Hey mate, top effort. Tip: polishing the chrome like that would actually create more friction between seal lip and chrome interface. It can burn the seals if too polished/shiny or smooth. With use (riding) the seals actually polish chrome smoother over time. Rider would feel it as stiction too. Just some wet and dry paper of 400 to 600 grit to deglaze chrome is good. Around the chrome, not up and down. Kinda like cross hash in a cylinder for rings and piston to run on. It’s the same principle essentially to provide a valley for oil to keep seals or rings lubricated. Too smooth = friction and lack of oil. Too rough = aggressive wear on seals. 600 grit be fine.
So crazy that I bought a clapped rm250 for my first 2 stroke. I was scared at first and a bit overwhelmed but after finding these videos I am now confident I can get it done. Thanks a bunch dude!
Great to see a new video. What would be interesting would be how you can rejuvinate the outer fork legs, as they get knocked about too, but on a more modern fork they have a sort of texture to them, that you need to retain. Often they are anodized too, so would be good to see how you can make them look decent again.
As usual, soooo satisfying to watch. must take a lot of time to produce such great content. cant wait to see how the gold anodized tubes look on that Zook!!
This video is an instant classic how to get your Pryme on. It’s packed full of information in visual and linguistic format for your moto consumption needs and build curiosity. You have no excuse, shine parts with the potscrubber from the kitchen sink if you have to, mom won’t notice until she sees that smoker shyne
@@CameronNiemela I know. I am lagging in that department. Hopefully I get a handle on it soon. It's been hard to keep up with all the changes and increased pace since the event I won't mention that probably was or wasn't an accidental leak.
Hey dude!!! You're with us again I missed you! I bet this rm will end wild as the cr. I would love to follow this series the same way I did with the last one
You do great work. I tried doing my front forks on my 450x for a baja race and absolutely destroyed them. lol. Hammers should not be used in the spring replacement process.
I love these kind of videos. I was wondering when the flap wheels will be available. I am going to be using the wheels I have today after work and get a pieces cleaned up. Keep up the awsome work
Thanks Nick! The flap wheels that are out of stock will be available within a week or so. You can sign up for an instant email update on the website by clicking “email when available”
question when filling my oil back up i checked the level. it was correct. i than adjusted my clickers to how i ride than check the oil again. it was higher. so i took some out. was that a good idea? does that matter?
Hello. I am tempted to polish my fork chrome tubes as well, they suffer from light scratches and sand lines. I am just scared to jump in :) Are you sure it doesn't impact the fork diameter ? No leaks afterwards ? Great vids, watching you from France !
Hey Cameron...what's your opinion on rebuilding a 93 RMX250...I've raced enduros and harescrambles with this bike for most of its life and it's still in good shape but now engine parts are getting scarce along with fork springs.The fork springs would have to be custom work cause nobody makes them anymore and as far as the motor it had a big bore kit that wise no longer makes a piston for.
my ktm exc forks has started to make a “clonk” or “bang” sound when the wheel leaves the ground, what should I change? It’s almost like the rebound damping is totally gone. Btw, this happenes out of nowhere, was just out doing wheelies.
Sounds like a bad fork damper (fork cartridge/shock). If they go bad, you lose your rebound control/adjustment and the fork will extend uncontrollably when it decompresses. You can also replace the damper/cartridge seals if the unit is too expensive.
Hey I know this is a long shot but could you maybe do a subscriber bike rebuild like you do with your bikes and freshen them up but do it with my bike for a vid
Hey Cameron.. I have a problem Over here. I just faced your rebuild contest 3 weeks ago. It happens that I actually started a rebuild project 2 months ago and I am going like serious on that, i am even building stuff for the bike, every progress on vídeo playlist since the very first day I got the bike.. But once I did not make that quick presentation video for the contest, I guess I am out... Right ? Cheers
@@CameronNiemela agreed I set them up when I was new, after watching newer content I wanted to go back and try again, but I sold my RM250 sad because I can't find a bike at any reasonable used price! Thanks for your awesome content !!!
Hey Cam, if you want I can 3d print the fork tool and send it to you in 5/6 days, different guys already tryed it and found it really well made, so inf you are interested hit me up✌🏼
Hey mate, top effort.
Tip: polishing the chrome like that would actually create more friction between seal lip and chrome interface.
It can burn the seals if too polished/shiny or smooth.
With use (riding) the seals actually polish chrome smoother over time.
Rider would feel it as stiction too.
Just some wet and dry paper of 400 to 600 grit to deglaze chrome is good.
Around the chrome, not up and down.
Kinda like cross hash in a cylinder for rings and piston to run on.
It’s the same principle essentially to provide a valley for oil to keep seals or rings lubricated.
Too smooth = friction and lack of oil.
