Year: 2021

With the brake caliper reassembled and the brake scoop trimmed, I was able to properly mount the front wheel. I connected a spare brake line I have, to find that it is … Brake hose & fendersRead more

Since my trailing axle arrangement puts the fork legs farther forward relative to the wheel hub than the stock VTR250 forks were, I had to trim off a portion of the air … Brake plate modificationRead more

When I get this thing running, it would be good to have at least some brake functionality. So, I’ve started rebuilding the front brake. I used a spare Aprilia master cylinder to … Inboard caliper rebuildRead more

I’m collecting all the component parts for the intake and exhaust. I’ve cut out a second go at the engine-side intake flange. This is the part that will be welded to the … Intake flangeRead more

I made a new adapter plate to go between the cylinder head and the intake tract. My version of this adapter is conceptually similar to one that I made previously for my … Intake adapter plateRead more

I’m working on the intake, and it’s taking more effort than I expected. I did find a commercially-available plug-and-play option, but it puts the carb so far outboard that I would have … More intake workRead more

I rolled the whole monstrosity outside to take a few “in-progress” photos. Seeing how far it has come, overall, helps keep me motivated. Next on the punch list: carb intake, shock mounting, … Status photosRead more

Since the engine mount only bolts to the frame towards the rear of the base plate, It would be wise to distribute some of the stress to additional points on the frame. … Engine link rodsRead more

Trying to find a space for my carb that won’t be occupied by my right leg. I’m not sure how successful this arrangement is. And yes, I know that silicone hose downstream … Carb placement & intake designRead more

With the engine positively located, I used a laser guide to check the alignment of the drive chain and sprockets. All three sprockets all line up — Yay! — and I think … Chain alignment testRead more