic coated

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Howie · Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville

trev45 · Joined: 18 Dec 2010 Posts: 47 Location: Sydney Australia

Great to see something different and if there are any bits you need let me know

Trev
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Both are FUN

Mr FFF · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:00 pm Post subject:

Todays efforts

Loom, tool and battery box, rear mudguard and light, both CDI boxes and powder coated grab rails

All fasteners have been re chromed, bright zinc or black zinc plated.

The black zinc is awesome on the case screws, kickstart etc. Pics to follow

next week should see the powder coated swing arm, shock and linkage

Trev45, still waiting for your call Smile

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

trev45 · Joined: 18 Dec 2010 Posts: 47 Location: Sydney Australia

I will do it this weekend, I was waiting for the other bits but they wont be leaving Japan soon so I will back a list for you

Trev
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Racing is for the track, riding is for the road
Both are FUN

Mr FFF · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

Yesterdays efforts. Spot the hidden mistake DOH !!!

Lesson learnt........study the pics pre stripdown before re-building

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Mr FFF · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:11 pm Post subject:

Engine is now back from being ceramic coated. Just got to re-build it now

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

trev45 · Joined: 18 Dec 2010 Posts: 47 Location: Sydney Australia

looking good and sent a email today Embarassed

sorry racing season started so busy

Trev
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Racing is for the track, riding is for the road
Both are FUN

Darin · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject:

Looking really good Ian and well on the way to being the best MVX on the planet probably! Cool

If I ever get round to tackling mine (don't hold your breath!!) I'll be on your case for tips!! Laughing

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Mr FFF · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:37 am Post subject: A Set back

A bit of a set back. A big one in fact. Despite all thier assurances the company carrying out the re-finishing didn't follow the agreement and instructions to effectively mask everything, with the following results. These are the clutch operating arm bearings. With some luck, I do have these bearings in my parts box, and I'm off to see my engineer Dave Hammond on Saturday to use his skills and workshop to remove and replace them.

I'm gutted, not only because of the set back, but also as this delay will probably mean that I won't be finished by the end of this summer.

I will get there in the end

Just recieved £2K worth of more engine spares. Still looking to swap, deal with anyone on this forum
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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Darin · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:56 pm Post subject:

Yeah that's a bugger and a set back Ian, but hopefully the machine shop have done the right thing - or what they can. The bike will be done before you know it too! Smile

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Mr FFF · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:34 pm Post subject:

Might not seem much, but I have got all my Fork and Brake parts back from ceramic coating, and 1 fork leg is now built with new bushes, seals etc and re chromed stanchions.

Massive relief after the problems they caused with the coating on my engine

Watch this space

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Mr FFF · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 10:13 am Post subject: Engine Build

Great progress this weekend. I have got my cases back from Dave Hammond who has cleaned the insides and replaced the clutch operating arm bearings. Checked and cleaned the gear clusters and changed the input shaft bearing and assembled into case with new oil seal. Brand new crank fitted complete with new end seals and all bolted up. The Black Zinc case bolts look the nuts too. Well worth getting those plated.

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Mr FFF · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: More Progress

More progress this week.

Leasons learnt......read manual before starting work

Gear shift cover needs to be fitted with engine out of the frame........Doh

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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.

Mr FFF · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: Rear Cylinder

last Pic was a dry run to make sure water and oil pipes fitted OK. I have a week off so its back out in the shed for a bit of therapy

New rear piston and rings fitted along with the cylinder.

I'm still looking for a front Std piston and a set of 0.25 rings. Anyone? I am prepared to swap in your favour. What do you need?

PS the 18mm piston pin is home made as no gen Honda available
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MVX250 1983 MVX250 1984 GT380J 1972

Valves are for toilets unless they are power valves.
Claim to fame. Have beeten Casey Stoner over a championship season.