Too rough = aggressive wear on seals.
600 grit be fine.
So crazy that I bought a clapped rm250 for my first 2 stroke. I was scared at first and a bit overwhelmed but after finding these videos I am now confident I can get it done. Thanks a bunch dude!
You're the King of shine Cameron. Looks amazing!!
Awesome vid Cam. Great finish on the fork legs!
Thanks for sharing.
Your Work is amazing - Love your channel
Can’t get enough of this guy, keep doing what your doing I’m lovin it💪🏾
Love your work,so clean 👍👌
Great to see a new video. What would be interesting would be how you can rejuvinate the outer fork legs, as they get knocked about too, but on a more modern fork they have a sort of texture to them, that you need to retain. Often they are anodized too, so would be good to see how you can make them look decent again.
Awesome to have you back making content again! Good stuff as always!
Always making stuff look amazing Cam, can't wait to see the bike finished! Hopefully we will see sick builds for the contest as well.
I appreciate that dude!! The contest will be sweet!
Your videos are always so satisfying. Good stuff mate
As usual, soooo satisfying to watch. must take a lot of time to produce such great content.
cant wait to see how the gold anodized tubes look on that Zook!!
Always happy to see a new upload from your channel cam!
Always a pleasure to watch you work and see the results. Stay strong dude.
Absolutely love the vids man. So fun to watch and learn new things every time you upload. Cheers 😄
Yes!! A new video! I've done watched every one of your other videos!! Wish I had taken some before pics of my mint 2000 cr250
This video is an instant classic how to get your Pryme on. It’s packed full of information in visual and linguistic format for your moto consumption needs and build curiosity. You have no excuse, shine parts with the potscrubber from the kitchen sink if you have to, mom won’t notice until she sees that smoker shyne
Thanks Luke! I appreciate the kind words. We gotta get some more videos up on your channel man, love seeing behind the scenes of the Phat Phactory.
@@CameronNiemela I know. I am lagging in that department. Hopefully I get a handle on it soon. It's been hard to keep up with all the changes and increased pace since the event I won't mention that probably was or wasn't an accidental leak.
Hey dude!!! You're with us again I missed you! I bet this rm will end wild as the cr. I would love to follow this series the same way I did with the last one
You do great work. I tried doing my front forks on my 450x for a baja race and absolutely destroyed them. lol. Hammers should not be used in the spring replacement process.
These in depth videos really got me interested is going that extra level with my own build 🤟🏼
Nice work my dude, take your time. Bless up
Wow. Amazing job keep it going
I love these kind of videos. I was wondering when the flap wheels will be available. I am going to be using the wheels I have today after work and get a pieces cleaned up. Keep up the awsome work
Thanks Nick! The flap wheels that are out of stock will be available within a week or so. You can sign up for an instant email update on the website by clicking “email when available”
keep going, you are doing amazing work
😀 just in time, I have to rebuild my forks this week, the video couldn't come better time
Love from Hungary
Great job man! Super inspirational.
I got overly exited when I got the notification that he posted a new video cant wait to see the end finish of this bike
Wait about 2 years, it will be over 😂 just kidding
Keep it up been here for years and years to come
Keep the content coming brother.
Finally another vid from you Cam! Love it!
Always stoked to see a vid from cam man keep it up
Stoked to see a new video! Keep it up!
Looking good cam good job buddy nice to see you back
Love your OCD attention to detail!
Wow, I am amazed. Nice
I did a set 2018 kx250f forks Monday. enjoy your tips keep up the great vids
good stuff cam, how do you deter if your bushes are k knackered on the forks? mine look slightly worn but what’s the consequence of not renewing them?
Ayyyy I’ve been wait for you too upload
question when filling my oil back up i checked the level. it was correct. i than adjusted my clickers to how i ride than check the oil again. it was higher. so i took some out. was that a good idea? does that matter?
at 21:40 what type/brand of ceramic coating is being used?
My front suspension will need to be rebuilt soon. I was wondering if what you used would work on a 96 rm250? I assume not
Tip: non ferrous metal such as aluminum you can use a wood blade. So a table saw, circular saw cuts down time and money.
hi cameron! Could you tell me, how many cm3 of oil do you put in each suspension? Thank you
My new forks are lookin’ great ! My sons 2003 RM125 is getting lonely in the garage😏
What size allen was used for the bottom of the fork?
Could you do cerekote with the fork tubes installed if you masked them off?
Hello from Spain (Europe), Im from north Spain (Basque Country) and I own a CR 125 of 1999!! Hope I restyle it this year!!
Hello. I am tempted to polish my fork chrome tubes as well, they suffer from light scratches and sand lines. I am just scared to jump in :) Are you sure it doesn't impact the fork diameter ? No leaks afterwards ? Great vids, watching you from France !
