I found your channel a few weeks ago and many of your videos have been really helpful. My dad and I are restoring/rebuilding a 1986 XR250R. We've finished the engine rebuild and are working on the shocks and brakes/plastics restoration. The bike should be good to ride in a couple of weeks. It was awesome we were able to get a good trail bike out of this project for a reasonable price, but the best part has been working on a project with my dad.
That's awesome. Its great to hear stories of Parents working with their kids restoring bikes. I am glad some of my videos have helped out. Do you live in BC?
I know this is super late on your video but I could use your help. I have an 89 CR250R that the front forks are shot on I believe I had them rebuilt cost me 1100 bucks and something still not right with them. My question is did you have to use the triple clamps from the 2004 CRF250R to complete the conversion on your 89? So I will be looking at purchasing 2004 front forks and wheel and possibly the triple clamps correct?
Just so you are aware. You will probably need to get the rear shock reworked as well as the crf forks were way stiffer causing a major imbalance to the suspension as a whole.
@@TNTMOTO thank you very much for seeing my message and replying to it sir. I very much appreciate the advice you have given me and I will take it and use it. I'm taking my 89 front forks back to the guy that revalved them and see if they can be fixed first
Hello, I’m looking to install a new front end on my 1990 CR125 because my forks just aren’t doing it for me at this point but I love the bike. I’m not sure which front end donor bike to pull from because I’m worried about the stem length not fitting into my frame making the new front end no good. I can’t seem to find any measurements, any help would be awesome thank you!
@@TNTMOTO how it says “This front-end conversion search is based on bearing inner and outer dimensions ONLY! Stem length may vary from machine to machine making some combinations unworkable.” Kinda worries me with recent years being so far developed compared to mine, maybe the stem length is too long to make it work? Thank you for the reply, I can’t find any info on stem length from my bike compared to newer years. Great video btw
If you look up all balls fork conversion. It should take you to a page that asks what your bike is. Then after you put in make model and year it will display a list of all the different bikes and give you the top and bottom bearings you need.
TNT MOTO I DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP! i have 2 89 cr125s both with the dreaded chain slap leaving the left hand cases a mess. Instead of doing a half ass fix iv been looking for a set of or even a good left hand case (intact).. Iv looked for ever an have been told the 89 cases are a one off year as i know 88-87 wont work.. I was told 89-97 would work recently by someone who seemed to know a thing or to. Can you shed any light on this for me. If you can you have no idea how much id appricate it. Thank you an keep up the goof work!
@@TNTMOTO so i looked into it an figured it out. By the way thanks for getting back to me.. better late than never. 87-88 cases are compatible. Speaking on the 125s here. In 89 they went to a wider gear box so you cannot use 87-88 cases. Cylinders yes. Also found out i could use up2 a set of 97 cases if i wanted to with a couple small things that arnt much. These motors went the same for so long that the bottom end is basically the same except for the gear boxes ect. Also these 89s can use the breaks off up2 i believe an 02 cr125 making it get alot more bite. I finally did find a set that was mint for a deal then found a welder 5mins away that can fix anything and make it look oem so i have quite a few 89 cases now after buying broking ones a few times lol. I have a thing for the 89 as well. I came across a 89 CR250 recently with the rest of them collecting dust at the moment... I would really like to see some videos on your 125 in the future if you plan on doing any. Love your work always have. Thank you from Rhode Island
@@Junior-fd8ux Good to hear you were able to get your hands on some cases. i think i have one spare set. i will be restoring the after i get my 250's done for this year. I need to get a jd jet kit for it. Then maybe i will take it back to the track.
Should have left it stock. Those were the excellent forks. A Race Tech Gold Valve kit and there money. I heard the vintage motocross racers love these forks.
What bearing kit are you using, I have a 1989 cr125 and a complete 2004 crf450 front end I would like to install. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Yes all the same. Check out allballz website for fork conversion kits. You will put in your bike then it will give you a list off every donor fork you can use and the bearing kit you will need
did you buy crf 125 forks or crf250 forks? cause i have crf250r forks an the bearings are way bigger so im wondering if i order new bearing for the crf forks with the raice, you think they will work andd will the raice fit in the head tube of the cr125r?
