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MC ran an 18in rear on very rare occasions. It was due to a factory Dunlop tyre that was only available in 18in. Other than that, he always ran a 19in.
got it stripped to the frame now, one peg bracket is slightly bent so i have to take it to my frame guy and have him straighten it out a little then get it to powdercoat.
i scored a set of Pro Circuit engine covers on ebay, so im thinking im going to take the carbon fiber ones that i have on my '01 Cr250 and put on the '93. or just put the PC ones on...not too sure yet. its crazy how many years of CR's these covers fit
also scored a brand new AC racing aluminum subframe... i need to put it on the scale to see the weight savings. when the box came in it was so light i thought the box was empty. and my 96 airbox came aswell and i was very suprised how great of condition it was in.
Just waiting on the new graphics now to finish it off. These are going to be a while though so I just have to wait patiently until they can be done. At least I know they will stand the test of time as far as quality goes and holding their colour. You can see in the above pics the decals are already a little off-colour and the bike hasn't even left the garage since they were installed! DJ has a set of 17 year old Throttle Jockey Team Honda decals that still look brand new!!!
I have a few minor jobs still to do like installing the chain, frame guards and skid plate, but they are all last minute installations.
you should put one of those drilled out washers on the pipe mount bolt, like you have on the radiator.
do you plan on drilling and safety wiring everything?
The Shop
I put a drilled washer on the pipe mount bolt. I had a few left over and was wondering where I else I could put them. Thanks for that.
I havn't thought about drilling and safety wire to be honest but I may consider it.
im going to drill and safety wire all of mine, gives it that extra factory look. we just got some new jigs in the shop from Zeta(Dirt Freak) for doing safety wire drilling and i have been dying to give it a try.
Brad are you able to get your hands on those yellow Dunlop tyre decals? I'd like to buy a couple sets if I can get a hold of some.
ive been trying to score these for like 10 years and i was lucky enough to get a few sets this year from a good friend. i wish they sold them
my project is down to the frame right now, i have to straighten one of the peg mounts then have it powdercoated(going to use the same coater that PC and KTM use) ive had it down for a couple weeks, but work has been so busy i havent had time to get it done. hopefully i can hemmer it out soon so that i can start building it.
You can email me directly at: colnelson73@bigpond.com
Thanks,
Col
if anyone is looking to complete the MC look with some era-correct gear, some dude is letting his 'showtime' Bell helmet go.
its an xl which ruled me out, but anyone with a big melon, go for it. $70 BIN, the gentlemen is in Australia.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bell-Mcgrath-Showtime-/280870791620?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&hash=item41653429c4
Pit Row
nine1seven had his graphics made by FLU Designs. I had mine made by a decal company in Australia. Just about any graphics company can reproduce them if they have the templates for a 96 model. Alternatively, Throttle Jockey do a replica 95 kit (see top of this page).
This thread certainly blew up.
Cavy, Col was spot on about the seat and graphics on my bike. I may be selling the tank and shrouds with those graphics (shown below). They are on new OEM shrouds and new OEM never-had-gas-in-it tank so it will be a bit pricey but I think worth it as some of this oem plastic is unavailable new. I'd only ask $100 for the graphics but you would have to pay retail for the plastic to get them!
Col, the bike is looking great man! Can't wait to see it with the factory number plate and graphics!
I had been looking for a decent canvas myself to rebuild, it wont be to your level, but I can be pretty particular when I want to. Anyway I'm from Brisbane and I bought a 96 cr250 on the weekend, it's rough, but not previously rebuilt, it even had the original seat. I actually plan on riding it occasionally when finished.
Just starting the task of finding decent parts and where possible I will try and get second hand ones in good condition. What sort of Tank did you buy OEM or Aftermarket?
Cheers Jim
I had to drill new rear holes, grind the front hooks slightly and add some shims to the mounts. Also the profile of the plate does not align the frame rails prefectly but it still will do its job.
I got them from CGH imports in UK.
They aren't cheap, but are as close as most will get with PlasticWerks flaking out. This a limited run, so get yours while you can...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HRC-Honda-CR-style-evo-motocross-UFO-front-plate-neutral-colour-with-hose-guide-/380433393624?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item589398e7d8#ht_500wt_949
Leeroy on here, is selling them in the USA, he's a friend of Rob Walters from the UK, he is the guy who has had them made.
So now you can save yourselves the transatlantic shipping cost.
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