Good job, Thanks brother....
hey cameron,What about servicing the KLX 140 Front forks?...
Love the videos man, could you make a video about hoe you set-up the sand blaster, wet blaster, parts washer ect and a tour of the shop.
Great job 👌🏻👌🏻
Hey Cameron...what's your opinion on rebuilding a 93 RMX250...I've raced enduros and harescrambles with this bike for most of its life and it's still in good shape but now engine parts are getting scarce along with fork springs.The fork springs would have to be custom work cause nobody makes them anymore and as far as the motor it had a big bore kit that wise no longer makes a piston for.
Seeing this made me wish I had gone deeper into polishing and cleaning up parts
Hey, I got a 2001 cr250r and was wondering if a 2002 cr250r rear brake master cylinder would fit because the 01 looks bad.
What forks will work on an 2003 rm250 ? I’m trying to replace them
Percent wise how far along do you think you are?
just put my cr 125 2001 kyb back together if only i seen this before hand. ow well! dam good videos man. been watching a lot of them
How would you go about fixing corrosion on the upper part of the fork?
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The champ 💪🏻🦍
Love the vids keep em comin
What’s your next video gonna be on the rm build
Do you have anywhere the link of the bench grinder?
Just added it to the description! amzn.to/2ZMGHx3
Hey cameron
2stroke or 4 stroke
I don't really get how he wants to keep the surface. What is the product?
Nice video man❤️
Hey Cam, random question but what size is your vise?
I believe it opens up to about 12 inches. I actually found this one at the dump haha
Upload notification is like your birthday calender notification
What happen to the other forks
One of my rm125s fork guards mount is striped, what should I do?
Check into a heli coil
@@CameronNiemela thanks ill give it a try
You should try doing anodising you self Cam this would be great to see great work
Love your videos keep it up
my ktm exc forks has started to make a “clonk” or “bang” sound when the wheel leaves the ground, what should I change? It’s almost like the rebound damping is totally gone. Btw, this happenes out of nowhere, was just out doing wheelies.
Sounds like a bad fork damper (fork cartridge/shock). If they go bad, you lose your rebound control/adjustment and the fork will extend uncontrollably when it decompresses. You can also replace the damper/cartridge seals if the unit is too expensive.
@@quickcomputerservices2187 thank you very much.
2023 the bike will have a new owner hahaha
What if we can’t remember if we signed up or not?
Straight from Devin's video to yours! Looking good!
Still can’t wait to win this RM and haul it with my Suzuki Samurai
I wish I had a buddy as knowledgeable as Cameron is with dirtbikes in my area.
Hey I know this is a long shot but could you maybe do a subscriber bike rebuild like you do with your bikes and freshen them up but do it with my bike for a vid
Hey Cameron.. I have a problem Over here. I just faced your rebuild contest 3 weeks ago.
It happens that I actually started a rebuild project 2 months ago and I am going like serious on that, i am even building stuff for the bike, every progress on vídeo playlist since the very first day I got the bike..
But once I did not make that quick presentation video for the contest, I guess I am out... Right ?
Cheers
Unfortunately the guidelines for the contest must be followed in order to be eligible
@@CameronNiemela i understand... But it does not mean I wont be crying 😭
Do you make your own stickers and shirts
Stickers yes, shirts no
Your awesome
Does anyone know why my 1988 cr250 won’t idle
Is it running away with itself?
Air leak?
Incorrectly installed carb slide?
I just took my forks to the dealer last week because I was too scared to work on them😭
Ouch, he does have a video for his 250 2 stroke though so you could have watched that
He’s a Bad Ass.
Cool
Ive never clicked so fast lmao. What's up man.
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I will have my finished in 2025, I'm keeping up with your speed.👍
Lol
Hate when you get too excited and end up with a mess
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top salve para o brasil sou seu fá,,
Are those the forks to my new bike????? 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I had the exact same bike and forks....worse forks I ever rode so damn harsh. Maybe I suck at suspension setup.
Could've been wear or setup issues. I have these forks on my CR125 and they're awesome for what they are.
@@CameronNiemela agreed I set them up when I was new, after watching newer content I wanted to go back and try again, but I sold my RM250 sad because I can't find a bike at any reasonable used price! Thanks for your awesome content !!!
Hey Cam, if you want I can 3d print the fork tool and send it to you in 5/6 days, different guys already tryed it and found it really well made, so inf you are interested hit me up✌🏼
Thanks for the offer man! If I need one I'll get in contact
@@CameronNiemela if you check in insta @crt_components you can find everything✌🏼
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Why would I refinish my forks when I can get a pair of "never raced" 2002 forks for a thousand dollars on Facebook
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Cam, I sent you a message on FB messenger to see if you can help me help a friend.