@@TNTMOTO I also have a 1989 Honda cr125 and I want to put the 2004 crf250r forks on mine. Which bearing kit to do I have to get on that website the 2004 crf250r or the 1989 Honda cr125 one?
You type in your bike and then go down the list until you find the forks you are going to put on your bike. it will show top and bottom bearing required.
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NOW THIS is some next level stuff, retro converting having newer forks and brake parts!!!
I found your channel a few weeks ago and many of your videos have been really helpful. My dad and I are restoring/rebuilding a 1986 XR250R. We've finished the engine rebuild and are working on the shocks and brakes/plastics restoration. The bike should be good to ride in a couple of weeks. It was awesome we were able to get a good trail bike out of this project for a reasonable price, but the best part has been working on a project with my dad.
That's awesome. Its great to hear stories of Parents working with their kids restoring bikes. I am glad some of my videos have helped out. Do you live in BC?
We live in Ontario.
Ahh. A little far away to give you some XR parts
That's good of you to think of it. We got a free parts bike so we're up to our necks in xr parts. Happy Canada Day!
I really like the newer style forks on the ‘89. Great video!
i have the new number plate, fork guards and disk guard on now. it looks pretty good.
I know this is super late on your video but I could use your help. I have an 89 CR250R that the front forks are shot on I believe I had them rebuilt cost me 1100 bucks and something still not right with them. My question is did you have to use the triple clamps from the 2004 CRF250R to complete the conversion on your 89? So I will be looking at purchasing 2004 front forks and wheel and possibly the triple clamps correct?
I used the entire front assembly from the crf250.
Just so you are aware. You will probably need to get the rear shock reworked as well as the crf forks were way stiffer causing a major imbalance to the suspension as a whole.
@@TNTMOTO thank you very much for seeing my message and replying to it sir. I very much appreciate the advice you have given me and I will take it and use it. I'm taking my 89 front forks back to the guy that revalved them and see if they can be fixed first
@@zachfarkash6430 hopefully you can get yours set up right. That was a lot of money to spend.
Did you have to use a 2004 wheel and brakes or will the 1989 parts fit on the 2004 forks?
Yes
Great swap currently looking to do the same for my 92, what were the dimensions of the spacer you made or were you able to find some online?
Spacer comers with the bearing kit.
Hello, I’m looking to install a new front end on my 1990 CR125 because my forks just aren’t doing it for me at this point but I love the bike. I’m not sure which front end donor bike to pull from because I’m worried about the stem length not fitting into my frame making the new front end no good. I can’t seem to find any measurements, any help would be awesome thank you!
www.allballsracing.com/forkconversion/
@@TNTMOTO how it says “This front-end conversion search is based on bearing inner and outer dimensions ONLY! Stem length may vary from machine to machine making some combinations unworkable.” Kinda worries me with recent years being so far developed compared to mine, maybe the stem length is too long to make it work? Thank you for the reply, I can’t find any info on stem length from my bike compared to newer years. Great video btw
I an not sure where you can find stem length measurements. I will look around later. @@Rocketry11
Did you have to get a new front wheel or able to keep it and get a different axle
It was the new wheel that i used.
I looked on all balls racing and it just gave me a parts number it didn't tell others years I could use to swap it out
If you look up all balls fork conversion. It should take you to a page that asks what your bike is. Then after you put in make model and year it will display a list of all the different bikes and give you the top and bottom bearings you need.
@@TNTMOTO but it doesn't give me the newer year I can get for it like how you got the 04 it won't give me a year
@@nickygray4691 you scroll down the chart for the donor bike. It has hundreds
@@nickygray4691 all the listed bikes are donor bikes.
@@TNTMOTO really so all the bike listed are the ones I can switch with
TNT MOTO I DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP! i have 2 89 cr125s both with the dreaded chain slap leaving the left hand cases a mess. Instead of doing a half ass fix iv been looking for a set of or even a good left hand case (intact).. Iv looked for ever an have been told the 89 cases are a one off year as i know 88-87 wont work.. I was told 89-97 would work recently by someone who seemed to know a thing or to. Can you shed any light on this for me. If you can you have no idea how much id appricate it. Thank you an keep up the goof work!
