KLR 250 Build Part 3: Painting the engine & plastics

[@rickhosmer5370]

I just did a bunch of that stuff on my '89 KLR250. Cleaned and painted the header pipe, touched up the black engine paint, recovered the seat with stretch black vinyl and put new fork boots, grips, sprockets, chain and tires on it. In a few days I am headed to Canada for a week of off-road riding. Love the KLR250 and your videos!

[@Goran2551]

Beautiful job ….i just picked up 84 KLR will be doing the same in the near future ….still got the Harley…the hatch…and the house finish first ….wife says …hatch before bikes ….lol

[@GregDaGoblin]

Picked up a '96 last week with 2,200 miles on it for $1,400. Runs great. It's the teal with the purple frame and seat. haha Thought about trying to paint it. My gf thinks it's ugly as hell but it's starting to grow on me. lol

[@dremyofit6719]

perseverance @ it's best! You're a Hero when it comes to restoration! 🏁🎯

[@HeroRR]

lol, thanks brotha!

[@theinfinitryda]

Looks amazing. How’d you like the bike. I just got an 86 I am going to rebuild

[@pirhan]

I can't wait to repaint mine. The guy before me repainted it but didn't do a great job (not removing the seat for instance). I'll probably have to sand or something as the paint has run lines.

[@HeroRR]

I should have sanded down the plastics a little on my side covers, but oh well, still looks nice :) lol

[@rafaelrumianowski9746]

Awesome videos bro. You're the only smaller moto vlogger I actually watch and really enjoy. Also just wanted to let you know at the end it says "Clear here for part 4". I guess it is supposed to say "click here". Keep up the awesome videos.

[@HeroRR]

+Rafael Rumianowski dang it! Thanks for pointing that out. I'll replace it with an annotation. Thanks for the comment btw I really appreciate it!

[@BADKALOS]

I don't have any experience in bikes i just sometimes had drove some 50cc.I started liking bikes a lot and i want to jump into the sport. Do you think ninja 300 is good for a first bike or is too much.

[@HeroRR]

+BADKALOS ninja 300 is good

[@BADKALOS]

Τhanks for the reply(and nice chanel btw).Can't wait to put my shelf on the road.

[@paulyC]

Sweet series man. If you wouldn't mind, would you do a round up of the total cost of fixing the bike?

[@HeroRR]

I'm not sure what the total costs were. But they have been extremely low. I mean, I've spent probably close to $200. $30 for jets (that I didn't even need), $5 for spark plug, valve adjustment cost me nothing. $30 in paint (aesthetic), $70 for a baffle for the exhaust and heat shield (didn't need either of those) plus misc bolts and screws, etc. (~$20), and a new air filter ($10). I spent more on mods and things of that nature, but honestly the bike didn't require much at all. It's a very cheap bike to own and maintain. :)

[@paulyC]

***** Thanks man. Really liking what your doing. Can't wait for more dual sport adventures.

[@QuinlovinHD]

looking good man

[@HeroRR]

Thanks brotha!

[@alexalekhin5145]

hey man great videos, do you know if the engine stayed the same 85-05 , I'm about to get a 98-04 klr that stalls when warmed up and I will attempt to adjust the valves myself

[@explorerzero1]

A heat shield on the header pipe would be nice

[@adrijonorge9816]

It looks great!

[@HeroRR]

Thanks!

[@Iwannispanop]

Awesome bro!I wanted to ask you a question!Is Yamaha R6 friendly for a new moto driver?

[@HeroRR]

No, it's probably the least friendly 600 there is, it has a nasty bite of power in the top end that will easily catch a new rider off guard. Also it's super aggressive ergo's make it even harder to deal with as a first bike.

[@Iwannispanop]

***** So, as you had suggested on a video, cbr 600rr is friendly right?

[@HeroRR]

John 'S' It was just an april fools day joke video lol. I don't think any 600 is beginner friendly. I think you can get by if you start on one, but it isn't the correct tool for the job.

[@LegendNoah]

I bought a 600rr cbr 2007 couple months ago first bike to start on. Dont listen to all the bull. As long as you have common sense and can control your body, cbr 600rr is fine to start on

[@Iwannispanop]

hackinblack that's what i was thinking bro. I am not the type of guy who wants to do wheelies or overtakes.Lol :P

[@joshuroonie]

Awesome videos! I have an '85 KLR 250 and I'm currently giving it some TLC. Do you remember what kind of paint you used on the plastics? I'm worried some may peel... Currently using Duplicolor white primer/base automotive paint and Spraymax 2k for the tank.

[@spotthedogg]

What is the temperature rating on this rust reformer?? Your paint technique is amusing

[@bigman21024]

Hope o can get a reply o have a 91 klr 250 do you know the part number for that exhaust pipe

[@HeroRR]

Sorry, I don't.

[@bostinaycock8316]

what part of mass you from my dude?

[@HeroRR]

South shore

[@adrianc.9909]

Does anyone know where i can buy klr 250 cylinder head please i need it

[@diylife5101]

motocrosstar adv ebay

[@enriqueeduardopumavera4019]

Enrique puma