The rebuild.

**Brian d marge** · 21st October 2006, 14:20

Strange about the prices of Om parts , for me and the CR250 they are quite cheap
Remember that I am in Japan buying with japan wages ,,I have just faxed a parts wanted to my local dealer , comes back at around 100 dollars for a top end on a 2 smoke

with that I have also order some 01 /06 and 91 clutch springs ( as I am testing, )

oh and a seat raiser ,,,,

But SOME bits are just over the top ,,for example the little bit of rubber that joins the expansion chamber to the muffler ,,,, is an OMG!!! HOW MUCH

Then if you Really want a laugh see how much it would cost to make a one off

Yeooowch

Well done there on the bike hope you get it back on track ASAP

Stephen

**Motoracer** · 21st October 2006, 14:42

Good on you dude. Looks like it won't be too much longer till you are back up and running. Goodluck!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st October 2006, 14:49

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Sure I would've got maybe a bit of a discount from my local dealer, but they just don't compare.

Loving your trick bits mate!
If you ever need a super friendly price on OEM bits, pm me, love to be able to save you some $'s.

You'll be carving then up again in no time....way to go!

**Scouse** · 21st October 2006, 15:33

Good to see you bike is coming together and also your positive atatude

**onearmedbandit** · 21st October 2006, 15:37

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Loving your trick bits mate!
If you ever need a super friendly price on OEM bits, pm me, love to be able to save you some $'s.

You'll be carving then up again in no time....way to go!

Cheers Pete, appreciate that.

Thanks to everyone else for the comments as well. With this weather being so biker friendly, I can't wait to get back out there. It's been about 4 weeks now since I've last ridden, 4 weeks too long.

**thehollowmen** · 21st October 2006, 16:13

Good to see the work you're doing.

green bling coming your way

**MikeyG** · 25th October 2006, 14:19

Good on-ya for getting it back togeather OAB.

Loved the clip of your crash. Emailed it to my parents telling them I've got my first track day coming up and how excited I am.

**onearmedbandit** · 25th October 2006, 14:50

LMFAO MIkeyG, I'm sure that'll really impress them!

**onearmedbandit** · 10th November 2006, 09:57

Time for an update. All my parts are here now, except the side fairings that are due back today (were supposed to be here last Friday). So although she's not ready to fully rock'n'roll yet (still got some paintwork to finish) I couldn't resist the urge to try and start her. Connected the fuel pump, put a splash of gas in her, checked oil level etc and crossed my fingers. First hit of the starter button and she burst into life, only 3 cylinders for the first 10sec then all 4. Quickly came up to temp, idling fine. Yeah I know, it should've done that. But after dumping it at speed at the track, with the bike flipping over and tearing a hole in the stator cover, and not having been started in 2 months it was an amazing feeling of relief and satisfaction as I listened to her idle away contently.

Not long now and I'm back on two wheels again.

**WINJA** · 11th November 2006, 14:34

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

And now the fun bit, buying the new parts to put on! I love shopping for new bits.

First is the new engine cover. Billet with skid plate. So so gorgeous, I should've bought two, one for the lounge and one for the bike. And at $345 incl gasket compared to $325 for the factory one, it was a no brainer.

Last pic is the state of the bike currently.

YUP THOSE COVERS ARE SO STRONG THAT SOMETIMES THEY BUST THE ENGINE CASING WHEN YOU CRASH