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New Member Midlife Crisis - 1987 CBR250 MC17

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Von_Tempsky, Aug 15, 2023.

  1. Von_Tempsky

    Von_Tempsky Member

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    Hiya, came across this forum while idly searching for info on one of the projects. Finally in a position financially to chase some of the bikes that I lusted over as a beginner rider in the mid 1980's ....although I think a TZR may still be a bit out of my league! First toy is an 87 Honda MC17 CBR250 which is now residing in a friends garage. She wont need much fettling to get her on the road (luckily)....unlike project 2, the 88 GJ72A GSX-R. More a long term project this one, thought I would buy it now while I could, will probably dig it up in 5-10yrs.

    Both are on hold in the meantime while I get my daughters new A100 squared away, and then Ive got a DX100 to get ready for a ride in March.

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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Great little machines. You do not see many MC17s about. Even harder to find an MC14.
    Will be interesting to see how your project progresses.
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Welcome. Have restrored both MC-14 and MC-19 so if you need help/advice just ask.
     
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    yak_attak Active Member Premium Member

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    Welcome to 250 mecca mate. She looks pretty straight for the vintage. Best of luck on your resto, you're in the right place for showing it off and getting advice :)
     
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    Howdy! More pictures please!
     
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    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Welcome. Is that CBR labelled as an MC17 in New Zealand? It looks like an MC14.

    An MC17 normally looks something like this...

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    Minus the drag strip frame at the back I'm picking... :)

    It does look exactly like that (trust me), its just lacking some of the fairings which have been removed.
     
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    Yes, my mistake. I didn't look at the seat too closely, just the plastics. MC14 has a one-piece seat.

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