Hi from the Netherlands - Orion Apollo RX 250, with some mods -

Chineeske · 05-11-2018, 04:28 PM

Hi there,

A small

from the Netherlands!

I drive a slightly modified GSXR Srad and just have bought an Apollo (Orion) RX 250.

Some pics;

SRAD

RX 250

Mods so far (and not shown on the pictures, I will take some new pictures soon! )
-Mikuni clone VM26 (with jetsize 115 and 30)
-Cat removed full stainless exhaust
-520 chain
-52T CRF rear sprocket
-13T CB 250 front sprocket
-Acerbis fork socks
-Race CDI
-ditched the watercooled engine and mounted an aircooled engine

And now it's a real offroad beast!

Megadan · 05-11-2018, 07:03 PM

Nice pair of bikes. Nice job on the SRAD. I don't see too many of those running around my neck of the woods these days. I am digging that leather tank cover.

culcune · 05-11-2018, 07:38 PM

I used to see videos from Europe of the street-legal Apollos with the 17/17 wheel setup; I like the knobby tire setup you have, and obviously as shown in your photo better for the dirt!

They only sell off-road versions of the Apollo in N. America (I am including Canada which I believe have this bike), which is a shame, but those who buy them for mild off-roading love their bikes.

Krasi_BG · 05-12-2018, 12:58 PM

Slightly?! Do you plan on modifying it "heavily"

Chineeske · 05-12-2018, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megadan

Nice pair of bikes. Nice job on the SRAD. I don't see too many of those running around my neck of the woods these days. I am digging that leather tank cover.

Thanks!

Chineeske · 05-12-2018, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culcune

I used to see videos from Europe of the street-legal Apollos with the 17/17 wheel setup; I like the knobby tire setup you have, and obviously as shown in your photo better for the dirt!

They only sell off-road versions of the Apollo in N. America (I am including Canada which I believe have this bike), which is a shame, but those who buy them for mild off-roading love their bikes.

Here you can have both; 17/17 supermoto or with knobbies!

I live in the South East of the Netherlands, with lots of sandy roads and forrests. So for me it was an easy choise!

Chineeske · 05-12-2018, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krasi_BG

Slightly?! Do you plan on modifying it "heavily"

Nope... just slightly...

Chineeske · 05-12-2018, 04:23 PM

Some pictures of my small mods:

Lithium battery, with the Race CDI on top (not the nicest way of building this in but hey, it works

CB front sprocket

CRF rear sprocket (fits almost directly, only need to drill out the holes of the sprocket)

520 Gold chain, full stainless steel exhaust, 'lost' my side stand (

)

Mikuni clone carbie

Acerbis fork boots

Ditched the watercooler and rads (after 50kms)

And mounted a oldskool aircooled Zongshen

Led lights

Cravin01 · 05-13-2018, 08:29 AM

I never really looked at the Apollo because it's not street legal here but I must say the angles on that bike look great! I wish we had that option now.

macbookielol · 10-12-2018, 01:48 AM

Hoi Chineeske.
Ik vermoed dat wij tot de weinige RX250 rijders in Nederland behoren.
De enige technische mods die ik heb vericht zijn : inbusbout op het dynamo deksel, een hoekijzer op het rempedaal (om deze omlaag te brengen) Hoofdsproeier naar 120 gebracht, Ze loopt nu mooi rond en verbruikt zo'n 1lop30km, schakelpedaal omlaag gesteld, 12volt stopcontact geplaatst, Fodsports GPS aangebracht, Heidenau winterbanden geplaatst. tank breather geplaatst.
Verder een gemodificeerde stalen tractor zadel geplaatst, Oxford topkoffer aangebracht, Beck fietstassen gemonteerd, een set paardenzadeltassen geplaatst, en een kussen verpakking als tanktas.
Waneer deze accu op is neem ik een Motobatt gel accu als vervanging.
Ze heeft nu zo'n 20000 km gelopen zonder al te grote problemen.
Veel plezier met je Orion RX 250!
Groetjes Jesse.

Biker_Andy · 10-12-2018, 12:19 PM

Nice bikes, I'm curious why you ditched the water cooled engine so soon. We're there no air cooled options like the Hawk or a similar bike available? Do you have any plans for your water cooled engine?

Essayons · 10-12-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chineeske

I live in the South East of the Netherlands, with lots of sandy roads and forrests.

Would love to se some video of that.

