A Much Needed Upgrade | RM250 Rebuild 26

[@jared1594]

Can't quite remember the year they changed the head on them but it's in the 89-93 range of a rm/rmx 250. Just rebuilt my 1989 RMX 250 last year.

[@UlisesGlez26]

I never thought a newer CRF brake system would fit so easily haha, have fun at the moto show my man!

[@liamwilson1948]

I've just watch all 28 (not including the private video) videos in 2 days lol. Lockdown gives me so much time

[@tomatoknuckles]

Handy to know about the break upgrade for the rm. As soon as finance's allow ill be doing a full resto on one so ill use that tip 👍

[@hisproperty1438]

G'day Cameron, 1 - Brake fluid is flammible. It's based on a hydrocarbon. 2 - Don't use impact or power tools on banjo bolts. Banjo bolts have a hole that passes across the bolt, which weakens it. They're easy to twist or break. 3 - The safest way to get pistons out of a caliper is to pump them out with the master cylinder. Compressed air usually forces the pistons out too harshly, & can potentially damage the pistons or injur fingers etc. 4 - Do not wash brake parts in mineral based fluids. The fluid will soak into the cast parts, causing the rubber seals to swell & deteriorate.

[@InfernoPhilM]

You have to heat up levers before bending them like that or they’ll snap every time

[@1suzukiryder]

I couldn’t help but laugh when that lever snapped.

[@think2cre81]

Hey buddy , great video . I learned a trick a long time ago about straightening up levers . Use oxygen and acetylene torch but instead of a clean flame, make the flame black and smokey . And run the smokey flame over the lever for a little while. And the aluminum will look all black and sooty . But it does something to to molecules in the aluminum and it becomes malleable for a little while . Once in this condition you could lay it on a table and take a rubber mallet and tap it into shape slowly. I have done it sence I was 12 years old and I'm 63 today . I even did on on my old 1972 Honda sl70 that was completely curled around on the end more than 180 degrees. For that one I used a vice and a 3/4" black pipe nipple to fit over the lever ball and slowly began to uncurl it . I had to heat it with the sooty flame a few times but was able to uncurl it and then placed it on a flat surface and made it exactly like it was from factory. Using the clutch lever as a template. So I believe I was 14 or 15 when I made that repair. I was surprised myself that it worked because everyone told me it was impossible. Those same people started coming to me with their bent levers lol .

[@coconutcreampie3795]

This makes sense. I think you are annealing it with the sooty flame.

[@think2cre81]

@@coconutcreampie3795 my father owned a plumbing and pipefitters shop and I used to go there when I was a kid . And one of the pipefitters told me about it . So I tried it and it worked. I still do it today . Many will receive advice, only the wise will profit from it ! ... thanks for your comment.

[@coconutcreampie3795]

@@think2cre81 Thanks for the information. I was just reading a day or two ago on my dirtbike forum and people had commented that they snapped the levers with and without heat. I think the annealing is the key.

[@think2cre81]

@@coconutcreampie3795 it definitely works . And if something works , don't fix it lol

[@thatfloridarcguy507]

Dude you do soo good on your bikes! God bless ya man idk how you do all that, if I took my crf80f apart idk if I’d figure out how to put it back together 😂

[@chillycheeze2207]

Thanks for all the motivation and subscriber appreciation 😎 Been watching you for just about 4 years now and i can say ive enjoyed every single bit of your journey, i applaud you. Keep on buildin'💪💪💪

[@rotax636nut5]

Loved it, thanks Cam, as usual you've brightened up my day

[@bubaa1218]

A tip for the master cap bolt if they don’t come out when you try the torques bit you can always use a little bit bigger drillbit and drill the top of the bolt off and then you can on thread the rest after you get the bolt off

[@whatever6406]

dude have been watching since your first videos way back. I just got a new bike at the time and wanted to make sure I wash it right :-) and then found your video. You have come all this way from your hard work. thanks for sharing the info.

[@chasebarragar6961]

Hello cam. Just here to say brake fluid is flammable I’d say the most flammable of the oil category. Next time you have a friend welding throw a brake fluid soaked rag next to him and watch it light up

[@Koba_79]

Hello guy. You're my hero! Take care of you and enjoy mechanic.

[@mxrevival]

Thanks for the love, Cam 👊 Did you get a chance to try the Suzuki plunger into the Honda rear master cylinder? Wondering if that would have helped.

[@Shoorit]

Is that top shelf behind you in the intro stacked full of poppadums?