Junior1986 I used a 1994 waterpump case on 1989.
Wow 2 years ago. Why do I never get these notifications. I would have to look into it but yes the case could be a one off for the cylinder
@@TNTMOTO so i looked into it an figured it out. By the way thanks for getting back to me.. better late than never. 87-88 cases are compatible. Speaking on the 125s here. In 89 they went to a wider gear box so you cannot use 87-88 cases. Cylinders yes. Also found out i could use up2 a set of 97 cases if i wanted to with a couple small things that arnt much. These motors went the same for so long that the bottom end is basically the same except for the gear boxes ect. Also these 89s can use the breaks off up2 i believe an 02 cr125 making it get alot more bite. I finally did find a set that was mint for a deal then found a welder 5mins away that can fix anything and make it look oem so i have quite a few 89 cases now after buying broking ones a few times lol. I have a thing for the 89 as well. I came across a 89 CR250 recently with the rest of them collecting dust at the moment... I would really like to see some videos on your 125 in the future if you plan on doing any. Love your work always have. Thank you from Rhode Island
89 is a one off case
@@Junior-fd8ux Good to hear you were able to get your hands on some cases. i think i have one spare set. i will be restoring the after i get my 250's done for this year. I need to get a jd jet kit for it. Then maybe i will take it back to the track.
Should have left it stock. Those were the excellent forks. A Race Tech Gold Valve kit and there money. I heard the vintage motocross racers love these forks.
I still have the forks should i ever want to go back, but this bike will not be kept vintage. All three of my 89's will be remodelled.
I have a mint 90 do you know much about these forks? They seem very soft
What bearing kit are you using, I have a 1989 cr125 and a complete 2004 crf450 front end I would like to install. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
www.allballsracing.com/index.php/forkconversion
Do you remember what bearing you ordered to replace the stock one
Found it
Just gave me an idea for the forks on my 86 cr125 did they bolt right up and any special tools?
you have to get a bearing spacer kit from all balls
@@TNTMOTOcool going to check in on that thanks man
I have a 1989 cr250 would this work with mine? Any help appreciated
Yes all the same. Check out allballz website for fork conversion kits. You will put in your bike then it will give you a list off every donor fork you can use and the bearing kit you will need
I'm trying to change forks on my 87 cr500 with new 2015 crf450 forks.did you ever find bearings to make it fit correct?
www.allballsracing.com/forkconversion
Mine i just needed to add another spacer to the top.
Thanks bud I'm going to order bearings today.bike looks awesome good job keeping up on that 125
How to?
Changing it again to a 1990 CR250 front end. I will do a video then.
Is that frame like the 87 cr125r and what is the bearing kit did you use if you can send me the link so I could do what you did
Look up all balls fork conversion
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did you buy crf 125 forks or crf250 forks? cause i have crf250r forks an the bearings are way bigger so im wondering if i order new bearing for the crf forks with the raice, you think they will work andd will the raice fit in the head tube of the cr125r?
i have the same bike as you by the way
@@dingusgarage7398 They are 2004 CRF250R forks. you have to get a conversion kit from All Ballz. www.allballsracing.com/forkconversion
@@TNTMOTO I also have a 1989 Honda cr125 and I want to put the 2004 crf250r forks on mine. Which bearing kit to do I have to get on that website the 2004 crf250r or the 1989 Honda cr125 one?
You type in your bike and then go down the list until you find the forks you are going to put on your bike. it will show top and bottom bearing required.
@@TNTMOTOthank you I appreciate it! I am going to order them now
What were all the parts you needed to swap it?
Bearrings and some spacers
@@TNTMOTO thank you!
@@patrickpatrocinio8171 its a kit you can buy from all balls
Do you have the par number?
I can’t find an 89 Cr anywhere near mass I’m willing to come to u if u can find me 87 or 89 125-500 please help
You know i am on the other side of the continent in Canada right?