Mrs. 2LZ TT250. Into the Fire....

2LZ · 07-17-2016, 09:44 AM

....and out like the Phoenix.

Hi gang, Just wanted to give you all a heads up on the latest project. After our morning ride today, the TT250 will be going on the rack for the tear down. I have about half the parts here now and the rest should be arriving sometime next week (hopefully).

For those who wish to follow along, the project will consist of the following, but I'm sure will change as it goes along.

Motor, starting from intake: New K&N style breather, Mikuni carb with a mix of jetting, post-break-in valve adjustment, swap to iridium plug, new exhaust (wrapped), switch to synthetic oil. Re-torque every motor mount.

The rest: Go through the forks, new fluid. They've been working sub-par to date, are still slightly twisted in the trees (binding) and they seem over-filled on fluid (just guessing). Drop off rear end including swing arm and shock. Grease everything as it should be, including link and readjust the shock. I currently went overboard on softening it for Mrs. 2LZ. Replace the stock horrible chain with a new one. The stocker, regardless of lube, insists on kinking in spots. Unacceptable. Replace the stock 50 tooth rear sprocket with a 47 from JT Sprockets. I'll be gambling on a JTR269.47. Also, on top of the already added cockpit bling, I'll be mounting some 30mm Tusk risers, per Mrs. 2LZ request. If I forgot anything, I'll add it later. In addition, if the new gauge cluster from "mjstef" comes through, that will be part of the project while I have it down. Also, I have two new Kenda Tuff Tubes in stock....but I may not change out the original China Condoms until they blow. We'll see. So far, they're holding and I may just wait till I swap to the Shinko 705's...but surprisingly, we're really liking these stock tires so far for our riding habits.

Schmise: Safely remove and store everything smog related. Make a plate and block off the hole in the head for the pump. Finally, weigh everything between old and new to see overall fat savings. I'm hoping to gain a 3-4 HP (per butt dyno) and lose up to 10 or so pounds. Just guessing at this point.

Anyway, stay tuned if you wish.... Many pics to follow.

07-17-2016, 09:44 AM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,082	Mrs. 2LZ TT250. Into the Fire.... ....and out like the Phoenix. Hi gang, Just wanted to give you all a heads up on the latest project. After our morning ride today, the TT250 will be going on the rack for the tear down. I have about half the parts here now and the rest should be arriving sometime next week (hopefully). For those who wish to follow along, the project will consist of the following, but I'm sure will change as it goes along. Motor, starting from intake: New K&N style breather, Mikuni carb with a mix of jetting, post-break-in valve adjustment, swap to iridium plug, new exhaust (wrapped), switch to synthetic oil. Re-torque every motor mount. The rest: Go through the forks, new fluid. They've been working sub-par to date, are still slightly twisted in the trees (binding) and they seem over-filled on fluid (just guessing). Drop off rear end including swing arm and shock. Grease everything as it should be, including link and readjust the shock. I currently went overboard on softening it for Mrs. 2LZ. Replace the stock horrible chain with a new one. The stocker, regardless of lube, insists on kinking in spots. Unacceptable. Replace the stock 50 tooth rear sprocket with a 47 from JT Sprockets. I'll be gambling on a JTR269.47. Also, on top of the already added cockpit bling, I'll be mounting some 30mm Tusk risers, per Mrs. 2LZ request. If I forgot anything, I'll add it later. In addition, if the new gauge cluster from "mjstef" comes through, that will be part of the project while I have it down. Also, I have two new Kenda Tuff Tubes in stock....but I may not change out the original China Condoms until they blow. We'll see. So far, they're holding and I may just wait till I swap to the Shinko 705's...but surprisingly, we're really liking these stock tires so far for our riding habits. Schmise: Safely remove and store everything smog related. Make a plate and block off the hole in the head for the pump. Finally, weigh everything between old and new to see overall fat savings. I'm hoping to gain a 3-4 HP (per butt dyno) and lose up to 10 or so pounds. Just guessing at this point. Anyway, stay tuned if you wish.... Many pics to follow. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 03-27-2017 at 05:09 PM.
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