[@jodyhutcheson9891]

I enjoy this channel so much. I don't know if anyone that puts the time and detail into their machines like you do Cam. It would definitely be an honor to win this masterpiece. Ready to see it finished and hear my name called when you do the drawing (I'm staying positive). Amazing machine and again take care!!!

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Id paint the frame and engine blue. Get a blue and white suzuki script seat cover and bam, its a cool bike. Black seats are out..passe...

[@johnchristie9106]

watched a lot of your videos very informative and knowlegeable thank you from way down in Australia

[@rhyslawrence8005]

The Quality of the video 😍

[@rotax636nut5]

Brake fluid is highly flammable, in daylight it has a near invisible flame

[@gnagsaar_]

I just did this to my RM too XD But i went with YZ caliper and Brembo master cylinder from KTM.

[@hawkism]

Bent brake levers.... heat them up n tap into shape , slowly... wont snap that way 🤙

[@alexcatto1432]

When bending aluminium it should be heated up until soap on it turns black and then left to slowly cool down until cold. It will stay soft and annealed for about a day.

[@coconutcreampie3795]

Wow, for a full day. Interesting.

[@alexcatto1432]

Mortland Pandy It stays soft for a day or two and hardens more over time. It takes a about a few months to fully harden, but it hardens quickly for a few days and then hardening slows down a little. So its logarithmic, which is opposite of exponential.

[@coconutcreampie3795]

@@alexcatto1432 Good to know. Thanks!

[@jotham123]

You should look into getting an ultrasonic cleaner bro. You'll love it

[@phatheadracingmx]

Charles coming in with the tip! Haha. Gotta have the CR route for the brakes. So mu better

[@danielarney9729]

Nice change of pace and wtfs

[@liam-nx6xw]

Great Video! You deserve more views! Greetings from Germany

[@hardpackmoto]

Cam how did you get so good at building bikes like this? Did you take classes or did you get down to business at a young age? Could you maybe make a video on that or something I'm kinda interested in your builds.

[@fynnmatthiesen9041]

If I had to answer this I'd say get down to business at early age and just start trying to learn an remember everything you see and hear especially aswekk through KZbin

[@averagecarguy420]

Dude I’ve been working on cars since i was 12, now I’m 17 and I can rebuild engines and do super advanced work on cars like timing belts. Just start watching KZbin videos about cars and buying books on how to work on cars. Get an old beater and do all the work on it it ever needs. Experience is the best thing you can have so the earlier you get projects and start wrenching the faster and better you’ll get.

[@hardpackmoto]

Thanks for the replies guys but I was asking cam how he did it. I've been building small engines for a long while now so I've got a lot of experience from what I've done.

[@BanjoSkrrt]

YESS HE ANSWERED MY INSTA COMMENT ON NEEDING ANOTHER VID TO WATCH

[@MrDan1509]

The Rm's floating disk and caliper are pretty forgiving but they just don't bite hard enough..

[@robertwoods2505]

Looking Cam. Thanks for sharing!

[@yeetfeet1601]

Cam I got an 2002 cr125 that I wanna build like this but I don’t at all have the money to do it what would you recommend to just start my build and to get the money to start and should I document it and put it on KZbin is that something you think people would watch?

[@russpawson966]

Yes mate do it the more motorbike videos on KZbin the better

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

The RM looks beautiful

[@craigsteinman9807]

Will the stock front brake rotor work with the cr450 set up or do u need a over size rotor?..if so what size do u need

[@evo5349]

Great build. Cameron!

[@dirtmachines4253]

Hi iv recently converted my 2020 Ktm 125 to a 150cc my dad said I shouldn’t change the jets it will make it to lean and blow up. What’s in there now still from the 125: 32.5 idle, 500main and 43.7 needle. What the manual said should be in there from a 150 coming out the factory 30 idle, 470main and 42.7 needle, Would it be safe to make that change.

[@leo._.7210]

Love your videos man, you are amazing keep up the great work. The bike is looking great btw🤌

[@bielbills]

You should have painted the frame yellow just like Pastrana's Y2K RM! 🤩

[@jacobhoogland8191]

Imagine his camera roll... So many pictures of dirtbike parts

[@2wheelLove]

who called the brake lever breaking....thats what happens when you dont use heat lol

[@stevewilliams2560]

Hey Cam next time try Heat the lever up before you try to bend it that relieves the stress on the lever just a little FYI

[@paule5812]

Radial brake plunger versus axial is the difference in brake master cylinders

[@murftupperware1012]

Dude Cam! For your next build you should pick up and old Honda CRF450r and rebuild it! I would absolutely love to see what you’d do to it

[@nellybean7351]

Love your videos, all the best to you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@worpd_gamer270]

So beautiful. LOVE these vids bro

[@sethdepiazza5162]

Please use aftermarket levers😂 makes a big difference

[@QuadRicer398]

cameron i got the motor pulled on my bike and the piston and rings look fine on my 2006 crf250r... should i replace the rings or no? I am 13 so i got like no money for this build and everything is already 800 and my budget was 500

[@TwistedThrottleyt]

If its already out do them

[@hardpackmoto]

Yeah I would always put in new rings.

