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ZXR250A Complete strip down and rebuild progress (4 bikes)

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Mizuna, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Mizuna

    Mizuna Active Member

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    Hey guys! So I ended up going a little crazy and purchased four ZXR250 A models to completely strip and restore. All bikes were purchased as a complete running package even though in the photos I have partially striped some. This thread will be my progress. The plan is to build 3 out of the four bikes, two of which will be put aside for myself and my brother, one bike will be sold, and the other parted out. Will try to update you all as often as possible. Cheers

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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    My suggestion is to buy lots and lots of 7.48mm shim kits for the valves. You will probably need them if the motors have stopped running due to tight valve clearances.
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    That is a decent collection you have. Should you need an engine......I have one, just putting it out there. Good luck:thumb_ups:
     
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    Thanks Phil! Will hit you up if I end up needing one
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Nice colour selection there.
     
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    great score mate, well done
     
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    This will be a fun thread to watch :)
    Mizuna if you have the forks out at any stage could you measure the length from axle centre to top of fork tube please. Then I can add it to the database. http://www.litetek.co/Guide_USD_ForkDatabase.html
    Pictures would be really nice too because then it is verified. Like this one that an R1 owner sent
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    cheers
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    Tim_ resident nutcase Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    GooD luck with the new parts that are not reuseable one bikes trying but four your crazy or my new buddy should u pull of lol were u locate i dare say Asia would be a lot easier for parts but Australia is rare even a tank is like a big find ive been after a manual that is for the a serious serious but unable to read Japanese I'm finding frustrating plenty on 91 onwards i no its not much difference but I find not having a get spare or new parts to fall back on I got to get it right first job not by try and error
     
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    Old frayed wiring and always need idle tweaking putting a aftermarket inline filter helps a lot I found
     
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    No worries mate. Will do for you when I next go down to the shed
     
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    Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Currently in my uni semester so very busy and have not been working on the bikes. So far I have completely stripped 3 bikes down to the bare frame. In hindsight it probably would have been better to just work on one at at time, but I wanted to sort the parts by best condition. I'm sort of pondering where to start. Would you guys recommend polishing the frame or getting it powder coated? Additionally would you recommend re-wrapping the wiring harness while it is out? Thanks in advance
     
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    Powder coat!:)

    Also definitely rewrap the harness !
    Also if you have any akropovic or mussari exhausts in there I would love to purchase one !

    OR yoshimura :)
     
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