Tom,
I've used Parker Metal Finishing in Greensboro, NC on several projects.  They're
family owned and don't mind working with individuals on small projects.  They
typically charge a $50.00 min and anything over that is still reasonable.  You
can find them on the web.  Contact them prior to sending the parts.  Also, for
what it's worth, I itemize the parts and send a copy along with the shipment.  I
also string small parts together on a wire loop so they don't get lost and they
usually dip them still on the wire.

Chris

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, "thomaser1" <terick@...> wrote:
>
> I've got several parts on the bike I'm restoring that need to be replated. All
the local plating companies I've checked with either won't do a job this small
or don't offer reasonable prices. I've seen guys talk about some of their local
shops replating everything that can fit in a bucket for one flat price. That's
the type of shop I'm looking for. If anyone has any info on a company that will
replate a small lot like that, please forward that to me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

Can you use a TM 100-125 or Rm 100 rear wheel on a TS 100? Want to raise the
bike up with 18" rear wheel. TS is somewhere betewwn 75 and 77 model with six
speed and factory reed.

----- Original Message -----

From: thomaser1

To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:17 AM

Subject: [tmsuzuki] Re: I need a source for a mail order replating company

 

I'm in north west Virginia.

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, john sharra <suzukimx45@...> wrote:
>
> TOM--first off --where are you located --that would be a big help ---buzzymx45
>
> --- On Wed, 11/11/09, thomaser1 <terick@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: thomaser1 <terick@...>
> Subject: [tmsuzuki] I need a source for a mail order replating company
> To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:29 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> I've got several parts on the bike I'm restoring that need to be replated. All the local plating companies I've checked with either won't do a job this small or don't offer reasonable prices. I've seen guys talk about some of their local shops replating everything that can fit in a bucket for one flat price. That's the type of shop I'm looking for. If anyone has any info on a company that will replate a small lot like that, please forward that to me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

I'm in north west Virginia.

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, john sharra <suzukimx45@...> wrote:
>
> TOM--first off --where are you located --that would be a big help ---buzzymx45
>
> --- On Wed, 11/11/09, thomaser1 <terick@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: thomaser1 <terick@...>
> Subject: [tmsuzuki] I need a source for a mail order replating company
> To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:29 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> I've got several parts on the bike I'm restoring that need to be replated. All
the local plating companies I've checked with either won't do a job this small
or don't offer reasonable prices. I've seen guys talk about some of their local
shops replating everything that can fit in a bucket for one flat price. That's
the type of shop I'm looking for. If anyone has any info on a company that will
replate a small lot like that, please forward that to me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

I've got several parts on the bike I'm restoring that need to be replated. All
the local plating companies I've checked with either won't do a job this small
or don't offer reasonable prices. I've seen guys talk about some of their local
shops replating everything that can fit in a bucket for one flat price. That's
the type of shop I'm looking for. If anyone has any info on a company that will
replate a small lot like that, please forward that to me.

Thanks,
Tom

Tom -

You making the right decision -

Also - true means the two halves are lined up laterally - balanced means the two
halves weigh the same - and doing BOTH by a pro would be the extra mile - but
YES have a good shop that knows how to this do it for you as the truing once it
is reassembled is CRITICAL!

Can you send a pic of the rear wheel and hub? I have a 75' TM250 and would like
to mount a RM rear hub. What do you require to make it fit properly? thanks,
Mark

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Andersen" <chunxtm400@...> wrote:
>
> Here are the stats on the bike.
> I haven't started this one yet, so I don't know how it's going to
> run. I have the wife's permission to put it in the front room for a
> while if I want, so maybe I won't get it dirty yet.  The ignition is
> stock TS250.  It has a ported cylinder.  The carb is a 32mm Mikuni,
> jetted like a stock TM250.  Airbox is CZ.  The forks are TM400.
> Wheels are from a 72' TM400, Akronts. The rear hub is 76' RM250, with
> Buchanon spokes, sprocket from Sprocket Specialists.  The seat is
> TM.
> The pipe was made by Kevin at Circle F.  That was a cool deal.  He
> built it in a day, while my son and I visited Astro World, the local
> amusment park, doing all the roller coasters!
> Probably the biggest modification was lowering the engine and lower
> frame 2.5". That took a little bit of fabrication work, but it came
> out well, and I don't think it would look right if I hadn't done it.
>
> Thank you very much for the compliments.  I'm going to have it at
> Diamond Don's race this weekend.  Come say hello please.
>
> Scott
>
> --- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, stephen gautreau <suziryder1000@>
> wrote:
> >
> > next questions, where did the pipe come from? did you have it made,
> or did you make it yourself? if you did, great job btw.
> >
> > what did you install for an ignition system? also did you use the
> original carburetor or go with something different?
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Scott Andersen <chunxtm400@>
> > To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 4:16:24 PM
> > Subject: [tmsuzuki] 69' TS250
> >
> > Gentlemen,
> >
> > I just uploaded a few images of the 1969 TS250 that I've been
> working
> > on for a few years now.  Have a look, and tell me what you think!
> > Scott
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ______________________________________________________________________
> ______________
> > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of
> Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
> > http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com
> >
>