NzBrakelathes · 10-21-2018, 06:02 AM

I was born in Dwarstraat 2b Puttershoek and moved to New Zealand aged 9 and then China aged 40 lol!

kirbo7106 · 10-21-2018, 01:13 PM

Welcome to the forum! Nice set of bikes! Like the pictures! When you are out riding, could you take some pictures of the local attractions with the bike out front!

roundhouse · 10-22-2018, 07:13 AM

Super cool man! Love the cafe style on the gixxer.

apollo looks good too!

05-11-2018, 04:28 PM	#1
Chineeske Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 29	Hi from the Netherlands - Orion Apollo RX 250, with some mods - Hi there, A small from the Netherlands! I drive a slightly modified GSXR Srad and just have bought an Apollo (Orion) RX 250. Some pics; SRAD RX 250 Mods so far (and not shown on the pictures, I will take some new pictures soon! ) -Mikuni clone VM26 (with jetsize 115 and 30) -Cat removed full stainless exhaust -520 chain -52T CRF rear sprocket -13T CB 250 front sprocket -Acerbis fork socks -Race CDI -ditched the watercooled engine and mounted an aircooled engine And now it's a real offroad beast! Last edited by Chineeske; 05-11-2018 at 05:43 PM.
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,986	Nice pair of bikes. Nice job on the SRAD. I don't see too many of those running around my neck of the woods these days. I am digging that leather tank cover. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I used to see videos from Europe of the street-legal Apollos with the 17/17 wheel setup; I like the knobby tire setup you have, and obviously as shown in your photo better for the dirt! They only sell off-road versions of the Apollo in N. America (I am including Canada which I believe have this bike), which is a shame, but those who buy them for mild off-roading love their bikes. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-12-2018, 04:23 PM	#8
Chineeske Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 29	Some pictures of my small mods: Lithium battery, with the Race CDI on top (not the nicest way of building this in but hey, it works CB front sprocket CRF rear sprocket (fits almost directly, only need to drill out the holes of the sprocket) 520 Gold chain, full stainless steel exhaust, 'lost' my side stand () Mikuni clone carbie Acerbis fork boots Ditched the watercooler and rads (after 50kms) And mounted a oldskool aircooled Zongshen Led lights
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05-13-2018, 08:29 AM	#9
Cravin01 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 498	I never really looked at the Apollo because it's not street legal here but I must say the angles on that bike look great! I wish we had that option now. __________________ Visit me on YouTube at "Project Next"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KTCi2GVbfRDv-2XCqHhsg?view_as=subscriber 2017 Bashan Storm Keihen PZ30 Pumper Carb,115 main jet,35 pilot jet, gutted factory exhaust, Sambo Digital Speedometer,LED blinkers, H4 headlight,D.I.D X-ring chain 428,17/42 sprockets,UNI cone filter.
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Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	Slightly?! Do you plan on modifying it "heavily"
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10-12-2018, 01:48 AM	#10
macbookielol Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Holland Posts: 5	Hoi Chineeske. Ik vermoed dat wij tot de weinige RX250 rijders in Nederland behoren. De enige technische mods die ik heb vericht zijn : inbusbout op het dynamo deksel, een hoekijzer op het rempedaal (om deze omlaag te brengen) Hoofdsproeier naar 120 gebracht, Ze loopt nu mooi rond en verbruikt zo'n 1lop30km, schakelpedaal omlaag gesteld, 12volt stopcontact geplaatst, Fodsports GPS aangebracht, Heidenau winterbanden geplaatst. tank breather geplaatst. Verder een gemodificeerde stalen tractor zadel geplaatst, Oxford topkoffer aangebracht, Beck fietstassen gemonteerd, een set paardenzadeltassen geplaatst, en een kussen verpakking als tanktas. Waneer deze accu op is neem ik een Motobatt gel accu als vervanging. Ze heeft nu zo'n 20000 km gelopen zonder al te grote problemen. Veel plezier met je Orion RX 250! Groetjes Jesse. __________________ One easy rider is one happy rider
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Biker_Andy Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 347	Nice bikes, I'm curious why you ditched the water cooled engine so soon. We're there no air cooled options like the Hawk or a similar bike available? Do you have any plans for your water cooled engine? __________________ Electrician & Electronics Tech 2014 Honda CB500XA 2016 CSC TT250 1976 Honda CJ360T 2022 Honda Navi
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NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I was born in Dwarstraat 2b Puttershoek and moved to New Zealand aged 9 and then China aged 40 lol!
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10-22-2018, 07:13 AM	#15
roundhouse Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: N Texas Posts: 706	Super cool man! Love the cafe style on the gixxer. apollo looks good too!
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