Just picked this up (Jan 2019), really wasn’t sure about getting another 4 stroke but couldn’t find a nice 2 stroke and got a great deal on this.
Notes
RM-Z 250 parts list and exploded diagrams
Jan 2019
Race sag = 95mm, static sag = 41mm, preload length 255mm
All damper settings set to stock
Valve clearances:
Exhaust 0.17 – 0.24mm (0.007 – 0.009″)
Actuals Jan 2019: L 0.178mm, R 0.178mm
Intake 0.09 – 0.16mm (0.0035 – 0.006″)
Actuals Jan 2019: L 0.152mm, R 0.127mm
To Do List
- Tire pressures
- Install new fork protector rings
- New U linkage?
- New fuel pump?
Completed Tasks
Feb 2019
- Oil and filter change
- Oiled and installed new air filter
- Repaired tear in seat cover
- Soldered wires back on to fuel pump
- Replaced all linkage bearings
Jan 2019
- Check valve clearances
- Replace upper rear shock bearing
- Install new grips
- Set all damper settings to stock
- Set race sag = 95mm, static sag = 41mm
- Stitched rear mudguard with zip ties
- Repaired muffler mount
- Re-seated front wheel
- Replaced handlebars with slightly cut Renthals (stock?)