[@benjaminp6131]

If they are piston rings than yes always. Once you pull the rings out of the cylinder they are no longer seated therefore you must replace

[@hardpackmoto]

Listen, coming from someone who's made mistakes on builds. If you gotta question if you should replace said part or not I've learned to just do it because it will alleviate a lot of headache later on.

[@benjaminp6131]

What he said ☝

[@shawndon7619]

I have a 2014 rmz450 do you think I can do the same swap?

[@ZanyBuildCo]

Peep the AVR Customs shirt! Looks great!

[@Quietg35]

I never knew rm brakes where a weak point. My rm brakes are the best brakes I’ve had 😂

[@dadanadekuswana454]

Itu harus nya pas benerin tuas rem depan di angetin🤔

[@pmfilmsUK]

Jeeezz... I thought you were Prince Harry for a minute. No disrespect. Sorry about the brake lever. Time for a new one. Good work.

[@yamcosoundproduction4651]

Hello

[@jehovanysmilian343]

Nice work 👍

[@AgieGaniesyaf]

You should do it with a rubber mallet or piece of wood, then hammer it back into its original shape, the method is the same as your video when fixing a bent radiator, I did that on my bikes and it worked like new, sorry if my english is bad

[@russpawson966]

There is nothing wrong with your English mate. From England.

[@Centralvalleymoto]

Why not just use a newer rm reservoir? 04+ uses the style your after

[@DYLANTRIES]

You got my fucking support to the end bro, you speak facts

[@23MikeJ22]

Thanks man

[@bluegrassbassing3790]

Let’s gooo can’t wait

[@letsgobrandon7468]

New video let’s gooooo 😁

[@angelotripodi5560]

your the best man

[@robertwest9105]

i screamed "don't try that" when you were trying to straighten that lever...i guess you couldn't hear me. what Phil said below this comment.

[@guadalupepulido2978]

I have 1990 Honda CR250 I need to get my fork tubes re- chrome

[@bella0167]

👍

[@mixtips637]

God willing

[@musikdanalam739]

I come from..Indonesia... Good job..

[@guadalupepulido2978]

Do you know anyone or can you recommend someone thx

[@mixtips637]

Man it would be nice of a had a acutall race bike again after racing a trail bike because its cheaper

[@2tpower842]

🔥🔥💨

[@Joshua-yh7iz]

did i spy a kx500 hiding away in there? :o

[@motosminhaspaixao4750]

Só projetos top .. salve Brasil Tmj like

[@gabe10222]

What is a Suzuki. I don't understand

[@boazgerhart2315]

Love ur content

[@oellis8860]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jepjona]

nice us mail box

[@MOTO_MAVERICK53]

Should of heated the lever up first or just buy a new one, your doing a big build and you really want to use the old brake levers

[@robertwoods2505]

Oops, looking GOOD Cam....lol

[@duemoto1683]

this comes from a purely heterosexual place (not that it matters) but you're looking good mate. Good to see you back to full strength. Keep up the great content man. Love what you're putting out.

[@simonepieri8350]

Good video Bro! Watch here

[@lucas-ow1pj]

that happen when people buy used things in those pages, spend the money, its better

[@MintWorxTv]

🔥👌

[@mixtips637]

Curiosity killed the cat in our case the cam

[@shawncaissy8102]

Welcome to the slowest build ever.

[@tngthenightgamer776]

1998,1999 KX250

[@harrydidcote4074]

2002 rm250

[@jered1940]

Nice

[@hansbertz2079]

Subtítulos en español por favor 😭

[@omar101oez2]

Doooope man

[@donsimpson1976]

2001 kx250

[@aidentaylor394]

2003 cr 125 🤔🤔🤔

[@Shipman37x]

Haha whats funny is I need those engine parts for my kx250 im building 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevemoquin6645]

2000 kx250

[@cr-ew8od]

Someone from Makita or Milwaukee send him an impact

[@GMSsnow]

Hey nice beard

[@cleitonferraz503]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👏👏👏

[@adamgarey6742]

You should have a time limit on the engine rebuild and a competition to see who can do it the fastest. Maybe fastest build gets a cool prize or something

[@MrDanny7686]

:)