My 75' TM250 has a heavy cushion drive rear hub assembly. Does anybody know if a
later RM rear wheel can be fitted and if so what model and what mods are
required? I would be interested in buying a complete RM wheel that would fit.
thanks, Mark

Thanks for all the great replies. I think I'll go ahead and take this to a shop
to have done. Even though I've got the tools to do it, I'd hate to have it out
of balance after doing all this work.

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, "philip brotman" <monkey@...> wrote:
>
> Tom Job for an experienced person very precise proccess needs to be perfect or
you will end up witha big mess on your hands , If you want to try Take
measurements before you split mark a line accross halfs then I see guys taping
with a hammer afterwards .
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: thomaser1
>   To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:45 PM
>   Subject: [tmsuzuki] Process for changing rod bearing???
>
>
>
>   I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is
the pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out,
then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
>   If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it
requires splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for
me.
>
>   Thanks,
>   Tom
>

It sounds like the timing is too far advanced. How many degrees before the
piston reaches TDC is the timing set to?
The bore & stroke on a 76 RM250 is 70mm X 64mm, so a 76 RM250 jug is not
interchangeable with a 79 PE250, but a 77-78 jug should interchange with the 79
PE250, since they have a 67mm bore and a 70mm stroke. Assuming that is what you
are using, I would concentrate on making sure you have the correct spark timing.
Mike

--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, "kevin" <oldpunx77@...> wrote:
>
> I did install  NOS stator  and  good  CDI unit also fresh  plug put it in
still wont start  eve3ry time  I try to  kicked and  it kicked  back  seems want
to  crank it up and the original  jug  was  kinda worn  and  have installed  76 
RM jug and it did ran pretty   good and  now it wont crank it up after that
either .
>

I did install  NOS stator  and  good  CDI unit also fresh  plug put it in still
wont start  eve3ry time  I try to  kicked and  it kicked  back  seems want to 
crank it up and the original  jug  was  kinda worn  and  have installed  76  RM
jug and it did ran pretty   good and  now it wont crank it up after that either
.

----- Original Message -----

From: thomaser1

To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:45 PM

Subject: [tmsuzuki] Process for changing rod bearing???

 

I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is the pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out, then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it requires splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for me.

Thanks,
Tom

----- Original Message -----

From: thomaser1

To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:45 PM

Subject: [tmsuzuki] Process for changing rod bearing???

 

I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is the pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out, then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it requires splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for me.

Thanks,
Tom

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----- Original Message -----

From: thomaser1

To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 2:43 PM

Subject: [tmsuzuki] Re: Process for changing rod bearing???

 

I've got a press, that's why I figured I could do it myself as long as I didn't have to split the crank or balance it afterwords. If it's just a matter of pushing the old pin out and pushing the new parts in, I think I can do it.
--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, john sharra <suzukimx45@...> wrote:
>
> TOM--unless you have a press you will be bringing it some where--but the parts are around--will need two thrust washers the pin and the bottom end berg.--others can explain better --but it is not as easy as it looks ---buzzymx45
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, thomaser1 <terick@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: thomaser1 <terick@...>
> Subject: [tmsuzuki] Process for changing rod bearing???
> To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:45 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is the pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out, then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
> If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it requires splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

I've got a press, that's why I figured I could do it myself as long as I didn't
have to split the crank or balance it afterwords. If it's just a matter of
pushing the old pin out and pushing the new parts in, I think I can do it.
--- In tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com, john sharra <suzukimx45@...> wrote:
>
> TOM--unless you have a press you will be bringing it some where--but the parts
are around--will need two thrust washers the pin and the bottom end
berg.--others can explain better --but it is not as easy as it looks
---buzzymx45
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, thomaser1 <terick@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: thomaser1 <terick@...>
> Subject: [tmsuzuki] Process for changing rod bearing???
> To: tmsuzuki@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:45 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is
the pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out,
then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
> If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it requires
splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for me.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>

I've got to replace the rod bearing and possibly the rod in my 75 RM125M. Is the
pin just pressed into the crank? Is it just a matter of pushing the pin out,
then pressing a new one in along with the new bearings/rod?
If that's all there is to it, I think I can handle that myself. If it requires
splitting the crank, I'll need to take it somewhere to get it done for me.

Thanks,
Tom