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New Member My $100 Honda.

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Bob Sykes, Jul 11, 2017.

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    Thanks Fred, you tell me what you think it's worth if you find one, and I'll get the money to you. Maybe the old rectangular light might be of some use to you? I'll post a picture when I get the new round headlight installed. Thanks again.
     
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    Hi @Bob Sykes , Sorry for the delay, but I'm very glad to see someone else from my neck of the woods here. :) I had a Honda CB125E and loved it. I'm very interested in hearing how you go with your CB250RS. Welcome to the forums. :welcome:
     
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    Thank you Mymia. Work is progressing on the bike. Initially I had these ideas about changing this that and the other, but I like the ergonomics of the bike, the paint and decals have come up good with some elbow grease, it doesn't blow smoke, it just seems to want to run! I'm making a few subtle changes like better blinkers and headlight, better mufflers and maybe a small fairing/windshield type thing just for fun.
     
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    I've done a bit more on the Honda, cleaned the ant-farm that was the almost seized front disc brake caliper and fitted new pads, the rear drum had plenty of meat on the shoes. The rear indicator broke up from UV damage I suppose, so I bought a set of 2nd hand 2014 CB125 blinkers, they are only 10 watt but they are brighter and clearer - interestingly the old blinker-can couldn't handle the change so a $7 new one fixed that. Got some nice 2nd hand rear shockers too!
    See below the brake before and after. DSC_0094.JPG
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    :) Going to a dealer for a 30+ year old bike? Best thing you'll get is if your luck is in and you meet the old guy in the back of the shop saying "yes, I sold these at the time, nice bike..."

    Just look up the part nrs you need and ask them if they're orderable :cool:

    Even so, nice bike ! Keep up the good work (mine is finally shaping up after a year or so:D

    cheers, Frans
     
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    Thanks Frans, regarding the dealer visits, yes you are right, I am learning that as time goes on :) All you get are confused but well-meaning looks! The next picture I post will have the new "face" for the Honda, all acquired from non dealer sources.
     
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    BTW, if you're looking for odd parts like a spring clip for the fork leg, see if Honda used it for other bikes of the same era. The forks are nearly the same as for the CX500 Z or A types, just different lenght stanchions it seems. I fitted a CX500 dual pot brake caliper because the original was rotted solid and I had the CX stuff lying around. Bolted straight on, just need to get a matching disc for looks but it works. Electricals also have a lot in common, like regulator and for the E-start types the stator coils, I fitted a CX stator. There is a fairly large CX community worldwide and an active group in Oz as well.
     
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    I found the brake stopper plate, will message you about it to work out further details if you're still interested? 0ac7b8a09323903abb830399770f921f.jpg
     
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    Yes thank you Fred very interested. Message me your payment details and I will sort it out ASAP. At work at the moment. Thanks again.
     
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    Seeing the picture of this brake stopper my first thought was "whats this and why haven't I got one? " , not unusual for bike bits. Thing is, I've got a brake stopper and it is rather different:

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    it seems not all CB250RS-s are created equal? All part lists I have or can see show one like Fred's picture and some also an unclear part which may be what I have. Not sure why there should be different editions. Maybe it is because De Luxe owners like me supposedly can afford new boots if they burn holes in them, don't need protection from a hot exhaust downpipe?

    cheers, Frans
     
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    Okay, so this is the new face of my Honda. There doesn't appear much sympathy here for people who "cafe" their bikes so hopefully my attempt to just refresh the appearance isn't too over the top. I had to weld and straighten the light holder and the 2 rear blinkers had seen too much sun for starters, the sprocket and chain were saved, the instruments are off an old cb250, ditto the rear shockies albeit not the same one. The wiring is nice and tidy now tucked in behind the new headlight, with a bit of extra cover from the fleabay chinesium "fairing". Little details left to do and big ticket items like mufflers and tyres before rego. Adjusted the chain today and string lined the bike, it's pretty straight, I haven't even washed it yet! DSC_0109.JPG DSC_0108.JPG
     
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    Lol looking good mate needs clipons ;)
    I think Caff racer (how its pronounced ) haters is more the ppl that ride them rather than the style :D I prefer "modified bike"as riding/owning stock is soooo boooaring ;) besides caff racers have and always will be, modified British bikes that can do the pre metric ton.... the other bikes are what we call hamster bikes ;)
     
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    Clipons Wozza!? I don't think my thumbs can handle them anymore mate, yes I laughed at that :)
     
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    Nobody 'hates' caff racers if they are fair dinkum and well done.
    What gets up my nose is the fecked up pieces of shite that some call caff racer which are nothing more than a stock bike with bits taken off turned into something dodgy that nobody wants to ride.
     
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    Looking good, it's a respectable conversion.

    I'm surprised how many people seem to think a whole bike needs to be cut up and given a "retro" look when it's a vintage bike to start with.
     
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    I am with Murdo... when a bike is properly engineered and done sympathetically to the style (whatever that may be) they can be real head turners... you only need to go to Throttle Roll to see some perfect examples...
    Cafe Racers started in the UK with guys stripping weight off bikes and trying to streamline them for "unofficial" time trials between Cafe's...
     
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    Thanks for the feedback all, just changing the subject a bit, has anyone had any experience with these mufflers? The shape is close to original but I'm more interested in the exhaust note and sound. I don't want anything too noisy. I've seen a few videos on YTube but they lack details.https://www.mcas.com.au/shop/item/emgo-24-inch-megaphone-style-muffler
     

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